Comparing Bitcoin to central bank digital currencies, Pompliano believes people will choose a currency that the government can’t control. The future will not bring competition between digital and non-digital currencies, but between monetary policies, according to Anthony Pompliano. Pompliano made…
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Zuckerberg’s Charm Offensive on Behalf of Libra With US Lawmakers
Facebook hires lobbyists as Zuckerberg dines with lawmakers to try to get Libra across the regulatory line. When Facebook published the Libra white paper in June 2019, shockwaves were felt across the crypto markets the world over. Triggering the end…
ING Chief Economist: Libra Accelerating Central Banks’ Crypto Plans
The chief economist at ING says that Facebook’s plan to launch a digital currency has put pressure on central banks to launch their own. The chief economist of Dutch multinational banking and financial services giant ING says that Facebook’s plan…
South Korean Exchange Upbit Ends Orderbook Partnership With Bittrex
Upbit ceases order book sharing partnership with counterpart cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex. South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has broken its partnership with Bittrex in a reorganization of its Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Tether (USDT) markets, local South Korean news outlet…
Report: Ethereum’s Gas-Guzzling Suspected Ponzi FairWin Funds at Risk
The highest gas-guzzling Ethereum contract in the industry, dubbed FairWin, is allegedly putting user funds at risk and continues to guzzle a major amount of gas on the network. The biggest Ethereum contract in the industry, dubbed FairWin, is allegedly…
The Reasons Why Blockchain Is Not Quite Ready for Facebook’s Dreams
What problems might blockchain face leading up to Libra’s launch and how can they be solved prior to Facebook’s entry into the crypto space? Many people have heard of blockchain technology, but few know what to make of it. Some…
South Korean Court: Exchange Must Cover User’s Stolen Cryptocurrency
Court rules that CoinOne exchange must compensate hacked investor 25 million won. A South Korean court ruled on Sept. 25 that the CoinOne cryptocurrency exchange must reimburse 25 million won ($20,800) to an investor after he was hacked. The attacker…
Crypto Exchange Binance Launches Dedicated Staking Platform
Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched a dedicated staking platform, allowing users to earn rewards on their token deposits. Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched a dedicated staking platform, according to a company announcement published on Sept. 26. The new…
Scalability on Blockchain: Is There a Solution?
Scalability: It’s the one thing that could derail crypto’s ambitions to go mainstream. Is there an answer to this long-running issue? It’s one of the biggest challenges facing blockchain and crypto — a hurdle only the industry can solve. Without…
Bitcoin Price Clings to $8K as 37,000 BTC Options Set to Expire Today
The payout date for Bitcoin options may or may not be a bearish trigger, according to a popular survey. Bitcoin price (BTC) stayed bounced back above $8,000 on Sept. 27, the day when over 50% of open interest in Bitcoin…