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"Aelf Launches SashimiSwap" September 13th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $10,324 Ethereum is up 1% at $370 and XRP is up 2% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Waves up 15% A man in DC faces charges over his involvement in a diamond-backed token ponzi scheme. Swisscom blockchain won an grant from the Web3 foundation to protect the Polkadot network. Aelf Launches SashimiSwap Miner revenue, and crypto trading volumes were up in August Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 20205 min

"TI Settles SEC ICO charges" September 12, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 0.5% at $10,280 Ethereum is up 1% at $363 and XRP is up slightly at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Defi Money up 62% Yearn Finance up 20% and Augur up 15% TI Settles SEC ICO charges. Chef Nomi returns the $14 million in Ether that they cashed out of SushiSwap last week Wave Financial purchases a thousand barrels of kentucky whiskey. A Singapore faces 3 years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for stealing 200k meant to buy bitcoin. Links: Jail, caning for member of trio who robbed bitcoin buyer of $365,000, Courts & Crime News & Top Stories - The Straits Times SEC Charges Rapper TI With Securites Violations for ICO - CoinDesk 'I F**ked Up': SushiSwap Creator Chef Nomi Returns $14M Dev Fund - CoinDesk Wave Financial Wins First Round of Investment for Whiskey Fund Ahead of Tokenization - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 20205 min

"Square launches Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA)" September 11, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $10,280 Ethereum is down 2% at $363 and XRP is down 2% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Loopring up 20% and Storj up 15% Jack Dorsey’s Square has launched the Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA) Christine Lagarde, and the European Central Bank will make an announcement soon about a Eurozone digital currency. XanPool raises $4.3 million in pre-series A funding. A South Australian research paper makes the case that blockchain should be refined to better protect privacy. Links: Australian University Finds Privacy Issues With Blockchain Technology - CoinDesk Crypto-to-fiat gateway XanPool raises $4.3 million in pre-Series A funding - The Block COPA EU Aims for Tight Grip on Digital Currencies to Stave Off Risks - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 20205 min

"Return of the Kraken" Sept 10, 2020.

Today's blockchain and cryocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $10,326 Ethereum is up 6.5% at $369 and XRP is up 2.5% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Algorand up 20% Synthetix up 18% and Yearn Finance up 18% Kraken has returned to Japan after two years away. California judge has dismisses a $200 million damages claim against AT&T in ongoing SIM-swapping suit. Mastercard launches customizable Central Bank Digital Currency sandbox. Episode sponsored by ungrocery.com Links: 暗号資産交換業登録完了のお知らせ Judge Dismisses $200M Damages Claim in AT&T Crypto Hack Lawsuit - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 20205 min

"DCG Buys Luno" Septemer 9, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. DCG Buys Luno dGen Says By 2030 Three to Five Nations Will Have a CBDC CoinMetrics Says High Correlation Gold and Bitcoin bitFlyer Reports Newbies in Their Twenties Links: At least 3 nations to replace their currency with CBDC by 2030: report Bitcoin's Correlation With Gold Hits Record High - CoinDesk BitFlyer's Newest Customers Are In Their 20s - CoinDesk Digital Currency Group acquires cryptocurrency exchange Luno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 20205 min

"Crypto Tax Experts Merge" September 8, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Crypto Tax Experts Merge Officials Raid Bithumb Second Time in Week Banco Estado Shut Down Over Ransomware Attack Bitcoin Bullish Trend Continues Despite Price Pull-back Links: European Crypto Tax Companies Announce Merger to Power US Expansion - CoinDesk Major Chilean bank shuts down all branches following ransomware attack Bitcoin Options Suggest Investors Hedging but Still Long-Term Bullish - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 8, 20206 min

"Ziglu Offers Free Transfer for Select Crypto" September 7, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ziglu Offer Free Transfer for Select Crypto Binance Releases Launchpool Links: Binance Unveils New Product for 'Yield Farming' Crypto Assets - CoinDesk Ziglu launches peer-to-peer payments after getting UK e-money licence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 7, 20205 min

"SushiSwap and a new Sushi Chef" September 6, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 3% at $10,300 Ethereum is up 5.5% at $356 and XRP is up 1% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: SushiSwap up 50% Yearn Finance up 34% BNB up 20% Chef Nomi abdicates - forks over control to FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Swerve has crosses 380 million in total value within 12 hours of launch Brazil’s central bank president Roberto Neto says that the country will have a CBDC in 2022. Craig Wright’s ongoing trial has been moved to january 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 20205 min

"Hardware wallet vulnerability disclosed" September 5, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 3% at $10,141 Ethereum is down 10.5% at $340 and XRP is down 5% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bitshares up 20% ShiftCrypto discloses potential ransom attack method for Trezor and KeepKey hardware wallets. Joseph Frank Abel pleds guilty to his involvement with the BitClub Network a ponzi scheme. Chainalysis takes a look at the trade route between East Asia and Latin America. Links: Hardware Wallet Flaw Lets Attackers Hold Crypto for Ransom Without Touching Device - CoinDesk California man admits to securities and tax offenses related to $722 million BitClub Network fraud scheme | Internal Revenue Service Chainalysis Blog | How Latin America Mitigates Economic Turbulence with Cryptocurrency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 20205 min

"Saudi Arabia business leaders propose blockchain-based business passport" September 4, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 3.5% at $10,435 Ethereum is down 4.5% at $393 and XRP is down 2% at 26 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Celo up 15% Saudi Arabia business leaders propose blockchain based business passport. Robinhood faces SEC investigation. SEC brings charges against Mindset 24 Global LLC. Bank of England Governor speaks on stable coins, central bank digital currencies, and the future of payments. Links: Saudi Arabia Pitches Blockchain-Based Business Passport to Boost Trade Finance - CoinDesk Speech text Self-Help Firm That Mostly Took Bitcoin as Payment Mostly Just Helped Itself, SEC Charges - CoinDesk WSJ: Robinhood facing SEC investigation over dealings with high-frequency trading shops - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 20205 min

"Lawmakers push for blockchain solutions for COVID " September 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at $11,242 Ethereum is down 5% at $423 and XRP is down 4% at 27 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Origintriail up 27% Akropolis up 19% and Just up 16% Lawmakers in the US push for the federal government to use blockchain solutions for COVID relief. Revolut brings cryptocurrency services to Australian residents. AlphaBay darknet moderator Bryan Herrell faces 11 years in prison. The canton of Zug will accept bitcoin and ether for tax payments starting 2021 Links: Swiss canton Zug to accept bitcoin and ether for tax payment from next year - The Block Lawmakers Ask Trump to Use Blockchain in COVID Relief - CoinDesk Digital Bank Revolut Expands Crypto Buying and Selling Service to Australia - CoinDesk AlphaBay darknet moderator, who was paid in bitcoin, is sentenced to 11 years in prison - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 3, 20205 min

"Dollar Velocity Lowest Since 1940s Benefits Bitcoin" September 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Dollar Velocity Lowest Since 1940s Benefits Bitcoin Bithumb Raided Tapscotts Add Blockchain Research Institute Europe Links: Bitcoin, USD velocity both crash — but BTC price reacted differently Police Reportedly Raid Headquarters of Bithumb, South Korea's Largest Exchange - CoinDesk The Tapscotts Take Their Blockchain Research Institute Into Europe - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2, 20206 min

"Ether High"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ether High OCC Issues Charters Coinshares Adds Real-time Audit Feature Links: Huge Ethereum buy wall sends ETH to a 19-month high against Bitcoin US Regulator to Shake Up Banking With Federal Charters for Payment Firms - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 1, 20205 min

"OPEC Talks Blockchain at Conference"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. OPEC Talks Blockchain at Conference Ethereum Classic Hit with Third 51% Attack in One Month CipherTrace Says It Tracks Monero Transactions Links: OPEC to cover blockchain tech in second workshop on energy and IT Ethereum Classic Hit by Third 51% Attack in a Month - CoinDesk CipherTrace develops Monero-tracing tool to aid US DHS investigations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 20204 min

"NASA backs blockchain-based communications system" August 28, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $11,469 Ethereum is up 2% at $393 and XRP is up 0.5% at 27 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Numeraire up 45% UMA up 39% and Elrond up 16% The New Zealand stock exchange faced a barrage of criminal cyberattacks this week. US House members have called for a briefing on recent seizure of crypto assets from terrorist groups. NASA is backing a blockchain-based communications system. Fidelity’s head of strategy and planning is at the helm of a new bitcoin-focused fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 20205 min

"SEC lightens accredited investor expectations" August 27, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $11,318 Ethereum is up 1% at $382 and XRP is down 2% at 27 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Celo up 35% UMA up 20% and Band Protocol up 16% The SEC has expanded its definition of qualified accredited investor. The Libra association has hired Steve Bunnell as its new top lawyer. Bitcoin’s implied volatility has fallen this morning ahead of Jerome Powell’s annual keynote. Links: Libra Association Lands Ex-Homeland Security General Counsel (1) SEC expands accredited investor definition, lowering the barrier to private markets - The Block Bitcoin's Implied Volatility Falls Sharply Ahead of Jerome Powell Speech - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 20205 min

"Fed Action Pumps Up Bitcoin Price by Cheapening Value of Dollar"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Fed Action Pumps Up Bitcoin Price by Cheapening Value of Dollar Ripple Trademarks IRS Ignores Internal Watchdog, Sends Letter to Cryptoverse Again Links: Tyler Winklevoss says US Fed is the ‘biggest booster’ of Bitcoin price Ripple filed four US trademark applications this month IRS, Ignoring Its Own Watchdog, Sends Letters About Crypto Taxes Once Again - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 20206 min

"FTX Crypto Exchange Acquires Blockfolio"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. FTX Crypto Exchange Acquires Blockfolio Chainanalysis Lands Biz in Australia BinanceUS Opens in Florida Links: FTX crypto exchange acquires Blockfolio for $150 million, set to create ‘New trading experience’ 3 Australian Businesses Tap Chainalysis to Monitor Risky Cryptocurrency Activity - CoinDesk Binance.US Expands Into Florida, Eyeing Millions of Potential New Traders - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 20205 min

"Bitstamp Leaving London for Luxembourg"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitstamp Leaving London for Luxembourg Digital Yuan Tests Small Retail Transactions OSL On Track in Hong Kong Links: Bitstamp reportedly leaves London after 8 years of operation China's digital yuan trials reportedly limited to small retail transactions Hong Kong Regulator Gives Crypto Exchange OSL Tentative Licensure Approval - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 20205 min

"Mitiga finds Monero Malware in AWS" August 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $11,558 Ethereum is down 2% at $385 and XRP is down 0.5% at 28 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aragon network up 18% Cosmos up 17% and Ocean Protocol up 15% Researchers at cybersecurity firm Mitiga identified a Monero mining script in a community AWS AMI. Scientists at the Los Alamos National Laboratory say they’ve designed an AI for detecting would-be cryptojackers. The CFTC is going after the owner of the fraudulent bitcoin trading scheme Control-Finance. Links: An AWS Virtual Machine Is Infected With Mining Malware. There Could Be Others - CoinDesk CFTC seeks $572 million in penalty and restitution from the owner of 'fraudulent' bitcoin scheme Control-Finance - The Block Los Alamos Scientists Develop AI to Fight Cryptojacking - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 20205 min

"Polychain Capital adds $19.5 million to first fund" August 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $11,580 Ethereum is down 4% at $390 and XRP is down 2.5% at 28 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Augur up 39% and Decentraland up 26% Former UBER CSO faces felony charges for a 2016 attempt to quash security breach with six-figure Bitcoin hush money. A new bitcoin mining facility with 50-thousand rigs is readying for a september debut. Polychain capital’s cryptocurrency hedge fund has added 19.5 million in investments A Tokyo court has granted a protective order that will aid in the recovery of funds lost in a 2018 Coincheck hack Links: Polychain Capital's Original Crypto Fund Raises an Additional $19.5M - CoinDesk Bitcoin Mining Facility With Room for 50,000 Rigs Set to Launch in Kazakhstan - CoinDesk Tokyo court grants protective order to recover some funds lost in the 2018 Coincheck hack - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 20204 min

"INX Limited to hold token sale" August 21, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $11,672 Ethereum is down 2% at $402 and XRP is down 3% at 28 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: OMG Network up 69% 0x up 35% and Qtum up 17% INX limited will launch its watershed initial public offering as soon as Monday. US Congressman Tom Emmer of minnesota will take crypto donations for his reelection campaign. Thailand is readying its judicial system records for a move to the blockchain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 20204 min

"Hawaii says Aloha to crypto" August 20, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $11,840 Ethereum is down slightly at $411 and XRP is down 1% at 29 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: OMG Network up33% Yearn Finance up 34% and Algorand up 15% Hawaii has re-opened to crypto companies with a regulatory sandbox The UK branch of Gemini has registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority. Tether is moving 1 billion USDT coins from TRON to Ethereum. Links: UK regulator adds Gemini to list of registered firms - The Block Hawaii Welcomes Crypto Exchanges Back With New Regulatory Sandbox - CoinDesk Tether is moving 1 billion USDT coins from TRON to Ethereum blockchain - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 20204 min

"Riot Blockchain Buys 8,000 New Antminers"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Riot Blockchain Buys 8,000 New Antminers Bitcoin Profitable for 98% of Buyers Houbi Launches Crypto Savings Accounts Tomorrow Links: Huobi Meets ‘Loud and Clear’ Demand for Crypto Savings Accounts 98% of All Bitcoin Is Now Worth More Than When You Bought It Riot Supercharges Mining Ops With 8,000 More Bitmain Rigs as Bitcoin Price Soars - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 20205 min

"Bank of England Attends CBDC Meeting Tomorrow"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bank of England Attends CBDC Meeting Tomorrow Hackers Mining Crypto Attack AWS Credentials Congratulations Hester! Links: Bank of England Joins Key Roundtable on Central Bank Digital Currency Design Researchers Detect Crypto-Mining Worm to Steal AWS Credentials — X BTC $12,184 +2.25% ETH $428 -0.21% LTC $64.77 +0.36% XRP $0.31 +0.85% BCH $312 -1.14% EOS $3.65 -5.32% ENGLISH ADVERTISE Starting Second Term Today, SEC Commissioner Peirce Tells Cointelegraph Her Crypto Priorities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 20205 min

"George Ball, Former CEO of Prudential Securities, Flips to Crypto as World Faces Dollar Debasement"

Today's blockchain and crypto news. George Ball, Former CEO of Prudential Securities, Flips to Crypto as World Faces Dollar Debasement Etheum Founder Admits Ethereum 2.0 Tough Pantera Venture Fund Three Nets $164.7 Million from High Balance Investors Links: Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum 2.0 Presents a ‘Much Harder’ Challenge Than We Thought Pantera Tells SEC Its Crypto Fund Has Raised Nearly $165M - CoinDesk Ex-Prudential Securities CEO Calls Bitcoin a ‘Safe Haven’ - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 20206 min

"USPS Considers Blockchain Voting" August 16, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $11,722 Ethereum is down 2.5% at $414 and XRP is up 0.5% at 29 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Yearn Finance up 40% and Waves up 17% The US Postal Service has filed a patent on a system called Secure Voting System that would use blockchain technology. A woman in the UK was arrested for fraudulently obtaining £115,000 of cryptocurrency. CoinMarketCap launches Earn — an education rewards program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 20204 min

"Garlinghouse wants Ripple to be Amazon of Payments" August 15

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $11,880 Ethereum is up 2% at $436 and XRP is down 1% at 29 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Synthetix up 32% Digibyte up 17% and Aave up 16% Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple told the financial times that the company aims to be the Amazon of payments. The Boston Federal reserve is partnering with MIT on a research effort focused on central bank digital currencies The Winklevoss Twins met with Barstool founder Dave Portnoy in a wide-ranging conversation about Bitcoin. Links: Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy buys bitcoin after Winklevoss pitch - The Block Ripple aims to become 'the Amazon of payments' says CEO - The Block Ripple CEO Hits Out at Reports Claiming Firm Is Pivoting From Interbank Payments - CoinDesk Speech by Governor Brainard on "An Update on Digital Currencies" - Federal Reserve Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 20204 min

"Long live YAM" August 14, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $11,750 Ethereum is up 8% at $427 XRP is up 7% at 30 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Algorand up 28% Kyber network up 22% and Tron up 20% YAM is dead. Long live YAM. VPNs and other anti-censorship applications have jumped in popularity in Belarus JPMorgan appears to be in further discussions with ConsenSys. Links: YAM Post-Rescue Attempt Update. At approximately 6PM UTC, on Wed August… | by Yam Finance | Aug, 2020 | Medium DeFi Meme Coin YAM Succumbs to Fatal 'Rebase' Bug, Makes Plans for 'YAM 2.0' - CoinDesk VPN Usage Surges as Belarus Remains Offline - CoinDesk JPMorgan plans to lead ConsenSys’ $50m convertible note raise - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 20204 min

"Borrow 30% of Your Bitcoin Stash in Fiat at Coinbase"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Borrow 30% of Your Bitcoin Stash in Fiat at Coinbase EU Forces Ireland to Comply re Crypto Apollo Develops Private Label CBDC Platform Links: Coinbase to Offer Bitcoin-Backed Loans to US Customers - CoinDesk Ireland Will Transpose Latest EU Anti-Money Laundering Rules Into National Law First Blockchain National Currency Platform Ready for Central Banks’ CBDC Issuance | Blockchain News — CBDC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 20206 min

"Hamilton's Crypto Suit Takes On Social Media Giants"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Hamilton's Crypto Suit Takes On Social Media Giants Coinbase Exits Blockchain Association Greyscale's Bitcoin Trust Pumps Up Links: Lawyer to File Crypto Class-Action Seeking Billions From Social Media ‘Cartel’ Coinbase Exits Industry Lobbying Group in Protest Over Recent Unspecified 'Decisions' - CoinDesk Grayscale Tells SEC Its Bitcoin Trust Rose $1.6B Over Six Months - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 20206 min

"Blockchain Helps Precious Metals Trading"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Blockchain Helps Precious Metals Trading Internet Disrupted in Belarus Election Russia Develops "Transparent Blockchain" Links: Mitsubishi Launches Blockchain Platform for Metal Trading After Tumultuous Election, Belarus Goes Offline - CoinDesk Russia’s New Crypto Analytics System to Track Dash and Monero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 20206 min

"Asian Capital Takes Bitcoin Express Out"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Asian Capital Takes Bitcoin Express Out Australia's National Rugby League Turns to Blockchain LINE's LINK Now Live on BitMax Links: ‘Capital Flight out of Asia Is Taking Bitcoin Express’ Says Max Keiser Blockchain-Based Trademark App Can Boost Australian Economy, Says Minister - CoinDesk Messaging Firm LINE Makes Own Token Available to Japanese Traders for First Time - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 20205 min

"California watchdog decries health records on blockchain effort" August 9, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $11,664 Ethereum is down slightly at $390 and XRP is down 2% at 29 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Chainlink up 24% Cosmos up 19% and VeChain up 15% A California privacy watchdog has spoken out against a proposal to put medical records on the blockchain. The crypto debit card provider Wirex is expanding in the US. German authorities have seized 30 million worth of crypto from the streaming site Movie2K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 20204 min

"Sperbank to launch stablecoin. BUSD gets NYDFS greenlight." August 8, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 0.5% at $11,805 Ethereum is down 0.5% at $394 and XRP is down 2.5% at 30 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Decentraland up 26% Band Protocol up 22% and Zilliqa up 15% Binance receives a green light for BUSD from NYDFS. Russia’s largest state-owned bank Sberbank is preparing to launch its own stable coin Sbercoin. Compound releases their own price oracle. Links: Sberbank is preparing to issue its own cryptocurrency - Vedomosti DeFi platform Compound launches permissionless price oracle - The Block Binance Says New York Banks Can Now Use Its Stablecoin After Watchdog Approval - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 20204 min

"Goldman considers their own token. Senate confirms Hester Peirce" August 7, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $11,765 Ethereum is down 1% at $394 and XRP is up 1% at 30 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aurora up 15% and Elrond up 15% IDEX has pulled in an extra $2.5 million in seed money ahead of its IDEX 2.0 launch. US Senate has confirmed SEC commissioner Hester Peirce for a second term in office. Dapper Labs has raised a new funding round. Goldman Sachs is considering its own cryptocurrency. Links: NBA Players Andre Iguodala, Spencer Dinwiddie, Javale McGee, and Aaron Gordon join Samsung, Coinbase Ventures, and the Cultural Leadership Fund, in Dapper Labs $12M investment round for Flow blockchain U.S. Senate confirms crypto-friendly SEC commissioner Hester Peirce for second term in office - The Block Decentralized exchange IDEX raises $2.5 million in seed funding ahead of IDEX 2.0 launch - The Block Goldman names new head of digital assets in bet on blockchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 20204 min

"OkCoin Gives Marco Falke Large Grant"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. OkCoin Gives Marco Faulke Large Grant Republic Raises Sixteen Million Dollars Honeywell Puts Aircraft Parts and Service on Blockchain Links: Honeywell Creates a Blockchain ‘Search Engine’ for Aircraft Parts Data OKCoin Exchange Awards Grant to One of Bitcoin Core's Most Active Developers - CoinDesk Republic Cuts Through SEC Red Tape to Raise $16M via Security Token Sale - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6, 20204 min

"All Chainlink Profitable"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. All Chainlink Profitable Genesis Capital Portfolio Better Now Ethereum Transaction Fees Down Links: 100% of Chainlink Addresses Are Currently in Profit Genesis' Lending Rebounds in 2Q; Firm Acknowledges Unsecured Loans - CoinDesk Ethereum Transaction Fees Fall by 75% as Congestion Eases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 20204 min

"Ninety Percent of Ether Now Profitable"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ninety Percent of Ether Now Profitable Former VP of BoC Says Digital to Replace Fiat Garlinghouse Says Government Looking to Crypto in Fiat Decline Links: Chinese Ex-Banker Says Digital Currency Should Replace Fiat Money - CoinDesk World Gov’ts Eye Blockchain as Dollar’s Power Wanes, Says Ripple CEO Over 90% of Ether Supply Is Now in 'State of Profit,' Says Glassnode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 4, 20204 min

"Hacker bail, shuttered funds, new hacks" August 3rd, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $11,212 Ethereum is up 8% at $388 and XRP is up 10% at 30 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: HedgeTrade up 20% and Ren up 20% The 17-year old Twitter hacker apparently owns $3 million+ in Bitcoin. Crypto hedge fund Neural Capital has shuttered . Spanish crypto payments app and card issuer 2Gether was hacked friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 20204 min

"Bitcoin tests 12k" August 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 4% at $11,160 Ethereum is up 2.5% at $366 and XRP is up 5% at 28 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hedge Trade up 37% and bluezelle up 30% Bitcoin tested 12k yesterday and saw 12% drop in 6 minutes as it met a wall of futures positions Decentralized exchange volumes rose to 4.3 billion in July. Coinbase launched a 2% rewards program on DAI stablecoin accounts. The number of Robinhood users holding Kodak jumped 1200% on government loan. Japanese brave browser users are on the deck to receive BAT tokens as rewards for web browsing. Links: Coinbase Now Offers 2% Rewards on Dai Stablecoin Accounts - CoinDesk The number of Robinhood users holding Kodak stocks soars after Trump admin announces $765M loan - The Block Brave browser's Japanese users will soon be able to receive BAT token - The Block Decentralized exchange volumes surged to $4.3 billion in July, breaking monthly record - The Block Bitcoin and Ethereum crash by more than 12% in 6 minutes as more than $1B of positions gets liquidated - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 20205 min

"Twitter Hacker charged, Putin to prohibit crypto payments" August 1, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 2.5% at $11,532 Ethereum is up 2% at $353 and XRP is up 7% at 26 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Melon Protocol up 15% Putin has signed a bill that will prohibit the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment in Russia. 17-year old charged in Twitter hack. Longfin Corp to pay 223 million to investors over the company's 2017 IPO. Links: An update on our security incident Putin signs bill that will prohibit the use of cryptocurrencies for payment starting next year - The Block 17-year-old Florida resident charged in connection with Twitter hack and bitcoin giveaway scam - The Block In Re Longfin Corp. Securities Class Action Litigation, Docket No. 1:18-cv-02933 (S.D.N.Y. Apr 03, 2018), Court Docket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 20204 min

"Bitcoin up 53% in 2020" July 31, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $11,203 Ethereum is up 8% at $343 and XRP is up 1% at 25 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bancor up 20% Ripple paid 15 million in XRP incentives to MoneyGram in the second quarter of 2020. David Schweikert, congressman from Arizona has been ordered to pay 50k in fines for violating ethics standards. The SEC is getting ready to take a closer look at Binance coin and other coins related to Binance’s blockchain. The US dollar has reached its lowest since May of 2018. Links: Ripple paid $15.1 million in XRP incentives to MoneyGram in Q2 2020 - The Block Ethics Committee reprimands Schweikert for slew of violations - POLITICO beta.SAM.gov Dollar Falls to Lowest Level in Over 2 Years While Gold, Silver, Bitcoin Continue to Shine - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 20204 min

"US Marines not allowed to mine crypto on Government devices" July 30, 2020

Today's blockchain and crypto news Bitcoin is down 1% at $11,026 Ethereum is down 0.5% at $319 and XRP is up 2% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aave up 25% and Travala. com up 18% Ledger updates from security breach Chinese authorities arrest all 27 "major suspects" of the PlusToken fraud. US Marines were notified this week that they are prohibited from using government issued mobile devices to mine cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 20205 min

"Ledger Wallet Hacked"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ledger Wallet Hacked Binance Australia Spins Up Japanese CBDC Will Happen Links: Data Breach at Crypto Wallet Firm Ledger Exposes User's Personal Info Binance Opens Up ‘Full Fiat’ Australian Exchange Digital Yen Now 'Top Priority' for Japan Central Bank, Says Senior Official - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 20206 min

"Brave Browser Ups Privacy for iOS Users"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Brave Browser Ups Privacy for iOS Users Silvergate Bank Doubles Bitcoin-backed Loans Gold Hits High in USD Revolut Adds Stellar Lumens Links: Brave Browser Brings New Level of Security to iOS users Silvergate's Bitcoin-Backed Lending Product Grew 80% in the Last Quarter - CoinDesk Gold Reaches All-Time High as Bitcoin Breaks Above $11k - CoinDesk Digital Bank Revolut Adds Stellar to List of Supported Cryptocurrencies - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 20204 min

"BLINC Settles It"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. No Monero on Coinbase Avanti Financial Opens in October BLINC Settles It Links: Coinbase CEO: Exchange Won’t List XMR Due to ‘Issue With Regulators’ Wyoming-Based Avanti to Open in October With a New Bank-Issued Digital Asset - CoinDesk First Mover: Bitcoin at Last Passes $10K, But Why Has It Struggled While Gold Shone? - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20205 min

"Bitcoin above 10k"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 4% at $10,004 Ethereum is up 8% at $309 and XRP is up 4% at 22 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Elrond up 19% and Travala(dot)com up 15% Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation to work with Crystal Blockchain jump-starting the government’s virtual asset monitoring initiative. Signature bank reported strong growth in the first half of the year with close to $8 billion in deposit growth. Coinbase user base at 35 million — up 5 million since the first of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20204 min

"The case for the digital dollar" July 25, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,605 Ethereum is up 4% at $284 and XRP is up 2% at 21 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Unibright up 26% and Block Stack up 15% A federal court ruled that Bitcoin is a form of “money” covered under the Washington DC Money Transmitters Act. Bitcoin Suisse raised $48 million in their first round of fund-raising. Former CFTC chair Christopher Giancarlo made a case for the development of a digital dollar in a senate hearing. Links: Crypto Bank Hopeful Bitcoin Suisse Raises $48M in First-Ever Round - CoinDesk Bitcoin Is a Form of Money in DC, Federal Court Rules - CoinDesk Giancarlo pitches Congress on piloting a 'digital dollar' in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20204 min

"Botnets, and Lawsuits" July 24, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .05% at $9,538 Ethereum is up 4% at $274 and XRP is up .05% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: VeThor Token up 23% A hacker has been using a botnet to infect thousands of computers to hijack them and mine Monero Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak has sued Youtube and Google over Bitcoin giveaway scams Opera’s web browser is reporting for the first time that 170,000 users use its crypto wallets each month. Links: YouTube asks court to dismiss crypto giveaway scam lawsuit filed by Ripple - The Block Opera's Built-In Crypto Wallets Have 170K Monthly Active Users - CoinDesk Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Bitcoin Giveaway Scams - CoinDesk Newly Discovered Botnet Infected Up to 5,000 Computers with a Monero Miner - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 20205 min