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Why Kim Dotcom Believes US Dollar Will Collapse and Crypto Will Take Over
German-Finnish Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom recently reaffirmed his negative stance on the US dollar and stated that crypto will eventually compete with reserve currencies.
Japan: Finance Giant SBI Makes New Investment in LastRoots Crypto Exchange, Will Aid License Acquisition
Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings announced in a press release Monday, August 20, that it had made a second investment in troubled cryptocurrency exchange LastRoots.
SEC Faces Thursday Deadline for ProShares Bitcoin ETF Decision
Less than a month after delaying a decision on a bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is poised to approve or disapprove another pair of proposed ETFs.
Blockchain Firm to Raise $24 Billion for Electric Bus Upgrades in China
Blockchain and AI technology company Seven Stars Cloud Group has scored a $24 billion deal to help finance large-scale electric bus upgrades for China's biggest full-service operator.
World's First Fully Regulated Bank to Launch Security Token and Stable Coin
The tiny country Liechtenstein appears to be quickly cultivating status as one of blockchain's hottest frontiers, with Union Bank AG announcing it will become the world's first fully regulated bank to launch its own security token and fiat-backed stable coin.
District Judge Forms Blockchain Law Study Group in South Korea
A group of judges, lawmakers and industry experts in South Korea are forming a new group aimed to discuss legal issues surrounding blockchain technology.
Bitcoin Circles $6500 as Volatility Drops to 14-Month Low, Altcoins Slump
Bitcoin price held steady Monday, August 20, posting small gains to circle $6,500 while altcoins drop further.
Police Arrest Alleged India Head of Now-Defunct Bitconnect Scam
Indian police have arrested a man who was allegedly involved in promoting the Bitconnect investment scam, Financial Express reported August 18.
Bitcoin's Lightning Network Is Getting Its Own Hacker Camp
Far-fetched today? Maybe, but that's the sort of easy user experience the bitcoin developers at Chaincode Labs think is missing from the world of cryptocurrency, even now that a much-anticipated technology layer known as the Lightning Network is in beta.
China: Three Hackers Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $87 Million in Crypto
Chinese police have arrested three "Highly experienced" hackers suspected of stealing up to 600 million yuan in crypto, local news outlet Xinhua reported August 18.
SBI Holdings Again Invests in Crypto Exchange Under Scrutiny
SBI Holdings, the investment arm of Japanese financial giant SBI Group, is making a new round of investment in a cryptocurrency exchange that's under increased scrutiny from the country's financial regulator.
Colombia to Receive Crypto-Boost, Pundi X [PXS] Announces PoS System Rollout
Blockchain-based point-of-sales systems provider Pundi X announced it would deploy over 1,000 payment systems in Colombia, a move that aims to interest in and adoption of cryptocurrency payments.
Stuck in $300 Range, Bitcoin Awaits Price Breakout
Bitcoin is stuck in a narrowing price range and the direction of the breakout will likely set the tone for the next move in the market, according to technical charts.
Asia Head of BitConnect Arrested at Delhi Airport
Divyesh Darji, the alleged Asian head of defunct cryptocurrency platform BitConnect, was arrested by Indian authorities at Delhi Airport on August 18.
21-Year-Old Trader Prosecuted Over Bitcoin Money Laundering
A 21-year-old bitcoin dealer from California is being prosecuted for allegedly committing numerous counts of illegal money transmission and money laundering.
Ether Price Dropped, But Ethereum Growing Rapidly With dApp Adoption
Martin Köppelmann, the founder of Ethereum-based prediction market platform Gnosis, said that despite the decline in the price of Ether, the Ethereum network is growing rapidly.
Price Watch: Bitcoin, Ethereum, EOS, Ripple and IOTA Back in Green
The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery from a recent slump that saw Bitcoin descend below $6,000 in July 2018 as positive investor sentiment returns to the ailing blockchain ecosystem.
Losing the Lambos: It's Time to Get Serious About Crypto's Big Questions
Rather, what I'd like to talk about is how the crypto community should use this moment to forget about price fluctuations and instead engage the world in a proper discussion about blockchain technology's potential.
Switzerland: Largest Stock Exchange's Head Unsure of Crypto Trading, Bullish on ICOs & "Token Ecosystem"
The CEO of Switzerland's largest stock exchange, Thomas Zeeb, speaks on the bourse's latest strategic decision.
Police Arrest Hackers Suspected of Stealing $87 Million in Crypto
Chinese police from multiple cities have arrested three individuals who allegedly stole bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies worth around $87 million.
What It's Like to Be a Woman In China's Get-Rich-Quick Crypto Culture
Sa Wang has co-founded several successful companies in the tech and blockchain space, first at popular Chinese self-service kiosk startup Dora, and now at top 50 crypto project and blockchain protocol IOST. We hear a lot about women in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.
Report: Nearly $2.5 Billion Paid Annually to Ethereum Miners, ETH Issuance Woes Continue
According to a report on TrustNodes, mining revenue accounts for about 8.3 percent of Ethereum's market cap - which stands at $30 billion at the time of writing.
UPS Eyes Blockchain in Bid to Track Global Shipping Data
Shipping giant UPS has filed for a new patent that uses blockchain as part of a distributed system for sending packages worldwide.
Crypto Hedge Funds Raise Hundreds of Millions of Dollars, Even on Downtrend
In the past eight months, the valuation of the crypto market has declined by more than 76 percent, from $900 billion to $215 billion.
Hodler's Digest, August 13-19: Joseph Lubin Embraces Crypto Bubbles, While Playboy Gets Impatient for Blockchain
Joseph Lubin, the co-founder of Ethereum and ConsenSys, said in an interview this week that he doesn't believe that crypto market slumps prevent further growth.
Despite Market Gains on the Day, Bitcoin Remains Below $6,500, Ethereum Loses $300 Support
August 19: The crypto market picture shows signs of recovery following last week's major market crash, but momentum has not yet rallied sufficiently to indicate a categorical reversal of the bear market.
Crypto Trading 101: An Introduction to Support and Resistance
In trading, there are similar barriers that limit the movement of price action known as support and resistance.
As No-Deal Brexit Looms, UK Blockchain Startups Are Weighing Options
From longer approval processes to the threat they might lose access to the European market, it's safe to say U.K. blockchain startups are looking for contingency plans.
Analysts: Cryptocurrency Interest Remains High, Exchange Revenues are Evidence
Despite falling prices of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, a few market analysts believe 2018's extended bear market is a mere price correction, and so-called Bitcoin "Obituary" reports are "Greatly exaggerated."
ETN vs. ETF: Which Is the Investor's Dream?
There has been a push, through the SEC, to try and get a Bitcoin ETF in place for some time now, starting with the Winklevoss twins' first attempt in March 2017.
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