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VeChain Foundation Hacked for $6.5M in VET Token Theft

A VeChain buyback wallet containing 1.1 billion VET was compromised by an unknown hacker, the firm said Friday. [READ MORE]

Bitcoin App Bottle Pay Shuts Down Over Impending EU Money-Laundering Laws

Bottle Pay is shutting down, citing the EU's new AML rules, which could compel crypto wallet providers to collect KYC info from users starting next month. [READ MORE]

It’s Time to Walk-the-Talk on Decentralized Governance

Truly decentralized governance needs to take input from all stakeholders, which requires strong personalities to share the podium. [READ MORE]

‘Request for Exhumation’: QuadrigaCX Creditors Ask for Proof That Cotten Is Dead

Creditors of QuadrigaCX have asked the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to exhume and conduct an autopsy of the failed exchange’s founder, Gerald Cotten. [READ MORE]

MARKETS DAILY: Russian Drugs and The Most Illegal ICO Ever?

With bitcoin recovering after four straight days of decline we're talking about what may be the most illegal ICO ever, tokens for Mongolian taxi fares, Bitmain’s Texas hedge and one "suicidal" startups surprising success... [READ MORE]

German Bank Launches Digital Assets Unit to Offer Custody Products

Berlin-based solarisBank has opened a subsidiary to offer a white-labeled custody product to nonbanks interested in offering crypto products. [READ MORE]

Can ‘Dogfooding’ Altcoins Find Real Users in 2020?

Dogfooding - or using your own product - is normal among crypto startups. Is it indicative of a lack of real demand? [READ MORE]

New York Attorney General Calls Bitfinex’s Legal Stance ‘Deeply Perverse’ in New Filing

In a sharply worded brief, the New York Attorney General's Office has criticized the exchange's tactics in its case involving the Tether stablecoin's backing. [READ MORE]

What DeFi Needs Next Year: Three Priorities

DeFi took off this year but it remains a small deal in the scheme of things. Here's how that changes. [READ MORE]

‘New Risks’: Swiss Government Skeptical on Central Bank Digital Currency

A digital Swiss franc would do more harm than good and bring financial risks, according to the nation's government. [READ MORE]

Ethereum Smart Contracts And How They Can Be Used For Gambling

What is Ethereum? Unhashed has formerly talked about Ethereum in a comprehensive guide that details much about it’s history and the purpose of the coin. The quick summary of the differences between Bitcoin vs Ethereum is that Ethereum was built for smart contracts and decentralized applications or DAPPs as they are sometimes referred to. Ethereum… The post Ethereum Smart Contracts And How They Can Be Used For Gambling appeared first on UNHASHED. [READ MORE]

Bitfinex Plans to Recover Missing Money With $1 Billion Token Sale

Just over a week ago, Bitfinex faced accusations of lost funds and charges of a cover-up. Now, its parent company, iFinex, is planning to temporarily recover those funds through a token sale and buyback. The company plans to sell $1 billion worth of tokens, which will be listed under the ticker symbol LEO. Bitfinex has… The post Bitfinex Plans to Recover Missing Money With $1 Billion Token Sale appeared first on UNHASHED. [READ MORE]

EOS May Slash Inflation and Burn $100 Million of Unused Crypto

The EOS community is pressing for the cryptocurrency’s annual inflation rate to be reduced. Right now, EOS experiences a yearly inflation rate of 5%, which could rapidly devalue the token. But thanks to a new campaign, EOS could see its annual inflation rate fall to 1%—assuming that the campaign actually succeeds, that is. Overwhelming Initial… The post EOS May Slash Inflation and Burn $100 Million of Unused Crypto appeared first on UNHASHED. [READ MORE]

Microsoft Partners With JPM’s Quorum to Offer Fully Managed Blockchains

Microsoft has announced a big addition to its blockchain offerings: it has revealed that it will soon begin offering fully managed blockchains as part of its Azure services. Quorum will be the first blockchain on offer, and the end result will make blockchain tech more readily available to businesses that rely on Microsoft for their… The post Microsoft Partners With JPM’s Quorum to Offer Fully Managed Blockchains appeared first on UNHASHED. [READ MORE]

Cardano Creator Moves Into Enterprise Blockchains With “Atala”

Charles Hoskinson of Cardano fame has announced a new blockchain called “Atala.” The blockchain is being developed by Cardano’s parent company, IOHK, and it will be aimed at markets in Africa. Atala was originally announced a few weeks ago, but new coverage from Forbes has brought it into the spotlight. Unlike Cardano, which is a… The post Cardano Creator Moves Into Enterprise Blockchains With “Atala” appeared first on UNHASHED. [READ MORE]

Speculation Abounds: Will Binance Launch Its Own Stablecoin?

Rumors are beginning to circulate suggesting that Binance, a major crypto exchange, will launch its own dollar-pegged stablecoin. The inaugural release of Binance’s new podcast has spurred plenty of speculation, and although nothing has been confirmed yet, many people are beginning to ask: will Binance release a stablecoin? Podcast Provokes Speculation On Tuesday, Binance released… The post Speculation Abounds: Will Binance Launch Its Own Stablecoin? appeared first on UNHASHED. [READ MORE]

TRON CEO Says Tether Controversy Will Delay User Rewards

Justin Sun, the CEO of TRON, has commented on the controversy that is brewing around Tether, the largest stablecoin in existence. TRON recently introduced a Tether-based coin on its own blockchain, and it is now planning a reward program that will encourage users to adopt the coin. However, Sun has now declared that the reward… The post TRON CEO Says Tether Controversy Will Delay User Rewards appeared first on UNHASHED. [READ MORE]

Ripple-Based Tipping Tool “Coil” Branches Into Blogging

Coil, a tipping tool that allows users to donate XRP tokens to content creators, has taken a major step forward. Coil has now launched a brand new version of its platform, and this update turns the Coil website into a full-fledged blogging platform. As of Wednesday, users can post and read articles on the Coil… The post Ripple-Based Tipping Tool “Coil” Branches Into Blogging appeared first on UNHASHED. [READ MORE]

VeChain Launches ToolChain, a New Blockchain-as-a-Service Platform

VeChain has announced the launch of a new platform that will make it easier for businesses to integrate VeChain with their activities. With its new ToolChain suite, VeChain will offer blockchain-as-a-service solutions which will allow small and medium enterprises to make use of blockchain technology in a simple and affordable manner. How Does It Work?… The post VeChain Launches ToolChain, a New Blockchain-as-a-Service Platform appeared first on UNHASHED. [READ MORE]

New EOS Fork Dedicated To Gambling Will Get Help From MixBytes

DAO.Casino, an Ethereum-based gambling app, recently announced that it plans to build its own gambling-only blockchain. Now, it will get help from a development group called MixBytes, which will offer critical consulting and contribute to the new blockchain. The end result will be DAO.Casino’s “gambling 3.0” platform. It’s debatable whether an entirely new blockchain dedicated… The post New EOS Fork Dedicated To Gambling Will Get Help From MixBytes appeared first on UNHASHED. [READ MORE]

VeChain Loses 1M Coins from Compromised Buyback Wallet

The VeChain (VET) buyback program, which boosted the token price, was shaken by a recently discovered loss from the central wallet. The most probable cause was an insider gaining access to the wallet’s private keys, or a human error leading to an exploit. Insider Procedure Flaws Led to Theft VeChain reported 1 million coins lost […] Post source: VeChain Loses 1M Coins from Compromised Buyback Wallet More Bitcoin News and Cryptocurrency News on TheBitcoinNews.com [READ MORE]

Searching for Synthetix: Which Token Will Be Next Year’s 50x Winner?

If you bought synthetix (SNX) this time last year, you don’t need to read these words. You’re already rich after your moon bag lived up to its billing and pulled a 50x. Despite the era of undiscovered gems tapering off in 2018, there’s still a handful of tokens that achieve the impossible each year, making […] Post source: Searching for Synthetix: Which Token Will Be Next Year’s 50x Winner? More Bitcoin News and Cryptocurrency News on TheBitcoinNews.com [READ MORE]

Lisk Lays Off 21 Staff, Experts Quit

The Lisk (LSK) project, one of the most high-profile ICOs from 2016, came upon hard times. Despite the relatively solid backing, LISK ended up having troubles keeping all of its staff. Loses Team to Layoffs, Developers Leaving Lisk’s team was one of the most significant features of the project, and the startup held offices in […] Post source: Lisk Lays Off 21 Staff, Experts Quit More Bitcoin News and Cryptocurrency News on TheBitcoinNews.com [READ MORE]

Buying Bitcoin Pays when Tether Prints

Another chart of Bitcoin (BTC) price movements shows that in hindsight, periods of appreciation coincide with active, concerted minting of Tether (USDT). Bitcoin Cycles Coincided with USDT Printer In hindsight, Bitcoin price moves upward coincided with the printing of Tether (USDT). The correlation was especially flagrant in 2017, when the supply of USDT expanded in […] Post source: Buying Bitcoin Pays when Tether Prints More Bitcoin News and Cryptocurrency News on TheBitcoinNews.com [READ MORE]

Basel Committee Seeking Global Crypto Standard

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) published on Thursday a discussion paper on the treatment of crypto and digital assets. Central Banks Expected to Share their View on Crypto The BCBS, an international body that has central banks as stakeholders, wants a global standard to approach cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based assets. The committee published a […] Post source: Basel Committee Seeking Global Crypto Standard More Bitcoin News and Cryptocurrency News on TheBitcoinNews.com [READ MORE]

Lightning Network Wiki Page Faces Removal for Lack of Notability

A slew of Wikipedia editors would like to delete the Lightning Network (LN) Wiki page because the subject matter does not hold notability. Wikipedia editors use notability as a test to find out if a topic warrants its own article. The LN article debate on Wikipedia is still raging as a few editors believe the […] Post source: Lightning Network Wiki Page Faces Removal for Lack of Notability More Bitcoin News and Cryptocurrency News on TheBitcoinNews.com [READ MORE]

Bitcoin Highly Unlikely To Nose Dive To $5k Right Now, Analyst

Crypto-trader and Blockroots co-founder, Josh Rager, believes it is highly unlikely we will see bitcoin price nosedive straight to $5k. Whilst he doesn’t rule out a drop to this level, in his opinion “there would be bounces in between.” Bitfinex Long Jump No Cause For Concern Rager was posting in response to a chart showing a massive […] Post source: Bitcoin Highly Unlikely To Nose Dive To $5k Right Now, Analyst More Bitcoin News and Cryptocurrency News on TheBitcoinNews.com [READ MORE]

Ripple and XRP Mentioned in Official US Bill Proposal

A proposed bill on remittance insurances mentions Ripple and XRP as the newest developments in payment channels. Increased cross-border remittances have alerted US regulators to the opportunities for tracking and securing funds. Potential Future Platform for Significant Remittances Ripple’s XRP was mentioned in relation to cross-border payment systems in the proposed bill text. The pending […] Post source: Ripple and XRP Mentioned in Official US Bill Proposal More Bitcoin News and Cryptocurrency [READ MORE]

Stellar Lumens (XLM) Price Prediction and Analysis in December 2019

Today, we will be taking into account the historical prices, developments, and market opinions regarding Stellar Lumens, so that we can project an XLM price prediction for December 2019. Stellar Overview The Stellar concept was created in 2014 by Jed McCaleb, a former Ripple Labs employee and Mt. Gox co-founder. The blockchain platform is based […] Post source: Stellar Lumens (XLM) Price Prediction and Analysis in December 2019 More Bitcoin News and Cryptocurrency News on TheBitcoinNews.com [READ MORE]

Lagarde Sees Demand for Stablecoins, Plans to Put ECB ‘Ahead of the Curve’

At her first press conference as head of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde outlined her plans to lead the ECB “ahead of the curve” in the field of digital currency. “There is clearly a demand out there that we have to respond to,” she said, referring to stablecoins. Also read: Regulatory Roundup – […] Post source: Lagarde Sees Demand for Stablecoins, Plans to Put ECB ‘Ahead of the Curve’ More Bitcoin News and Cryptocurrency News on TheBitcoinNews.com [READ MORE]

Bitcoin Miner Canaan’s Shares Plunge 40% Since IPO in November

Bitcoin mining giant Canaan Creative’s shares have seen a 40 percent drop in value since its IPO [READ MORE]

Bitcoin Price Short-Term Indicators Hinting at $7.4K Weekend Bounce

Bitcoin trading volume is in decline but a relief rally for the weekend may be in the cards for BTC [READ MORE]

200K Users ‘Already in Line’ for Robinhood’s Fractional Stock Trading

More than 200,000 Robinhood clients have already expressed their intent to use new fractional stock trading app announced yesterday [READ MORE]

Price Analysis 13/12: BTC, Cryptos Prepare for Possible ‘Santa Rally’

Bitcoin and many top cryptocurrencies are at critical levels, suggesting that a decisive move will occur within the next few days [READ MORE]

Sweden's Central Bank to Partner with Accenture to Launch E-Krona

Sweden’s central bank is making plans to create a pilot platform for a digital currency known as the e-krona [READ MORE]

VeChain Loses $6.6M in VET Tokens to Hacker in Attack on Buyback Wallet

An unknown hacker has moved 1.1 billion VeChain tokens via the VeChain Foundation buyback address to a personal wallet [READ MORE]

Libra Updates White Paper, Removes Dividends for Libra Association

Libra removes mention of dividend payments for Libra Association in updated white paper [READ MORE]

Project Ragnarok: Digix Integrates Dissolution Mechanism for DigixDAO

Digix adds quarterly dissolution project to its DigixDAO platform [READ MORE]

Silk Road Darknet Marketplace Founder: BTC Will Reach $100,000 in 2020

Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht has predicted that BTC will hit $100,000 in 2020 [READ MORE]

Celsius CEO Says Entire Internet Will Become an Application on the Blockchain

Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky stated the entire internet will become an application on the blockchain during his keynote at ELEV8CON [READ MORE]

US-China Trade Optimism Sends Stocks to ATH, is Bitcoin Next?

Global stocks surged on Thursday, driven by the US-China trade optimism. Elsewhere, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s historic win boosted the UK and European stocks. Markets have now become volatile, but what about Bitcoin? Let’s briefly analyze the two medium-term scenarios. Stock Rally Might Boost Investors’ Appetite for Cryptos Usually, Bitcoin has shown no correlation to traditional assets, including stocks. However, in the last few months, several ups and downs in the S&P 500 inde [READ MORE]

Bitcoin Miner Manufacturer Canaan’s Shares Crash 40%

Canaan shares recently crashed by as much as 40% on Nasdaq, which was likely caused by the continuous pressure on Bitcoin price. Bitcoin miners are in a tight spot once again, as Bitcoin’s price continues to experience pressure. Miners were known to withdraw from the mining industry when the price dropped in 2018, simply because it was not profitable enough for them. These days, the mining difficulty is growing, while the price barely manages to Read More The post Bitcoin Miner Manufacturer Cana [READ MORE]

PayPal Files Lawsuit Against CFPB Over ‘Confusing’ Digital Wallet Rules

PayPal, the leader in online wallet payments, has filed a suit against the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over new rules requiring overly strict and constraining reporting for its digital wallets. Complaints of Unnecessary Reporting The CFPB has announced a campaign to regulate so-called prepaid cards, to avoid money laundering. In the lawsuit, filed with the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, PayPal claims the rules for prepaid cards have been Read More T [READ MORE]

Robinhood App Allows Users to Buy Fractional Shares

Stock-trading company, Robinhood, recently announced that its customers will soon have the ability to buy fractional shares of a range of equities. Robinhood managed to make a name for itself in the six years of its existence in several ways. First, it allowed traders to trade stock without having to pay a fee. Now, it has also announced that it will allow customers to buy and sell small fractions of shares, as well. In its Read More The post Robinhood App Allows Users to Buy Fractional Shares a [READ MORE]

Chainalysis Partners with Bitfinex for Privacy-Safe Compliance

This week, Chainalysis announced the completion of a full AML solution applied on the Bitfinex exchange. The blockchain analysis is becoming the next frontier of verification, as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) rules start to be unrolled from the summer of 2020. Regulators Worldwide Start Looking at Blockchain Activity Directly Chainalysis remarks that institutions are starting to scrutinize blockchains themselves. The startup is offering its approach to proving the origin of funds for mu [READ MORE]

Has South Korea Joined the Central Bank Crypto Race?

The South Korean central bank is the latest in the list of national banks to reveal its intentions towards central bank crypto (CBDC). South Korea Joins Crypto Research Race According to local media, the Bank of Korea has begun hiring crypto-asset experts signaling that the central bank may begin developing its own CBDC. It added that successful candidates will head research on blockchain solutions and digital payment platforms. The BoK has yet to confirm that Read More The post Has South Korea [READ MORE]

Bitcoin Options: ICE Announces Completion of First Block Trade

The Intercontinental Exchange has just announced its first block trade of the newly offered Bakkt bitcoin monthly options contracts submitted to ICE Futures US. First Block Bitcoin Options Trade According to the announcement the Bakkt Bitcoin Options settle into the underlying BTC monthly futures contract two days prior to expiry. Galaxy Digital Trading and XBTO executed the inaugural trade. A block trade is defined as a privately negotiated trade with a certain minimum size threshold. Read More [READ MORE]

Top 5 Crypto Christmas Presents for 2019

With 12 days to go until Christmas, the countdown is officially on! Check out these top crypto goodies that any self-respecting crypto HODLer wants to find in their stocking. 1. Cryptotag Zeus – Starter Kit What do you get for the crypto HODLer who has everything this Christmas? The chance to engrave his (or her) 24-seed back up phrases on to high-grade titanium metal plates, of course. You could argue that paper works equally well Read More The post Top 5 Crypto Christmas Presents for 2019 app [READ MORE]

ECB to Set Objectives for Own Digital Currency, Lagarde Suggests

The European Central Bank (ECB) should determine objectives for its digital currency taskforce by mid-2020, ECB President Christine Lagarde said during her first policy meeting. What’s the Purpose of a Digital Euro? Earlier today, the ECB’s Governing Council met to decide the benchmark interest rate and the monetary policy. After the event, new ECB President Christine Lagarde held her first press conference, along with ECB Vice-President Luis de Guindo. She said that the central bank Read More T [READ MORE]

Prolific Crypto Ponzi Scheme in Uganda Vanishes Overnight

In the cryptocurrency world, there are plenty of people with bad intentions. Most individuals simply want to make money quickly and will go to any length to do just that. It is evident that the number of scams in this industry will not necessarily diminish any time soon. Ugandan Crypto Scam Comes to an End In Uganda, there appears to be one less cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme as of this week. The project, known as Dunamiscoins, successfully collected millions of dollars from investors across the co [READ MORE]

Tron Price Analysis for December, 13th – TRX Ceased Falling

By Dmitriy Gurkovskiy, author at RoboForex Blog On Friday, December 13th, the Tron cryptocurrency stopped falling, trading around $0.0138. On D1, the correctional growth ends and falling continues. It was additionally supported by a Black Cross on the MACD. The goal of decline remains at the fractal support level of $0.0110. A breakout of this level is not excluded, but a bounce off the support level and growth to $0.0200 looks more possible. On H4, the quotations are moving along the resistance [READ MORE]

Why You Must Switch To An xAPI Enabled Learning Management System

Effective tracking of learners’ interaction with the course material is perhaps one of the most notable advantages of eLearning technology over traditional learning methods. The ability to track a learner’s progress and optimise the learning experience to maximise effectiveness truly revolutionised the way we learn. All this was made possible with a system of standards and specifications known as SCORM (Shareable Content Object Reference Model). In essence, SCORM is used to record everything th [READ MORE]

SOMESING, a blockchain-based mobile Karaoke DApp, is to be listed on Coinone Indonesia exchange on the 16th Dec 2019

SOMESING, a blockchain-based mobile karaoke DApp has announced that its own utility token named ‘SSX’ (SOMESING Exchange) will be listed on Coinone Indonesia Exchange on the 16th Dec 2019. This is the 2nd listing of SSX followed by its 1st listing on Dcoin exchange, a global crypto currency exchange and SSX token is to be listed on other major exchanges according to SOMESING’s future business roadmap. SOMESING’s official said, “Coinone Indonesia is an exchange that was established in Jakarta, I [READ MORE]

Maze Ransomware Affects the City of Pensacola, FL

Ransomware remains one of the biggest threats to internet users today. The city of Pensacola in Florida is currently dealing with the Maze malware strain. There has not been a shortage of malware and ransomware strains in recent years. Pensacola Deals With a Ransomware Attack Judging by how successful these attacks still are in 2019, it seems unlikely that this situation will change for the better in the years to come. The city of Pensacola in Florida is currently dealing with a major IT problem [READ MORE]

“The Godfather” NFTs are Live on OpenSea and the Ethereum Blockchain

The future of non-fungible tokens looks rather bright. When major global franchises get in on the action, a lot of positive attention will be brought to the blockchain industry. The latest NFTs to be issued all relate to The Godfather movie franchise. More NFTs Arrive on the Ethereum Blockchain The Ethereum-based collectibles are issued by Terra Virtua. That company has already indicate this is only the first set of NFTs associated with this movie franchise. Terra Virtua provides a number of ra [READ MORE]

Money on Chain: The New Breed of BTC-backed Stablecoins

Stablecoins play a growing role of importance in the cryptocurrency industry. Despite new entrants coming to market, Tether remains the leader in this industry. Money On Chain, an up-and-coming stablecoin project, will try its hand at doing something completely different. Analyzing the Stablecoin Landscape A few years ago, no one expected the concept of a stablecoin to become this popular in the cryptocurrency industry. Today, currencies such as Tether’s USDT are the main trading pair for Bitco [READ MORE]

Bitcoin Future 2020’s December 21st Online Conference will Discover Future of Bitcoin by Showcasing Experts, Sceptics and Maximalists

Malta’s Bitcoin Club announce details of their online conference beginning December 21st 2019, to bridge the gap between “Bitcoin Twitter” and the outer world. The conference will see more than 30 speakers including Stephan Livera, Tone Vays, Giacomo Zucco and many more, with tickets as low as €9.99. 5th December, Valletta, Malta: Bitcoin is all about knowledge. Many people think they know everything but they actually have very little understanding. Bitcoin Future 2020 will change this and catch [READ MORE]

CREDIT, the African Cryptocurrency Unlocking Massive Potential

Blockchain developer TERRA has revealed some of its newest addition to its ever-expanding ecosystem. The latest products have been tailored to meet the needs of people in developing countries such as Nigeria, whose people are struggling to gain access to basic banking and payment facilities. The South African blockchain platform is set to aid the redistribution of wealth for the unbanked through its native token CREDIT. By ensuring the 2 billion unbanked earn its cryptocurrency as annual passive [READ MORE]

BLOCKv Partners with Ben & Jerry’s to Launch a Unique Vatom-powered Campaign to Celebrate it’s 10th Birthday in Australia

Vatom-powered development platform BLOCKv have partnered with ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s to celebrate the company’s 10th birthday in Australia, and host a virtual ice cream hunt. 7th December, Zug, Switzerland – In an effort to deliver a new and exciting experience for Ben & Jerry’s fans in Asia-Pacific, BLOCKv and Ben & Jerry’s have joined forces to create an Augmented Reality, Vatom-powered ice cream hunt experience that will kickstart in Australia as part of its 10th birthda [READ MORE]

Ethereum’s Volatility Is at Multi-Year Lows; Is a Massive Movement Imminent?

Ethereum and the aggregated crypto markets have been caught in a firm downtrend since early-November, and dwindling trading volume has resulted in ETH and other cryptocurrencies facing an ongoing period of sideways trading that has been frustrating for investors and traders alike. This lack of volatility has especially impacted Ethereum, which is currently witnessing the... The post Ethereum’s Volatility Is at Multi-Year Lows; Is a Massive Movement Imminent? appeared first on NewsBTC. [READ MORE]

Boris, Brexit, and Bitcoin: How the UK’s General Election Might Impact Crypto

In yesterday’s UK General Election, the British people voted for the Conservative Party to take office for another term. The pound responded with a sudden rise in value reminiscent of a Bitcoin move. However, with the now majority Conservative party campaigning to just “get Brexit done”, the future value of both the pound and euro... The post Boris, Brexit, and Bitcoin: How the UK’s General Election Might Impact Crypto appeared first on NewsBTC. [READ MORE]

Bitcoin is Entering a Critical Junction; Here’s What Analysts are Saying

Analysts widely anticipated Bitcoin to begin incurring heightened volatility following its recent movement up to $7,500 that was instantly followed by a full retrace. Despite these expectations, BTC has remained stuck within the $7,200 region as it struggles to garner any momentum. Analysts are now noting that the cryptocurrency may currently be at a critical... The post Bitcoin is Entering a Critical Junction; Here’s What Analysts are Saying appeared first on NewsBTC. [READ MORE]

Faced with EU AML Regulations, Bitcoin Social Tipping Platform Terminates Service

A popular service for tipping social network users has announced that it will cease functioning on New Year’s Eve. BottlePay links social accounts with Bitcoin wallets to allow users to reward each other for agreeable content. The news comes in response to EU anti-money laundering regulations. BottlePay has confirmed that users will still be able... The post Faced with EU AML Regulations, Bitcoin Social Tipping Platform Terminates Service appeared first on NewsBTC. [READ MORE]

VeChain Buyback Crypto Wallet Hacked of 1.1 Billion VET

Cybercrime is rife across the crypto industry, ranging from SIM-card swap hacks, phishing attempts, password cracking, and even cryptocurrency mining malware. Today, the altcoin project known as VeChain experienced that first hand. The project’s buyback wallet containing a substantial amount of VET tokens was hacked, and the VeChain Foundation is now hard at work doing... The post VeChain Buyback Crypto Wallet Hacked of 1.1 Billion VET appeared first on NewsBTC. [READ MORE]

Stablecoins Could Be Crypto’s True Killer App

During the crypto hype bubble and Bitcoin’s meteoric rise, speculation ran wild due to the incredible potential the emerging technology could bring to the world, if only the technology could find its “killer app” – something that makes the technology a must-have addition to daily life. While a clear killer app never arrived, there’s evidence... The post Stablecoins Could Be Crypto’s True Killer App appeared first on NewsBTC. [READ MORE]

Why Choosing the Right Cryptocurrency Exchange Is More Important Than Ever

When it comes to choosing a cryptocurrency exchange, the vast majority of both budding and experienced traders alike tend to settle for the first option. This, however, is rarely the best choice. In the past decade, cryptocurrency exchanges have gone through a revolution of sorts, with numerous new cryptocurrency exchanges launching with features that even... The post Why Choosing the Right Cryptocurrency Exchange Is More Important Than Ever appeared first on NewsBTC. [READ MORE]

Monthly Bitcoin Indicator Flips Bearish, But Still Following Path to New ATH

In the crypto market, there’s an ongoing bullish bias that constantly permeates the market. However, there’s no denying that the entire market, including Bitcoin, has been in a downtrend for the last few months. An important monthly indicator has since flipped bearish, causing the crypto community to panic that Bitcoin’s woes have only just begun,... The post Monthly Bitcoin Indicator Flips Bearish, But Still Following Path to New ATH appeared first on NewsBTC. [READ MORE]

Tezos (XTZ) Close to Hitting 2019 High; Is Correction Looming?

The price of blockchain asset XTZ came closer to establishing a record yearly high on Friday. The Tezos’ native token established an intraday peak of approx $1.84, up 4.83 percent from the market’s open rate. Earlier this year, as of May 19, it had settled a year-to-date high of $1.86. The minimal price difference between... The post Tezos (XTZ) Close to Hitting 2019 High; Is Correction Looming? appeared first on NewsBTC. [READ MORE]

Coinbase & Ripple Investor: Bitcoin to “Blow” Past $20,000 in 2020

Over the past few months, analysts have begun to fear that the worst is yet to come for the Bitcoin market. This fear and apathy should come as no surprise, especially considering that the cryptocurrency has already tanked 50% in the past six months, tanking as bulls expected the asset to “moon.” Despite this, top... The post Coinbase & Ripple Investor: Bitcoin to “Blow” Past $20,000 in 2020 appeared first on NewsBTC. [READ MORE]

Democratizing the Platform Economy: The Quiet Revolution Through Blockchain

Blockchain – a bursting bubble or disruptive transformation? The Internet has created digital marketplaces that efficiently bring supply and demand together. The success of tech giants such as Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon, but also Tencent and Alibaba, can be largely explained by their two-sided digital marketplaces and the resulting platform economy. The platform companies […] The post Democratizing the Platform Economy: The Quiet Revolution Through Blockchain appeared first on Coinjourn [READ MORE]

Dapper Labs Announces Cheeze Wizards Hackathon in Lead up to The First Official Tournament

Dapper Labs, creators of the massively popular Ethereum game, Cryptokitties have announced a hackathon for their latest creation, inviting developers to build on top of the game for the chance to win cash prizes, limited edition crypto-collectibles and the chance to have their projects reviewed by the Dapper Labs team and their investors including Union […] The post Dapper Labs Announces Cheeze Wizards Hackathon in Lead up to The First Official Tournament appeared first on Coinjournal. [READ MORE]

Bull Bitcoin CEO Pouliot: SegWit Activation Process Showed Value of Running a Node

During the opening panel of this year’s Understanding Bitcoin conference in Malta, some prominent members of the Bitcoin community reflected on the block size limit controversy and the eventual activation of Segregated Witness (SegWit). One of the individuals involved in the conversation was Bull Bitcoin CEO Francis Pouliot, who was working at The Bitcoin Embassy […] The post Bull Bitcoin CEO Pouliot: SegWit Activation Process Showed Value of Running a Node appeared first on Coinjournal. [READ MORE]

Crypto Lending and Borrowing Platform Celsius Network Acquires BSave

Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform, has acquired BSave for an undisclosed amount, the company said earlier this week. BSave is a platform that provides earning interest income on cryptocurrency. With the acquisition, Celsius Network gains access to its yield generating algorithms originally developed by the company. Celsius Network said it will retain […] The post Crypto Lending and Borrowing Platform Celsius Network Acquires BSave appeared first on Coinjournal. [READ MORE]

Paxful, The White Company Partnership Enables Users To Convert Bitcoins Into Prepaid Debit Cards

Peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin marketplace Paxful has partnered with crypto services provider The White Company to give Paxful customers the ability to cash out bitcoins into prepaid cards in multiple currencies, the companies said on Thursday. The new partnership allows Paxful users to exchange their bitcoins into Visa or MasterCard digital prepaid cards in 10 fiat […] The post Paxful, The White Company Partnership Enables Users To Convert Bitcoins Into Prepaid Debit Cards appeared first on Coinjou [READ MORE]

Blockchain-Powered Professional Network Indorse Gets Backing From India’s Top Media Group

Brand Capital, the strategic investment arm of The Times Group, India’s largest media group, will invest up to US$6.5 million in Indorse, a blockchain-powered professional network. The company will make an initial investment of US$2 million as a convertible note at a valuation of US$15 million with the option of a further tranche of US$4.5 […] The post Blockchain-Powered Professional Network Indorse Gets Backing From India’s Top Media Group appeared first on Coinjournal. [READ MORE]

Payment Startup Xfers Teams Up With Zilliqa To Integrate Blockchain, Smart Contracts

Payment company Xfers has partnered with blockchain startup Zilliqa to explore the use of blockchain and smart contracts to bring greater speed, efficiency and transparency to payment solutions for enterprises, the company said on Tuesday. Xfers, a Singapore-based payment processing gateway offering credit card processing and Internet banking transfers, will leverage Zilliqa’s smart contract functionalities […] The post Payment Startup Xfers Teams Up With Zilliqa To Integrate Blockchain, Smart C [READ MORE]

Singapore: New Pilot Project Uses Blockchain for Life Insurance Claims

Media company Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), insurance firm NTUC Income (Income), and LumenLab, MetLife’s Asia innovation center, have teamed up to pilot a blockchain platform aimed at automating the life insurance claim process, the companies said on Monday. Using LifeChain, a technology developed by LumenLab, SPH will encrypt and share verification data used for obituary […] The post Singapore: New Pilot Project Uses Blockchain for Life Insurance Claims appeared first on Coinjournal. [READ MORE]

Augmented Reality App Aircoins Now Lets You Hunt And Collect Dash Cryptocurrency A La Pokemon Go

Dash Core Group, the US-incorporated company leading the development of the peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platform and cryptocurrency Dash, has partnered with virtual reality (VR) app Aircoins to allow users to hunt, collect and send Dash cryptocurrency in an augmented reality (AR) environment, similarly to the Pokemon Go mobile game, the organization said on Thursday. Commenting […] The post Augmented Reality App Aircoins Now Lets You Hunt And Collect Dash Cryptocurrency A La Pokemon Go appeared f [READ MORE]

Japan’s First Blockchain Game Crypt-Oink Expands To English-Speaking Markets; Partners With CryptoKitties

Crypt-Oink, Japan’s first blockchain game, is expanding its breedable, collectible and tradable racing pigs to English-language markets with an exclusive collaboration with CryptoKitties, the company said on Thursday. Created by Japan-based developer Good Luck 3, Crypt-Oink is a decentralized application (DApp) running on the Ethereum network. The game lets users breed, collect and trade digital […] The post Japan’s First Blockchain Game Crypt-Oink Expands To English-Speaking Markets; Partners W [READ MORE]

Bitfinex and Chainalysis Work Together to Battle Money Laundering

Cybersecurity firm Chainalysis is unveiling its new compliance platform for Bitfinex, one of the world’s leading and most popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Chainalysis and Bitfinex Working Together The platform is designed to detect money laundering before it can occur and monitor any illicit activity that some customers may be looking to perform with cryptocurrency’s help. White-collar... The post Bitfinex and Chainalysis Work Together to Battle Money Laundering appeared first on Live Bitcoin N [READ MORE]

Ross Ulbricht: BTC Will Hit the Six-Figure Mark Next Year

Ross Ulbricht – the man who’s serving a life sentence for developing the notorious black marketplace Silk Road – is writing letters from prison and trying to guess where bitcoin’s price will head within the next year. Ulbricht Tries to Tell Us Where BTC Will Go According to Ulbricht’s latest letter, the world’s primary digital... The post Ross Ulbricht: BTC Will Hit the Six-Figure Mark Next Year appeared first on Live Bitcoin News. [READ MORE]

Bitcoin Cash Analysis: BCH Could Resume Its Decline

Bitcoin cash price is trading in a bearish zone below the $210 and $216 resistances against the US Dollar. The price is struggling to stay above the key $203 and $200 support levels. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $210 on the 4-hours chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed... The post Bitcoin Cash Analysis: BCH Could Resume Its Decline appeared first on Live Bitcoin News. [READ MORE]

China Controls Much of the World’s BTC Mining Power

It’s clear why China has suddenly become so “kind” and open-minded towards bitcoin mining… It now controls approximately two-thirds of the world’s bitcoin and crypto mining power. China: The Crypto Mining King According to a new report, bitcoin miners in China control approximately 66 percent of the global hash rate, which is the measure of... The post China Controls Much of the World’s BTC Mining Power appeared first on Live Bitcoin News. [READ MORE]

Report: Millennials Are Investing More Money in Bitcoin

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are growing increasingly attractive to both millennials and gen Z, according to a new report. Young People Love Bitcoin and Crypto The data stems from news that Grayscale Investment Bitcoin Trust – a firm that focuses on both bitcoin and altcoin investments – is up there with companies like Apple and Amazon... The post Report: Millennials Are Investing More Money in Bitcoin appeared first on Live Bitcoin News. [READ MORE]

Is This the Largest Crypto Scam in History?

Law enforcement has taken three men into custody over what sources are calling the biggest crypto scam in history. The “Biggest” Scam Is in the Books Matthew Brent Goettsche and Jobadiah Sinclair Weeks from Colorado along with Frank Abel from California have been arrested for initiating a cryptocurrency scam through a fake company called Bit... The post Is This the Largest Crypto Scam in History? appeared first on Live Bitcoin News. [READ MORE]

EOS Price Analysis: Bears In Action, More Losses Likely

EOS price is declining and it recently traded below the $2.620 support against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above the $2.500 and $2.520 support levels. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $2.720 on the 4-hours chart of the EOS/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could... The post EOS Price Analysis: Bears In Action, More Losses Likely appeared first on Live Bitcoin News. [READ MORE]

Litecoin (LTC) Price Analysis: Primed For Downside Thrust

Litecoin price is sliding and it is now trading well below the $45.00 level against the US Dollar. LTC price is under pressure and it could struggle to recover above $44.00 and $45.00. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $44.80 on the 4-hours chart of the LTC/USD pair (data feed... The post Litecoin (LTC) Price Analysis: Primed For Downside Thrust appeared first on Live Bitcoin News. [READ MORE]

Director of Uganda Exchange Dunamis Coins Questioned Over Alleged Scam

Last week, Live Bitcoin News reported on a story involving a cryptocurrency exchange known as Dunamis Coins Resources Limited, based in Uganda. The exchange was under fire from users who say they were duped into providing money to the business as part of a shady job application process. Case of Uganda Exchange Grows Larger The... The post Director of Uganda Exchange Dunamis Coins Questioned Over Alleged Scam appeared first on Live Bitcoin News. [READ MORE]

GiveTrack (since 2013)

BitGive (2013) is the first Bitcoin nonprofit, giving it tax exemption status at the federal level in the United States. BitGive has built a positive philanthropic representative organization for the Bitcoin and Blockchain industry, bridging the gap between an innovative technology and its practical applications for nonprofits and humanitarian work in the developing world. BitGive has established strong partnerships and raised funds with well-known nonprofits including Save the Children, The Wat [READ MORE]

Long Way Home Adoptables (D)

Long Way Home Adoptables is a nonprofit organization saving animals regardless of age, health, or species. Some may be healthy pets in an over-capacity shelter, some may need serious veterinary care, some are pregnant, and others may be animals used for medical experiments or sold for meat slaughter overseas. The post Long Way Home Adoptables (D) appeared first on Donate a Bit. [READ MORE]

Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a global team of humanitarians who partner with communities, corporations and governments to transform lives around the world. Over the last 39 years, Mercy Corps have been tackling the world's toughest challenges. In total, they have provided $4 billion in lifesaving assistance to more than 220 million people. That's given them a deep understanding of the complex challenges facing their most vulnerable communities, and the approaches required to overcome them. The post [READ MORE]

Last Door

Last Door opened its doors to in 1984. For 35 years their recovery community of certified counsellors, support workers and volunteers have supported families in healing from the impacts of substance use. Their programs provide licensed, accredited and evidence-based medically led addiction treatment services in a vibrant homelike setting. Specialized effective and coordinated residential recovery programs are offered for youth, emerging adults and adult men. They also offers family enhancement p [READ MORE]

Hope for Haiti (D)

Hope for Haiti is driven by the fundamental belief that there is always a pathway to a better life in Haiti despite the numerous challenges that exist. To accomplish their mission, they implement an integrated model for development that has been proven to reduce poverty by working with community leaders in rural areas in five key program areas: education, healthcare, infrastructure, access to clean water, and economic opportunity. By measuring inputs, outputs, outcomes, and the overall impact th [READ MORE]

The Aspinall Foundation

The Aspinall Foundation, a world-class animal conservation charity, dedicated to protecting endangered animals around the globe, was founded in 1984. Now, over 30 years on their mission remains the same. They are more dedicated than ever to returning as many captive bred animals as possible to protected wilderness areas and reserves located throughout the world. Their two award winning wild animal parks, Howletts near Canterbury and Port Lympne, near Ashford, work closely with The Aspinall Found [READ MORE]

Mongabay

Mongabay is a conservation and environmental science news platform that publishes original content in English, Indonesian, and Spanish. They aim to raise awareness about social and environmental issues related to forests and other ecosystems through their environmental news reporting and analysis as well as environmental education materials. Mongabay’s sites draw more than 3 million visitors a month. Mongabay has grown into the world’s most popular rainforest information site and a well-known so [READ MORE]

San Miguel School

San Miguel School serves 90 at-risk children in grades six through eight. During their early years, their students encounter many obstacles to their education, including poverty, unstable homes, low-performing schools, language difficulties, and violent neighborhoods. San Miguel inspires these young men to rise above their challenges and become serious students and responsible citizens. San Miguel students and their families live at, or well below, the poverty level. Many do not receive adequate [READ MORE]

Tanzania School Foundation

Tanzania School Foundation started with a promise and a $10 in donation in 2010. They dreamed of providing a quality education to children in a small farming village in northern Tanzania. Today, Father Christmas Academy is a highly regarded educational institution, changing the lives of children daily. They started in a rented house educating 25 children, Moved to their new campus in 2017 to educate over 40 pre-school children. Today, they are partnering with businesses and foundations to build [READ MORE]

Organ Preservation Alliance

The Organ Preservation Alliance is a non-profit supported by a large network of advisors and volunteers. The Organ Preservation Alliance works with leaders across science agencies and other stakeholder groups to make preservation research a common priority, connecting them with leading experts in relevant fields and helping guide efforts to support preservation research. As an example, in the last two years they connected Department of Defense officials to dozens of experts in organ preservation [READ MORE]