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How a Tokyo FOMO Family Invested in Bitcoin and Lost
There’s an issue, in Japan, with certain high income families being unable to save money. Here’s the story of a Japanese household of...
Mining Round-Up: Nvidia Shares Drop, College Students Mine on Campus
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency mining, Nvidia has witnessed a drop in its share price after announcing an unexpectedly modest...
P2P Markets Report: Record-Breaking Volume Across VEB, ARS, and PHP Markets
The peer-to-peer BTC markets of numerous emerging markets have witnessed significant action this past week, with the Localbitcoins markets...
Apple Claims HQ Buildings Worth Only $200 To Save On Taxes
It seems as the US tax system is fundamentally broken if Apple can value a billion dollars in buildings at roughly $200. Tax avoidance by...
UK Exchange Launches First FCA-Regulated Bitcoin Cash Futures Contracts
The UK-based cryptocurrency futures exchange, Crypto Facilities, has announced the launch of the first Bitcoin Cash – Dollar (BCH/USD)...
Giants like Google and Facebook thrive on personal data
In exchange for a list of your likes and topics you search for, they can offer a smarter and more personalized experience. The problem?...
Funds Frozen, Account Closed: UK Banks Target Cryptocurrency Owners
In a chilling but sadly all-too-familiar sequence of events, UK banks have been targeting cryptocurrency owners. Individuals who have...
The Daily: Binance Launches in Liechtenstein, ZB.com Opens Office in Malta
Crypto exchange Binance is launching a fiat-to-crypto trading platform in Liechtenstein and you can find the details about the joint...
PR: Token Creation Now Available on Bitcoin Cash via BITBOX – Bitmain Wormhole Partnership
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Altcoin Purge Begins: Okex Delists 28 Token Pairs
As part of what some observers are calling a purge of alternative coins during the cryptocurrency bear market, Hong Kong-based exchange...
Huobi Launches Partner Exchanges in Russia, Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Canada
Chinese exchange Huobi and its partners are launching cryptocurrency exchanges in five regions: the Philippines, Russia, Taiwan,...
Bitcoin Stickers Attract Unwanted Attention from Authorities
Bitcoin, while becoming more widely known and a little better understood among the general public, is still considered suspicious among...
China’s Redcore CEO admits there new browser’ is built on Google’s Chrome…
...says writing code from scratch would ‘take many years’ Redcore, which recently raised 250 million yuan (US$36 million) in funding, said...
Chinese Courts Face Hundreds of Crypto Cases, Struggle with Rulings
Falling crypto prices have been blamed for a growing number of crypto-related legal disputes in China. Unclear regulations and unofficial...
Handcash Launches Pop — A New BCH Point-of-Sale Companion Application
This week the developers of the NFC-enabled Bitcoin Cash (BCH) wallet, Handcash, have announced the launch of a new companion application...
Michelle Mone’s ICO Ends in Disarray as Equi Capital Fiasco Turns Ugly
Equi Capital’s ICO has ended in acrimony, with bounty hunters claiming to have been offered a pittance of what they were promised. The...
Pantera Capital Already Raises Over $70 Million for Its Third Crypto Fund
Pantera Capital, one of the largest US-based institutional holders of cryptocurrencies, has already raised more than $70 million for its...
Regulations Roundup: This Fall May Bring More Crypto-Friendly Jurisdictions
August is not the best period for important decisions but it seems a good time to sketch plans for the second active half of the year....
PR: Vaultbank Partners with Kingdom Trust for Qualified Custodial Services for Crypto Assets
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Twitter and Facebook Are Publishers, Not Platforms
Social networks are calling themselves platforms rather than publishers to skirt around legal issues, and it has to stop By John C. Dvorak...
Nchain Plans to Launch a BCH Full Node Client Called ‘Bitcoin SV’
On Thursday, August 16 the blockchain research and development firm Nchain has officially announced a new Bitcoin Cash (BCH) full node...
‘Crypto’ Thriller Starring Kurt Russell in Post-Production – Producers Share Details
Crypto, an upcoming cryptocurrency-themed movie starring Kurt Russell and Alexis Bledel, is currently in post-production. The producers...
Bitcoin Not Dead, Again: Washington Post Gets Schooled
Castle Island Ventures partner and cofounder of Coinmetrics.io, Nic Carter, has had quite enough. Made crazy by mainstream media...
The Daily: McAfee’s “Unhackable” Wallet Is Doomed, Coinbase Wants to Be Your ID
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover stories about John McAfee refusing to acknowledge his “unhackable” wallet has been hacked...
Amateur Crypto Investors Caused the Burst, Japanese Expert Says
Strengthening regulations will increase crypto investors’ protection, and the amateur speculation bubble will end, says Masayuki Tashiro,...
PR: Bibox Gains Swiss VQF License – Accelerating Global Expansion
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Only Seven Crypto Firms Authorized to Legally Operate in Thailand
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the names of seven cryptocurrency firms that have been authorized to...
Bitangels Co-Founder Sues AT&T for $224 Million Over Cryptocurrency Hack
The cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin is suing the large telecom firm AT&T because his mobile phone was compromised by hackers who...
Five Benefits to a Bear Market
We’ve been in a slump for a while now, and by the looks of it will remain in one for a good while longer. How long, how low, and how slow...
Squire Partnership Gives Coingeek Exclusive Rights to 10nm ASIC Chip
On Wednesday, August 15, blockchain firm and mining organization Coingeek, led by entrepreneur Calvin Ayre, announced that the company has...
Fivebucks.com: Meet the Freelancer’s Marketplace Powered by Bitcoin Cash
Three days ago a new freelancer’s marketplace was launched called Fivebucks.com, a platform that allows people to purchase and sell...
Coinhive Mints Quarter Million Dollars in Monero a Month, Report Reveals
Тhe profitability of cryptocurrency mining is decreasing on the backdrop of this year’s persistently bearish markets but Coinhive seems to...
Crowd Source or Complete Tasks With Bitcoin.com’s Bounty Hunter Portal
Ever since the Bitcoin network was launched the online world of digital bounty hunting began to prosper significantly, allowing...
Bitwise Launches Three New Cryptocurrency Market Index Funds
Why wait for an ETF? Bitwise Index Services, a subsidiary of Bitwise Asset Management, has announced the launch of three new indexes...
Bitcoin Illegal: Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (المملكة العربية السعودية) regulators issued a statement this week through its monetary authority....
SEC Fines and Permanently Bars Founder of Fraudulent Oil Exploration Token
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against an oil and gas exploration company and its founder who...
Playboy Sues Wallet Developer for Failing to Integrate Crypto Across Its Platforms
Playboy is reportedly suing a Canadian cryptocurrency firm for allegedly failing to integrate a “wallet that would support a range of...
The Daily: Stoners Drop Crypto From IPO, Binance Launches Academy
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover stories about the stoners’ magazine High Times which dropped cryptocurrencies from its...
Trader Gets Six-Figure Loan to Buy Crypto, Holdings Drop by 85%
An Abu Dhabi-based cryptocurrency investor has shared his story of having taken out a six-figure loan to finance virtual currency...
New Player to Offer Next Generation ASIC Chips This Year
A new competitor is advancing on plans to enter the mining hardware market by the end of the year. Canadian company Squire Mining has...
Curing the Disease of Control with Taoism and Crypto-Anarchy
Many people lust for control. They need to control objects, animals, and people. This need for domination leads some to use violence to...
High-Profile Thai Crypto Case: Bitcoiner Lost Over 5,500 BTC – Ringleader Fled to US
A high-profile crypto case involving a well-known actor and model has come to public attention in Thailand following the enforcement of...
An ICO Venture Is Trying to Take Over a Tokyo Stock Exchange Listed Company
Could we soon see a token-backed project listed on one of the biggest equity venues in the world? An Asian ICO venture is reportedly...
Caribbean Central Bank Explores Issuing Its Own Digital Coin
A growing number of governments and central banks around the world are looking to the possibility of issuing their own digital coins these...
Jamaica Stock Exchange Plans to Offer Cryptocurrency Trading
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced it plans to allow investors the ability to trade cryptocurrencies through the regulated...
ICO Regulations Round-Up: Fundraising Law, Jeju Island, Self-Directed IRAs
In recent news pertaining to initial coin offerings (ICO) regulations, an EU report has advocated the regulation of ICOs according to...
PR: Keynote Launches $6 Million Diversity and Inclusion Fund for the Global Blockchain Industry
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Venezuela to Have Two Units of Account – Petro and Petro-Pegged Bolivar
President Maduro’s Venezuela is preparing to effectively adopt next week two official units of account – the nation’s crypto, El Petro,...
Markets Update: Bloody Crypto-Markets Suffer More Losses
Leading up until this Tuesday a great majority of cryptocurrency markets have lost considerable value over the past few days. Since our...
Firm Behind Japanese Cryptocurrency ‘Spindle’ to Relocate to London Amid Investigation
The Japanese cryptocurrency Spindle, known for being promoted by the Japanese popular singer, actor and talent Gakuto Oshiro (45), aka...
Reports: India’s Crypto Regulations Delayed, Government Considers ‘Crypto Tokens’
The Indian government previously planned to submit the proposal for crypto regulations in July. However, a senior official has revealed...
PR: GaxCoin ICO Launches Private Sale
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The Daily: Altcoin Panic, Stablecoin Takeover
There’s blood in the streets, the water and everywhere else you may care to look today as the cryptocurrency market plunges below $200...
Introducing Bitcoin Cash Charts a Graphical Constellation of BCH Data
Since we launched Bitcoin.com back in 2015 all of us have been extremely busy building our website to be the number one go-to source for...
Japan’s Internet Giant GMO Unveils New Crypto Priorities, Exchange Profits Up 7-Fold
Japan’s GMO Internet has unveiled new priorities for its cryptocurrency business along with the performances of its crypto exchange and...
Venezuela’s Constituent Assembly Drafts Law to Create Central Bank for Crypto
A member of the Venezuelan National Constituent Assembly has reportedly revealed that the assembly is preparing a reform to the country’s...
Bitcoin is a Permissionless, Decentralized Firearm: Cody Wilson is Satoshi Nakamoto
The path to a cryptocurrency revolution might just run through a sleepy Austin, Texas industrial park, home to offices of Cody Wilson and...
Turkish Bitcoin Volume Soars as Traders Flee the Lira
Trading volume on Turkish cryptocurrency exchanges has soared over the last 24 hours as citizens have sought refuge from the weakened...
Silk Road Questions Unanswered as Ulbricht Gathers 60K Clemency Signatures
Ross Ulbricht was sentenced to life in prison back in 2015 for operating the Silk Road marketplace but many people believe he should be...
Binance Denies 400 BTC Listing Quote; Accuser Responds “You are a F***king Liar”
News.Bitcoin.com feature ‘Cryptowhispers’ reported on what has turned from rumor to an all-out verbal war between two well-known figures...
Crypto Cafe and Coworking Space ‘Hash House’ Established in Xi’an, China
A new crypto cafe and coworking space, called Hash House, has been established in the city of Xi’an, China. It seems like a cool place to...
PR: BITTECH Offers Two Mining Machines, Equipped with Mining Chips Using a Cutting-Edge 10 Nm Process Technology
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Coingeek Speaks on Consensus Changes and Next-Gen ASIC Chip
Last week, news.Bitcoin.com reported on the proposed consensus changes published by the Bitcoin ABC development team, and the opposition...
The Daily: Huobi OTC to Support Dồng, Dymon Asia Backs Crypto Platform
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief, we cover the addition of Vietnamese đồng fiat to Huobi OTC, venture capital fund Dymon Asia...
Create an Unforgettable Wallet Seed by Building a Memory Palace
A 12 or 24-word recovery seed is the key to your cryptocurrency wallet. That’s why, upon creating it, you’re prompted to write it down and...
Exchanges Round-Up: Chinese Court Backs Coinnice Repatriation, CZ Demos Binance DEX
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrencies, a Chinese court has rejected an appeal from a trader disputing a previous decision that...
PR: NEM and Unibright Are Announcing a Strategic Partnership
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Vietnamese Stop Importing Bitcoin Mining Rigs as Import Ban Looms
Vietnamese businesses and individuals have stopped importing bitcoin mining equipment into the country since the beginning of July,...
An In-Depth Look at the Cryptocurrency Economy’s ‘Stablecoin’ Trend
Back in the early days, cryptocurrency enthusiasts used to laugh at the thought of a stable cryptocurrency pegged to a specific fiat...
Stablecoins Gaining Popularity in India to Minimize Central Bank’s Impact
A growing number of cryptocurrency exchanges in India are adding stablecoins such as trueusd (TUSD) and tether (USDT) to their platforms....
US Government to “Aggressively Pursue” Unregulated Services Around the World
Two common complaints among crypto traders are that platforms which didn’t before are now demanding identification documents and that more...
BTCUSD Undergoes Bullish Correction
The bitcoin price in the past 24 hours has undergone a much-needed bullish correction, rising about $500 since establishing an intraday...
Malta Tops Exchange-Based Crypto Trade, Russia Leads in OTC Volume
Jurisdictions with crypto-friendly legislation or comprehensive regulations in place are leading in terms of exchange-based cryptocurrency...
Which Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet is Best for You?
The number of hardware wallets has proliferated with the number of cryptocurrencies in recent years. Today, consumers enjoy an...
Regulations Round-Up: Central Bank-Issued Digital Currencies, Regulatory Clarity
In recent regulatory news, Spain’s Central bank has issued a report favoring the development of a central bank-issued digital currency...
The Weekly: Coinbase Increases Limits, Shapeshift Acquires Bitfract, Okex Launches Coinall
In this week’s daily editions of Bitcoin in Brief we reported about Coinbase increasing trading limits, Shapeshift acquiring Bitfract,...
Bitcoin’s Return to Innovation: Changing the World Through Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash
Developer Gabriel Cardona was personally recruited to fast track development of Bitcoin Cash (BCH). Open source, full featured development...
Brazil’s Pro Bitcoin Presidential Candidate: É Boa Pra Caramba!
É Boa Pra Caramba! roughly translated means ‘amazing’ in Brazilian Portuguese. Regional Bitcoiners might be using the expression more...
Study: Crypto Funds Number 466 Despite Trends, Uncertainty
The number of crypto hedge and venture capital funds is increasing at a fast pace this year, already reaching a total of 466, despite the...
Markets Update: Crypto Prices Consolidate After Some Volatility
Cryptocurrencies markets have been volatile and very indecisive over the last 48-hours as the entire digital asset economy lost billions...
Satoshi Nakamoto Hunted Internationally, Bounty Grows
#Findsatoshi is the latest effort to galvanize worldwide support in order to, once and for all, find the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin,...
Wormhole Mainnet and Developers Guide Launched
There’s been a lot of activities taking place with the new project developed by Bitmain called Wormhole. The team of developers...
Bitcoin Price Intraday Analysis: BTCUSD Could Retest 2018’s Low
The first time we saw a bear beating the hell out of somebody was in the Revenant. Then, it happened in February when bears attack knocked...
Wendy McElroy: Free-Market Law Enforcement for Crypto
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations. Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 9, Part 6 Government is a law...
Another US City Imposes a Moratorium on Crypto Mining
The city of Salamanca in the U.S. state of New York is reportedly establishing a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining operations in the...
Bitcoin in Brief: BTC via SMS Patented, Coin Tips for Tweets and Posts
Financial software developer Intuit has been awarded a patent for processing BTC payments via SMS and we’ve covered the details in today’s...
Japan Unveils Results of On-Site Inspections of 23 Crypto Exchanges
The Japanese financial regulator has finished the on-site inspections of 23 cryptocurrency exchanges. The agency found many problems and...
Iran Steps Up Plan for National Crypto After US Sanctions
Right after Washington’s move to impose sanctions that will restrict Iran’s access to US currency, reports came out that Tehran is...
Huge Demand for ‘P2P’ Crypto Trading Seen in India After RBI Ban
Exchange-escrowed trading directly between cryptocurrency buyers and sellers is growing in popularity in India following the crypto...
On-Chain BCH Used in a Submarine Swap for Off-Chain BTC
This week an individual revealed he had completed the first trustless swap by trading on-chain bitcoin cash (BCH) for off-chain bitcoin...