Digital Asset’s Blythe Masters has stepped down as CEO of Digital Assets for personal reasons. Blythe Masters, the CEO of Digital Asset, a tech company that builds products on distributed ledger technology (DLT), has stepped down, according to an announcement published Dec. 18. Per the announcement, Masters has requested to leave for personal reasons after […]
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Mike Novogratz said that he does not think the Bitcoin price will continue to decline much further. Mike Novogratz, an ex-Goldman Sachs partner and founder of crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital, said that he does not expect the Bitcoin (BTC) price to decline much further in an interview published by Bloomberg on Dec. 18. Speaking […]
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Atari and startup Animoca Brands will launch blockchain versions of the popular mobile games “RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch” and “Goon Squad.” Major gaming company Atari has entered into a license agreement with blockchain startup Animoca Brands to make blockchain versions of two popular mobile games. The news was announced in a press release published Dec. 18. […]
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Trump has appointed a vocal Bitcoin supporter as his new chief of staff. United States President Donald Trump has appointed vocal Bitcoin supporter Mick Mulvaney as the new White House chief of staff. The 51-year-old politician, who is currently serving Trump’s administration as the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), will become […]
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GMT, which describes itself as Israel’s “largest” financial player, is joining Ripple’s network, alongside names such as MoneyGram. Israel-based financial services firm GMT has joined Ripple’s bank and payment provider network, the company confirmed in a recent press release. The result of a “long and precise process,” the move reportedly will help the company remain […]
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The Japanese Financial Services Agency has assigned cryptocurrencies to the “crypto-assets” category, to prevent confusion with legal tender. The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has placed cryptocurrencies into a new legal category called “crypto-assets,” English-language local media The Japan News reports Dec. 15. By classifying cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) this way, the government reportedly “hopes […]
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The rumors surrounding Tether and its USDT stablecoin continue to swirl with reports of fresh evidence proving reserves. Cryptocurrency stablecoin Tether (USDT) really does have fiat reserves equal to the value of tokens in circulation, Bloomberg claimed in a report today, Dec. 18. Citing “bank statements” it had “reviewed,” the publication became the latest source […]
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In the absence of motivating factors, BTC/USD experienced what could be called a commemorative pump Tuesday. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a sudden surge Dec. 18 to regain support at $3,500, sparking a fresh round of gains across major cryptocurrencies. Market visualization from Coin360 Data from Cointelegraph’s price tracker and Coin360 confirmed the unexpected reversal in Bitcoin’s […]
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Author of the “Crypto Anarchist Manifesto” has passed away at 67. Timothy C. May, co-founder of the cypherpunk activist movement and author of “The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto” has passed away at the age of 67. That information was first shared on Dec. 15 by alleged cypherpunk member Lucky Green via Facebook. According to Green, May […]
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Recent reports claim that the Hong Kong stock exchange is “hesitant” to consider a Bitmain IPO due to current market conditions. A Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) spokesperson has called Bitmain’s alleged hesitation around a purported initial public offering (IPO) “rumors,” in an email to Cointelegraph Dec. 17. When asked for verification and details on […]
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