Indian Supreme Court Wraps up Crypto Hearing for the Year
[Indian Supreme Court Wraps up Crypto Hearing for the Year]The Supreme Court of India called on for hearing on Monday the writ petitions challenging the banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Discusses His Plan for Cryptocurrencies
[Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Discusses His Plan for Cryptocurrencies]Presidential candidate Andrew Yang has detailed his plans to regulate the digital economy if he were to become the President of the United States.
US to Strictly Enforce Crypto Rules Similar to FATF Guidelines
[US to Strictly Enforce Crypto Rules Similar to FATF Guidelines]The U.S.
Researcher Breaks Mimblewimble, Deanonymizing 96% of Grin Transactions
[Researcher Breaks Mimblewimble, Deanonymizing 96% of all Grin Transactions]The Mimblewimble privacy technology used by cryptocurrencies such as Beam and Grin is broken.
Nexinter – Profit Sharing Crypto Exchange
[Nexinter - Profit Sharing Crypto Exchange]Today, Nexinter, the digital fiat-crypto and custodian exchange, has announced that it will be the profit sharing digital exchange in the world.
Coinex Chain Launches Two Tokens Anchored to BTC and BCH
[Coinex Chain Launches Two Tokens Anchored to BTC and BCH]On November 15, the digital currency trading platform Coinex announced the launch of two Coinex Chain tokens that are anchored to BTC and BCH.
With Christmas Approaching, Here Are Some Travel Sites Accepting Crypto
[With Christmas Approaching, Here Are Some Travel Sites Accepting Crypto]Traveling for the Christmas holidays is something anyone would enjoy.
Crisis Fears Rise as Global Debt Hits a Record $250 Trillion
[Economic Crisis Fears Rise as Global Debt Hits a Record $250 Trillion]The world’s total liabilities continue to grow rapidly as a new report reveals global debt is now over a record $250 trillion.
Governments Viewing Crypto as a Threat Will Be Left Behind
[Governments Viewing Crypto as a Threat Will Be Left Behind]In recent commentary at a New York blockchain conference, IRS Criminal Investigation Chief John Fort said the agency is now turning its focus to crypto ATMs and kiosks, as well as American users of foreign exchanges.
Visa R&D Arm Develops a Blockchain System That Could Replace Financial Data Aggregators
Visa has been quietly developing a blockchain system that could upend how banks transfer data to consumer financial apps like Mint and Credit Karma.
This Tiny Crypto Startup Has Lessons for Libra’s ‘Unbanked’ Dreams
If Facebook’s Libra project truly aims to serve the globe’s 1.7 billion unbanked, Hong Kong-based Bitspark might offer some insights.
IRS Dispels Crypto Tax Confusion
[IRS Dispels Crypto Tax Confusion]The U.S.
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An Army of Bitcoin Devs Is Battle-Testing Upgrades to Privacy and Scaling
Almost 200 developers are reviewing bitcoin improvement proposals that could usher in enhanced privacy and scalability for the premier cryptocurrency.
Crypto Derivatives: A Corner of the Market or the Market Itself?
Emmanuel Goh, CEO of skew.com, looks at the evolution of the crypto derivatives market, and what that says about the market overall.
How to Spot Bitcoin’s Golden or Death Cross Using Simple Moving Averages
The golden cross and death cross have long helped traders predict and confirm long-term price trends.
Alibaba Denies ‘Partnership’ With Lolli, Highlighting Crypto Industry Pitfalls
What really constitutes a "partnership" at the intersection of e-commerce and crypto?
ConsenSys Strategy Chief Steps Down to Launch Venture Fund
ConsenSys CSO Sam Cassatt is stepping down to open a new venture fund focused on "evolutionary changes in human behavior."
German Regulator Orders ‘KaratGold Coin’ Issuer to Cease Operations
Two more governments have taken action against entities in the Karatbars ecosystem over sales of a purportedly gold-backed cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Falls Through Key Average as Traditional Markets Hit Record Highs
Bitcoin is at risk of another sell-off after its price fell beneath a key moving average on Nov.
Criminal Case Against Failed WEX Crypto Exchange Points at Russian Law Enforcement
The administrator of failed crypto exchange WEX has reportedly told Russian police that he was forced to hand over users' holdings to the FSB.
Stablecoin Crisis Could Wreck Global Finance, Fed Warns in New Report
The Fed warned that a stablecoin crisis could wreak havoc on the global economy and outlined the steps issuers must take to protect the status quo.
Tether to File Motion to Dismiss Class Action Lawsuit Based on NYAG Claims
The company claims that plaintiffs cannot prove Tether transactions caused bitcoin’s surge or that damages were incurred.
As Bitcoin Cash Hard Forks, Unknown Mining Pool Continues Old Chain
A rogue chain has developed following bitcoin cash's planned hard fork and has yet to cease production.
Chainalysis Says BitForex Trading Volumes Could Be Fake
The BitForex exchange could be faking its bitcoin trading volume, according to a report by Philip Gradwell, chief economist at Chainalysis.
China Is Poised for Another Crypto Trading Crackdown as Speculative Fever Returns
China appears set to crack down on crypto trading again after President Xi Jinping's praise for blockchain tech revived speculation in the sector.
Nestle, Carrefour Extend Blockchain Tracking Effort to Baby Milk
Nestle and Carrefour are using IBM's Food Trust blockchain platform to track organic baby milk products "from dairy to shelf."
Ukrainian Railways Branch Caught Mining Crypto With State Power
The Lviv branch of Ukrainian Railways has been caught red-handed diverting company electricity to mine bitcoin.
BRICS Nations Ponder Digital Currency to Ease Trade, Reduce USD Reliance
The BRICS association of major emerging economies has discussed developing a digital currency to facilitate trade between member nations.