Comparisons with 2017 seem to be ill-advised for now. This week definitely feels calmer, more positive than the last. And there’s good reason to be optimistic for DeFi bulls too, as the market posted a decent recovery since my last newsletter. People are calling it a “blue chip” rally, which means that it’s household names […]
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New technology will help screen out bad actors, BitMEX says. BitMEX, one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin (BTC) trading platforms, continues to strengthen its Anti-Money Laundering measures in the aftermath of criminal charges in the United States. According to a Nov. 12 blog post, BitMEX has partnered with software and compliance firm Eventus Systems to […]
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What happens to crypto assets used for nefarious activities after authorities seize them? A new Chainalysis program helps sort through the rubble. In the 11 years since the inception of the crypto industry, malicious parties have used digital assets for a spate of illegal activities, from drug payments to money laundering. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis […]
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An automated tool can help pick the low-hanging fruit vulnerabilities. Security company CertiK announced on Thursday the launch of QuickScan, an automated tool for scanning smart contracts for vulnerabilities. While it will not be a stand-alone tool, the suite is set to improve the analysis performed by the security oracles of CertiK Chain (CTK). QuickScan […]
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Deutsche Bank has called on Europe to accelerate the development of central bank digital currencies. Deutsche Bank, the largest banking institution in Germany, is confident that central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, will replace cash in the future. The bank’s research arm, Deutsche Bank Research, published a new report on economic estimations and proposals to […]
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“Dash is technically no more a ‘privacy coin’ than Bitcoin,” according to Perkins Coie. So why did Shapeshift delist it? Cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift recently delisted three privacy coins: Dash, Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR). This was an unexpected move to say the least, given the exchange’s historic commitment to privacy. As a noncustodial platform, Shapeshift did […]
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Bitcoin price surged past $16,000 for the first time in nearly three years with BTC’s momentum strengthening due to three main factors. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $16,000 on Nov. 12 for the first time in nearly three years. The momentum of the dominant cryptocurrency is strengthening due to three key major factors. […]
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Ray Dalio, the billionaire hedge fund legend, believes that Bitcoin’s price going higher will only force governments to take action. Ray Dalio, the billionaire hedge fund legend, doesn’t see digital currencies like Bitcoin (BTC) succeeding the way other people do. He expects authorities to clamp down on cryptocurrencies when they see “material” growth. The daily […]
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Pakistan wants to unlock a new era of digital finance with crypto. Pakistan’s government is working on a framework for regulating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC). The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, or SECP, has published a consultation paper on regulating digital assets. Issued on Nov. 6, the paper outlines major concepts for the growing […]
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A rebound in Bitcoin’s relative strength index echoes early 2017, prior to months of upward price action to all-time highs of $20,000. Bitcoin (BTC) is at the start of its next “main bull run” and the price peak won’t hit until the end of 2021, well-known analyst Willy Woo believes. In one of many recent […]
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