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Media: BitMEX Crypto Exchange Co-Founder Becomes Britain's 'Youngest' Bitcoin Billionaire
Co-founder of BitMEX crypto exchange and an Oxford graduate Ben Delo has become Britain's youngest self-made billionaire, Daily Mail reports July 2.Aged 34, Delo, who founded BitMEX in 2014, told Daily Mail that he used to spend 18 hours a day to build his platform.
Report: 2.3 Million Bitcoin Addresses Targeted by Malware That 'Hijacks' Windows Clipboard
A new attack on Bitcoin users which gains control of Windows clipboard to swap out addresses is already monitoring 2.3 million targets, sources reported June 30.The malware, part of a family of threats known as "Clipboard hijackers," secretly gains control of memory, running in the background to ensure users do not notice its presence.
Korean Authorities to Probe Crypto Exchanges' Handling of Personal Data
Two Korean watchdogs have announced a joint probe into crypto exchange operators' handling of personal data, local news outlet Chosun reports Monday, July 2.
For Litecoin's Price, This Week's Close Could Be Pivotal
Litecoin's close this week will likely set the tone for the next major move in prices, the technical studies indicate.
Coinbase's New Custody Service Is Now Live
Coinbase's institutional product has begun accepting deposits, the exchange announced Monday.
Exchange Using AI and Blockchain to Tackle Ad Industry's $19 Billion Fraud Problem
An ad exchange network is combining an artificial intelligence system with blockchain technology to tackle eye-watering levels of fraud in the industry and stop consumers from being bombarded with irrelevant ads at inappropriate times.
Bitcoin Breaks $6,500 as Cryptocurrency Market Upswing Continues
The cryptocurrency markets appear to be on an upswing today, July 2, after recovering slightly after last week saw Bitcoin dip below $6,000, twice.
China Floods Wipe Out Crypto Mining Farms, Bitcoin Hashrate Drops
The cumulative hashing power dedicated toward Bitcoin took a hit this week after extensive flooding of mining centers in Sichuan, China.
Huobi's HADAX Postpones Voting for New Token Listings After Changing Rules
Huobi's autonomous token listing exchange, HADAX, has announced it is postponing the next round of voting for new token listings on the platform.
Graphics Card Suppliers to Cut Prices in July due to Crypto Market Slump, Sources Report
Sources say that the recent slump in the crypto markets is leading to graphics card suppliers lowering their prices, tech outlet DigiTimes reported June 29.Unnamed sources from the "Upstream supply chain" told DigiTimes that the sale of ASIC crypto mining hardware have been negatively impacted, with a predicted price drop of 20 percent in July.
EU Parliament: Naysayers Like Economist Robert Shiller 'Mistaken' About Crypto
The European Parliament has told lawmakers not to "Ban" or "Ignore" cryptocurrencies in a new report released this week, forecasting they "Will remains with us for a while."
Thai Securities Firms to Team Up for Crypto Exchange Launch
A group of traditional securities firms in Thailand are planning to jointly launch a new cryptocurrency exchange, a report indicates.
It's Too Soon for On-Chain Governance
That's the only reliable conclusion to draw from the chaotic, contentious rollout of EOS, the $4 billion project whose consensus model was touted as a way to enable smoother governance and scalability in a blockchain industry beset with conflicts and decision-making gridlock.
Kraken Fires Back at "Journalist Lemmings" for Tether Manipulation Accusations
A recent investigation into Tether activity on popular cryptocurrency exchange Kraken triggered scathing responses from the exchange, who fired back at journalists that, according to Kraken, fail to understand market basics.
Formerly Top Three Crypto Exchange BTCC Relaunches, Plans to Issue Native Token
BTCC, formerly known as BTC China, has relaunched its crypto trading platform and revealed plans to issue its own native token, according a company announcement Monday, July 2.
Octagon Strategy: We 'Remain Bullish' on Bitcoin, Cautiously Optimistic on Regulations
The head trader of Octagon Strategy has told CNBC the company "Remains bullish" on Bitcoin despite price decreases and "Obstacles" it may face in the future.
Self-Claimed Satoshi Nakamoto Says Bitcoin Book in the Works
An individual claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto has announced they are writing a book about bitcoin and its history that will include the personal stories of its creator, though it's unclear whether the person is the actual inventor of the world's first - and still biggest - cryptocurrency.
Back Above $6K: Bitcoin's Bull Reversal Is a Work in Progress
Bitcoin has regained poise over the weekend after a drop below $6,000 last week, but a short-term bullish reversal is still not confirmed.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: Japan's Economic Elixir?
Thanks to blockchain and cryptocurrency, Japan's economy may have greener pastures ahead. As the country's GDP growth shrinks to lows last seen in the 1990s financial crisis - a.k.a. the "Lost decade" - economists point to a technological boom as a potential catalyst for recovery.
From Russia to Macedonia: How Cryptocurrencies Are Regulated in Eastern Europe
There's been more news coming from Eastern Europe: last week, Poland's cryptocurrency group the Polish Bitcoin Association complained to the government, blaming fifteen financial institutions in the country for hindering the industry by deliberately denying service to crypto platforms and selectively closing their bank accounts.
Huobi's New Voting Rules Anger Crypto Fund 'Supernodes'
A change to the rules for voting on new token listings has caused a backlash against Huobi's HADAX cryptocurrency exchange platform.
Charts: SEC Data Shows Token Filing Figures Just Keep Rising
Regulatory uncertainty or not, data from the SEC indicates the number of filings related to token sales continues to trend upward.
Union Square Ventures: 'Blockchain Might Be Worth Trillions'
Despite market sentiment falling, major financial firms are joining the cryptocurrency sector at a greater pace than ever before.
Platform to Launch Security Audit Contests for Crypto Exchanges With $2 Million Reward Pool
An Ethereum blockchain-powered platform Buglab aims to strengthen information security by transforming the process of finding vulnerabilities into challenges - or "Contests" - for certified cybersecurity testers.
BTCC Relaunches Exchange Business With Its Own Token Plan
BTCC, one of the longest-running and once part of the major three trading platforms in China, announced it's relaunching its exchange business with a plan to issue its own tokens.
Is Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Writing a Book? The Crypto Community Doesn't Think So
A schism appeared within the cryptocurrency community around the time a new statement and book excerpt purportedly released by Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin.
Crypto Startups Don't Need Sandboxes, They Need Greenhouses
I've written before about how I believe regulatory "Sandboxes" for financial services innovation serve a useful function and, in absence of federal action in the U.S., states should establish them.
'Secret Contracts' Developer Engima Launches Test Blockchain
A built-from-scratch blockchain aiming to enable private contracts between users has officially entered testing.
Crypto Markets Hold Yesterday's Gains, Bitcoin Near $6,300 Resistance Level
Crypto markets are seeing mixed signals today, June 1, after major growth yesterday, June 30.
F1 Champ Alonso Adopts KodakCoin Platform for Image Protection
Two-time Formula One racing champion Fernando Alonso is tapping Kodak's blockchain-powered platform to safeguard his image rights.
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