Hong Kong-based Bitfinex unexpectedly went offline for all users this morning, afterwards citing problems with “connectivity.” Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex notified users in a tweet Saturday, Feb. 9, that it had temporarily gone offline for all users, as crypto markets saw major gains. Initially, the company wrote that the platform was unavailable only “to […]
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A medical research and development alliance has expanded its blockchain project to include healthcare data management. The Pistoia Alliance has expanded its blockchain project to include data sharing, data identity, and data integrity, according to a press release published on Feb 8. The Pistoia Alliance is a not-for-profit organization established in 2007, with representatives from […]
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Bitcoin has broken the $3,600 mark, with some the top 20 cryptocurrencies seeing double-digit gains. Friday, Feb. 8 — Bitcoin (BTC) has broken the $3,600 price point, with all of the top 20 digital currencies making significant gains on the day, according to data from Coin360. Market visualization from Coin360 In the middle of the […]
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The government of Seoul has sent letters of appointment to its recently launched Blockchain Governance Team set to explore blockchain deployment in administration services. The Seoul Metropolitan Government, South Korea, has issued letters of appointment to its Blockchain Governance Team set to integrate blockchain technology with the city’s administration services. The news was announced by […]
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The Ontario Securities Commission is reportedly “looking into” crypto exchange QuadrigaCX in connection to “the potential harm to Ontario investors.” The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has initiated a probe into Canada’s major cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX, Reuters reported on Feb. 8. The Ontario Securities Commission reportedly told Reuters that “given the potential harm to Ontario investors, […]
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$3.2 million worth of tokens that were stolen from New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia have been liquidated. $3.2 million in tokens stolen from New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia have been liquidated on major cryptocurrency exchanges, according to a tweet from blockchain analytics firm Elementus on Feb. 4. The hack, which is seemingly the first major […]
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The Litecoin Foundation has partnered with software development firm Beam to explore the implementation of a new protocol that would improve privacy and scalability. The Litecoin (LTC) Foundation has partnered with software development firm Beam to explore the implementation of a new protocol that would improve privacy and scalability. The news was reported in a […]
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The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius is establishing a regulatory framework for digital asset custodian services. The Mauritanian Financial Services Commission (FSC) is establishing a regulatory framework for digital asset custodian services, according to an official announcement published on Feb. 8. The new regulation will be effective as of March 1 and will require custodian […]
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Experts are predicting various levels at which they think the Bitcoin price will bottom out, ranging from $2,000–$2,500. The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a […]
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Hervé Falciani, a whistleblower convicted of purportedly the largest leak in banking history, plans to launch an ethical cryptocurrency to combat money-laundering and fraud. Frenchman Hervé Falciani, a whistleblower who has been convicted of the largest leak in banking history, plans to launch an ethical cryptocurrency that would combat money-laundering and fraud, Reuters reported on […]
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