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Crypto Billion Dollar Fund Records 22% Loss in August, State of Market
According to a letter to its clients from Pantera Capital - the first billion-dollar crypto fund, the holdings of the fund have recorded a loss of 22 percent in August and a 72.7 percent loss year-to-date.
Hodler's Digest, October 1-8: WSJ Gets In and Out of Crypto, While BofA Sees a $7 Billion Future for Blockchain
Bank of America analysts said this week that blockchain has the potential to become a $7 billion market, providing a boost to corporations like Microsoft and Amazon.
Goldman Sachs-Backed Circle Acquires SeedInvest in Security Token Push
According to a blog on the Circle website, the Goldman Sachs-backed peer-to-peer payments technology company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SeedInvest, a leader in the equity crowdfunding industry and registered Broker-Dealer.
Government Tracking of Crypto Is Growing, But There Are Ways to Avoid It
There are still ways to remain anonymous in crypto for those who want to keep a low profile, despite the best efforts of governments in the US, Russia, Japan, and elsewhere.
'Huge Cash Flows': Lithuania Voices Concern Over ICO, Crypto Trading
Lithuanian authorities held a seminar examining the "Threats and potential benefits" of Initial Coin Offerings to the country's economy, a press release reported Wednesday, October 3, amid an ongoing investigation into cryptocurrency trading habits.
Sidechains Are Bringing ICOs to Bitcoin And That Might Change Crypto Funding
While ethereum, the second largest blockchain by market cap, and other smart contract protocols, have been the choice for the majority of entrepreneurs interested in creating new crypto tokens, with a sidechain created by RSK, bitcoin will now have the ability to host the new fundraising mechanism as well.
Android-Powered Bitcoin Full Nodes Arrive Sooner, ABCore Alpha Pre-Released on GitHub
ABCore is an android application meant to operate as a personal node or an "On-the-go" node that connects to a remote server or specific nodes on a user's device via a mobile wallet.
Stability in Crypto Market Suggests Massive Accumulation by Institutional Investors
Most investors in the crypto market are hoping for the entrance of institutional investors to start the next bull run.
Crypto Markets Stay Mostly Stagnant Despite This Week's Major News for Industry
Saturday, Oct. 6: crypto markets keep remain fairly stable on the day, despite this week's major news in the industry, including institutional investments and an update from the SEC on their highly-anticipated Bitcoin ETF decisions.
Malta's Rise to Crypto Prominence, E.U. Proximity Helps Island-State Lead Blockchain Revolution
Malta is emerging as a prominent force in the world of cryptocurrencies.
New Taiwanese Exchange Rewards Users for Token Mining and Staking From Its Fee Revenue
MaiCoin, the largest one stop digital asset platform provider in Taiwan, recently launched it's MAX Exchange.
Bitcoin's Block Size Can Be Increased Without Hard Fork, Says Blockstream Co-Founder
Bitcoin protocol developer Mark Friedenbach introduced a method for Bitcoin scaling he claims will not require a hard fork at a workshop in Tokyo October 5.
Major US Crypto Exchange Obtains Insurance, Will it Have Positive Effect on the Industry?
This week, major US-based crypto exchange Gemini obtained insurance coverage from a consortium of leading insurance providers led by Aon, a multi-billion dollar insurance giant based in London.
Crypto Will Soon be the Only Option for Venezuelans Looking to Buy a Passport
The thousands of people trying to get out of Venezuela will soon have another hurdle in their path: the inability to buy a passport without enough of the country's new cryptocurrency Petro.
Fraudsters Steal $50,000 in BTC from Melbourne Bitcoin ATM
Fraudsters posing as debt collectors convinced four victims to deposit over $50,000 into a Bitcoin ATM in Australia's southern county of Victoria, reported Sydney Morning Herald on Oct.5.
a Conservatively Optimistic Approach
As one of the bigger economic hubs of Africa, it has the potential to lead the way in terms of blockchain development and cryptocurrency adoption.
Yale University Delves Into Cryptocurrency Market
U.S. Ivy League school Yale University has allocated money.
Crypto Trading 101: Pivot Points And Why They're Useful
When combined with other technical tools, pivot points are valued among day traders for their ability to analyze price movement of an asset as well as defining the support and resistance levels during a short-term trading session.
U.S. Court Alleges Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund Illegal Activities
A U.S. Justice Department indictment against seven Russian officers on Oct. 5, 2018, revealed the country allegedly used Bitcoin to fund illegal interests in the States, reported MarketWatch.
Report: Number of Compromised Routers in India Doubled, Reaching Almost 30,000
A recent report by security company Banbreach has found that in the past month, the number of routers compromised by cryptojacking software in India has doubled.
Bitcoin 'Breakthrough' Claims Block Size Increase Possible Without Hard Fork
Those were the prevailing opinions leading up to Mark Friedenbach's much-anticipated talk at Scaling Bitcoin Friday, where the Blockstream co-founder presented for the first time "Forward Blocks," a proposal that claims to make future, contentious changes to bitcoin - such as block size increase or proof-of-work change - easier to do.
Blockchain Capital Expert: 'Bitcoin Is Close to Bottoming'
Spencer Bogart, an expert from digital currency and blockchain venture firm Blockchain Capital has said that the Bitcoin price has nearly found its bottom, CNBC reported Oct. 5.
Survey: High-Earning Millennial Men are Most Interested in Crypto Investing
Recent research by blockchain-focused company Clovr has revealed that cryptocurrency investing is most popular among millennials earning from $75,000 to $99,999 annually.
Circle Acquires Crowdfunding Platform and Broker-Dealer SeedInvest
Cryptocurrency finance company Circle Internet Financial Ltd. has acquired equity crowdfunding platform and broker-dealer SeedInvest, according to an announcement published October 5.
US: CFTC Chair Notes Crypto Cases in Record Year of Enforcement Actions
Christopher Giancarlo, the chairman of U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said in an Oct. 2 speech that enforcement actions and fines increased significantly in the last fiscal year.
University of Washington to Host Major Blockchain Event
On Saturday, Oct. 13, the University of Washington will host its first-ever UW Blockchain Expo., hosted by the college's Blockchain Society.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, Monero, IOTA: Price Analysis, October 5
Mike Novogratz, CEO of crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital Capital Management, does not see Bitcoin scaling above $9,000 in 2018.So, has Bitcoin bottomed or can it fall further?
Cryptocurrency Index Fund Bitwise Adds $22 Billion Money Manager to Advisory Team
U.S. index fund company Bitwise Asset Management added Ric Edelman, a financial advisor, and best-selling author, to its advisory team on Oct. 3, as per a press release.
Rapper Soulja Boy Brags About Bitcoin Gains in New Rap Track
Famous rapper Soulja Boy might just be a bitcoin hodler.
US Senators Seek Stronger Sanctions on Venezuela's 'Petro' Cryptocurrency
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is pushing for tighter sanctions against Venezuela's state-backed cryptocurrency, known as the petro.
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