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New Data From CFTC Shows Bearish Bitcoin Futures Are on the Decline
Bearish positions for non-commercial contracts of Bitcoin futures are on the decline, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report released by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission August 24.
Crypto Markets Keep Fluctuating: Most Top 20 Coins Back in Green, Bitcoin Above $6,700
Monday, August 27: crypto markets have seen another recovery attempt, with all of the top 20 coins by market cap in the green, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
TaTaTu to Stream William Friedkin Biopic on Blockchain Platform
Blockchain-based social entertainment platform TaTaTu will screen the documentary Friedkin Uncut in North America and the U.K. on its platform, the startup announced Monday.
South Korea Gov't Sponsors Blockchain Hackathon in Fresh Public Awareness Drive
South Korea continues its drive to promote and expand uses for blockchain, announcing a hackathon to bring new ideas from the public Monday, August 27.
Report: Israel May Adopt Cryptocurrencies to Prevent Tax Evasion
While countries like China, India and the U.S. are limiting the cryptocurrency sector, smaller countries like Singapore, Venezuela, Colombia and Malta are creating optimal regulations and infrastructure for the burgeoning digital asset ecosystem.
Brazilian Crypto Platform Atlas Quantum Reveals Data Breach Affecting 260K Customers
Brazilian crypto trading platform Atlas Quantum has recently suffered a major data breach which led to the exposure of clients' personal data, the company's official Facebook page stated Sunday, August 26.
Singapore Taps Blockchain Platform for Selling Tokenized Securities
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Exchange are looking to blockchain to create a secure platform for selling tokenized securities.
India: Sources Claim Central Bank 'Researching' Blockchain to Decide 'What It Can Adopt'
Noises in the Indian media Monday, August 27 suggest the country's central bank is keen to improve its understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain, allegedly setting up a dedicated unit a month ago.
OmiseGO Announces Release of OMG Network Repo and Tesuji Plasma Progress
Announced via a Medium post, the GitHub repository published by the OmiseGO team provides an insight into OmiseGO's Tesuji milestone.
Samsung Looks to Streamline Banking With Blockchain Tool
Samsung SDS, a subsidiary of South Korea's tech conglomerate, has developed a blockchain-based certification platform for South Korean banks, it announced Monday.
How Bitcoin May Hit $3,000 According to Prominent Investor
Bitcoin is still in a bear market with its price stable in the mid-$6,000 range.
Fujitsu Backs IOTA as 'New Protocol Standard' for Audit Trails, Markets React
Japanese ICT conglomerate Fujitsu is launching an IOTA-based proof-of-concept for audit trail processes in the manufacturing industry, according to an official notice released August 25.
Red Hat Eyes Blockchain For Tracking When Customers Use the Cloud
Cloud computing giant Red Hat may be looking into tapping a blockchain-based system to track software usage.
Gazprom and Russian Airline S7 Put Aircraft Fuelling on Blockchain in Domestic First
Russian air carrier S7 Airlines has partnered with state-owned oil giant Gazprom Neft to use blockchain-based smart contracts for aircraft fuelling, a press release confirmed Friday, August 24.
New Song "Vitalik Buterin" By Producer Gramatik Inspired by Ethereum
The music industry already tested the waters of the financial benefits of blockchain technology, but Slovenian electro producer Gramatik has also seized inspiration from the blockchain to create a new track entitled "Vitalik Buterin."
China's Baidu Joins Tech Giants Tencent, Alibaba in Imposing Fresh Anti-Crypto Measures
Chinese tech giant Baidu has joined Tencent and Alibaba in imposing new anti-crypto measures in line with Beijing's toughened stance, South China Morning Post reports Monday, August 27.
Major Russian Airline Tests Blockchain in Bid to Track Fuel Payments
S7, one of the largest airline operators in Russia, has tested a blockchain-based application that tracks data and paperwork connected to the process for refueling planes.
BitMEX Research: Does Satoshi Hold A Million Bitcoin?
BitMEX Research, the think-tank of the world's largest BTC/USD exchange, re-tackled old evidence suggesting the original cryptocurrency's enigmatic creator may hold up to a million Bitcoin.
Upside Calling? Bearish Bets on Bitcoin Futures Hit Record Low
The bearish sentiment in the bitcoin futures market hit a record low last week, likely indicating the worst of the plunge in the leading cryptocurrency is behind us.
Why Andreas Antonopoulos Is Against Bitcoin ETFs Despite the Hype
Widely recognized security expert and cryptocurrency researcher Andreas Antonopoulos recently said in a Q&A session that he is against Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and their potential impact on the crypto market.
India Central Bank Forms New Unit to Tackle Blockchain Regulation
India's central bank has reportedly formed a new unit devoted to researching regulatory frameworks for blockchain, cryptocurrencies and other technologies.
With Nearly $200 Million on the Line, EOS Is Building A Voting System
There's an account on the EOS blockchain with $35 million worth of tokens in it that no one can touch - and its balance is growing constantly.
ICO Blockchain Projects are Holding More Ethereum Than Their Actual Market Cap
The 80 percent correction in the global cryptocurrency exchange market has created a unique setting in the initial coin offering market.
Search Giant Baidu to Censor Crypto Discussions on Its Forum Business
Chinese search giant Baidu is joining Alibaba and Tencent in a move aimed to distance itself from cryptocurrency-related activities.
Infinity's End? $31 Million NEX Project Could Be Biggest Casualty of DLT Cuts
Project Infinity, launched in May 2017 by NEX Group, could be the biggest bloodletting the distributed ledger sector has seen to date, having cost roughly $31.7 million and hemorrhaged dozens of jobs, former employees say.
Hodler's Digest: SEC May Make U-Turn on BTC ETF Rejections, While India and China Crack Down on Crypto Scammers
Police in China have arrested three "Highly experienced" hackers suspected of stealing up to 600 million yuan in crypto.
Login with Coinbase: Can the Crypto Giant Protect User Privacy?
The rise of giants like Coinbase may soon put the manifestation of decentralization to its biggest test yet.
Crypto Markets See Few Gains as Most of Top Coins Are Slumping
Bitcoin is one of the fortunate ones, up less than one percent on the day, trading at $6,740 as of press time.
Fundstrat's Tom Lee: 'Correlation' Between BTC and Emerging Markets Is Sign of Upcoming Trend Reversal
Fundstrat's Bitcoin analyst Tom Lee has claimed that the cryptocurrency "Could end the year explosively higher," citing a correlation between it and emerging markets.
Japan: IT Giant NTT Data, Ministry of Economy Announce Blockchain-Based Platform for Trade
Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization is working on a blockchain-based data sharing system for the trade industry, Cointelegraph Japan reported Thursday, August 23.