December 2018 - Page 18 of 45

Japan: Crypto Classified as ‘Crypto-Assets’ to Prevent Confusion With Legal Tender

December 18, 2018cashtechnews

The Japanese Financial Services Agency has assigned cryptocurrencies to the “crypto-assets” category, to prevent confusion with legal tender. The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has placed cryptocurrencies into a new legal category called “crypto-assets,” English-language local media The Japan News reports Dec. 15. By classifying cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) this way, the government reportedly “hopes […]

Blockchain Network With Dynamic Fees Says It Triples TPS, Overpassing Ethereum and Bitcoin

December 18, 2018cashtechnews

sponsored A blockchain network released Core V2, the second version of its system. Blockchain network ARK has released Core V2, the second version of its core system. “ARK was forked seamlessly in the background and the code is now fresh,” the startup says. The company emphasizes that ARK has become “the first and the only” […]

Tether Bank Statements ‘Suggest’ Company Has Full Fiat Reserves: Bloomberg

December 18, 2018cashtechnews

The rumors surrounding Tether and its USDT stablecoin continue to swirl with reports of fresh evidence proving reserves. Cryptocurrency stablecoin Tether (USDT) really does have fiat reserves equal to the value of tokens in circulation, Bloomberg claimed in a report today, Dec. 18. Citing “bank statements” it had “reviewed,” the publication became the latest source […]

A Year After $20K All-Time Highs, Bitcoin Price Sees a Small Rally Above $3.5K

December 18, 2018cashtechnews

In the absence of motivating factors, BTC/USD experienced what could be called a commemorative pump Tuesday. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a sudden surge Dec. 18 to regain support at $3,500, sparking a fresh round of gains across major cryptocurrencies. Market visualization from Coin360 Data from Cointelegraph’s price tracker and Coin360 confirmed the unexpected reversal in Bitcoin’s […]

Blockstream Launches 5th Satellite Streaming Bitcoin Blockchain From Space

December 18, 2018cashtechnews

Blockchain development firm Blockstream has expanded its satellite service and is now broadcasting the Bitcoin blockchain to all of Earth’s major land masses Blockchain development firm Blockstream has expanded its satellite service and is now broadcasting the Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain to all of Earth’s major land masses, Forbes reported Dec. 17. The wider coverage — […]

‘Legendary’ PoS Creator Announces Plans to Remove Entry Barriers for Developers in 2019

December 18, 2018cashtechnews

sponsored A blockchain project led by the creator of PoS, Sunny King, revealed five milestones for 2019 to bring a “brand-new digital economy era.” A blockchain project with the ambition of being at the forefront of a “brand-new digital economy era” has unveiled its vision for 2019-2020, with five important milestones that will enable its […]

Tim May: Original Crypto Anarchist Who Was Displeased With Crypto Hype

December 18, 2018cashtechnews

Author of the “Crypto Anarchist Manifesto” has passed away at 67. Timothy C. May, co-founder of the cypherpunk activist movement and author of “The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto” has passed away at the age of 67. That information was first shared on Dec. 15 by alleged cypherpunk member Lucky Green via Facebook. According to Green, May […]

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Calls Alleged Bitmain IPO Hesitation ‘Rumors’

December 18, 2018cashtechnews

Recent reports claim that the Hong Kong stock exchange is “hesitant” to consider a Bitmain IPO due to current market conditions. A Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) spokesperson has called Bitmain’s alleged hesitation around a purported initial public offering (IPO) “rumors,” in an email to Cointelegraph Dec. 17. When asked for verification and details on […]

US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces Digital Asset Conversions

December 17, 2018cashtechnews

U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has launched direct crypto conversions on its retail trading platform. San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service Coinbase has launched its new “Convert” service, according to an official statement on Dec. 17. Per the statement, customers will initially be able to convert between Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ethereum Classic (ETC), Litecoin […]

Better Than Corporations: Layoffs in Crypto Are On the Rise, Still Lower Than in Other Industries

December 17, 2018cashtechnews

Job cuts have become a reality in the crypto industry – but they pale in comparison to the biggest corporate layoffs in history. Since Bitcoin hit its all-time high of $20,000, the dominant cryptocurrency has seen more than an 80 percent decline in value from that historic milestone over the past 12 months. The popularity […]

Month: December 2018

Japan: Crypto Classified as ‘Crypto-Assets’ to Prevent Confusion With Legal Tender

Blockchain Network With Dynamic Fees Says It Triples TPS, Overpassing Ethereum and Bitcoin

Tether Bank Statements ‘Suggest’ Company Has Full Fiat Reserves: Bloomberg

A Year After $20K All-Time Highs, Bitcoin Price Sees a Small Rally Above $3.5K

Blockstream Launches 5th Satellite Streaming Bitcoin Blockchain From Space

Tim May: Original Crypto Anarchist Who Was Displeased With Crypto Hype

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Calls Alleged Bitmain IPO Hesitation ‘Rumors’

US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces Digital Asset Conversions

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