U.S. blockchain security and crypto wallet firm BitGo announced the development of ERC-20 token Wrapped Bitcoin, which will be fully backed 1:1 with bitcoins U.S. crypto wallet and blockchain security firm BitGo has announced the development of an Ethereum (ETH)-based coin backed 1:1 with Bitcoin (BTC), according to an official blog post Friday, Oct. 26. […]
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Crypto markets are currently trading in a tight range, and are not reacting to fundamental news events, but traders should be ready if the breakout is to the upside. 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 […]
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An advisory committee urges the IRS to review crypto guidelines that were issued back in 2014. An advisory committee of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wants the agency to provide additional guidelines for the taxation of crypto transactions, according to a 2018 general report published Oct. 24. Although in 2014 the IRS had already […]
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China’s state-run TV channel has aired an advertisement for a Chinese translation of the classic book “Mastering Bitcoin” that removes Bitcoin from its title. The notably edited title of Andreas Antonopoulos’ classic book “Mastering Bitcoin” was aired in an ad for the book on China’s state-run TV channel China Central Television (CCTV) Oct. 19. A […]
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Most top twenty cryptocurrency see less than 1 percent volatility in the past 24 hours, data confirms. An eerie calm continues to linger over cryptocurrency markets Friday, Oct. 26, as Bitcoin (BTC) volatility hits an all-time low and altcoins remain stagnant. Market visualization from Coin360 Data from Cointelegraph’s price tracker and Coin360 paints an underwhelming […]
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India draws closer to the deadline for a legal battle between the country’s central bank and local crypto exchanges. The Indian Supreme Court has set a deadline of two weeks for the country’s government to present its official position on cryptocurrencies, Indian newspaper The Economic Times (ET) reports Friday, Oct. 26. After multiple delays, the […]
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The CEO of Visa said that cryptocurrency does not pose a threat to the company’s “hegemony” since it is “more a commodity” than a means of payment. CEO of global payment giant Visa Al Kelly stated that cryptocurrency does not pose a challenge to the company’s dominance in the payment sphere in the “short to […]
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sponsored Battle games are coming to blockchain, with a video game industry veteran launching a new title where players own, mutate, and battle digital crabs with unique attributes. An Australia-based digital entertainment company with a global audience of 350 million gamers is turning its attention to blockchain as it launches its first cryptocurrency-based web game. […]
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Bloomberg’s market experts consider that Bitcoin’s low volatility levels signal the coin is finding a price bottom. Bloomberg’s analysts have joined the ranks of experts who consider that Bitcoin (BTC)’s low volatility levels recently signal the coin is finding a bottom, according to an analysis published Oct. 24. Data analyzed by Bloomberg reveals that in […]
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U.S. telecoms regulator argues innovation in the telecoms industry should face a “level playing field.” The U.S. should not “disadvantage” emerging technologies such as blockchain due to “antiquated” regulations, the head of the country’s telecoms regulator told Indian daily news outlet Indian Express Friday, Oct. 26. Speaking while attending the India Mobile Congress 2018, Ajit […]
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