Bitcoin investors in the United States who sold their crypto lost $1.7 billion, but many don’t plan on reporting their gains and losses, a survey shows. Crypto investors in the United States who sold their Bitcoin (BTC) holdings lost $1.7 billion, but many do not plan to deduct the losses, a survey conducted by personal […]
Continue ReadingR3 has announced the launch of its Corda Network, which will be operated and governed by a newly-created not-for-profit organization. Enterprise blockchain software firm R3 has announced the launch of its Corda Network, which will be operated and overseen by a newly created not-for-profit organization, the Corda Network Foundation. The announcement was made in an […]
Continue ReadingBlockchain security firm BitGo has partnered with Genesis Global Trading to enable direct trading on its custody service. Blockchain security firm BitGo has partnered with Bitcoin (BTC) over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform Genesis Global Trading. The partnership intends to allow clients to trade crypto directly from BitGo custody, according to a press release posted today, Jan. […]
Continue ReadingIndependent security analysts at ICORating have given 16 percent of the world’s biggest crypto trading platforms an A rating, and none an A+. The latest Exchange Security Report from independent analysts at ICORating has given 16 percent of the world’s biggest crypto trading platforms an A rating, and none of them an A+. The analysis, […]
Continue ReadingRipple software libraries published before August 2015 potentially rendered private keys which signed multiple transactions vulnerable. Ripple (XRP) software libraries published before August 2015 potentially rendered private keys which signed multiple transactions vulnerable, Ripple announced in a statement released on Jan 16. Recent research jointly conducted by the DFINITY Foundation and the University of California […]
Continue ReadingRussia’s prime minister called on the public to closely observe crypto markets, noting that the bear market in 2018 is not a reason to bury crypto. The massive 2018 bear market is not a reason to bury crypto, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev claimed in a speech at the Gaidar forum. Russian news agency TASS […]
Continue ReadingFormer top-five crypto mining firm Giga Watt has reportedly closed access and power to its facilities and shut down day-to day operations. Major crypto mining and blockchain firm Giga Watt has reportedly closed access and power to its facilities and stopped day-to-day operations, according to a note to clients reposted in a Telegram group on […]
Continue ReadingThe head of the Canadian Bankers Association has suggested blockchain has a specific use case in open banking structures. A Canadian banking group supports the idea of using blockchain technology as part of a digital ID system for residents, national news agency The Canadian Press reported via various local media outlets on Jan. 15. Speaking […]
Continue ReadingBitMEX says there are major inaccuracies in a recent report that alleged the exchange was closing U.S. and Québec residents’ accounts. Major crypto derivatives trading platform BitMEX says there are major inaccuracies in a recent media report that alleged the exchange was closing United States and Québec residents’ accounts due to a regulatory crackdown. Cointelegraph […]
Continue ReadingMore global oil and gas giants have joined the blockchain-based platform for trading energy commodities. Chevron, one of largest American multinational energy corporations, and two other major energy companies have joined Vakt, a United Kingdom-based blockchain platform for energy commodity trading. Reuters reported on the development on Jan. 16. Along with Chevron, Total, a leading […]
Continue Reading