In light of Bitcoin’s recent price rally, mainstream media has started to cover the industry again, but remain unconvinced it’s a true store of value. Mainstream media outlets are finally reporting on the recent rally that saw Bitcoin creep close to its all-time high — but some commentators appear to be determined to spread FUD. […]
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The SEC is seeking a default judgment against three companies and four individuals for their roles in an allegedly fraudulent ICO that duped $9 million from 500 investors. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has requested a default judgment against three companies and four individuals associated with the allegedly fraudulent art and gold-backed cryptocurrency Meta […]
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“We are constantly having to go out and buy Bitcoin,” the Winning Poker Network reports. Winning Poker Network, an online network that supports numerous online poker websites across the world, has reported a surge in demand for Bitcoin payouts. In an Nov. 19 report from Bloomberg, the CEO behind Winning Poker Network, or WPN, said […]
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The letter states the regulatory agency “will not recommend enforcement action” against a platform issuing a digital currency capable of being converted to fiat. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, has issued a rare no-action letter in response to a request from a blockchain-backed platform over the issuance of a digital asset. The […]
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Data show Bitcoin whales have set large buy orders in the $17,000 to $17,200 zone in order to protect the current BTC rally. According to analysis from Edward Morra, a popular Bitcoin trader, Coinbase and Bitfinex exchange now have major buy orders above $17,200. The emergence of major buy walls is important because on Nov. […]
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Crypto is often seen as trustless and failproof. But as more regulation, venues and developers come aboard, just how trustless is it really? Blockchain technology is great because it cuts out the middleman, removes the need to trust third parties, and gives users full agency over their finances, or true ownership of their wealth. From […]
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Qtum is “one step closer” to realizing its DeFi ambitions. Long-standing smart-contract platform Qtum will be home to a new decentralized exchange on Friday after QiSwap, an independent liquidity protocol, completed its testnet phase. Qtum indicated in a recent press release that the integration of QiSwap has moved the platform “one step closer to realizing […]
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Major music festival in Thailand is adopting blockchain for safer and smoother payments. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some global events have chosen to move forward as planned. Instead of canceling, they are working to limit close contact between attendees through the introduction of new technologies. One such solution involves a cashless payment system powered […]
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Regulatory compliance is crucial for firms hoping to drive mainstream crypto adoption no matter which part of the world they operate in. Mainstream interest for cryptocurrency is becoming ever-apparent as major online payment systems such as PayPal begin to offer support for digital currencies. While a revolutionary step for both the crypto and traditional finance […]
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Bitcoin is getting more popular each day. As Bitcoin (BTC) hit a three-year high on Nov. 18, more people around the world have started moving into the world’s largest cryptocurrency, according to Glassnode data. Glassnode, a major provider of cryptocurrency analytics data, recorded a major spike in the number of new Bitcoin addresses on Nov. 18. […]
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