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Who Needs a Bitcoin ETF? Crypto Scoffs at SEC Rejections
Up until Wednesday, all eyes were watching for a final decision on two futures-backed bitcoin ETF proposals set to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and created by ProShares.
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Ethereum Developers Discuss Hard Forks and Block Issuance Reductions
On Aug. 24, Ethereum core developers held a publicly streamed meeting on YouTube, briefly discussing updates for the world's second-largest cryptocurrency network and focusing on several specific agendas.
Bitcoin Transaction Volume Tops PayPal, Creeps Up on Visa
Reporting $1.3 trillion processed in 2018 alone, the dollar value of all Bitcoin transactions has effectively outstripped online payment processor PayPal and Discover credit card, and stands "An order of magnitude away from Visa," according to Yassine Elmandjra, a cryptocurrency analyst at ARK Invest, a New York-based investment firm.
Russia May Criminalize Illegal Cryptocurrency Activities
Maintaining its positive, yet careful, stance on cryptocurrencies, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs is considering making all unauthorized cryptocurrencies a criminally-liable offense, according to local outlet Izvestia.
Bank of America Files for Cryptocurrency Storage Patent
Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. bank by total assets, has filed a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which was published Aug. 23.
Litecoin Foundation Reveals Additional Details of First Annual Summit
As a growing number of cryptocurrency and blockchain innovations filter into the U.S., the Litecoin Foundation has announced its first annual summit, taking place Sept. 14-15 at the South San Francisco Conference Center.
Iran: State-Backed Crypto Draft is Ready, Central Bank to Soon Announce Stance on Crypto
Iran's National Cyberspace Center has revealed that the draft of the state-backed cryptocurrency project is ready, local news outlet Financial Tribune reports August 25.
Bloomberg: More Than $500 Mln Tether Issued in August Is Not Impacting Crypto Markets
New issuances of stablecoin Tether are not currently affecting the prices of either major cryptocurrencies or smaller altcoins, Bloomberg reports August 24.
Chinese Crypto Bans on WeChat Accounts, Events, and Exchanges: What Happened and Why
This week, the government of China has cracked down on crypto-related WeChat accounts, blockchain events and digital asset exchanges, solidifying its negative stance on cryptocurrency trading and the Initial Coin Offering market.
Pornhub Adopts PumaPay Protocol for Crypto Payments
This makes PumaPay and porn a match made in cryptocurrency heaven.
Markets See Wave of Green, BTC Pushing $6,750, ETH At $280
Saturday, August 25: crypto markets are showing bullish sign of a persuasive recovery.
A Balancing Act for Adoption?
It's been an interesting couple of days for a number of exchanges which were hoping to get the green light to launch various Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
Ernst & Young Acquires Cryptocurrency Investment Software
Major accounting and advisory firm Ernst & Young has acquired cryptocurrency investment management software from Silicon Valley startup Elevated Consciousness, according to a press release.
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The Weirdest Prediction Markets on Augur Right Now
Forums for questioning a higher power are just one of many markets that currently exist on the decentralized prediction market, developed by the non-profit Forecast Foundation and funded with one of the world's first token sales in 2015.
Inside OnChainFX's Breakeven Multiple and the Winners of Last Alt Season
To help illustrate those losses, OnChainFX recently added a Breakeven Multiple to its cryptocurrency metrics display.
Bitcoin Mining Could Soon Be a 'Windy' Affair
Bitcoin's rise to prominence has been warped by environmentalists concerned about the protocol's excessive energy requirements.
Mt. Gox Opens Claims for Creditors to Request Lost Funds
Mt. Gox creditors are beginning to file claims to recover their lost funds.
North Korean Hackers Infiltrate Unnamed Crypto Exchange in First-Ever MacOS Hack
North Korea's notorious cyber-hacking outfit, "Lazarus Group," has reportedly deployed a MacOS-based malware to infiltrate cryptocurrency exchanges and applications, according to Kaspersky Labs.
New York District Judge Rules That CFTC Can Permanently Ban Crypto Firm
The U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission has won a court order to permanently bar the operator of the New York-based firm CabbageTech Corp. for cryptocurrency-related "Bold and vicious fraud," Bloomberg reported August 24.
US Customs and Border Protection to Test Blockchain Shipment Tracking System
One of the largest law enforcement agencies in the U.S., Customs and Border Protection, will launch a live test of a blockchain-based shipment tracking system, tech news and media agency GSN reports August 24.
Ethereum Core Devs Debate Constantinople Hard Fork and "Difficulty Bomb" During Meeting
Ethereum core developers have held their regular meeting on YouTube August 24 on the progress of client implementation and tests of the Enterprise Integration Patterns for the upcoming Constantinople hard fork.
New Messaging dApp TronChat to Reward TRX to Users
Through blockchain technology, Tron aims to democratize social media monetization with the launch of its new decentralized application TronChat.
Bank of America Applies for Blockchain-Based Encrypted Crypto Storage System Patent
The U.S.'s second-largest bank, Bank of America, has applied for another blockchain patent on the development of a secure crypto storage system, according to a patent document published by the U.S. Patent and Trademarks Office August 23.
Russia's Interior Ministry Proposes Criminalizing Unregistered Crypto Activity, Says Report
Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs is reportedly considering establishing criminal liability for unregistered crypto operations, local media outlet Izvestia reported August 23.
Banking on Blockchain: World Bank Unpacks Launch of 'BONDI' Bond With Australia's CBA
It's been close to 10 years since Bitcoin came into existence, and in that time, major financial institutions have slowly come to grips with blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
What an SEC Bitcoin ETF Rejection Review Really Means
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday that nine bitcoin exchange-traded fund disapproval orders are to be stayed until further review.
Report: Tether Printing is Failing to Pump Bitcoin and the Crypto Market
As observed by the Bloomberg, over $500 million in controversial stablecoin Tether has been "Printed" throughout August, without a significant increase in Bitcoin's price.
Crypto Markets See Solid Upswing as SEC Promises to Review Recently Rejected Bitcoin ETFs
Friday, August 24: crypto markets have seen notable growth today, with all but one of the top 40 cryptocurrencies by market cap solidly in the green, according to data from Coin360.