Cryptocurrencies
Circle and Coinbase's Centre Seeks to Form Consortium to Promote, Issue USDC
Coinbase and Circle open up the Centre consortium for new members to join, hoping to increase interoperability and transparency among stablecoins.
Russian Central Bank: Criminals Rarely Use Crypto to Withdraw Stolen Funds
A Russian central bank official said that criminals rarely use cryptocurrency to withdraw stolen money.
Canadian Blockchain Company Signs Contract with Seoul Ministry of Transportation
A Canadian blockchain firm has partnered with Seoul’s Ministry of Transportation to store traffic data.
Former Trump Economic Adviser Expresses Support For Facebook’s Libra
Conservative economist and former Trump adviser Stephen Moore thinks Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency is a good thing.
Future for State-Backed Brazilian Token Issuance Unclear as Bank Sees Leadership Reshuffle
Brazilian Development Bank elected interim president. What does it mean for the crypto development of the country?.
Malta to Register All Property Rental Contracts on Blockchain
New regulations in Malta will require that property rental contracts be recorded on a blockchain for security considerations.
Facebook Adds Senior Job Vacancy for Calibra Wallet on Careers Site
Facebook has started advertising for a head of data science to work on its Calibra wallet.
Kik’s Claims About Kin Blockchain ‘Inaccurate,’ Coin Metrics Report Alleges
Kik has made inaccurate claims about activity on its blockchain to the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a Coin Metrics report.
SWIFT to Allow GPI Payments on Blockchain Platforms
SWIFT revealed that it will soon allow GPI payments on DLT-platforms.
First Stablecoin Trading Pairs Listed on Binance DEX
Binance has listed trading pairs for USDSB, the first stablecoin to be launched on Binance Chain.
Coinbase CEO Praises Privacy While Allegedly Blacklisting Anonymous Transactions
Praise towards privacy coins expressed by co-founder and CEO of major U. S. -based crypto exchange Coinbase attracts criticism.
Google Searches for ‘Bitcoin’ Starting to Catch Up With $10K Euphoria
Data from Google Trends’ search analytics resource indicates that internet googling of ‘bitcoin’ is approaching a monthly high.
Key Bitcoin Price Indicator Suggests $21,000 ‘Fair Value’ By End Of 2019
$21,000 bitcoin in 2019 represents fair value, says Mayer Multiple.
Researchers Uncover Threat of ‘Unusual’ Virtual Machine Crypto Mining
Cybersecurity firm ESET has detected what it describes as an unusual and persistent cryocurrency miner distributed for macOS and Windows since August 2018.
'Where's the Gratitude, Peter Schiff?' - Gold Bug Gets Grilled By Bitcoin Proponents
Backlash over gold proponents’ Bitcoin criticism as price gains continue.
Alyx Fashion Brand Launches IOTA-Powered Pilot for Supply Chain Transparency
The luxe brand founded by erstwhile Lady Gaga creative director and Kanye West collaborator Matthew Williams is launching an IOTA-based pilot for supply chain transparency.
Bitcoin Hits 15-Month High as Naysayers Double Down on 'Dead Cat Bounce'
Bitcoin price consolidating under $11K on Monday after several days of fresh gains.
BIS: Facebook’s Foray into Cryptocurrency Poses New Risks for Banks
The Bank of International Settlements warns that financial services offered by big techs such as Facebook, Google and Amazon could create new risks for the banking sector.
A Blockchain System for Azerbaijan’s Digital Economy
Azerbaijan bets big on blockchain with its new digital identification system.