IBM Completes Blockchain Trial Tracking a 28-Ton Shipment of Oranges

IBM has completed a trial of blockchain technology to track a shipment of mandarin oranges from China to Singapore ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations.

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Fidelity Says Its Crypto Trading and Storage Platform Is in ‘Final Testing’

Fidelity Digital Asset Services is in its "final testing" phase, the company said in a blog post Thursday.

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Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX Files for Creditor Protection

The QuadrigaCX exchange says it's been "attempting to locate and secure our very significant cryptocurrency reserves held in cold wallets," unsuccessfully.

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Cboe Resubmits the VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal for SEC Approval

Cboe has re-filed the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal, which it previously withdrew due to the U.S. government shutdown.

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Prime Trust Undercuts Rivals in Crypto Custody Race

Prime Trust has eliminated its fees for storing digital assets such as bitcoin, ether and Stellar lumens, in a move the custodian called an industry first.

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NYDFS Grants BitLicense to Third Bitcoin ATM Operator

NYDFS has granted a third bitcoin ATM operator a BitLicense Thursday, with Cottonwood Vending LLC becoming the latest recipient.

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Germany’s No.2 Stock Exchange Launches Mobile App for Crypto Trading

Stock exchange operator Boerse Stuttgart Group has launched a mobile app for German cryptocurrency traders.

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A New Test Network Just Activated and Ethereum 2.0 Will Be Using It

Launched today, the Görli test network represents a small step on the long road to solving ethereum's scaling challenges.

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Pantera, Coinbase Join $4.5 Million Round for Staking-as-a-Service Startup

Pantera Capital and Coinbase Ventures have joined a $4.5 million round for Staked, a firm that helps investors back proof-of-stake cryptos.

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Blockchain Capital Leads $1.7 Million Round for Crypto Compliance Startup

Venture capital firm Blockchain Capital has led a $1.7 million seed round for San Francisco-based crypto compliance startup TRM Labs.

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Binance Users Can Now Pay for Crypto With Credit Cards

Top crypto exchange Binance now lets customers purchase some cryptocurrencies using Visa and Mastercard credit cards.

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February Is Often Good for Bitcoin Prices, Will History Repeat in 2019?

Bitcoin could end its four-year February winning streak unless prices see a strong bounce from key support.

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South Korea Will Maintain ICO Ban After Finding Token Projects Broke Rules

South Korea has decided not to lift its ban on domestic initial coin offerings after a watchdog's survey found projects have been violating rules.

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IOTA: Almost All Tokens From $11 Million Hack Have Been Found

Almost all of roughly $11 million-worth of iota tokens alleged to have been stolen by an individual from Oxford, UK, have been found. IOTA co-founder and board co-chairman Dominik Schiener told Reuters that the funds are currently being held as evidence in a police investigation. As reported on Jan. 24, a Europol-coordinated effort involving British and […]

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NEM Foundation, on Brink of Bankruptcy, Plans Layoffs and Pivot

The leading non-profit behind the NEM blockchain is seeking $7.5 million in emergency funding to stave off bankruptcy.

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A Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin Has Launched on the Ethereum Blockchain

Wrapped BTC (WBTC), an ERC-20 ethereum token collateralized 1-to-1 with bitcoin, is officially live, with about $250,000 worth in circulation.

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We Asked 66 Startups Just How Bad This Crypto Winter Has Been

While the bear market has sparked layoffs at some firms, a survey conducted by CoinDesk found that many companies find the slowdown to be "a blessing."

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Ripple Hires General Counsel from Lending Giant CIT Group

Ripple has hired banking veteran Stuart Alderoty as its new general counsel, filling a position that had been vacant for several months.

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The Next Big Ethereum Conference Will Run Almost Entirely on Blockchains

Everything from applications to attend ETHDenver to the processes for submitting, judging and voting on projects will be supported in some way through blockchain platforms.

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Hackers Just Stole Another $180K in Ether From Cryptopia Exchange

Hackers still have control over cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia and have removed more funds, says blockchain data firm Elementus.

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Crypto Lender Genesis Capital Processed Nearly $1.1 Billion In 2018

Institutional crypto loans provider Genesis Global Capital says it processed more than $1.1 billion in lends and borrows in 2018.

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Crypto Exchange Gemini Passes Security Compliance Audit Conducted by Deloitte

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini says it has passed a SOC 2 security compliance review conducted by Deloitte.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2GaaFVB

Bitcoin Eyes Minor Price Bounce But Bear Trend Intact

Bitcoin (BTC) has recovered slightly from six-week lows seen yesterday and could see a short-term corrective bounce to $3,500.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2WukfbF

Glyph Partners With 3 Crypto Firms for Accredited-Investor Checks

With many decentralized-identity efforts facing adoption challenges, Glyph's first step – accredited-investor checks – is intentionally niche.

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SWIFT Chief Announces Integration With R3 At Paris Fintech Forum

Global banking payments network SWIFT intends to integrate technology from R3, its CEO said at an event today.

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Fujitsu Claims 40% Efficiency Boost for Blockchain Electricity Exchange

Japanese IT giant Fujitsu has developed a blockchain-based exchange system that it says produces a more stable energy supply at peak periods.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2GaDn8O

This Spongebob-Themed Tech Proves That Bitcoin’s Lightning Is Advancing

Spongebob Squarepants term "wumbo" has been appropriated to describe one of the next milestones for bitcoin's lightning network.

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AMD Cites ‘Absence’ of GPU Sales to Crypto Miners in Q1 Estimate

AMD's revenue from cryptocurrency miners has seemingly gone dry, the company said in its Q4 earnings report.

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From Mar-a-Lago to Coinbase, Dubious Claims Follow Doc.com Token Sales

A CoinDesk investigation reveals that health startup Doc.com has used overstated claims to gin up investor demand.

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Fidelity May Formally Launch Its Crypto Custody Service in March

The storage component of Fidelity Digital Asset Services (FDAS) is already live, with some assets under management.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2G783b3

SEC Official Who Oversaw Crypto Cases Leaves for Law Firm Jones Day

Shamoil T. Shipchandler, whose team at the SEC brought cases against AriseBank and 1Broker, has joined law firm Jones Day.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2UpOoHm

TokenSoft Launches Crypto Custody Service for Security Tokens

TokenSoft is rolling out what it bills as the first cold-storage multi-signature wallet designed specifically for security tokens.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RrLsIp

Swiss Startup to Produce ‘Banknotes’ for Marshall Islands’ Official Cryptocurrency

Swiss crypto wallet make Tangem says the Marshall Islands has selected it to produce physical "notes" for its planned national digital currency.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2DHc9Fe

SBI, R3 Team Up to Promote Adoption of Corda Blockchain in Japan

Financial services giant SBI and R3 are investing millions to boost uptake of the Corda blockchain platform in Japan and beyond.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2UoaZ6U

Saudi Arabia, UAE Aim to Cut Payments Costs With Common Digital Currency

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are hoping a shared digital currency can cut remittance costs between the two countries.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2B9pLHv

Down Again: Bitcoin Is Closing on Key Long-Term Price Support

Bitcoin is on the defensive after a drop to six-week lows and could soon test crucial long-term support below $3,300.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2HE30kO

Two Groups Responsible for 60% of All Crypto Exchange Hacks: Report

Two groups alone are responsible for a majority of hacks at cryptocurrency exchanges to date, Chainalysis research suggests.

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ETC Cooperative Adds Developer Bob Summerwill as Executive Director

The former lead architect for ethereum venture studio Consensys, is joining the Ethereum Classic Cooperative as executive director.

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Blockchain Browser Brave to Offer Free Access to Premium Cheddar Content

Blockchain-based internet browser Brave has partnered with news website Cheddar to offer free access to its premium content for a limited period.

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Iran Could Ban Bitcoin for Payments, Central Bank Report Suggests

The Iranian central bank has drafted a new report outlining cryptocurrency regulations in the country.

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Troubled Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX Goes Offline for ‘Maintenance’

Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX, whose customers have been unable to withdraw funds for months, has been inaccessible for several hours.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2MDjV5T

Nvidia Says Q4 Crypto Miner Demand Is as Weak as Expected

Nvidia has cut its 4Q revenue forecast, which already factored in reduced demand for GPUs used in crypto mining.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2t034Bn

Multicoin Capital Leads $2.5 Million Seed Round for Blockchain Data Index

Multicoin's investment in The Graph addresses an underserved layer of the web3 stack: querying data from public blockchains.

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Ex-Starbucks CEO and Presidential Hopeful Howard Schultz Is a Crypto Fan

Howard Schultz, who may run for president of the U.S., is a firm believer in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RmXGSe

Binance’s BitTorrent Token Sale Sells Out in Minutes Amid Technical Issues

Some 59.8 billion BitTorrent Tokens (BTT) sold in less than 15 minutes on Binance – but it was not without technical difficulties.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2G5xIRk

Crypto Startup Wants You to Trade on Exchanges Without Trusting Them

The Arwen protocol, launched on testnet Monday, aims to let centralized exchange users self-custody their private keys and conduct transactions off-chain.

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4 South Korean Crypto Exchanges Team Up to Tackle Money Laundering

Four major cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have partnered on an initiative to combat potential money laundering and protect users.

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LocalBitcoins Reveals Security Breach With Some Crypto Wallets Affected

Peer-to-peer bitcoin trading site LocalBitcoins says it's suffered a hack via a third-party service that affected a small number of users.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2TjVMUi

Chat App Kik Says It Will Fight SEC Over Possible ICO Action

Messaging app company Kik says it will stand up to the SEC over an expected enforcement action relating to its 2017 initial coin offering

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2B6akjx

Bitcoin Price Looks South After Drop to Six-Week Lows

Bitcoin ended a two-week period of consolidation with a drop to six-week lows earlier today.

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Overstock’s tZERO to Trade Tokens During Wall Street Hours Only

With tZERO now live, CEO Saum Noursalehi shares the firm's next steps in a new interview with CoinDesk.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Ulr9On

Cryptos Would Only Have Value in ‘Dystopian’ Economy: JPMorgan

JPMorgan Chase has said that cryptocurrencies would only have value when confidence in traditional assets had been lost.

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Don’t Throw the Crypto Tokens Out With the Bathwater

We’re at a point where any idea associated with tokens struggles for legitimacy and money. It would be a shame if we ditched token economics altogether.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Ba5TnH

State of Lightning: What’s the Path for Network Adoption in 2019?

The "instant payments" network running atop bitcoin saw fast user adoption levels in 2018. Will the trend continue this year?

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2sQOyvC

3 Things Every Crypto Trading Journal Needs

How you can improve your trading style with 3 simple additions to your journal.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Sbh09J

2 Executives Are Leaving Blockchain Startup R3 in Management Shake-Up

R3 is carrying out an internal reorganization, resulting in the departures of head of global services Brian McNulty and chief administrative officer Lauren Carroll, CoinDesk has learned.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2BfLL3N

Stranger Things: The Upside of Down Bitcoin Prices

The bitcoin price correction of 2018 should actually help force the market as a whole to mature in 2019, writes the CEO of Seed CX.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2MxuJ5h

Free Markets Don’t Create Free People: Bitcoin’s Tech Success Masks Its Failure

Blockchain is primarily being used to create a new class of monopolists and set in stone a regime of surveillance, says writer James Bridle.

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NYSE Arca Files Paperwork for Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval

A little-noticed regulatory filing sheds light on the bitcoin ETF proposed by Bitwise and NYSE Arca.

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Security Token Startup Polymath Locks up 75 Million Tokens

Polymath, a platform for launching security tokens, is flexing its treasury-management muscles by locking up 75 million of its own POLY tokens.

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Italy’s Senate Moves to Set Legal Foundation for Blockchain Timestamps

The Italian government could soon amend a law to allow legalized blockchain verification of documents.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CNq3Us

Blockchain Predictions Market Stox and Founder Sued for $4.6 Million

Israeli blockchain prediction market Stox and its founder Moshe Hogeg are reportedly being sued for $4.6 million over alleged fraud.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2sNNhoS

Morgan Creek Digital Joins $3.1 Million Round for Tokenized Real-Estate Firm

Digital assets manager Morgan Creek Digital has backed a $3.1 million seed round for tokenized real-estate startup RealBlocks.

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Blockchain Project Polkadot Plans ICO to Raise Another $60 Million: Report

Blockchain project Polkadot is planning another ICO that would bring in $60 million, says the WSJ.

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Bitcoin Awaits Triangle Breakout as Price Squeeze Continues

Bitcoin's price is largely unchanged on the day and maybe building for a strong exit from the weeks-long tight trading range.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CI3WyS

Bitcoin ATM Startups Say They’re Booming, Thanks in Part to Venezuela

Bitcoin ATM usage is surging, especially in Latin America, where Venezuelan refugees and others are seeking ad hoc banking solutions.

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Levi Strauss, Harvard Trial Ethereum Tech to Track Factory Workers’ Welfare

Harvard University, clothing giant Levi Strauss, and a U.S. think-tank are launching a blockchain pilot to improve labor welfare.

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When Bitcoin ETF? Not Any Time Soon, But Maybe by 2020

There are no bitcoin ETF proposals currently sitting before the SEC, but one may still be approved before 2020.

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Tron CEO Justin Sun Wants to Hire You to Organize His House

Token-funded blockchain project Tron is not only hiring while others cut staff, it's recruiting an entourage for its founder.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2sKJY1G

Overstock’s tZERO Token Platform Has Officially Opened for Trading

Overstock's tZERO officially went live Thursday, allowing customers to begin trading the company's security token. Other digital assets will be added in future.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RN1B00

Coinbase Integrates TurboTax to Help US Clients File Crypto Taxes

TurboTax is partnering with Coinbase and four other crypto startups to help U.S. investors properly file their taxes for 2018.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2S14Wry

Blockchain Media Startup CEO Steps Down for Tech Role at Washington Post

Jarrod Dicker is leaving Po.et, the media monetization startup he founded, to return to the Washington Post.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Th3U8k

IBM, Aetna, PNC Explore Medical Data Blockchain for 100 Million Health Plans

Aetna, Anthem, Health Care Service Corporation, PNC Bank and IBM are collaborating to improve healthcare data sharing with blockchain.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RRMG4M

XRP Market Cap May Be Overstated by Billions, Messari Report Estimates

A new report from Messari estimates that the true market capitalization and circulating supply of XRP is markedly less than what most data sources currently present.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2sLmCZP

Robinhood, LibertyX Receive Licenses from New York Regulators

The New York Department of Financial Services granted Robinhood and LibertyX BitLicenses on Thursday, bringing them into a select group of less than 20 firms to have such approvals.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2ThG4JD

Suspect Behind $11 Million Crypto Theft Arrested in Europol-Led Operation

An investigation by Europol and other police agencies has led to the arrest of a British suspect allegedly behind a spate of crypto thefts.

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Augur Interface Veil Acquires Search Engine for Prediction Markets

Veil has acquired Predictions.Global, the leading site for exploring Augur data.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2AUKIGb

Galaxy Digital Raising $250 Million to Offer Loans to Crypto Firms: Report

Michael Novogratz's crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital is raising $250 million to build a credit fund, according to Business Insider.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RbWsJA

Jamaica Stock Exchange Plans to List Security Tokens

The Jamaica Stock Exchange is planning to list security tokens as past of an extended live pilot.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2T9OSB9

Bitcoin Price Defends $3.5K After Cboe Pulls ETF Proposal

With bitcoin showing resilience to negative news flow, a strong bullish move is looking increasingly likely.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2DxMVsV

Hong Kong Stock Exchange CEO Casts Doubt on Crypto Miner IPO Filings

The CEO of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has seemingly questioned the IPO viability of crypto mining companies in new comments.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2WbWS6u

OKCoin Founder Buys Hong Kong-Listed Firm in $60 Million Deal

The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin has taken a step towards a reverse IPO with a $60 million acquisition in Hong Kong.

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Crypto Markets Unphased by Latest ETF Withdrawal

The cryptocurrency markets remain unphased after an ETF withdrawal announcement on Wednesday did little to affect bitcoin’s price.

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New Exchange Claims It Can Tokenize Shares of AirBnb, Uber, SpaceX

Hg Exchange, a new security token platform launched by Zilliqa and MaiCoin, aspires to tokenize shares of big-name private companies.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CAOX9G

US Government Shutdown Derailed Bitcoin ETF Talks, Says VanEck CEO

The bitcoin ETF proposal was pulled due to the government shutdown, VanEck CEO Jan van Eck said Wednesday.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FO18V1

Lawmakers Pitch New Crypto Tax Payments Bill in New Hampshire

A New Hampshire bill would require state agencies to accept cryptocurrency as payment for fees and taxes.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FVYknG

Cboe Withdraws Proposal for VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF

Cboe has withdrawn its hoped-for bitcoin ETF proposal, which faced a final deadline of Feb. 27 for approval.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2ROdIKl

‘Decentralized Airbnb’ Starts Charging Fees as ICO Model Falters

Airbnb competitor Bee Token, founded by alums of Uber, are pivoting in an effort to boost revenue after conducting an ICO last February.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FUGFNe

A16z-backed Startup Anchor Labs Launches Crypto Custodial Service

Anchor Labs claims its new custodial service for institutions is more secure than cold storage yet offers easier access to assets.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RGq5rD

UK Financial Watchdog Plans Oversight of Security Tokens, Some Stablecoins

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed guidance for how various crypto assets should be regulated in the country.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FLUyxW

Nasdaq Leads $20 Million Funding Round for Blockchain Startup Symbiont

Enterprise blockchain startup Symbiont has closed a $20 million Series-B funding round led by Nasdaq Ventures.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2DtT1u2

Ripple Partners With Chinese University for Blockchain Research Program

Ripple has teamed up with a top Chinese university for a research program focused on blockchain regulation and development.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2R5Ew3f

Seed CX Launches Spot Bitcoin Trading in Bid for Big-Money Investors

Chicago-based Seed CX has launched a bitcoin spot trading market for its major clients.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2HpkGAx

Gold Price May Offer Clues About Next Big Bitcoin Move

Bitcoin traders could get cues from an apparent negative correlation that has developed between bitcoin and gold prices.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FU5cSx

Pennsylvania Rules That Crypto Exchanges Are Not Money Transmitters

Pennsylvania's government has clarified that crypto exchanges and providers do not require a money transmission license to operate.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FLkklW

Bitfury Releases Merchant, Developer Tools for Bitcoin’s Lighting Network

Blockchain technology firm Bitfury has announced a suite of business and development tools for bitcoin's lightning network.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Dt84nT

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Seeks US Listing via Reverse Merger Deal

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb is looking to get publicly listed in the U.S. through a reverse-merger route.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2DsXAEW

50 Cut as $60 Million Blockchain Project Nebulas Lays Off 60% of Staff

Once a top-100 cryptocurrency, Nebulas has laid off more than 60 percent of its staff since July 2018, CoinDesk has learned.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2T89kCq

Bakkt Makes Initial Hiring Push for Bitcoin Futures Exchange

The hotly anticipated bitcoin futures platform plans to hire at least eight individuals in areas from sales to tech to finance.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2MtNdE4

What We Learned in 100 Crypto Asset Talks With Institutional Investors

Endowments, family offices, pensions and other institutions are enthusiastic about crypto assets despite an overall pullback in valuations.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2DsV9T1

Sapphire Tech Targets Grin Cryptocurrency With New GPU Miner

Sapphire Technology is launching a line of graphics cards designed for mining of the new "grin" cryptocurrency, as well as other tokens.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2ARzXo3

Bitfury Hires a CEO for Its Blockchain-Snooping Service

Bitfury has hired a CEO for Crystal, its service that examines public blockchains for criminal transactions, and a head of software sales.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2U8nsf6

London Stock Exchange’s Trading Tech to Power New Crypto Exchange

The London Stock Exchange is providing its matching engine solution for a planned crypto exchange in Hong Kong.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2WcR250

R3’s Former Chief Sales Officer Joins Blockchain Startup AlphaPoint

Scott Grayson, former chief sales officer at R3, has joined blockchain services provider AlphaPoint as SVP for institutional sales.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2DscED6

ING Bank, R3 Ink Deal for ‘Unlimited’ Corda Blockchain Deployment

Dutch banking group ING has inked a five-year licensing deal with blockchain consortium startup R3 for its Corda Enterprise platform.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RZCSVr

Overstock Blockchain Fund Shuffles Management Ahead of tZERO Launch

Overstock has promoted Joel Wright to chief operating officer of Medici Ventures, the company's blockchain venture fund.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CDIKd4

Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work Algorithm Needs Replacing, Argues BIS Study

The proof-of-work algorithm used by bitcoin and some other cryptos is not viable in the long term, argues a Bank of International Settlements study.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2T5GYbW

Bitcoin Sees Longest Stretch of Price Consolidation Since October

Bitcoin is witnessing the longest stretch of range-bound price activity in three months.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2MqOxXY

Coinbase Adds Cross-Border Wire Transfers for Whales in Europe and Asia

Coinbase has launched cross-border wire transfers and expanded custody services for institutional customers in Asia, the U.K. and Europe.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2R1Uuvr

Dutch Financial Authorities Plan Licensing Scheme for Crypto Exchanges

Financial authorities in the Netherlands plan a licensing scheme for crypto exchanges and wallet providers to lower the risk of financial crimes.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FFFUs7

Bitcoin’s Price Counters the VIX, Confirming It’s Still a Risk Asset

Bitcoin's price inversely correlates with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), meaning the premier cryptocurrency is still a risk-asset and not a safe haven.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2W8TcCo

Crypto Exchange CEO Sentenced to 3-Year Jail Term for Faking Trading Volume

Two execs from South Korean crypto exchange Komid have been given jail time for faking trading volume and deceiving investors.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Mna7g6

South Korean Exchange Loses $5 Million in Accidental Bitcoin Airdrop

South Korean exchange Coinneset reportedly lost around $5 million when it airdropped bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies instead of WGT.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2U8Wmoa

Wyoming Bill Would Clear the Way for Crypto Custody at Banks

Wyoming legislators have introduced a bill to classify digital assets as property and provide banks with clarity on crypto custodial services.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CKk0Aj

Privacy Cryptocurrency Beam Experiences Blockchain Stoppage

Privacy-oriented cryptocurrency Beam said Monday morning that its blockchain had stopped, later adding that a fix is in progress.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2HyzwVc

Coinbase Hires New Compliance Chief for UK Operations

U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has hired a new U.K. head of compliance with three decades of experience in the industry.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Hq51B3

Japan’s SBI Invests $15 Million In Crypto Card Wallet Maker Tangem

Japanese financial services giant SBI Group has invested $15 million in slimline cold wallet provider Tangem.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RYfwPR

This Former Bitcoin Price Support Is Now Capping Gains

Bitcoin's weekly gains were wiped out at the weekend by a key moving average that previously offered support.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2W9NkZU

SF Summit Shows BitTorrent Is Boosting Tron’s Appeal

At Tron's niTROn Summit, CEO Justin Sun sketched out his vision for how BitTorrent's massive user base can leapfrog the crypto adoption problem.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2MlJLLs

Digital Garage to Test Yen-Pegged Stablecoin on Blockstream Network

A Digital Garage subsidiary has partnered with blockchain tech firm Blockstream to test atomic swaps of a Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FMl1uB

Proof-of-Stake Could Lead to Crypto Banking. Let’s Avoid That

"Staking as a service" is taking off. We need to think hard about what this means for crypto's evolution, warns Michael J. Casey.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FEvE3u

Oceans Apart: Crypto Regulation in the US and EU

The differences between U.S. and EU approaches to crypto asset regulation are even more complicated than they appear, writes Noelle Acheson.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2U2HffW

CoinDesk’s Crypto-Economic Data Is Now Accessible on GitHub

CoinDesk will now use GitHub to help crowdsource potential methodology changes and data sources for our Crypto-Economics Explorer.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FOKVhv

Why ‘Mainstream Adoption’ Is an Unfair Success Metric for Dapps

We are way too early for “mainstream adoption” to be a sensible success metric for dapps, says Coleman Maher.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FL0Z3N

How BlockEx Went From a $24 Million ICO to Layoffs in Less Than a Year

BlockEx, a London-based platform for launching and exchanging tokens, was beset by a series of setbacks that led to downsizing.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Dkjni0

Overstock’s Patrick Byrne Says tZERO Will Launch Next Week

The tZERO security token trading platfrom will go live next week, says Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Fz7sQ3

Former French Central Bank Chief Joins Blockchain Startup Board

French economist and former central bank head Christian Noyer is joining blockchain-based financial services startup SETL's board of director.

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Ethereum Devs Propose Activating Constantinople Hard Fork in Late February

After a security vulnerability was found in ethereum's next system-wide upgrade just days prior to activation, core developers now hope to execute the upgrade at the end of February.

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OECD: ICOs Have Business Financing Benefits But Aren’t a Mainstream Option

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development thinks ICOs may be a beneficial fundraising tool, but not yet for "mainstream" firms.

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Who’s Left, Joined and Almost Joined Coinbase Since Its $300 Million Raise

A roundup of notable recent departures and hirings at Coinbase, one of the most coveted places to work in the crypto industry.

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Thai Stock Exchange Plans to Launch a Token Trading Platform

The Stock Exchange of Thailand is looking to capitalize on investor interest in cryptos by offering a new digital assets exchange.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2HgmsDW

This Malware Has a Worrying Trick to Mine Monero on Cloud Servers

In an apparent first, a relatively new form of malware uninstalls security programs to avoid detection and mine crypto on cloud servers.

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Bitcoin Price Consolidation May Have Weakened Bear Case

Bitcoin's eight-day stretch of consolidation looks to have weakened the prospects of a drop back to December lows near $3,100.

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Chip Maker TSMC Reports ‘Big Drop’ in Crypto Mining Revenue

Chip-making giant TSMC has reported a significant drop in revenue for its crypto mining segment in 2018.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FzFkvR

Grayscale’s Newest Crypto Investment Trust Will Hold Stellar Lumens

Grayscale Investments is launching a new single-asset trust for Stellar lumens, allowing accredited investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency.

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You Can Now Buy Bitcoin at Some Grocery Stores in the US

Supermarket kiosk chain Coinstar will allow consumers to buy up to $2,500 in bitcoin at select grocery stores.

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ConsenSys Invests in Two Crypto Startups to Lead VCs Into Ethereum Ecosystem

ConsenSys just invested $1 million in privacy-centric browser Tenta and an undisclosed amount in crypto trading platform Coinhouse. It's part of a broader strategy.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2MlfVHa

Ethereum Co-Founder Joe Lubin Joins Board of Crypto Futures Platform ErisX

ErisX is expanding its board as it prepares to launch spot and derivatives markets for bitcoin and, eventually, ethereum.

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Coinbase Acquires Andreessen Horowitz–Backed Startup Blockspring

Blockspring, a startup that makes tools for collecting and managing data from APIs, has been acquired by Coinbase.

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OKCoin Founder Star Xu Seeks to Acquire Public Firm for $60 Million

OKCoin founder Star Xu may be seeking a possible backdoor IPO by buying a majority stake in a Hong Kong-listed company.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FJIDjH

QuadrigaCX Crypto Exchange Users Still Can’t Get Their Money Out

QuadrigaCX users' concerns were compounded by the exchange's announcement that its CEO had died more than a month earlier.

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South Africa’s Central Bank Proposes Rules for Crypto Companies

Crypto exchanges and wallet providers would have to register with regulators under rules proposed by South Africa’s central bank.

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BitPay Says It Processed Over $1 Billion in Crypto Payments Last Year

U.S.-based crypto payments processor BitPay says it processed over $1 billion-worth of transactions last year.

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Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Fully Dollar Backed, Says Latest Auditor’s Report

Crypto finance startup Circle’s USDC stablecoin was fully backed with fiat reserves at the close of 2018, according to auditing firm Grant Thornton.

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Bitcoin Price Volatility is Down 98% Year-on-Year

Bitcoin's daily price volatility has plummeted in the last 12 months as the bear market killed off the speculative frenzy.

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Wyoming Blockchain Bill Proposes Issuance of Tokenized Stock Certificates

Lawmakers from the U.S. state of Wyoming have introduced legislation proposing the issuance of tokenized stock certificates using blockchain tech.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2AT4Po5

Barclays and Clearmatics Call on Coders to Help Blockchains Talk to Each Other

U.K. bank Barclays and startup Clearmatics will hold a hackathon next month to spur ideas for blockchain interoperability.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RxtdpF

One Year Later, What’s Holding Back SegWit Adoption on Bitcoin?

The scaling upgrade known as segregated witness, or SegWit, was activated on the bitcoin network over a year ago. But only an estimated 36 percent of all bitcoin transactions are using it. Why?

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Grin Mining Launch Draws Interest From Deep-Pocketed Investors

Investment firms joined the fray in yesterday's launch of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency known as Grin.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2VY7PbJ

‘Critical’ Vulnerability in Beam Wallet Put Funds At Risk, Developers Say

The "critical vulnerability" found by developers of the mimblewimble privacy coin Beam is said to have put user funds directly at risk of being stolen.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2AQvAcI

US Lawmaker Reintroduces Bill Seeking ‘Safe Harbor’ for Some Crypto Startups

Rep. Tom Emmer has re-introduced a bill hoping to provide crypto startups which do not store users' tokens exemptions from state-level money transmission laws.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2MdmBaa

New WordPress Publishing Platform Will Offer Blockchain Features

WordPress is launching a news publishing platform backed by Google and ConsenSys, with blockchain tools on offer from Civil.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CoAzRZ

Bitwage Now Lets Firms Pay Salaried Staff in Crypto

A new product from Bitwage makes it easier to handle payroll taxes when paying employees in bitcoin or ether.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2AMiYU4

New Zealand Police Keeping ‘Open Mind’ on Cryptopia Hack

New Zealand Police says the investigation into the hack of crypto exchange Cryptopia is complex and it's keeping an "open mind" on all possibilities.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CkK3NW

Genesis Trading and BitGo Team Up to Enable High-Frequency Crypto Trading

BitGo and Genesis Global Trading are targeting Wall Street institutions with a new high-speed crypto trading service.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FwBm7f

Will Bitcoin’s Price Extend Its Four-Year January Losing Streak?

Bitcoin has reported losses in January for the last four years, and a fifth now looks on the cards.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2VRqhmp

Bankrupt Bitcoin Miner Giga Watt Forced to Cease Daily Operations

Bankrupt bitcoin mining firm Giga Watt has said it's shutting down operations after its power was cut and facility access was blocked.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Fw8Qmr

Binance Targets EU, UK Traders With New Fiat-to-Crypto Exchange

Binance has launched a new fiat-to-crypto exchange on the self-governing British island of Jersey.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2SZvYg8

Ford, LG to Pilot IBM Blockchain in Fight Against Child Labor

A new blockchain project will track cobalt from a mine in Africa to a Ford Motor plant in the U.S.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CqPuuT

Game of Coins: Inside the Paxos-Gemini Stablecoin Discount War

Here's why several stablecoins saw sudden bursts of activity over the past three months.

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Ethereum Clients Release New Software In Wake of Hard Fork Delay

Major ethereum clients are releasing new versions of their software to prevent the now-delayed Constantinople hard fork from triggering.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Ru6UB7

Ethereum’s Constantinople Upgrade Faces Delay Due to Security Vulnerability

Ethereum's major Constantinople upgrade was delayed after blockchain audit firm ChainSecurity discovered a security issue with one of the changes.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Hex5XY

Grin Goes Live As Mimblewimble Privacy Crypto Hits First Transaction Block

Grin, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency built on "mimblewimble" tech has gone live on mainnet.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CqxlgI

Bitcoin Futures Now Trading At Discount to Exchange Prices

Bitcoin futures are trading below the cryptocurrency's spot price, signaling market participants have a bearish outlook on bitcoin over the coming months.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FxYNfU

European Blockchain Startup Launches Trading in Tokenized Securities

Belarus-based blockchain startup Currency.com has launched a trading platform for tokenized securities.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FuuDeh

Adoption of Blockchain to Secure IoT Doubled in 2018, Says Gemalto

The use of blockchain technology to help secure internet of things data, services and devices doubled last year, Gemalto research suggests.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RRG2KM

This Price Resistance Level May Hold Key to Bitcoin Bull Market

If bitcoin breaks above a key moving average, it could be considered a sign a bearish-to-bullish trend change has begun.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2McmRX1

New Zealand Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Goes Offline Citing Hack

New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has gone offline claiming "significant" losses arising from a hack.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2SQpiAV

The ‘Thirdening’ Approaches: How to Watch Ethereum’s Fork as It Happens

The world’s third largest blockchain by total value, ethereum, is about to upgrade its code. Here's how you can watch the event live.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2ALDDaC

All Crypto Is Created Equal? That’s What Regulators Seem to See

Are digital assets equal to digital securities? TokenSoft's Mason Borda argued the two types aren’t so different in terms of how regulators view them today.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Ck1U7S

Huobi Exchange Hires Compliance Chief From Global Bank State Street

Elaine Sun Ye Lin, former head of compliance for the Chinese branch of global bank State Street, has joined Huobi as compliance director.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2D8NCbF

Sudden Fee Spike on Ethereum Classic Raises Fears of More Exchange Attacks

Abnormal network activity this past Sunday on ethereum classic caused certain miners to receive thousands of dollars in payout. These peculiar transactions also caused average transaction fees and hashrate levels to reach unprecedented highs.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Hdu0rf

Danish Tax Agency to Collect User Data from Crypto Exchanges

The Danish Tax Agency has got the green light to collect trader information from local cryptocurrency exchanges to see if they are paying their dues.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RqOYaC

Stablecoin Issuer TrustToken Adds Feature to Ease Wallet Management

TrustToken has launched an alias feature for exchanges and merchants which use TrueUSD, allowing them to provide each of their clients with a unique deposit address which all send funds to the same central wallet.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2SVm13a

How the US Government Shutdown Is Halting Crypto Progress on Wall Street

A record-breaking government shutdown in the U.S. is pushing crypto policy decisions to the back burner.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RQpUJu

Bitcoin Futures Market Bakkt Makes First Acquisition

Bakkt acquired parts of Rosenthal Collins Group, an independent futures commission, to build up its risk management and regulatory compliance procedures.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2TMzLxf

HSBC Says It’s Settled $250 Billion in Trades With Distributed Ledger Tech

HSBC has settled $250 billion in foreign exchange transactions using its DLT platform, the company announced Monday.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2QNkCK7

Malaysia to Regulate ICOs as Securities Offerings from Tuesday

Malaysia’s securities watchdog will have powers to regulate digital asset offerings and crypto exchanges from tomorrow.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2ClD0Vk

LedgerX Launches ‘Bitcoin Fear Index’ to Track Price Volatility

LedgerX is launching LXVX – a "Bitcoin Fear Index" similar to the VIX, a popular volatility benchmark in the stock market.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2H9pytd

Arrington XRP Leads $1 Million Funding Round in Dapp Economy Startup

Arrington XRP and others have invested $1 million in Totle, a startup helping crypto wallets provide exchange functions.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CnBOkr

Bittrex Launches OTC Trading Desk With 200 Cryptocurrencies

Bittrex is launching an OTC trading desk with support for nearly 200 cryptocurrencies, aiming to fill a demand among select customers.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2VMBjJD

Vermont State Government Launching Blockchain Insurance Pilot

The U.S. state of Vermont is launching a blockchain pilot project for insurers, seeking transparency and efficiency improvements.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2sthPfD

Bitcoin Risks Return to December Lows After Price Drop to $3.5K

After breaching key support on Sunday, emboldened bears could soon push bitcoin prices back towards $3,100.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2AMiTQm

The Ethereum Classic Attacker Has Sent a Bigger Message

If a permissionless blockchain doesn’t have a large enough community of users, developers and miners, its vulnerable, writes Michael J. Casey.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CjWvO1

Chinese Mining Giant Bitmain Is Closing Another Overseas Office

China-based crypto mining giant Bitmain has confirmed the closure of its Amsterdam office as part of ongoing business adjustments.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2QIu7dP

Exchange Says 51% Attacker Returns $100K Worth in Ethereum Classic

Cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io said Saturday that it has received $100,000 worth of ethereum classic (ETC) back from a recent chain attacker.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RHsZf1

This $100K Luxury Swiss Watch Will Have a Built-In Crypto Wallet

A. Favre & Fils, a luxury Swiss watchmaker that traces its history back three centuries, is developing a handcrafted mechanical timepiece with a built-in crypto wallet.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2H9iuwI

Bitcoin Will Still Bite the Dust

Kevin Dowd is a Professor of Finance and Economics in the Business School at Durham University, and the co-author of the 2015 paper “Bitcoin Will Bite the Dust.”  For more on bitcoin’s 10th anniversary, check out our new interactive feature Bitcoin At 10.  ————————————————————— Back in August 2014, I discovered that the bitcoin mining industry had […]

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The Time Is Now: We Need an Active Approach to Blockchain Inclusion

If blockchain is to be part of our financial and governance future, the development process must represent a diverse population, says Alexis Gauba.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2AJsnvD

This Scaling Tech Could Let You Sync Bitcoin Straight From Your Phone

A new approach to storing bitcoin's "state" could help significantly reduce storage requirements for users of the cryptocurrency.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2STUjUK

Tokenized Securities: Curb Your Enthusiasm

Tokenized securities hold promise, but we shouldn't overlook how hard it is to spin up new markets.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RmJcHd

I’m As Certain As Ever – Bitcoin’s Revolution Is Only Just Beginning

I’ve been through the ups and downs with bitcoin, and I am as certain as ever that the bitcoin revolution is coming, says Tim Draper.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Fnm7xu

Web 3.0’s Crypto Winter Mission: Keep Our Heads Above the Hype

Despite the gloomy narratives, 2018 was actually hugely productive for teams building the decentralized web’s core infrastructure, says Parity's Jutta Steiner.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2D5TN0e

Grayscale Assures Investors: Ethereum Classic Trust Funds Not at ‘Direct Risk’

In the wake of the 51 percent attack on ethereum classic, the manager of an investment vehicle that holds the cryptocurrency has reassured investors their funds are safe.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2H8trik

Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Blockchain ‘Sandbox’ Bill

A Wyoming legislature committee has approved a regulatory sandbox bill, sending it to the full House for a vote.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2sq8KE5

What to Expect When Ethereum’s Constantinople Hard Fork Happens

Ethereum's next system-wide upgrade, Constantinople, is expected to go live next week.

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Pablo Escobar’s Brother Says New Crypto Will Fund ‘Impeach Trump’ Effort

The brother of deceased drug lord Pablo Escobar has launched a cryptocurrency apparently targeting the impeachment of President Trump.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2QG24M3

Coincheck Wins Crypto Exchange License 12 Months After Major Hack

Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, which suffered a $530 million hack in January of last year, is now a licensed entity.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CdHf5n

Central Bank Veteran’s Blockchain ‘E-Money’ Startup Raises $2 Million

ConsenSys has joined a $2 million funding round for a blockchain startup led by a former chairman of the Central Bank of Iceland.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Fruck7

Bitcoin Price Looks South After Worst Daily Loss Since November

Bitcoin’s price saw its biggest drop for seven weeks on Thursday, weakening the prospects of a bullish breakout above $4,100.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RlcLZn

NASA Eyes Blockchain Tech to Secure Aircraft Flight Data

A NASA paper proposes using blockchain and smart contracts technology from Hyperledger to keep aircraft flight data secure.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2M24yDy

‘0% Success’: Why Blockchain Apps Just Aren’t Taking Off

In 2018, the promise of a decentralized future took a big knock. There are lessons to be learned, says Yin Wu, founder of Dirt Protocol.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2AINFcJ

Google Policy Change Forces Bitcoin Wallet to Remove Security Features

Privacy-focused bitcoin wallet Samourai announced that Google's "extremely restrictive policies" have forced exclusion of key security and privacy focused features from its application.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2THO9H8

New York City Economic Corp Launches Blockchain Education Center

The New York City Economic Development Corporation has launched a new blockchain education center.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2SQgTNS

Overstock’s tZERO Begins Distributing Its Security Token to Investors

Investors who bought tZERO's security token in a sale last year are set to gain access, the Overstock-backed trading platform said Thursday.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2QAawfP

Seed CX Launches New Wallet Features for Institutional Clients

Seed CX is offering each of its customers their own unique wallet in hopes that this will throw up roadblocks for any malicious actors looking to steal funds.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2SSEpKl

Nasdaq-Powered DX.Exchange Says It Has Patched Security Vulnerability

DX.Exchange claims it has patched a security vulnerability allowing anyone access to user authentication tokens.

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Bitcoin Price Tumbles 10% as Crypto Markets Flash Red

The price of bitcoin fell more than 10 percent during Thursday's trading session as it erased much of its recent gains.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2SLBQtd

China’s Internet Censor to Start Regulating Blockchain Firms Next Month

China’s internet censorship agency is bringing in regulations for blockchain service providers in the country.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2TJjY2p

Two Thirds of Korean Crypto Exchanges Fail Government Security Check

Only seven out of 21 South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges got a full pass in a recent government security audit.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RGe8kS

Bitwise Files for New Bitcoin ETF With SEC

Bitwise Asset Management is planning a new effort at launching a bitcoin exchange-traded fund with NYSE Arca.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2SMs7D7

Security Token Trades on Regulated Platform in Market First

Regulated broker-dealer SharesPost says it has successfully executed its first secondary trade of security tokens on a blockchain.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2H5og2A

Lawyers Rush In: New UNH Blockchain Program Nabs Big-Name Speakers

“A crypto winter for the price is a crypto summer for attorneys."

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2QCZciK

Thai Finance Ministry Awards Licenses to 4 Crypto Firms, Rejects 2

Thailand's Ministry of Finance has granted digital asset business licenses to four crypto firms, while rejecting two others.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CbfXwj

Bitcoin Price Slips Below $3.8K as Bullish Bets Tank

Bitcoin is losing altitude as an unwinding of bullish bets is creating downward pressure on prices.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2H8crIT

Bitmain Poised to Appoint Tech Chief as New CEO, Says Report

Cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain may be about to appoint its product engineering director as CEO.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2C8rSuM

The First Live Enterprise Blockchain Sets Sights on Every Area of Global Trade

Trade finance DLT platform we.trade is seeking partnerships with other networks, with TradeLens and Tradeshift as prime candidates.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2VGHMph

Crypto Mining Malware Has Netted Nearly 5% of all Monero, Says Research

Hackers have mined at least 4.32 percent of the total monero in circulation, worth nearly $40 million today, according to new research.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FkkYWy

Venezuela Calls US Sanctions Against Its Petro Cryptocurrency ‘Discriminatory’

Venezuela has filed a complaint against the U.S. with the World Trade Organization, highlighting sanctions against the petro as one issue.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FqhkKK

Beam Announces ‘Critical’ Vulnerability in Mimblewimble Crypto’s Wallet

The Beam privacy coin's development team announced a "critical" vulnerability discovered in its wallet software Wednesday, telling users to remove old versions immediately.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2ANRuO3

Former NASDAQ Exec Joins Blockchain Startup Concordium

Hans-Ole Jochumsen, who retired the last fall as Vice Chairman of NASDAQ Europe, has joined the advisory board of Concordium Foundation, the non-profit developing the Concordium Network blockchain.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2M0cyFk

‘Bitcoin At 10: Untold Stories,’ CoinDesk’s First Interactive Multimedia Feature

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Bullish Sentiment for Bitcoin Is at a 5-Month High

The difference between long and short positions placed on bitcoin is at its highest level since Aug. 5.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Fm04X5

Security Firm Asks Exchanges to Help It Find Ethereum Classic ‘Attacker’

Security firm SlowMist has come out with a public analysis of the latest chain attacks seen on ethereum classic.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2H2Izh5

Insiders Say ConsenSys Faces a Hurdle to 2019 Rebound: Joe Lubin’s Grip

ConsenSys insiders say ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin will need to welcome more stakeholders into the fold for his startups to survive.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2H5ArMI

US Department of Energy to Fund Blockchain Research Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy is offering funding of up to $4.8 million for fossil energy research, including blockchain applications.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2SKTk9g

New Bitrefill Service Aims to Make Lightning Payments Easy

Now bitcoin users can send someone a lightning payment without the hassle of setting up channels.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Rh8tSN

European Finance Regulators Call for Bloc-Wide Crypto Rules

Two top European finance regulators, the EBA and the ESMA, have separately said today that cryptocurrency and ICO rules are needed at the EU level.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2SIJ5Cj

Bitcoin Price Faces Minor Pullback as Indecision Creeps into Market

Bitcoin could be in for a minor pullback, as the market seems to have turned indecisive near a key price resistance. 

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2siMEni

Pakistani Bank Teams With Alipay for Blockchain Remittances

Pakistan-based Telenor Microfinance Bank has launched a remittances service using blockchain tech from Alipay.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FgQEgm

Decentralized Exchanges: 2019’s Key to a Dapp Comeback

A class of dapp that we should all be excited about in the short term is the decentralized exchanges, says 256 Ventures' David Lu.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2ADFo9S

Security Token Offerings: A Way Past the SEC’s Incomplete Crypto Guidance?

Are STOs a way to pass the SEC's incomplete crypto guidance? Chi-Ru Jou explains what are the unresolved legal issues for STOs in the coming year.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2QxeoOC

The Case for a 2020 Bitcoin Bull Run

Christopher Brookins is the founder of Pugilist Ventures, a quantitative crypto fund founded out of Carnegie Mellon. ———————————————————————————————— Since the end of 2018, price action has been demonstrably negative, which surprised many expecting the end of Q4 historical “pump” in prices. The price plummet appears largely driven by negative sentiment and swathes of selling pressure […]

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ShapeShift Lays Off 37 in Latest Round of Crypto Industry Cutbacks

Crypto exchange ShapeShift has announced a round of layoffs, cutting its staff by a third.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2RG92oA

Euro Exim Bank Taps Ripple’s xRapid for Cross-Border Settlements

Euro Exim Bank is tapping Ripple's xRapid product, which uses the XRP cryptocurrency, for payments and settlements.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CY1MfM

Exchange Says $200K in Ethereum Classic Lost As Blockchain Attacks Continue

Cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io has corroborated claims that the ethereum classic network is under a 51 percent attack, disclosing a loss of 40,000 ETC.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2GZsf0o

BitTorrent’s Master Plan to Bring a Tron-Powered Crypto Token to the Masses

BitTorrent has the user base, Tron has the crypto. The new BitTorrent Token (BTT) white paper explores ways to marry the two.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2QylW3s

Japan Eyes Regulation of Unregistered Crypto Investment Schemes

Japan’s financial regulator is reportedly looking to close a loophole that lets unregistered investment firms solicit funds in cryptocurrencies.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2GZbOBe

Ethereum Miner Linzhi Calls Out Project Coders for Proposed ASIC Ban

Shenzhen-based miner manufacturer Linzhi has pushed back against ethereum's “tentative” decision to block specialized ASIC hardware.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FeQar1

Bitcoin Miner Maker Canaan Considering New York IPO: Report

China-based Canaan, the second largest manufacturer of bitcoin mining devices, is considering an IPO in the U.S., according to Bloomberg.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2Qzm3Mt

Africa Needs Open Currency Competition. It Needs Cryptocurrency

Africa's various currency crises illustrate why cryptocurrency innovation shouldn't be stifled, says economic analyst Terence Zimwara.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2ACnV1x

Looking North? Bitcoin Price Dip Forms Bull Flag Pattern

Bitcoin's minor pullback from two-week highs could end up fueling a breakout above the key hurdle of $4,140.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2C6pXqO

Ethereum Foundation Grants $5 Million to Parity Technologies

The Ethereum Foundation has awarded a grant of $5 million to Parity Technologies to support its work on ethereum 2.0.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CVNX1f

Telecom Giant China Mobile Is Developing a Blockchain Water Purifier

A water purifier launched by China Mobile is connected to the internet of things and will reward usage with crypto tokens.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2VB5hA3

Coinfloor to Relaunch Crypto Derivatives Exchange With Stablecoin Futures

CoinfloorEX, a bitcoin futures market, has been spun off from its parent company and will relaunch next month with a novel product: stablecoin-to-stablecoin futures.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CWnWPu

Ether Markets Are Mimicking Bitcoin’s 2015 Price Bottom

Ether's bitcoin market (ETH/BTC) is mimicking the market structure of bitcoin's bear market bottom in 2015, leaving some to wonder if a long term bottom is being printed.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2SIP2Pu

Ethereum Classic’s Price Stumbles Amid Suspected 51% Attack

The price of ethereum classic (ETC) is pulling back as a result of a recently reported attack that resulted in a series of blockchain history rewrites.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2C2mCJ6

Coinbase Suspends Ethereum Classic After Blockchain History Rewrites

Ethereum classic's blockchain has been hit by a suspected 51 percent attack, leading to reorganizations of its transaction history.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2C34nU2

Overstock’s tZERO Wins Patent for Integrating Crypto With Legacy Trading Tech

Overstock's tZERO won a patent last week detailing how it would integrate digital asset trading with legacy trading systems.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2SFWVFB

Crypto Exchange Kraken Says US Subpoenas Becoming ‘Barrier to Entry’

Kraken says that the cost of handling subpoenas is fast becoming a “barrier to entry” in the U.S., as global data requests triple year on year.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2CV9eID

Japan’s Financial Regulator May Green Light Crypto ETFs: Report

Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering the approval of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a Bloomberg source.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2LSQfRG

Breakout Ahead? Bitcoin Closes on Key Price Hurdle

Bitcoin's bears would be put on the back foot if prices climb past key resistance lined up at $4,140.

from CoinDesk http://bit.ly/2FdquLn

Colorado Senators File Bill to Exempt Cryptos from Securities Laws

Two Colorado lawmakers have introduced a new bill seeking to exempt some digital tokens from securities laws.

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Is the Window Closing on US Blockchain Leadership?

The U.S. should apply a "do no harm" approach and take a lead role on blockchain regulation, says William Mougayar.

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The Coming Bifurcation of Bitcoin

Two particularly important ideas related to bitcoin's future are likely going to conflict with each other. But that doesn't need to a problem.

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Back Above $4K: Bitcoin’s Price Hits a Two-Week High

The price of bitcoin is trading above $4,000, its highest level in two weeks, a move that was backed by strong volume.

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Ledger Crypto Wallet Goes Mobile With Bluetooth-Ready Nano X

Crypto wallet company Ledger debuted a new product Sunday at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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RIP ICOs: 2019 Will Be the Year of Enterprise Blockchain Tokens

In 2019, tokens will invade the enterprise in full force and the line between public and private networks will start to disappear, writes ConsenSys' Ajit Tripathi.

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The Biggest Problem for ICOs? In 2018, It Was Their Own Investors

Hashed CEO Simon Seojoon Kim looks at the inherent limitations of ICOs, in particular the belief that "anyone can invest in an initial project,".

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2018: When Privacy and Decentralization Collided

In an op-ed written exclusively for CoinDesk, Enigma CEO Guy Zyskind says 2019 must be about building decentralized solutions for data privacy.

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The False Promise Blockchains Will Revolutionize Real-World Assets

The promises made for blockchain are a pipe dream that is unsubstantiated and misleading, says Farzam Ehsani.

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Bitcoin Payments Aren’t Dead, They’ve Just Gone Niche

Accepting crypto payments can help niche businesses build deeper relationships with customers – as this real-world example shows.

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Stablecoin Issuers May Need Licenses in Texas, Unlike Most Crypto Startups

A new memo by the Texas Department of Banking notes that stablecoins may fall under the state's definition of "money" and therefore would be subject to money transmission laws.

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Overstock Makes Key Executive Change at Blockchain Subsidiaries

Medici Ventures, the blockchain investment arm of Overstock, is reassigning a top executive to focus on revenue generation at its most prominent portfolio company, tZERO.

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Ethereum Studio ConsenSys Teams Up With Chip Manufacturer AMD

ConsenSys is partnering with AMD to provide a new cloud computing blockchain infrastructure aimed at large companies and government agencies.

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Ethereum Developers Give ‘Tentative’ Greenlight to ASIC-Blocking Code

Members of ethereum’s open-source development community tentatively agreed Friday to implement a new algorithm that would block specialized mining hardware, or ASICs, pending further testing on the proposed code. If accepted by the network of users that run the ethereum software, the code change, dubbed “ProgPoW,” would block ASICs, such as those made by major […]

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Chinese Bank Giants Tap Blockchain in Trade Finance Efficiency Boost

The China Banking Association, the country’s self-regulatory organization for the banking sector, has launched a new blockchain-based platform for trade finance.

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$4K Ahead? Bitcoin’s Low-Volume Price Pullback Could Be a Bear Trap

Bitcoin's recent pullback from highs above $4,200 could trap the bears on the wrong side of the market, the price-volume analysis indicates.

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Coinbase Exec Leaves Crypto Exchange for Stablecoin Issuer

Vaishali Mehta, a senior compliance manager at Coinbase from November 2017 to November 2018, has joined TrustToken as head of compliance.

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Falling Crypto Prices Aren’t Stopping Real Blockchain Progress

ICO-related drama overshadowed blockchain tech's enormous progress in 2018, writes EY's Paul Brody.

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The Map Is Not the Territory: Rethinking Crypto as an Asset Class

Crypto as an asset class? Investors would do well to learn it's not a one-size-fits all classification.

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Bitcoin’s First Planned ‘Bank Run’ Is Today

Participants in the "Proof of Keys" movement will be taking their money out of third-party bitcoin services, moving it to accounts only they control.

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Overstock Will Pay Some of Its 2019 Taxes in Bitcoin

Overstock.com plans to be the first major business to pay state taxes using bitcoin in Ohio.

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BitTorrent Is Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency on the Tron Network

To incentivize file-sharing, BitTorrent is creating a cryptocurrency token on the Tron protocol.

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The First Cryptocurrency to Use Mimblewimble Privacy Tech Is Now Live

A new privacy coin called "Beam" just launched on mainnet. It's based on the highly-regarded "mimblewimble" white paper outlining support for confidential transactions and network anonymity on a blockchain.

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Token Exchange to Enable Trading of Nasdaq-Listed Companies

DX.Exchange, a Nasdaq-powered trading firm, will allow investors to purchase crypto tokens representing shares in major public firms.

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Bitcoin Eyes Test of Key Price Hurdle in First Since November

Bitcoin looks set to test the crucial 50-day simple moving average (SMA) for the first time since November 8.

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Thai Government Agency Develops Blockchain Tech for Elections Voting

A Thailand government agency has developed a blockchain-based solution that's set to digitalize elections voting in the country.

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7 Legal Questions That Will Define Blockchain in 2019

In this exclusive op-ed, Jenny Leung, an Australian attorney who formerly worked for the country's financial regulator, explained 7 legal questions that will define blockchain this year.

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How to Last the Crypto Winter? Seek Simplicity, Manage Complexity

Decred's Jake Yocom-Piatt explains in this exclusive op-ed why he thinks information asymmetry is a key factor driving the manic buying and panic selling cycles in the crypto markets.

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New York Forms Blockchain Study Task Force, Hints at BitLicense Update

New York will be forming a task force to analyze the crypto space, which may go as far as proposing updated regulations for the state.

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Novogratz Buys Another 2.7% of His Galaxy Digital Crypto Fund for $5 Million

Michael Novogratz has increased his stake in Galaxy Digital Holdings, Ltd. to nearly 80 percent.

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E-Commerce Giant DMM Quits Cryptocurrency Mining Business

Japanese e-commerce giant DMM.com is in the process of winding down its cryptocurrency mining business in the country due to overall crypto market slump.

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If You Built It, Keep Building: Preparing for a $1 Trillion Crypto Market

Sure, the crypto market boom of 2017 exposed the industry's lack of infrastructure. That just means the solution is clear – we must build it and keep building.

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Bitcoin Price Suffers Worst Monthly Losing Streak For 7 Years

Bitcoin fell for the fifth month in a row in December, confirming its longest monthly losing streak since November 2011.

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Down More than 70% in 2018, Bitcoin Closes It’s Worst Year on Record

Bitcoin's price just finished its worst performing year ever, closing 2018 at a more than 70 percent lower price than its yearly open.

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Resisting the Threat of Blockchain Recentralization

In an op-ed written exclusively for CoinDesk, Chelsea Palmer argues that defining blockchain governance must be a priority for 2019.

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