The U.S. CFTC has obtained over $1.3 billion in administrative penalties in the fiscal year 2019, which included funds collected from cryptocurrency operators. The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has obtained over $1.3 billion in administrative penalties in the fiscal year 2019, which included funds collected from cryptocurrency operators. According to the CFTC’s […]
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Bitmain-backed Matrixport will extend its trading, lending and custody services in Switzerland through its new Zurich office. Matrixport, a Singapore-based crypto startup launched by former Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu, will expand its services from Asia to Europe through its new Zurich office. Registered under the name of Chaintech in Switzerland, Matrixport will begin offering its […]
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Binance IEO tokens such as MATIC and ONE have been flashing bullish signals amid some impressive price gains in recent days. As everybody focuses on the recent price action of Bitcoin (BTC), some other cryptocurrencies are deciding to break out of their long term downtrend. Notably, Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs) and Binance IEOs, in particular. […]
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov will give a deposition regarding U.S. SEC accusations that Telegram’s native GRAM token is a security. In the latest chapter of Telegram’s legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firm’s founder Pavel Durov will give a deposition along with two Telegram employees. On Nov. 25, District […]
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Cryptocurrency exchange BitBay will delist privacy-centric cryptocurrency Monero in 2020 due to money laundering concerns. Cryptocurrency exchange BitBay will delist privacy-centric cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) due to money laundering concerns. The exchange announced the decision on Nov. 25, noting that the delisting will take place on Feb. 19, 2020. The exchange explained its decision “Monero (XMR) […]
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Three national units of the Red Cross are backing a blockchain-based currency scheme to enhance aid delivery and boost local economies. Three national units of the Red Cross — the largest humanitarian donor after the United Nations — are backing a blockchain-based currency scheme to enhance aid delivery and boost local economies. According to a […]
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European Central Bank board member Benoit Coeure has warned that global stablecoins remain untested and raise potential risks across multiple policy domains. European Central Bank (ECB) board member Benoit Coeure has warned that global stablecoins remain untested and raise potential risks across multiple policy domains. Coeure, a member of the ECB’s Executive Board, made […]
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A Reddit account holder says they failed to open a wallet with a balance of 1,800 BTC created in 2016 using a memorized and physically-recorded passphrase. A Bitcoin (BTC) investor has allegedly lost access to funds worth over $12.9 million after failing to record the passphrase for their wallet. In what may become the latest […]
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In a surprise move, Jon Holmquist says he has “fallen out of love” with consumer payments in BTC, and shoppers should use altcoins instead. The creator of one of the best-known Bitcoin (BTC) events has confirmed it will no longer take place as it has fulfilled its “initial mission.” In a statement on the official […]
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The father of the popular Stock-to-Flow Bitcoin price model says he would not be “surprised” if markets upended current bearish sentiment in the coming weeks. Bitcoin (BTC) returning to $10,000 next month may feel unlikely, but should not surprise anyone, says the creator of one of its most accurate price models. In a tweet on […]
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