Blockchain can fix India’s dysfunctional insurance scheme, says WEF The WEF looks to introduce legacy systems to blockchains.Dec 9, 2020Sam Bourgi
Congresspeople ask SEC to verify who can custody security tokensSeveral members of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus are calling for more clarity on broker-dealer rules from the U.S. securities regulator.Dec 9, 2020Kollen Post
Blockstack (STX) rallies 85% as fundamentals improve ahead of mainnet launchIn the past month, Blockstack’s STX token quietly rallied 85% as network fundamentals improved and a key mainnet launch approaches.Dec 9, 2020Marcel Pechman
Game recognize game: Institutions make it easier to invest in BitcoinAs Bitcoin’s impressive run continues, it would not be surprising to see crypto FOMO reach institutional investors as well.Dec 9, 2020Shiraz Jagati
Oasis will collaborate with BMW Group to build ‘differential privacy’The initiative wants to set clear boundaries for the personal data accessed by third parties.Dec 9, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
Illegal Bitcoin use is down, but privacy wallet laundering is up, says analytics firm2020 has apparently been the year of privacy wallets, as more exchanges onboard KYC requirements.Dec 9, 2020Kollen Post
Bitcoin will eat gold's market share, according to JPMorgan The investment bank says gold could languish for years as Bitcoin’s popularity grows.Dec 9, 2020Sam Bourgi
SuperRare launches timed auction formats for NFT artwork salesThe addition of auction formats should make buying and selling digital artwork easier, more fun and more profitable.Dec 9, 2020Jack Martin
Fidelity unlocks Bitcoin as collateral for borrowing on BlockFiDepositors using Fidelity Digital Assets custody will be able to access liquidity via BlockFi.Dec 9, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
Why XRP, DeFi tokens crashed the most vs. BTC as Bitcoin price correctsAs Bitcoin dropped below $18,000, major altcoins including XRP and DeFi tokens fell by 10% to 30%.Dec 9, 2020Joseph Young
Crypto exchange lists Airbnb derivatives contract ahead of IPO Airbnb pre-IPO contracts are now available on FTX.Dec 9, 2020Sam Bourgi
Baseline Protocol unveils Ethereum interoperability, deployment will take timeBlockchain interoperability has been a long-time dream for the Ethereum network, and ConsenSys eyes the latest release to deliver it.Dec 9, 2020Rachel Wolfson
Russian crypto lobby group appeals to finance ministry to soften legislation A crypto advocate group in Russia is lobbying for more friendly federal crypto law.Dec 9, 2020Helen Partz
19-year-old Ukrainian politician reports crypto holdings of $24M in MoneroUkrainian government officials are investing in cryptocurrency.Dec 9, 2020Helen Partz
Ensuring trust in crypto is tough, but audits and transparency go a long wayCryptocurrency platforms perform audits to ensure transparency, but it’s not a golden solution to solve all potential trust and security issues.Dec 9, 2020Rachel Wolfson
European Commission taking bids for blockchain pre-commercial procurementEuropean Union doubles down on commitment to investing in blockchain technology.Dec 9, 2020Jack Martin
Claims process begins for creditors of liquidated crypto exchange CryptopiaA claims process for Cryptopia creditors has started following a 2019 hack.Dec 9, 2020Helen Partz
Standard Chartered to launch institutional-grade crypto custody in 2021The major British bank is “rewiring the DNA in banking” with crypto.Dec 9, 2020Helen Partz
Bitcoin plunges below $18,000 — Here are the levels to watch nextDownward pressure sees Bitcoin stop trading sideways to fill more of the giant $1,300 CME futures gap on Wednesday.Dec 9, 2020William Suberg
‘A flood of money and credit’ — Ray Dalio’s new Bitcoin praise echoes MicroStrategyThe billionaire warns about incoming asset inflation while recommending Bitcoin and gold as he continues warming to cryptocurrency.Dec 9, 2020William Suberg
Crypto funds see near-record inflows as capital floods out of goldCrypto funds have posted near-record inflows during recent weeks as the gold investment products shed liquidity.Dec 9, 2020Samuel Haig
Mexican authorities struggle to keep up as cartels embrace cryptoThe head of a major Mexcian financial intelligence unit has complained that local law enforcement has only a quarter of the staff it needs to respond to crypto laundering from cartels.Dec 9, 2020Samuel Haig
Hundreds of millions of consumers will use digital currencies soon: Circle CEOExecutives from Facebook’s ‘Diem’ Association, Circle, Soramitsu, and Coinbase discussed how and when digital currencies will go mainstream, at the Singapore Fintech Festival.Dec 9, 2020Joshua Mapperson
Steve Wozniak-backed token WOZX skyrockets ahead of second listing“The Woz” makes a big impression in the crypto space as his newly launched token WOZX records 26-fold gains after just five days of trading.Dec 9, 2020Cyrus McNally
DeFi leader’s mishap sees his Eth2 validator subjected to 'continuous slashing'Slashing is one of the big risks of staking on ETH 2.0, find out how to avoid it.Dec 9, 2020Martin Young
More than 100,000 ETH locked for staking via Kraken in four daysMore than 100,000 Ether, valued at $60 million, has already been locked up for Eth2 staking using Kraken within four days of the exchange launching the service.Dec 9, 2020Samuel Haig
Execs from '99% fake' exchange face charges over market manipulation Police have charged Coinbit chairman Choi Mo and two unnamed executives with fraud and forgery related to market manipulation and prosecutors are preparing the case.Dec 9, 2020Turner Wright
$17K CME gap-fill looms after Bitcoin price closes below key moving averageBitcoin price ended its consolidation phase by closing below $18,300 but will traders buy the dip?Dec 9, 2020Ray Salmond
Blockchain tech 13X 'too expensive' to justify use: DocuSign CEOThe DocuSign CEO estimates the cost of providing the firm’s e-signature and digital identity services are 13X higher using blockchain technology.Dec 9, 2020Turner Wright
Mike Novogratz has 50% of net worth in crypto, advocates up to 5% for investors“I think a new investor could put 5% into Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s not going back to zero.”Dec 8, 2020Turner Wright