The crypto-friendly bank saw an increase in the number digital currency customers and Bitcoin trading volume in the first quarter of 2020. Bitcoin trading and transaction volumes surged at the pro-crypto Silvergate Bank in the first quarter of 2020. According to an April 29 transcript filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on […]
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You can now sign into websites using public keys derived from your crypto wallet — an order of magnitude more secure than using a password. What better way to celebrate World Password Day (May 7) than with a new solution from the cryptoworld to get around insecure passwords and phishing attacks? The lnurl-auth protocol allows […]
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Ethereum-based tokenized real estate platform hits ATH after turning to crypto following a permanent ban by PayPal. U.S. tokenized real estate platform RealT hit record highs in sales and new users after it turned to crypto-only transactions, following a ban by payments platform Paypal in April. The Ethereum-based startup tokenizes and sells U.S. property, allowing […]
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Cambridge University has launched a ‘Bitcoin Mining Map’ that shows the distribution of hashing power worldwide as well as within China. The Cambridge University’s Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has launched a Bitcoin Mining Map that provides the average monthly hash rate produced by each country across the globe. The map is informed by the data […]
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With only 4 days until the halving, Bitcoin bulls knocked out a key resistance at $9,140-$9,200 and are now targeting $9,500. After spending the last few days battling to hold prices above the $9,000 resistance, Bitcoin (BTC) price made a strong move by surging to $9,380 on Wednesday morning. The 3.65% move took place on […]
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New research has highlighted a patchwork of laws, confused regulations and unusual concepts governing crypto taxation in Latin America. Research from Latin American crypto exchange Buda has highlighted a patchwork of laws, confused regulations and unusual concepts governing crypto taxation in the region. Buda has provided a series of tax guidelines outlining measures crypto traders […]
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Square reports that Bitcoin composed the bulk of Cash App’s revenue in the first quarter, though it added much less to profit. On May 6, Square released its filings for the first quarter of 2020. The filings publicized revenue for Square’s Cash App, a majority of which came from Bitcoin. The numbers for Q1 and […]
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New legislation in California may help establish definitions of digital assets as securities, though nationwide impact is uncertain. Per new updates to a bill to amend California’s securities law introduced in the state’s legislative body on May 5, the largest economy in the United States and the world’s tech hub may be providing new clarity […]
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A court dispute between an international couple and four Bitcoin robbers has come to an end. The Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court publicly announced an appeal for a Bitcoin foreign property damage compensation dispute on May 6, according to Baidu news. The second Court trial’s findings indicated that Bitcoin is a digital asset and […]
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Abra has received $5 million in funding from the Stellar Development Foundation. The Stellar Development Foundation, or SDF, has allocated $5 million to crypto investment app Abra. The company now looks to incorporate the Stellar blockchain into its platform, as well as develop Stellar-based products. “We believe Stellar’s platform is one of the most scalable […]
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