‘I Don’t See What’s Going to Stop Bitcoin From Appreciating,’ Says Commodity Analyst
[Analyst Says I Don’t See What’s Going to Stop Bitcoin From Appreciating]A senior strategist with Bloomberg Intelligence says that he does not see what’s going to stop bitcoin from appreciating.
Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Sees Massive Upside in Bitcoin, Like Investing in Apple or Google Early
[Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Sees Massive Upside in Bitcoin, Like Investing in Apple or Google Early]American billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones has recently become more bullish on bitcoin.
SharkTron – DeFi Project That Implies Complete Autonomy
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CME’s Bitcoin Futures Rise Suggests Institutional Investors Are Starting to Swarm Toward Crypto
[CMEs Bitcoin Futures Rise Suggests Institutional Investors Are Starting to Swarm Toward Crypto]The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has become the second-largest derivatives market for bitcoin futures in terms of open interest.
Bitcoin’s Rivalry With Gold Plus Millennial Interest Gives It ‘Considerable’ Upside Potential: JPMorgan
A Friday note outlines institutional, corporate, and Millennial interest in the leading cryptocurrency.
Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Paul Tudor Jones: A Bet on Bitcoin Is a Bet on Human Ingenuity
A recap of an exceptionally bullish week for bitcoin and crypto as a whole.
China Drafts Law to Legalize Digital Yuan, Outlawing Competitors
[China Drafts Law to Legalize Digital Yuan, Outlawing Competitors]China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has drafted a law to legalize the digital yuan and outlaw digital currencies issued by anyone else competing with it.
You Can Now Earn 200% on Your Investments With ETHx2.io
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Paypal’s Crypto Embrace: Morgan Stanley Says Move Boon for Mass Adoption, Critics Say Payment Giant Violates Crypto Principles
[Paypals Crypto Embrace: Morgan Stanley Says Move Boon for Mass Adoption, Critics Say Payment Giant Violates Crypto Principles]The entry of Paypal into the cryptocurrency industry continues to expose the divide between traditional crypto space players who are less enthusiastic and non-crypto players who endorse the move.
Voyager Digital Buys European Crypto Exchange Focused on Institutional Investors
[Voyager Digital Buys European Crypto Exchange Focused on Institutional Investors]Crypto-asset broker Voyager Digital Ltd is buying LGO Markets, a French cryptocurrency exchange focused on corporate investors.
Prepping for Next Year’s Travel Rule: 25 US Crypto Service Providers Publish Compliance Solutions Paper
[Prepping for Next Year’s Travel Rule: 25 US Crypto Service Providers Publish Compliance Solutions Paper]A great number of cryptocurrency businesses are preparing for the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) rules toward cryptocurrencies, specifically the Travel Rule.
IBM-R3 Pact Shows Tech Trumps Tribe in Enterprise Blockchain
A new collaboration this week between R3 and IBM is raising eyebrows in the world of enterprise blockchain.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pulls Back From $13K While Ether Falls on DeFi Cooling
Market observers were not surprised by an immediate but mild sell-off of bitcoin after it hit 2020’s new highs.
Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Release Kicked Back Until November
Researchers are waiting on a final audit of a critical crypto library before releasing the deposit contract, Ethereum Foundation researcher Danny Ryan said.
FBI Investigated Extortion Attempt Over Allegedly Negative Ripple Videos
Ripple was threatened three years ago when the prices of XRP and bitcoin shot to historic highs.
Mastermind of Alleged Billion Dollar Spanish Pyramid Scheme Arrested, Faces 16 Year Prison Sentence
[Mastermind of Alleged Billion Dollar Spanish Pyramid Scheme Arrested, Faces 16 Year Prison Sentence]The CEO of Arbistar the Spanish investment company, Santiago Fuentes, has been arrested and arraigned on charges of fraud, belonging to a criminal organization and money laundering.
Why Fiats Are Failing in 2020
From Brazil to Argentina to Turkey, bitcoin priced in local currencies is reaching all time highs.
US Moves to Cast a Wider Net for Catching Money Launderers, Crypto or Otherwise
The Fed and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network want to lower the threshold for reporting financial transactions and make sure crypto is included.
Vortex Blockchain’s Registration Revoked for Failure to File Reports With SEC
The company had failed to file any reports with the commission since Dec.
Ken Kurson, Trump Family Friend and Ripple Board Member, Arrested on Cyberstalking Charge: Report
Ken Kurson was arrested Friday and charged with cyberstalking in connection with his divorce, the New York Times reported.
What It Means if Companies Like Twitter Are ‘Systemically Important’ to Financial Regulators
NYDFS proposals following the Twitter hack are a warning to everyone using centrally controlled "designated" platforms.
Blockchain Bites: China’s Tether Crackdown, CME’s Bustling Bitcoin Markets, Kin’s ‘Active Development’
ALSO: PayPal is said to be in talks to purchase cryptocurrency firms including BitGo.
Money Reimagined: ‘They Starve’: The Ugly Side of the US’ KYC-AML Obsession
Laws like the Bank Secrecy Act, which turns 50 this week, have helped stop money laundering and terrorism.
A New Company Claims It’s Opening the Biggest Mining Farm in Russia
MineSpot, a company previously unknown in the crypto mining industry, is opening a 160-megawatt mining venue in Siberia.
Proposed Chinese Law Outlaws All Yuan-Pegged Tokens – Except for Its CBDC
The new version will essentially also clear the way for the digital yuan to be the one and only official yuan-pegged token in mainland China.
Active Bitcoin Addresses at Highest Since 2017’s $20K Price Record
Continued rise in network's usage could accelerate the price rally.
Digital Ruble ‘Promising,’ Pilot Likely in 2021, Says Bank of Russia Chief
The Bank of Russia might launch its own CBDC, a digital ruble, after piloting the project at the end of next year, its chairwoman said.
Kik’s Token Survives SEC Battle, No Barrier to Exchange Listings, Says Kin Foundation
The Kin Foundation says both itself and the Kin token have survived the recently resolved court battle with the U.S.
First Mover: As Bitcoin Tops $13K, Analyst Explains How Blockchain Gives Clues on Next Move
Chainalysis Chief Economist Philip Gradwell tips his five favorite blockchain data points for analyzing cryptocurrency markets.
Ripple Eyeing Move to London Over XRP-Friendly Stance, CEO Says
It would be "advantageous for Ripple to operate in the U.K.,” said Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.