China’s central bank reports that it is “progressing smoothly” with its development of a government-backed digital currency. China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), reports that it is “progressing smoothly” with its development of a government-backed digital currency.…
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US SEC Settles in Long-Running Fraud Case Against Longfin CEO
Longfin CEO agrees to a $400,000 settlement in a long-running fraud case with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has agreed to a settlement with the CEO of purported cryptocurrency…
Bitcoin Price Clears $7.5K After Overnight Dip Fills CME Futures Gap
Having dropped to below CME Futures’ latest weekly close, Bitcoin rose back to challenge $7,600, but analysts think progress will stall. Bitcoin (BTC) trudged closer to $7,600 on Jan. 6 after an overnight dip failed to trigger a sustained sell-off.…
Qatar Financial Centre Puts Blanket Ban on Cryptocurrency Businesses
The Qatar Financial Centre — a business development jurisdiction in the country — has introduced a blanket bank on crypto-related businesses. The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) announced that virtual asset services may not be conducted in or from…
Telegram Attacks SEC, Bitmain Chaos, BTC ‘Easily’ $50K: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 30–Jan. 5
Telegram says the SEC is on an “unfounded fishing expedition,” and Google Play lifts MetaMask ban. Coming every Sunday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption…
Ethereum Block Time Reduced by 25% After Muir Glacier Hard Fork
The average block time on the Ethereum blockchain decreased by nearly 25% after mining difficulty was lowered. The average block time on the Ethereum blockchain decreased by almost a quarter after the mining difficulty was decreased. Data reported on Ethereum…
Ronnie Moas and Vinny Lingham Come to Blows Over $20K Bitcoin Bet
Two Bitcoin community heavyweights engage in a Twitter battle after a Bitcoin price wager from 2018 appeared to go unhonored. Two well-known Bitcoin (BTC) figures have resorted to a painfully public Twitter exchange to settle an argument over a $20,000…
Bitcoin Nears $7.5K: Why a Bull Market Is Closer Than You May Think
Bitcoin price pumped 7% on Jan. 3 as exchanges may have tried to offset the impact of “proof of keys” and lure in new cryptocurrency traders. Bitcoin price (BTC) is currently resting just shy of $7,500 after an impressive rally…
Bitcoin Selling for $24,000 in Iran Based on ‘Official’ Exchange Rate
Bitcoin is selling for over $24,000 in Iran on the Localbitcoins platform based on the official exchange rate, but here’s why this metric can be misleading. Update (04:00 EST): This article was updated and corrected to explain how the official…
Top-5 Cryptos This Week (Jan 5): BSV, XMR, ETC, BCH, LEO
Few of the top five cryptocurrency performers of the past seven days are showing signs of bottoming out. Can they start a new uptrend? Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes that rising cryptocurrency prices will generate massive wealth for the crypto…