Libra’s Biggest Problem
Facebook's Libra is trying to simultaneously be pro-privacy and pro-KYC; this forms an inherent contradiction.
Money and Democracy: How the Elite Manipulated Ledgers and Created a Social Ranking System
[Money and Democracy: How the Elite Manipulated Ledgers and Created a Social Ranking System]Money is one of the most important but least understood manmade tools in existence.
Deutsche Bank Collapse Could Crash Global Financial Markets
German financial services giant Deutsche Bank AG is one of the largest and most important economic institutions in the world.
Tron’s Justin Sun Invites eToro Founder to Lunch With Buffett
Sun will sit down with Buffett, Circle's Jeremy Allaire, and Yoni Assia, founder and CEO of eToro.
How the Blockchain Stops Cheaters: Cryptocurrency and Provably Fair Gaming
[How The Blockchain Stops Cheaters - Cryptocurrency Allows Provably Fair Gaming]Online casinos and betting sites have proliferated since the first of their kind came on the scene in 1994.
Using the Awesome Oscillator to Find Bitcoin Buy and Sell Signals
While some traders prefer to watch multiple indicators for buy signals on their charts, others prefer a simpler setup like the Awesome Oscillator.
Crypto Bullishness Spreads on Capitol Hill
[Cryptocurrency Bullishness Spreads on Capitol Hill]U.S.
A Suspect Crypto Site Stole My Identity – and I’m Furious
A site called "US Veteran Token" looks to be using goodwill toward military vets to scam investors.
Why You Can’t Bet With Bitcoin at Online Casinos in the US
[Why You Cant Bet With Bitcoin Using Online Casinos in the US]Since the dawn of Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency landscape has seen a lot of digital currency gaming websites where users can wager their coins in games like poker, dice, blackjack and slots.
Diana, a Blockchain ‘Lunar Registry,’ Attempts to Tokenize the Moon
The cadastral map will offer a chance for everyone to claim a stake in the moon before Jeff Bezos claims it.
Anchorage Chose South Dakota for Its Crypto Custody – Here’s Why
After a $40 million Series B, buzzy crypto startup Anchorage is setting up a new subsidiary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
G7 Agrees on Crypto Action Plan Spurred by Facebook’s Libra
[G7 Agrees on Crypto Action Plan Spurred by Facebooks Libra]G7 finance chiefs met this week and Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency was high on their agenda.
Could Donald Trump Ban Bitcoin?
He can try, argues Noelle Acheson – but the risk he might succeed is outweighed by the benefits of the heightened conversation.
Bitcoin Cash Milestones: Delivered Code, Upgrades and Platform Development
[Bitcoin Cash Milestones: Delivered Code, Upgrades, and Platform Development]Bitcoin Cash (BCH) platform and protocol development have seen a lot of delivered code and projects over the last two years.
7 Unorthodox Ways to Mine Bitcoin
[7 Unorthodox Ways to Mine Bitcoin]Bitcoin isn’t crazy – in fact it might just be the soundest monetary system this generation has ever known.
Hayek’s 1984: Rediscovered Footage Shows Austrian Economist Predicting Bitcoin
[Hayeks 1984: Rediscovered Footage of the Austrian Economist Predicting Bitcoin, Prescribing Subversion]Born in 1899 in Vienna, Nobel Prize-winning economist F.A.
Token Startup Founder Took Steps to Sue Lubin, ConsenSys for $13 Million
The former head of a ConsenSys-incubated startup filed paperwork to sue the venture studio and its founder, Joe Lubin.
Global Accounting Firm KPMG Partners with Microsoft, R3 on Telecoms Blockchain
KPMG is piloting a way to handle massive amounts of telecom data prior to the full implementation of 5G service.
R3 Taps Software Sales Vet to ‘Evangelize’ Paid Version of Corda
R3 has hired software sales pro Cathy Minter as chief revenue officer to grow the user base for its paid DLT product, Corda Enterprise.
Ethereum’s Wrapped Bitcoin Set to Eclipse Lightning Network Capacity
[Ethereums Wrapped Bitcoin Set to Eclipse the Lightning Networks Capacity]Since the project launched a little over six months ago, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) has roughly $5.9 million or 558 BTC locked into the system.
Ex-CEO of Crypto Exchange WEX Arrested In Italy
Dmitri Vasilev, the former CEO of now-defunct crypto exchange WEX, has reportedly been arrested in Italy.
Someone Is Trying to Trademark ‘Samsung Coin.’ It’s Not Samsung
Someone in South Korea appears to be trying to take advantage of Samsung's blockchain efforts by nabbing the "Samsung Coin" trademark.
UK Thieves Burgle Bitcoin Center, Find Zilch
A bold maneuver in the dark nets a group of wannabe crypto thieves in Birmingham, U.K., very little.
Binance Jersey Lists Exchange’s New UK Pound-Backed Stablecoin
The Jersey arm of Binance has listed the cryptocurrency exchange's own British pound-backed stablecoin, BGBP.
What It’s Like to Review Bitcoin’s Code
CoinDesk dives deep into the complex process of reviewing code for the Bitcoin Core software.
Short of Target: Bitcoin’s $1K Rally Leaves Bear Bias Intact
Bitcoin (BTC) has rallied sharply in the last 24 hours, but the bulls must still beat key resistance just over $11,000.
US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says G7 in Agreement on Libra, Cryptocurrencies
“There was a clear agreement ...
Crypto Exchange BitMEX Under Investigation by CFTC: Bloomberg
Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is being probed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission over client trades, Bloomberg says.
Steve Wozniak Has Joined an Energy-Focused Blockchain Startup in Malta
The Apple co-founder has joined his second blockchain enterprise, one targeting more efficient use of energy.