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BitMex CEO: Ether Is a 'Sh*tcoin' That Will Fall Below $100
Ethereum holders may be holding their breath for an impending market bottom, but BitMex CEO Arthur Hayes has dubbed the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization a "Double-digit sh*tcoin" destined for sub-$100 levels.
Binance LCX Launches Fiat-to-Crypto Exchange in Liechtenstein
Binance LCX, a joint venture between Binance and Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange, has announced the launch of a fiat-to-crypto exchange, according to a press release published August 16.
BCG Report Offers 'Reality Check' for Blockchain in Commodities Trading
Major U.S. consulting firm Boston Consulting Group has released an in-depth report August 16, which it dubs a "Reality check" for the use of blockchain in the commodity trading industry.
Blockchain for Good: How New Technology Is Helping Those in Need in Novel Ways
There has been a lot of discussion about how cryptocurrencies and blockchain can transform the world's economy - leaving paper money behind and going truly digital.
Toshi Goes Native to Become 'Coinbase Wallet'
Toshi, the open source decentralized app browser and wallet developed by Coinbase, is now going native to become "Coinbase Wallet," according to an official Medium post published August 15.
Bank of China Partners With China UnionPay to Explore Blockchain for Payment Systems
The commercial, state-backed Bank of China and financial services corporation China UnionPay have entered into a partnership, according to an August 15 announcement.
Coinbase Rebrands Toshi as Coinbase Wallet
Toshi's refreshed image, unveiled Aug. 15, will aid in Coinbase's effort to "Invest in products that will define the future of the decentralized web."
Bitcoin Cash's New Token Machine Gun: Inside Wormhole's Quest to Dethrone ERC-20
Last week, Bitcoin.com CEO Roger Ver and lead developer Corbin Frasers unveiled a new tool which allows developers to issue tokens on the Bitcoin Cash blockchain, hosted on their publication.
Nvidia Reports 'Substantial Decline' in GPU Sales to Crypto Miners
Nvidia is reporting a "Substantial decline" in revenue as a result of declining sales to cryptocurrency miners.
Genesis Mining to End Unprofitable Crypto Contracts
Cloud mining service Genesis Mining is forcing some clients to upgrade to a five-year subscription or else lose services, it announced Thursday.
SEC Intensifies Probe Into Biotech-Turned-Crypto Mining Firm Blockchain Riot
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has intensified its investigation into crypto mining firm Blockchain Riot, according to the firm's latest 10-Q quarterly report filed August 14.
Airbnb Co-Founder Participates in Almost $23 Million Funding Round for Crypto Startup
Cryptocurrency trading platform SFOX has announced the closure of a $22.7 million Series A funding round with participation from Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk, according to an August 16 press release.
Square Rolls Out Bitcoin Service to Cash App in Every US State
The popular mobile payment service Square has announced that consumers across all 50 U.S. states can now use the Cash App to purchase and sell Bitcoin.
California Is Open to Allowing Crypto Political Donations
Candidates for public office in California may soon be able to accept cryptocurrencies as donations.
Pantera Capital Seeks $175 Million for Third Crypto Venture Fund
Crypto hedge fund Pantera Capital is seeking to raise $175 million for its third venture fund, a six-fold increase from its previous fund target, TechCrunch reports August 16.
Union of European Football Associations Implements Blockchain-Based Ticketing System
The Union of European Football Associations has successfully deployed a new ticketing system via mobile phones based on blockchain technology, according to an August 16 press release.
ASX Head Says New DLT System Could Save Billions
The Australian Securities Exchange could save as much as $23 billion in its effort to replace its settlement system with a distributed ledger, its CEO announced Thursday.
High Times Rescinds Claim to Accept Cryptocurrency During IPO
Earlier this month, High Times magazine announced that they will be accepting cryptocurrency as the first-ever Nasdaq IPO to do so.
Judge Rules Against ICO Founder in Fraud Lawsuit
A federal judge ruled against a blockchain startup and its founder after finding that several victims were defrauded out of potentially more than $1 million in cryptocurrencies.
Ethereum Classic Jumps 15% Ahead of Today's Coinbase Launch
Ethereum classic is reporting double-digit gains on the heels of an anticipated listing on the Coinbase exchange as of 17:00 PST on Thursday.
'Soft' Crypto ETF Alternative Now Geared Towards U.S. Investors, Says Bloomberg
A Bitcoin-based exchange traded note listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange is now being targeted towards U.S. investors, Bloomberg reports Wednesday, August 15.
Soccer Body UEFA Scores 'Successful' Blockchain Ticketing Trial
The Union of European Football Associations, or UEFA as it's more commonly known, has just announced the completion of a "Successful" trial of a mobile ticketing app built with blockchain.
Overstock and Galaxy Digital Shares Face Drawback from Crypto Bear Market
In accordance with increased selloffs, companies heavily vested in the nascent digital asset class are starting to face drawbacks.
US Senate to Examine Energy Efficiency of Blockchain
The U.S. Senate is set to take another look at blockchain technology next week.
Project Uniting Creatives Via Reward-Based Payments Launches Alpha Version Platform
Qravity, a project that facilitates the production and distribution of digital entertainment, has launched a demo version of its platform, which enables decentralized creative teams to collaborate on content production and earn royalties for their work.
Ripple Endorses 'Preferred' Crypto Exchanges for XRP Payments
Distributed ledger startup Ripple has endorsed three cryptocurrency exchanges as its "Preferred partners" for transacting with its xRapid payments service, which uses the cryptocurrency XRP. Announced Thursday, Bittrex, Bitso and Coins.
Notes From the Brink: Reasons Behind the Crypto Bear Market
After a week in which double-digit losses wreaked havoc on many high-profile cryptos, and Bitcoin momentarily fell through the $6,000 support, pitiless bearish sentiment has been circling, with some accusing the top coin of being "Exhibit A" in a "Permanently impaired or even gameāover" market.
Plz No Cat: The Future of Crypto Disputes Is Being Decided By Doges
That's the idea behind a new game launched by Kleros, an ethereum-based startup that raised $2.5 million in the first round of its crypto token sale in July.
Tron Community Elects BitTorrent as Super Representative and Airdrops 9 Million TRX
Last month, Tron Foundation CEO Justin Sun acquired distributed technologies giant BitTorrent, which, on Aug. 14, the Tron community elected as one of 27 super representatives on the network.
Airbnb Co-Founder Backs $22 Million Funding for Crypto Dealer SFOX
A cryptocurrency dealer setting out to provide trading services for institutional investors has closed a Series A funding round of $22.7 million.