Crypto Roundup
President Donald Trump, Fed Chair Jerome Powell Talk Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Facebooks Libra
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 12 Jul 2019
Daily crypto recap: U.S. President Trump, Fed Chair Jerome Powell talk Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and Facebook’s Libra; SEC qualifies second crypto project’s Reg A+ application in as many days.
$55 Million of Venture Capital Announced in One Day; Binance Launches Binance Margin Trading
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 11 Jul 2019
Today’s crypto news: $55 million in venture equity announced in one day; SEC approves first-ever token offering; and Binance launches Binance Margin Trading.
Binance Singapore Exchange Opens; Goldman Sachs Launches Second Cryptocurrency Team
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 10 Jul 2019
Daily crypto recap: Binance Singapore opens; Goldman Sachs launches second cryptocurrency-devoted team; and Circle-owned Poloniex rolls out fiat on-ramp connectivity.
Court Receives Evidence Against Bitfinex, Tether; ShapeShift Launches Crypto Platform
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 9 Jul 2019
Daily crypto news: Bitfinex, Tether served New Yorkers longer than claimed, NYAG alleges; ShapeShift unveils new hardware-secured, web-based platform; and Singapore tax agency proposes to rid cryptocurrency transactions of GST.
European Central Bank Exec Worried for Regulators as Bitcoin, Other Blockchains, Hit Record-High Hashrate
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 8 Jul 2019
Daily crypto recap: Bitcoin, other blockchains, hit record-high hashrate; European Central Bank exec says the development of Facebook’s Libra “is out of the question, and Nouriel Roubini threatens BitMEX with lawsuit.
Facebook’s Blockchain Lead on ‘Misunderstandings’; Cardano in Cryptocurrency Regulatory Push
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 5 Jul 2019
Daily crypto recap: David Marcus on “misunderstandings” surrounding Libra cryptocurrency; Cardano Foundation joins push to create cryptocurrency regulatory guidelines; and Liquid exchange selling Telegram’s Gram token.
Circle CEO Tells Business Mogul to Get Schooled Up on Bitcoin; Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Mixer Hits Testnet
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 4 Jul 2019
Daily crypto recap: Circle CEO in heated CNBC interview; $1 billion in STOs coming to Tezos blockchain; and zero-knowledge Ethereum mixer, Heiswap, unveiled.
U.S. Lawmakers Want Facebook to Halt Libra Plans; Hayes, Roubini, Do Battle in Taipei
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 3 Jul 2019
Arthur Hayes, Nouriel Roubini, exchange verbal blows in the ‘Tangle in Taipei’ debate; Facebook receives letter from U.S. lawmakers calling for a moratorium on Libra’s development; and $822M invested in blockchain startups for 1H19.
ErisX Wins License for Crypto Futures Exchange; Binance Futures Unveiled
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 2 Jul 2019
Crypto daily recap: ErisX obtains license to clear physically-delivered cryptoasset futures contracts; BitMEX CEO talks to Bloomberg about Bitcoin; Nouriel Roubini’s keynote as critical as ever on cryptocurrency; and Binance Futures unveiled at Asia Blockchain Summit.
Bitcoin Network as Secure as Ever; BitMEX Annual Volumes Hit $1 Trillion
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 1 Jul 2019
Top daily news in crypto: Blockchain Capital’s Spencer Bogart on Bitcoin and Facebook’s Libra; Bitcoin hash rate and mining difficulty at record highs; and BitMEX annual volumes reach $1 trillion.
Bitcoin Price to Settle, Says Novogratz; $1.2 Billion Polkadot Closes Private DOTs Sale
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 28 Jun 2019
Day’s top crypto news: Novogratz sees bitcoin settling; Polkadot DOTs sale closes in line with a $1.2 billion valuation; and Gemini opens Chicago office.
Apple Users Score Crypto-Friendly Options; Trio Close Venture Equity Rounds
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 27 Jun 2019
Hottest daily crypto news: Opera gives Apple iOS users more crypto-friendly solutions; crypto VC spree continues with trio of announcements; and a world-leading stock exchange prepares for Ethereum ERC-20 trading.
NFL Players Keep Buying Bitcoin; Binance Chain to Hard Fork
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 26 Jun 2019
Today’s top crypto news: LedgerX wins regulatory nod on physically-settled bitcoin futures; NFL players continue to buy up bitcoin; and Binance Chain prepares for major hard fork.
Facebook to (Again) Front Congress over Libra; Top Bitcoin Analyst on Block Reward Halving Effect
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 25 Jun 2019
Today’s top crypto news: Facebook’s Libra set for another Congressional hearing; Bitcoin analyst on ‘block reward halving’ effect; and Coin Metrics reports on Kin blockchain.
Zcash Blockchain Set for Redesign; Facebooks Calibra to Hire Head of Data Science
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 24 Jun 2019
Today’s top crypto headlines: Zcash blockchain set for major redesign; Facebook’s Calibra posts for Head of Data Science; Binance DEX gets first stablecoin trading pair.
Messaging Giant Line Nears Approval on Crypto Exchange; New York Blockchain Startup Lures Big-Name Investors
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 21 Jun 2019
Today’s top crypto headlines: messaging giant Line close to winning approval on crypto exchange; big-name investors back New York blockchain firm; and Coinbase staff targeted in cyber attack.
Senate Banking Hearing on Facebooks Libra; 0.25% of Algorand Tokens Sell for $60 Million
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 20 Jun 2019
In today’s crypto news: the Senate Banking Committee books hearing on Facebook’s Libra; Bitcoin developers to get 50 BTC funding; and 0.25% of Algorand’s ALGO tokens sell for $60 million.
Facebook Libra Cryptocurrency Unveiled; Yet Another Ban for U.S. Crypto Investors
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 19 Jun 2019
Top crypto news from past 24 hours: Facebook unveils Libra cryptocurrency; multiple regulators voice concern over Libra and Libra Blockchain; and Bancor bans U.S. users from its web app.
Ripple Invests $30 Million in MoneyGram; Binance CEO Tells All in AMA
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 18 Jun 2019
Today’s top crypto news: Ripple invests $30 million in MoneyGram; South Korean exchanges guarantee hack reimbursements; and Binance CEO holds hour-long AMA.
Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits All-Time High; $100 Million in Tether (USDT) Minted
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 17 Jun 2019
Today’s top crypto news: Bitcoin hash rate clocks all-time high; the Tether Treasury mints one-hundred million tethers (USDT); and Bitmain sues former staff for $4.3 million.
Binance U.S. to Launch as Binance.com Bans U.S. Residents; CryptoCompare Launches New Benchmark Tool to Rank Exchange Legitimacy
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 14 Jun 2019
Today’s top crypto news: Binance set to launch Binance U.S. despite pain in “short term” per CEO; CryptoCompare Launches New Benchmark Tool to Rank Exchange Legitimacy; and Fundstrat’s Tom Lee explains how bitcoin (BTC) could spike to $40,000.
Block.one Continues Washington, D.C. Push; IoT Startup Attracts Big-Name Crypto Investors
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 13 Jun 2019
Today’s top crypto news: Block.one continues push into Washington, D.C.; IoT startup lures big-name cryptoasset investors; Square Crypto hires ex-Google director.
Koreas Largest Bank No Longer Crypto-Averse; Coinbase Card Hits Six More Countries
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 12 Jun 2019
Today’s top crypto headlines: Korea’s largest bank flips stance on cryptocurrencies; Coinbase Card hits six more European countries; and CryptoCompare partners with Nasdaq.
The Week: The SEC takes on Kik, and More News About Facebooks Globalcoin
- Tony Faccenda
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- 11 Jun 2019
This week saw the SEC take on Kik, more news about Facebook’s highly anticipated ‘Globalcoin,” and Justin Sun buy a lunch with Warren Buffett…
CoinShares Surprising Bitcoin Mining Report; Binance to Let 1,000 Final Round Margin Trading Testers
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 11 Jun 2019
Today’s top crypto news: CoinShares Bitcoin Mining Report estimates renewables make up 74% of Bitcoin mining network’s energy mix; Zilliqa launches first-ever smart contract platform built on sharding; and Binance to let 1,000 into the final round of testing its margin trading product.
Sparkster (SPRK) Debuts at 10% of ICO Price, Bittrex Geofences 32 Cryptoassets
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 10 Jun 2019
Top crypto headlines from the past day: predictions on Facebook’s cryptocurrency by a respected blockchain advocate; Sparkster’s SPRK token hits exchanges at a slither of its ICO price; and Bittrex to disable support for 32 cryptocurrencies for U.S. customers.
Facebook GlobalCoin Details Accidentally Shared; Costly CLAM Crash for Poloniex Traders
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 7 Jun 2019
Leading today’s crypto news: Facebook executive reveals the GlobalCoin whitepaper details; Poloniex reports troubling margin trading problems; and five governments crack down on cryptocurrency tax evasion schemes.
Facebook GlobalCoin Set for June Reveal; Binance Labs Unveils 13 Stealth Incubatees
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 6 Jun 2019
Today’s top crypto headlines: Facebook reportedly launching its GlobalCoin cryptocurrency this month, Binance Labs unveils second batch of incubatees, and former Mt. Gox chief executive joins blockchain startup
SEC Sues Kik; FBI, Multiple U.S. Investigative Agencies Circle QuadrigaCX
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 5 Jun 2019
Major crypto headlines from the past 24 hours include the SEC suing Kik, Apple unveiling CryptoKit for iOS 13; and the FBI’s joint investigation asking QuadrigaCX victims for information.
Microsoft Unveils Solidity Smart Contract Verifier; CME Bitcoin Futures Clock New Record
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 4 Jun 2019
Today’s top crypto headlines: Microsoft’s Azure Blockchain gets a Solidity smart contract verifier; CME bitcoin futures hit a record amount of open interest; and TRON’s Justin Sun prepares for lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffet.
Block.one’s Social Media App; Binance DEX Restrictions; Japanese Bar Tests Lightning
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 3 Jun 2019
Block.one unveils EOS-enabled social media app; Binance DEX to geo-fence 29 countries; and a Japanese bar is testing Bitcoin’s Lightning Network for all of June.
Coinbase Lists EOS on Coinbase.com, Rolls Out New Security Feature
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 31 May 2019
Today’s cryptocurrency headlines: Coinbase lists EOS and launches new security features; U.S. authorities accuse North Korea of cryptocurrency-related hacks; and Huobi Global clamps down on wash trading.
$8 Million Ploughed Into DAO Within Hours; Cryptocurrency Not Crypto Pleads AP
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 30 May 2019
In today’s cryptocurrency news: $8 million locked into dxDAO just hours into launch; Tezos realizes a major milestone; and Associated Press pleads for ‘cryptocurrency’ over ‘crypto’.
Kins Donation Plea; Blockchain Talent Changes; JPMorgan Ups Privacy
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 29 May 2019
Today’s crypto headlines: the Kin Foundation launches a fund to fight the SEC; a number of high-profile names in the blockchain industry confirm job moves; and JPMorgan unveils an extended implementation of a privacy protocol by Stanford and Visa Research.
Yahoo-backed Crypto Exchange to Launch; Cryptopia Liquidator Files for U.S. Bankruptcy Protection
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 28 May 2019
A Yahoo Japan-backed crypto exchange to launch this week; Cryptopia’s liquidator obtains U.S. court order; and paper wallet generator website deemed “highly suspect” by MyCrypto security researcher.
Why Public Perception is Wrong on Bitcoin Trading; Bitcoin Cash Suffers Attack; LocalBitcoins Leaves Iran
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 27 May 2019
Among the major news: Bitwise highlights the under-appreciated efficiencies of the bitcoin trading market; BitMEX Research reports on the Bitcoin Cash’s problematic hard fork; and, despite enjoying increasing volumes, LocalBitcoins withdraws from Iran.
Facebooks Cryptocurrency by Year End; Grayscale Ethereum Trust Goes Retail; Coinbase Adds DAI
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 24 May 2019
Facebook aims to start testing its GlobalCoin cryptocurrency by year-end; Grayscale gets the nod to publicly quote eligible shares of Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE); and Coinbase opens up trading of the Dai stablecoin to all customers.
Top Cryptocurrency Coin Mixer Seized; Grayscale Investments ‘Big News’ Today; More Records for CME’s Bitcoin Futures
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 23 May 2019
Today’s crypto news: European authorities in a world-first seizure of cryptocurrency coin mixer; New York’s Grayscale Investment to drop “big news” today; Records continue for CME Group’s bitcoin futures contracts.
Circle Cuts Staff, Fundraising Goal as Tether Admits to Buying Bitcoin
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 22 May 2019
Today’s crypto news: Circle announces layoffs and slashed fundraising target; the Ethereum Foundation outlines how it plans to spend $30 million over the next year; and Tether admits in court it used reserves to buy bitcoin.
Global Task Force, U.S. Tax Agency, SEC Dominate Crypto Headlines
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 21 May 2019
Regulations are ruling the crypto headlines so far this week. Over the past 24 hours, we’ve heard crypto-related updates from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).
Bitcoin Airs on 60 Minutes; ‘Bitcoin’ Google Searches Hit 14-Month High; Binance Recaps Hack
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 20 May 2019
Recapping the day’s crypto news: Bitcoin segment airs on 60 Minutes; Google searches for ‘bitcoin’ hits 14-month high; and Binance publishes its much-anticipated recap of its major bitcoin hack.
Net Outflows Despite Bitcoin Spike; Court Grants Bitfinex Motion; Poloniex Cuts Altcoins From U.S. Customers
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 17 May 2019
More investors cashed out, than in, during the crypto price spike; Bitfinex had their motion to modify an injunction granted; and Poloniex disables nine altcoin markets for U.S. customers.
Bitcoin Cash, Stellar Suffer Network Issues; Binance Returns; TD Ameritrade, eBay, Quash Crypto Rumors
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 16 May 2019
Over the past 24 hours in crypto, network issues were experienced by two popular blockchain networks in Bitcoin Cash and Stellar. In other news, Binance resumed full services, whilst TD Ameritrade and eBay each put rumors of a crypto expansion to rest.
Bitcoin ETF Delay; Cryptopia Enters Liquidation; BitGo Unveils New Institutional Service
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 15 May 2019
Another bitcoin ETF delay from the SEC. Cryptopia exchange halts trading, enter liquidation. BitGo unveils solution to attract more institutional investors to crypto.
Cryptocurrency Markets Rally After News of Record Bitcoin Futures Volume, Microsoft Project
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 14 May 2019
The spate of auspicious news has continued over the past 24 hours in the crypto space. Flexa partners with Gemini on app launch, CME Group celebrates record bitcoin futures volumes, and Microsoft shares preview of Bitcoin-based decentralized identifier network.
HTC’s Bitcoin Smartphone; BitMEX Enjoys Trading Volume Record; Bitfinex Privately Raises $1 Billion
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 13 May 2019
The crypto news certainly didn’t stop over the weekend. Among those leading the headlines were smartphone manufacturing giant HTC, bitcoin futures trading platform BitMEX, and cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex.
FinCEN Issues Guidance on Virtual Currencies as Congressman Proposes Bill to Outlaw Crypto Purchases
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 10 May 2019
U.S. regulation has certainly dominated the crypto headlines over the past 24 hours. One story from a Congressman. Another from FinCEN. Oh, and William Shatner is blockchain-izing Captain Kirk.
Facebook Flips Crypto-Related Ad Ban; Bitfinex Confirms $1 Billion IEO; Binance Margin Trading ‘Very Soon’
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 9 May 2019
Leading today’s crypto headlines was Facebook’s announcement it will significantly relax its ad policy for a number of cryptocurrency-related products and offerings. Two prominent exchanges Binance and Bitfinex released important business plans.
Binance Loses 7000 BTC in Hack; WeChat Bans Crypto Trading; Milestone for Ethereum 2.0 as Testnet Launched
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 8 May 2019
The crypto industry has grown accustomed to seeing Binance dominate headlines, and today was no different. What was, however, was the contents of the news itself. This and more in today’s daily crypto recap.
Fidelity BTC Trading Coming This Month; CTFC Comfortable with ETH Futures; Major Bitcoin Upgrades Proposed
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 7 May 2019
Crypto markets continued to climb today following more promising news regarding institutional investor adoption from the CFTC and Fidelity and the technology underpinning Bitcoin.
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Reaches Apple Watch as NYAG-iFinex Legal Battle Continues
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 6 May 2019
There was certainly no shortage of crypto news to digest over the weekend. Below is a summary to get you up to speed.
Crypto Market Sees Green as Facebook and Institutional Investors Show Interest
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 3 May 2019
The crypto and blockchain space was rife with promising news over the past 24 hours, and the markets reacted accordingly.
Square Posts Record BTC Sales (Again) as Bitcoin Goes For Gold
- Matthew Willemsen
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- 2 May 2019
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey’s pro-Bitcoin stance appears to be rubbing off on his other company Square and its users,
Crypto Roundup Spend NEO Anywhere That Takes Apple Pay or Google Pay & Indias HDFC Bank Warns Customers Whove Bought Cryptos
- Nuno Viegas
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- 30 Apr 2019
Eight coins from the top 10 coins by 24-hour volume posted negative changes, ranging from 0.01% to 4.20%. UK FinTech says you can now spend NEO anywhere that takes Apple Pay or Google Pay. India’s HDFC Bank warns customers who’ve bought cryptocurrencies.
Crypto Roundup Jaguar/Land Rover Planning to Allow Drivers to Earn Crypto & John McAfee Teases Launch of BTC Debit Card
- Nuno Viegas
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- 29 Apr 2019
Six coins from the top 10 coins by 24-hour volume posted negative changes, ranging from 0.40% to 7.01%. Jaguar Land Rover planning to allow drivers to earn crypto while they drive, IOTA up over 14%. John McAfee teases launch of Bitcoin debit card that can be used ‘anywhere’.
Crypto Roundup Bitfinex Accused of $850 Million Cover-Up & You Can Now Buy Crypto With Visa/Mastercard via Binance App for Android
- Nuno Viegas
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- 26 Apr 2019
Nine coins from the top 10 coins by 24-hour volume posted negative changes, ranging from 0.42% to 7.97%. Bitfinex accused of $850 million ‘cover-up’ by New York attorney general. You can now buy crypto with Visa and Mastercard via Binance app for Android.
Crypto Roundup New Browser Extension Lets Users Shop on Amazon With BTC & ATOMs Transfer Enabled
- Nuno Viegas
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- 24 Apr 2019
Nine coins from the top 10 coins by 24-hour volume posted negative changes, ranging from 0.04% to 9.26%. New browser extension lets lightning network users shop on Amazon with Bitcoin. Cosmos milestone: ATOMs transfer enabled, OKEx and Poloniex to support PoS token.
Crypto Roundup Airdrop Venezuela: Raising $1 Million in Crypto & BTC Allows to Bet on Game of Thrones Finale
- Nuno Viegas
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- 23 Apr 2019
Seven coins from the top 10 coins by 24-hour volume posted positive changes, ranging from 3.23% to 5.50%. Airdrop Venezuela: Raising $1 Million in crypto for humanitarian relief. Bitcoin can now be used to bet on Game of Thrones’ finale.
Crypto Roundup Block.one Conceptualizes Passwordless System & Blockchain and Real Estate Tokenization
- Nuno Viegas
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- 22 Apr 2019
Eight coins from the top 10 coins by 24-hour volume posted negative changes, ranging from 0.56% to 5.39%. Block.one conceptualizes passwordless authentication & authorization system. Blockchain & real estate: How tokenization may be a game changer for investors and owners.
Crypto Roundup Digital Asset Incorporates Smart Contracts Into HyperLedger & Romanian Central Bank: Cryptos Will Never Replace Fiat
- Nuno Viegas
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- 18 Apr 2019
Nine coins from the top 10 coins by 24-hour volume posted positive changes, ranging from 0.18% to 5.46%. $107 million startup Digital Asset incorporates smart contracts into HyperLedger Framework. Cryptocurrencies ‘will never’ replace fiat currencies, Says romanian central bank official.