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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Missouri-based software maker CryptoTrader.Tax has launched a new product facilitating cryptocurrency tax reporting. Missouri-based software maker CryptoTrader.Tax has launched a new product facilitating cryptocurrency tax reporting. As the 2019 tax year comes to an end, the software is designed to help firms, certified public accountants and professionals counsel their clients about reporting their taxes from […]
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Author of peer-to-peer BitTorrent protocol Bram Cohen says ASIC-resistant proof-of-work is both “a pipe dream and a bad idea.” Bran Cohen, best known as author of the peer-to-peer (P2P) BitTorrent protocol, has responded to some of Vitalik Buterin’s opinions about the state of technology around cryptocurrencies. On Nov. 25, Cohen, also the current CEO of […]
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The crypto businessman sings praises for “uncensorable money.” In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Blockstream CEO Adam Back stated that for him, nothing is above Bitcoin, not even stablecoins or other coins issued by central banks. Adam Back invented the hashcash proof of work system, and was one of the first people to work with […]
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Cryptocurrency firm Ripple invests additional $20 million in MoneyGram, completing its original commitment of $50 million. Major money transmission network MoneyGram has announced that blockchain-based payments firm Ripple has completed its original commitment with a final $20 million investment. In a Nov. 25 press release, MoneyGram announced that Ripple Labs Inc. has made a final […]
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Cryptocurrency markets are showing signs of recovery with mild gains, while Bitcoin is looking to gain traction above the $7,100 price mark. Monday, Nov. 25 — Cryptocurrency markets are showing mild signs of recovery, while Bitcoin (BTC) is fighting to stay above the $7,100 price mark. Cryptocurrency market daily overview. Source: Coin360 Bitcoin started the day […]
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