Executives of Korean Exchange Sentenced to Jail for Faking Volumes
[Executives of Korean Exchange Sentenced to Jail for Faking Volumes]Two executives of a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange have reportedly been sentenced to jail for inflating trading volumes on their exchange.
8 Crypto Debit Cards You Can Use Around the World Right Now
[Crypto Cards You Can Use to Spend Your Digital Coins]Cryptocurrencies are gradually becoming a viable payment option across a range of markets and jurisdictions.
Lightning Network Co-Creator Is Designing a Scaling Solution Called Utreexo
[Lightning Network Co-Creator Is Designing a Scaling Solution Called Utreexo]A blockchain researcher has been working on a scaling effort for the unspent transaction output set found in the Bitcoin protocol.
Chile to Start Taxing Cryptocurrency Earnings in Second Quarter of 2019
[Chile to Start Taxing Cryptocurrency Earnings in Second Quarter of 2019]Chile is to start taxing cryptocurrencies in April, when taxpayers pay their yearly income taxes, but it’s unclear at what rate.
Plaintiff in AT&T SIM-Swapping Case Sues ‘Bitcoin Bandit’ for $81M
[Plaintiff in AT&T SIM-Swapping Case Sues ‘Bitcoin Bandit’ for $81M]The plaintiff in a $224M lawsuit against wireless carrier AT&T has turned his attention to a new target.
Cumulative Volume on Huobi Derivative Market Exceeds $20 Billion
Huobi has announced that its cryptocurrency derivative platform, Huobi DM, has surpassed $20 billion in cumulative trading volume.
Markets Update: Cryptocurrencies Follow Bullish Piercing Pattern as Buyers Advance
[Markets Update: Cryptocurrency Prices Follow a Bullish Piercing Pattern as Buyers Advance]Digital currency markets have seen some gains during the early morning trading sessions on Saturday.
The Daily: Sapphire Develops GPU for Grin, TSMC Sees Drop in Mining Revenue
In The Daily this Saturday, Sapphire has designed a new graphics card suitable for mining the recently launched Mimblewimble cryptocurrency Grin.
CoinDesk’s Crypto-Economic Data Is Now Accessible on GitHub
CoinDesk will now use GitHub to help crowdsource potential methodology changes and data sources for our Crypto-Economics Explorer.
Eastern European P2P Markets See Strongest BTC Volume in Over 12 Months
Eastern European peer-to-peer (P2P) markets have seen a spike in trading activity, with the Russian, Ukrainian, Romanian, and Kazakh Localbitcoins markets posting the strongest volume in over 12 months when measured in cryptocurrency.
Why ‘Mainstream Adoption’ Is an Unfair Success Metric for Dapps
We are way too early for “mainstream adoption” to be a sensible success metric for dapps, says Coleman Maher.
Chatter Report: Luke Says Segwit Harmful to BTC, Baker Explains Stablecoin Regulation
[Luke Says Segwit Harmful to BTC, Baker Comments on Stablecoin Regulation]In today’s roundup of crypto chatter, Luke Dash Jr.
How BlockEx Went from $24 Million ICO to Layoffs in Less Than a Year
BlockEx, a London-based platform for launching and exchanging tokens, was beset by a series of setbacks that led to downsizing.
Overstock’s Patrick Byrne Says tZERO Will Launch Next Week
The tZERO security token trading platfrom will go live next week, says Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne.
Former French Central Bank Chief Joins Blockchain Startup Board
French economist and former central bank head Christian Noyer is joining blockchain-based financial services startup SETL's board of director.
Ethereum Devs Propose Activating Constantinople Hard Fork in Late February
After a security vulnerability was found in ethereum's next system-wide upgrade just days prior to activation, core developers now hope to execute the upgrade at the end of February.
OECD: ICOs Have Financing Benefits But Aren’t a Mainstream Option
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development thinks ICOs may be a beneficial fundraising tool, but not yet for "mainstream" firms.
Who’s Left, Joined and Almost Joined Coinbase Since Its $300 Million Raise
A roundup of notable recent departures and hirings at Coinbase, one of the most coveted places to work in the crypto industry.
Thai Stock Exchange Plans to Launch a Token Trading Platform
The Stock Exchange of Thailand is looking to capitalize on investor interest in cryptos by offering a new digital assets exchange.
This Malware Has a Worrying Trick to Mine Monero on Cloud Servers
In an apparent first, a relatively new form of malware uninstalls security programs to avoid detection and mine crypto on cloud servers.
Bitcoin Price Consolidation May Have Weakened Bear Case
Bitcoin's eight-day stretch of consolidation looks to have weakened the prospects of a drop back to December lows near $3,100.
Chip Maker TSMC Reports ‘Big Drop’ in Crypto Mining Revenue
Chip-making giant TSMC has reported a significant drop in revenue for its crypto mining segment in 2018.
Grayscale’s Newest Crypto Investment Trust Will Hold Stellar Lumens
Grayscale Investments is launching a new single-asset trust for Stellar lumens, allowing accredited investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency.
You Can Now Buy Bitcoin at Some Grocery Stores in the US
Supermarket kiosk chain Coinstar will allow consumers to buy up to $2,500 in bitcoin at select grocery stores.
ConsenSys Invests in Two Crypto Startups to Lead VCs Into Ethereum Ecosystem
ConsenSys just invested $1 million in crypto trading platform Coinhouse and an undisclosed amount in privacy-centric browser Tenta.
Ethereum Co-Founder Joe Lubin Joins Board of Crypto Futures Platform ErisX
ErisX is expanding its board as it prepares to launch spot and derivatives markets for bitcoin and, eventually, ethereum.
Coinbase Acquires Andreessen Horowitz–Backed Startup Blockspring
Blockspring, a startup that makes tools for collecting and managing data from APIs, has been acquired by Coinbase.
OKCoin Founder Star Xu Seeks to Acquire Public Firm for $60 Million
OKCoin founder Star Xu may be seeking a possible backdoor IPO by buying a majority stake in a Hong Kong-listed company.
QuadrigaCX Crypto Exchange Users Still Can’t Get Their Money Out
QuadrigaCX users' concerns were compounded by the exchange's announcement that its CEO had died more than a month earlier.
South Africa’s Central Bank Proposes Rules for Crypto Companies
Crypto exchanges and wallet providers would have to register with regulators under rules proposed by South Africa’s central bank.