SEC's CryptoMom Wants US to Learn From Chinese Digital InnovationThe U.S. should learn from other countries, especially China, on digital currency, says SEC commissioner Hester Peirce.Jan 17, 2020Andrew Calderaro
Price Analysis Jan 17: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, EOS, BNB, ETC, TRXMost major cryptocurrencies have resumed their up move, which shows that the rally can extend for a few more days.Jan 17, 2020Rakesh Upadhyay
US SEC Charges Convict and Associates for $30M Fraudulent ICOThe U.S. SEC has charged Boaz Manor and his associates with raising over $30 million through a fraudulent initial coin offering.Jan 17, 2020Ana Alexandre
Amid Legal Controversy, Telegram Blockchain Explorers Are Already AvailableDespite recent action by the SEC, Telegram Open Network now has a fully-fledged blockchain explorer from Blockchair for its reportedly unstable testnet.Jan 17, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
Blockchain Dispute Resolution Firm to List On London Stock ExchangeProof of Trust, a smart contract dispute resolution firm, plans to list on the Main Market of London Stock Exchange.Jan 17, 2020Jack Martin
Alethea to Launch Decentralized Network for Deepfakes and Synthetic ContentAlethea is set to launch a decentralized network to ensure the digital rights for deepfake videos in an attempt to regulate the creation of fake AI-based media.Jan 17, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
Canadian Regulator Issues New Guidance for Cryptocurrency ExchangesThe Canadian Securities Administration has issued new guidance that determines which digital currency trading platforms fall under derivatives law.Jan 17, 2020Ana Alexandre
Tron to Include Zcash-Based Privacy Features, Announces Trusted Setup CeremonyTron is set to introduce privacy technology based on zero knowledge proofs to its smart contracts, using copied Zcash code for the trusted setup.Jan 17, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
New Hampshire’s Second Bill to Accept Bitcoin as Tax Payment FailsThe U.S. state of New Hampshire fails to pass its second bill to accept crypto for tax payments due to the high volatility of Bitcoin.Jan 17, 2020Helen Partz
Libra Association Forms Steering Committee to Guide Technical DevelopmentThe Libra Association has formed a five-member steering committee to guid the network’s technical development.Jan 17, 2020Aaron Wood
CME Bitcoin Futures See Open Interest Surge as Global Volume Hits $25BOpen interest hovers around $237 million with trajectory clearly pointing to a fresh record coming in January, with volume at three-month highs.Jan 17, 2020William Suberg
Bitcoin Price Already Up 25% in 2020 After Hitting $9,000A surge higher to finally exit the $8,000 range was short-lived at press time as observers waited to see where support would appear.Jan 17, 2020William Suberg
Binance CEO Says Compliance Is Key for New Strategic Partnership in JapanMajor cryptocurrency exchange Biannce has entered negotiations regarding a partnership in the Japanese market.Jan 17, 2020Hisashi Oki
Huobi Joins Blockchain Turkey Platform to Boost Local EcosystemHuobi joins Turkey’s leading blockchain initiative to support local cooperation.Jan 17, 2020Erhan Kahraman
Grayscale Investments Reports Record-Breaking YearDigital currency asset manager Grayscale Investments banked a stellar 2019 and now has over $2 billion in AUM.Jan 16, 2020Andrew Calderaro
Bancor’s Airdrop as First Step to Take Blockchain Out of 1997: InterviewCointelegraph interviewed Bancor’s Eyal Hertzog and Nate Hindman to learn more about the planned BNT airdrop, DAO transition and the future of crypto.Jan 16, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
Coinbase-Backed Crypto Ratings Council Adds eToro, OKCoinCoinbase-backed Crypto Ratings Council expands its network with three new members and five digital assets.Jan 16, 2020Helen Partz
Research: Binance and Huobi Received Over 52% of Total $2.8B Illicit BTC in 2019Binance and Huobi received over 52% of total $2.8 billion in illicit Bitcoin transfers in 2019, according to a new Chainalysis report.Jan 16, 2020Helen Partz
Bill to Exempt Small Crypto Transactions From Taxes Returns to US CongressUS Congress sees another bill to free crypto spenders from a duty to report capital gains on crypto used in personal transactions.Jan 16, 2020Kollen Post
Dead Coins and Wallets: The Treasures of Atlantis or Zombie Uprising?Amid the constantly growing cryptocurrency market, the number of irreversible coins in increasing affecting the whole industry development.Jan 16, 2020Evan Luthra
Ex-CFTC Chairman to Promote Blockchain-Based USD in New Think TankJ. Christopher Giancarlo, ex-CFTC chairman aka “Crypto Dad” has started a think tank to promote the blockchain-based U.S. dollar.Jan 16, 2020Helen Partz
Russia’s New Prime Minister Sets Course for Digital EconomyThe new Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin has asserted that the country should prioritize the development of a digital economy.Jan 16, 2020Ana Alexandre
Binance Exchange to Restrict Access to Japan ResidentsBinance announced it would restrict access to the crypto exchange to Japanese residents at an unspecified later date.Jan 16, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
Gemini Launches Firm to Insure Its Own Crypto Custody Branch for $200MGemini cryptocurrency exchange, founded by the Winklevoss twins, has formed its own insurance company to insure its custody arm for $200 million.Jan 16, 2020Benjamin Pirus
Liquid Cancels Sale of Telegram's Gram Tokens, Returns Funds to InvestorsThe sale of Telegram Open Network tokens held by Liquid Exchange was canceled due to launch delays, with the funds being returned to the investors.Jan 16, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
Thai Officials to Investigate Alleged Cryptocurrency Pyramid SchemeA human rights lawyer representing victims of an alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme in Thailand is taking their case to the country’s Department of Special Investigation.Jan 16, 2020Marie Huillet
Zcash Poised to Finally Have Private Transactions on Mobile With SDK ReleaseZcash released a Software Development Kit for both Android and iOS, which allows developers to easily build mobile wallets supporting shielded transactions.Jan 16, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
No, It Wasn’t Craig Wright: Bitfinex Moves $1B in Bitcoin for 48 CentsA giant Bitcoin transaction between two unknown addresses was subsequently claimed by Bitfinex, which was reloading its hot wallet.Jan 16, 2020William Suberg
Bithumb Cryptocurrency Exchange Goes to Court Over $69M Tax BillBithumb has taken the South Korean National Tax Service to court over a multi-million dollar tax levy.Jan 16, 2020Adrian Zmudzinski
Bitcoin Price Rally to $9K in Danger as a Double Top Pattern AppearsThe bullish momentum for Bitcoin price has slowed down, leading to what traders hope will be a brief period of consolidation.Jan 16, 2020Horus Hughes