Bitcoin and ETH Are Commodities, While XRP’s Status Is Unclear, CFTC SaysBitcoin and Ether are commodities, while the status of XRP is still unclear, CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert believes.Jan 14, 2020Helen Partz
Blockvest’s Defense Based on Falsified Documents, Claims SECBlockvest’s founder Reginald Ringgold is alleged to have forged signatures and encouraged false declarations in key lawsuit evidence, the SEC argues.Jan 14, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
The Race to Lead 3 Class-Action Suits Against Bitfinex Over 2017 BTC Bull Run Is OnLegal counsel for one of several active class-action lawsuits against iFinex for allegedly manipulating BTC’s price has filed to lead the entire class and proceedings.Jan 14, 2020Kollen Post
Texas Securities Board Added Cryptocurrencies to List of Top Threats to InvestorsThe Texas State Securities Board has included cryptocurrencies in its list of top threats to investors, according to the latest Texas Investor Guide.Jan 14, 2020Ana Alexandre
Bitcoin Price Hits 2-Month High at $8.7K as 3 Bullish Factors ConvergeThe momentum from a week of gains continues, taking BTC/USD to its highest since November as altcoins gain as much as 45%.Jan 14, 2020William Suberg
Singapore Crypto Consultant Kidnapped for $1 Million RansomSingaporean entrepreneur and ICO advisor Mark Cheng is reported to have been kidnapped in Thailand by close associates who wanted his Bitcoin holdings.Jan 14, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
Japanese Regulator Officially Proposes Cutting Crypto Margin Trading Leverage CapJapanese financial regulators have officially proposed cutting the leverage cap for cryptocurrency margin trading.Jan 14, 2020Hisashi Oki
Mediterranean Olive Oil Producer Uses IBM Blockchain to Fight Food FraudOlive oil producer CHO is using IBM blockchain technology to fight food fraud by providing transparency across its Terra Delyssa products.Jan 14, 2020Rachel Wolfson
Blockchain Will Be Most In-Demand Hard Skill in 2020: LinkedInBlockchain will be the most in-demand hard skill in 2020, according to a new study by the educational subsidiary of professional social network LinkedIn.Jan 14, 2020Helen Partz
Blockchain-Based IBM Sterling Adds Advanced Supply Chain Tracking FeaturesThe IBM Sterling platform is set to augment its feature set with integrations developed by external companies, including Salesforce and Publicis Sapient.Jan 14, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
Payments Giant Visa Acquires Fintech Firm Plaid for $5.3 BillionPayments behemoth Visa has acquired financial technology firm Plaid for $5.3 billion to better connect with fintech applications.Jan 14, 2020Adrian Zmudzinski
Indian Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Crypto Ban, Expects Slew of CommentsThe Supreme Court of India has chosen to delay its full hearing of a high-profile case against the Reserve Bank of India’s ban on banks’ dealings with crypto-related businesses.Jan 14, 2020Marie Huillet
CME Bitcoin Options Trade $2.3M in Debut, BTC Price Hits 2-Month HighA warm reception greets the industry’s latest Bitcoin options rollout as reported volumes elsewhere also deliver surprises.Jan 14, 2020William Suberg
Bitcoin Price Breaks Above Key Resistance Levels as Bulls Target $8.6KBitcoin price broke through the $8.3K and $8.5K resistance on a high volume spike, pushing as high as $8,590 and providing traders with an opportunity to test the $8.6K to $9.2K range.Jan 14, 2020Horus Hughes
Booking.com-Partnered Travala Now Accepts Tether’s Controversial USDTCrypto-friendly hotel booking service Travala now accepts payment in controversial stablecoin USDT.Jan 13, 2020Andrew Calderaro
Asset Manager WisdomTree Hopes to Launch a Stablecoin in the USAsset manager WisdomTree intends to launch a regulated stablecoin in the United States.Jan 13, 2020Adrian Zmudzinski
From Meatspace to Cyberspace: Top Execs Moving From Traditional to Crypto Jobs in 2019Prices moved up and back down, yet the talent kept coming to work: Let’s take a look at a list of individuals who abandoned legacy industries and ventured into blockchain in 2019.Jan 13, 2020Darren Kleine
Telegram Will Release Bank Records to SEC in Ongoing Gram ICO CasePer today’s filings, Telegram will provide the requested bank records that the SEC believes will be evidence of rule-breaking in its $1.7 billion offering of Gram tokens.Jan 13, 2020Kollen Post
Power Ledger Integrates Blockchain-Based Energy Auditing in Solar Power AssetAustralia-based blockchain energy firm Power Ledger has purchased a 250 kW photovoltaic system that will use a blockchain-based data management and settlement system.Jan 13, 2020Ana Alexandre
Bitcoin Holding $8K as Support but What Will it Take to Break $10K?Bulls look to regroup from a position of strength and aim to take Bitcoin price to new highs in 2020 by turning the $8,000 level into support.Jan 13, 2020filbfilb
CME’s Options on Bitcoin Futures Pass Regulatory Approval and Go LiveThe Chicago Mercantile Exchange has launched its new Bitcoin options on futures, following the acquisition of necessary regulatory approval.Jan 13, 2020Helen Partz
SEC Requests Telegram Banking Data as New Evidence EmergesThe SEC is renewing its request for Telegram’s bank records in connection to a 2018 ICO as evidence of commission-driven sale of tokens by third parties emerges.Jan 13, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
Price Analysis Jan 13: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, EOS, BNB, BSV, XMR, TRXThough several cryptocurrencies are stuck in a range, the trend is gradually turning positive.Jan 13, 2020Rakesh Upadhyay
BitPay Integration Lets Users Buy Gold With CryptocurrencyBitPay integrates with OneGold mobile app, allowing crypto users to purchase gold using Bitcoin and other digital currencies.Jan 13, 2020Rachel Wolfson
Analytics Firm Training Students to Detect Cryptocurrency ScamsCipherTrace launched a program to provide students with tools and analytics to detect and combat crypto scams.Jan 13, 2020Rachel Wolfson
Bitcoin Options Launch Imminent as CME Open Interest Hits 7-Month High“Serious” global interest in futures is accompanying the launch of two options products, as open interest also extends higher.Jan 13, 2020William Suberg
Digital Currency Manual for Chinese Officials in High Demand, Enters Second PrintingChinese officials are showing high demand for a manual on digital currencies that summarizes its main concepts, which demonstrates interest from the government.Jan 13, 2020Andrey Shevchenko
Ethereum Classic Cooperative Warns Public Against Apparent Hard Fork ScamThe Ethereum Classic Cooperative is warning the public against an apparent scam that is attempting to exploit users the day after the altcoin completed its hard fork.Jan 13, 2020Marie Huillet
Huobi Exchange Partners With UAE Real Estate Firm to Enable Crypto PaymentsSingapore-based crypto exchange Huobi partnered with a real estate firm in the UAE to offer secure crypto payment options for its real estate investors.Jan 13, 2020Helen Partz
US Judge Rules That Craig Wright Won't Forfeit Bitcoin In Kleiman CaseA United States district judge has ruled that Craig Wright does not have to forfeit 50% of his Bitcoin to the Kleiman estate because his holdings are unknown.Jan 13, 2020Jack Martin