US Fed researcher says CBDCs should beat Big Tech payments on privacy protectionThe paper also put forward CBDCs as solutions to high transaction fees and the energy use of mining cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.Nov 23, 2020Kollen Post
Ethereum-based market platform unveils a new DAO Gnosis shaped its DAO based on the concept of futarchy.Nov 23, 2020Benjamin Pirus
PayPal CEO: Our platform will 'significantly bolster the utility of cryptocurrencies' PayPal's new crypto services will streamline business adoption of digital assets, says CEO Dan Schulman.Nov 23, 2020Sam Bourgi
Bitcoin is already outperforming the halving that sparked $20K all-time highBitcoin in 2020 is right between its 2016 and 2012 positions, data shows, as six-month performance sees 2.2 times gains.Nov 23, 2020William Suberg
Russia’s Gazprombank debuts Bitcoin trading in SwitzerlandThe Switzerland-based branch of a major Russian bank has also joined OpenVASP.Nov 23, 2020Helen Partz
Bithumb crypto exchange temporarily closes some offices due to COVID-19Bithumb’s offline support center in Gangnam is closing down due to COVID-19.Nov 23, 2020Helen Partz
3 reasons Ethereum’s momentum is only accelerating as ETH nears $600Ether price has surged above $580 in recent days, but the impending release of Ethereum 2.0 isn’t the only catalyst driving the current rally.Nov 23, 2020Joseph Young
Suzhou to launch digital yuan 'red envelope' trial for Double 12 eventTied in with a national shopping event, the trial will add "offline" and "touch" functionality.Nov 23, 2020Jack Martin
Ripple seeks director to engage with central banks on digital currencyRipple is looking to define its strategy regarding central bank digital currencies.Nov 23, 2020Helen Partz
US dollar squeeze and $19K BTC: 5 Things to watch in Bitcoin this weekUSD weakness combines with a Bitcoin supply and demand conundrum as BTC/USD takes aim at $19,000.Nov 23, 2020William Suberg
Chinese banking giant withdraws $3B blockchain bond from listingThe $3 billion blockchain bond has been effectively cancelled.Nov 23, 2020Helen Partz
Friendliest of them all? These could be the best places for cryptoThe level of freedoms that the U.S. has provides an argument for the country as the most crypto-friendly location, although Puerto Rico also has its benefits.Nov 23, 2020Benjamin Pirus
Privacy coins no more? CipherTrace files patents for tracing Monero transactionsThe firm claims it will be able to identify XMR used for illicit purposes to support criminal investigations.Nov 22, 2020Turner Wright
US government labels Virgil Griffith's argument to dismiss sanctions charges 'absurd'Government lawyers implied that citizens could legally pass along nuclear secrets to North Korea if held to the same standards as Griffith.Nov 22, 2020Turner Wright
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, ETH, XRP, LTC, DASHBitcoin’s sharp bounce off the intraday lows today indicates a possible move to all-time highs and select altcoins may join the party.Nov 22, 2020Rakesh Upadhyay
Decentralized insurance protocol Cover holds vote to cover Pickle hackIf the vote passes, the claim will move to a validity committee to approve a possible payout of $340,000.Nov 22, 2020Turner Wright
Battle of the Gigabrains: Vitalik Buterin to match wits with chess masterPrediction market activity shows that few bettors think Vitalik Buterin has a chance against the Canadian masterNov 22, 2020Andrew Thurman
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the crypto space? Experts answerExperts in blockchain technology and crypto take on the question: What impact has the COVID-19 outbreak had on the industry?Nov 22, 2020Max Yakubowski
KuCoin inches closer to recovery by reopening deposits and withdrawalsAfter a crippling hack, KuCoin looks to return to normalcy — but what's next for the troubled exchange?Nov 22, 2020Andrew Thurman
Ethereum 2.0 to boost DeFi but delayed launch may set the network back The launch of Ethereum 2.0 is bound to support DeFi growth, but would it be capable of handling the pace at which DeFi is growing?Nov 22, 2020Anirudh Tiwari
Cybercriminals attack GoDaddy-based cryptocurrency platformsThe attackers used social engineering to defraud the GoDaddy staff.Nov 22, 2020Husayn Hashim
The word ‘decentralized’ has lost all meaning — Enough is enoughThe concept of decentralization isn’t being given the respect it deserves — and change is needed.Nov 22, 2020Sharif Sakr
Bretton Woods 2.0 is knocking at our door, and it’s not here to helpA second Bretton Woods era will be even more centralized and even further from a true democracy.Nov 22, 2020Charlie Shrem
DeFi-ing expectations: Great opportunities in crypto can come at a priceA record-breaking year for DeFi, but can it break away from the negative perceptions around yield farming and pump-and-dump schemes?Nov 22, 2020Gareth Jenkinson
Bitcoin price dips below $18K — Time to watch these 'whale cluster' support zonesBitcoin price has lost the $18,000 support level but several whale clusters below suggest that the dip will get aggressively bought up.Nov 22, 2020Joseph Young
Multiparty computation: The Trojan Horse of crypto regulationMPC is a regulated, fee-centric model that is almost an exact replica of today’s banking system.Nov 22, 2020Asaf Naim
VanEck declares Bitcoin ‘less volatile than many’ stocks VanEck’s latest research appears to be an effort towards calming investor fears about Bitcoin... as well as the SEC’s.Nov 22, 2020Andrew Thurman
Parabolic rally ‘a real possibility’ after Ethereum price surges to $547 Traders expect Ethereum price to move higher after the altcoin secured a new 2020 high at $547 today.Nov 21, 2020Joseph Young
$pickle in a pickle as attacker swipes $20 million in ‘evil jar’ exploit The perils of decentralized finance in the spotlight yet again after the latest major DeFi exploitNov 21, 2020Andrew Thurman
Crypto hedge fund Pantera Capital files for massive $134 million raiseThe monster raise might be an indication that Pantera’s ambitions are inflating in lock-step with Bitcoin’s rising price.Nov 21, 2020Andrew Thurman