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"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

"DeFi, Defense, and Twitter" July 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $9,523 Ethereum is up 9% at $265 and XRP is up 3% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: VeThor Token up 15% Binance has listed Maker and Dai tokens. Twitter announced that during their hack, hackers accessed the direct messages of at least 36 of the hacked accounts. Congress added two blockchain amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act. Links: An update on our security incident Soto Amendments Pass in Annual House Defense Bill | Congressman Darren Soto Binance lists Maker and Dai tokens amid DeFi boom - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 20204 min

"South Korea Proposes a 20 Percent Tax on Crypto Gains" July 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. South Korea Proposes a 20 Percent Tax on Crypto Gains Coinsquare Admits Wash Trading: Management Resigns China's Supreme Court Wants to Strengthen Crypto Property Rights Links: South Korea Finalizes Cryptocurrency Income Tax of 20% Coinsquare Exchange Execs to Resign Over Wash Trading Scandal - CoinDesk Chinese Supreme Court Favors Strengthening Cryptocurrency Property Rights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 20205 min

"Whale Alert Has Data on Satoshi" - July 21, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Whale Alert Has Data on Satoshi PayPal Chooses Paxos to Bring Crypto to PayPal Users UK Regulators Want Control of Crypto Advertising Links: UK Treasury Wants to Bring Crypto Ads Under Direct Gov’t Oversight PayPal Picks Paxos to Supply Crypto for New Service, Sources Say - CoinDesk Whale Alert Identifies 1.125 Million BTC as Satoshi's Stash - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 20206 min

"Coinsquare Accused of Wash Trading" July 20, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. MasterCard Reaches Out to Crypto Coinsquare Accused of Wash Trading Barry Silbert Says Bitcoin Beat the Ban Links: Mastercard Expands Cryptocurrency Program for Crypto Card Issuers Canada Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Accused of Wash Trading by Watchdog - CoinDesk Wash Trading Definition Grayscale CEO: US Regulators Can’t Shut Down Bitcoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 20205 min

"Sunday News Roundup" July 19, 2020

Today's news roundup Bitcoin is down slightly at $9,139 Ethereum is down slightly at $234 and XRP is down 1% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aave up 22% Digitex Futures, up 16% Jose Delbo is premiering new ethereum-backed artwork on MakersPlace. The US Office of Foreign Assets Control said 4 Chinese nationals used crypto to launder drug money. Colorado is throwing more support behind blockchain and crypto in an effort to develop a Web3 lottery system. Today’s episode is sponsored by ungrocery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 20204 min

"Court dates, Fraud and Jail time." July 18, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,169 Ethereum is up 0.5% at $235 and XRP is down 0.5 at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: iExec RLC up 30% and Machine Xchange up 26% Jack Abramoff has plead guilty to charges of conspiracy and violating the Lobbying Disclosure Act in the AML BitCoin scam. Elliptic has said said 3 bitcoin from the twitter hack were sent to a likely wasabi wallet for mixing. Canadian startup BlockCrushr Labs is taking ConsenSys to court over stolen trade secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 20204 min

"Bank of Thailand actively using CBDC" July 17, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,153 Ethereum is up 0.5% at $233 and XRP is up 3% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Algorand up 32% Aave up 20% and Stellar up 17% The US Department of Energy has awarded a $1 million grant to software company infoBeyond Technology. The Bank of Thailand has confirmed that they are actively using their CBDC. The Malaysian financial regulator has clarified that Binance is not authorized to operate in the country Jae Woo Kim of New York was arrested on charges of defrauding investorsof more than $4.5 million. Links: U.S. officials award $1 million to company studying blockchain's use in power grid security - The Block Binance is not authorized to operate in Malaysia, says the country's financial regulator - The Block New Yok Man Charged With Wire Fraud In Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Cryptocurrency Investment Scheme | USAO-NDCA | Department of Justice BOT cryptocurrency rolled out for businesses before public debut NCLA Stands up for Bitcoin Investors in Suit Against IRS for Unlawful Seizure of Private Financial Data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 20205 min

"Twitter hacked for Bitcoin scam" July 16, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $9,095 Ethereum is down 3% at $232 and XRP is down 4% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: IExec RLC, up 16% Twitter was hacked yesterday via a coordinated social engineering attack for a Bitcoin scam. The Samsung Galaxy smartphone now supports the stellar blockchain network. Sorare has picked up $4 million in a seed round. New Hampshire resident James Harper is suing the IRS for unlawful seizure of private financial data. Links: Samsung Galaxy smartphones now support Stellar blockchain - The Block Twitter’s massive hack: What we know after Apple, Biden, Obama, Musk, and others tweeted a bitcoin scam - The Verge Ethereum-based gaming startup Sorare raises $4 million in seed funding - The Block Tax Day lawsuit alleges the IRS violated crypto holders' constitutional rights - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 20205 min

"Japan Considering CBDC" - July 15, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Japan Considers CBDC China to Test CBDC Revolut Live in US Less and Except Tennessee Links: Japan Is Seriously Considering a Digital Yen: Report - CoinDesk OKCoin Launches Its Own DeFi Price Oracle Based on Compound Tech Revolut's Crypto Trading App Expands to 49 States Following Significant Delays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 20204 min

"Bank of England Considering CBDC" - July 14, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bank of England Considering CBDC Binance Card Debit Card Soon in Europe Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Says Bitcoin Going to $75,000.00 Links: Bank of England Considering a Central Bank Digital Currency, Governor Says - CoinDesk Binance’s Swipe-Powered Crypto Debit Card Debuts in Europe Rich Dad Poor Dad Author: ‘Gold Guys are Being Phased Out’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 20205 min

"Singapore Considering Commercial Role for Ubin" - July 13, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Singapore Considering Commercial Role for Ubin Clear Makes Roaming Data Easy for Three Giant Telecoms Chinese Crazy for Filecoin Links: Singapore’s Central Bank Eyes Commercial Role for Its Blockchain Payments Tech - CoinDesk Telefónica, Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Use Blockchain for Roaming Settlement Inside the Craze for Filecoin Crypto Mining in China - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 20206 min

"Suits, Lawsuits, and Fraud" July 12, 2020

Blockchain and cryptocurrency news roundup Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,261 Ethereum is up 1% at $240 and XRP is up 1% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aave up 20% Hyperion, up 15% A New York appeals court rules against Bitfinex and Tether re: jurisdiction, and the legal standing of Tether. Over half the PPP funds in the crypto sector went to development firms and financial services. A securities regulator in Texas has accused a south african trading pool of fraud. Canaan Creative was in the news this week for internal troubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 20204 min

"Scammers put blockchain projects at risk" July 11, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,220 Ethereum is down slightly at $239 and XRP is up 2% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Elrond, up 23% Stellar, up 15% Bitcoin Gold’s developer team is reporting that a 51% attack on the blockchain was unsuccessful. Whale Alert has issued a new report that scammers have made $24 million in bitcoin in the first half of 2020. Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen is apparently paying to install hundreds of security cameras across San Francisco. Links: Chasing Crypto Criminals. During the past two weeks we have been… | by Whale Alert | Jul, 2020 | Medium Why Is a Tech Executive Installing Security Cameras Around San Francisco? - The New York Times Attempted 51% Attack on Bitcoin Gold Was Thwarted, Developers Say - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 20205 min

"Coinbase Contemplates IPO " July 10, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 2% at $9,191 Ethereum is down 3% at $239 and XRP is down 5% at 20 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Elrond, up 22% Stratis, up 17% A Romanian man has pled guilty to charges connected to the BitClub Ponzi Scheme. Coinbase has reportedly started preparations to go public as early as late this year. A man in Pennsylvania has pled guilty to bank fraud after he falsely claimed to own Bitcoin. Tether has blacklisted 39 ethereum addresses that collectively hold millions of dollars worth of USDT. Links: Tether has blacklisted 39 Ethereum addresses that hold millions of dollars worth of USDT - The Block Exclusive: Crypto exchange Coinbase readies landmark stock market listing, sources say - Reuters Report and Recommendations on Guilty Plea – #18 in United States v. Smail (N.D.W. Va., 2:20-cr-00002) – CourtListener.com Romanian Programmer Admits that He Helped Create Bitclub Network, a Fraud Scheme Worth at Least $722 Million | USAO-NJ | Department of Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 20205 min

"Tricksters, Charity, and Cannabis" July 9, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $9,416 Ethereum is up slightly at $247 and XRP is up 5% at 21 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Stellar up 18% DogeCoin, up 17% Military officials in Venezuela have seized over 300 unregistered bitcoin miners. The Children’s Heart Unit Fund has received $48k in cryptocurrency donations. Chicago-based Ceres waits on SEC response. Chinese police seized over $15 million in crypto from operators who sold counterfeit tokens in an arbitrage scam. Links: Ferrari, McLaren and $15M in Crypto Seized as Chinese Police Bust Arbitrage Scam - CoinDesk Children's Heart Charity Receives $48K in Crypto Donations Ceres SEC Filing Venezuelan military officials seize 315 bitcoin miners - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 20205 min

"Daimler AG Partners with Ocean Protocol for Data Mining" - July 8, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Daimler AG Partners with Ocean Protocol for Data Mining DiDi to Trial Digital Yuan When Launched Wintermute Receives $2.8 Million from Lightspeed Venture Partners Links: Mercedes-Benz Manufacturer Daimler to Collect Data Using Blockchain Ride-Hailing Giant DiDi to Trial China's Central Bank Digital Currency - CoinDesk Lightspeed Venture Invests $2.8M in Crypto Market Maker Wintermute - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8, 20205 min

"Binance Supports 15 More Fiat Currencies" - July 7, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Binance Supports 15 More Fiat Currencies Binance Buys Swipe.io Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits High Links: Binance Expands Fiat Gateway to Support 15 New National Currencies Binance Acquires Crypto Debit Card Provider Swipe for Undisclosed Sum - CoinDesk Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits Record Average High Defying BTC Price Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 7, 20205 min

"Stay and Pay with Bitcoin" - July 6, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Stay and Pay with Bitcoin Matthew Graham: Digital Yuan Aimed At Dollar Brock Pierce Runs for President Links: Travala.com Lets Travelers Once Again Book Expedia Hotels in Crypto - CoinDesk Expert: China's Digital Yuan Will Target the Dollar, Not Bitcoin Brock Pierce Jumps Into 2020 US Presidential Election Last Minute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 20205 min

"2020's Q2 sees $180 billion transacted on Bitcoin blockchain" July 5th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 0.5% at $9,038 Ethereum is down 0.5% at 225 and XRP is down 1% at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: VeChain up 23% BaFin had only one staff member at the financial reporting enforecement panel (FPREP) working on the Wirecard review for 2019. Bitcoin’s price has been increasingly correlated with the S&P 500. 2020's Q2 sees $180 billion transacted on Bitcoin blockchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 5, 20204 min

"Oxfam Ireland awarded grant for blockchain based aid project" July 4, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 0.5% at $9,066 Ethereum is down 0.5% at 225 and XRP is up slightly at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ren up 17% and Loopring up 15% Jack Mallers has announced that his product Strike has entered beta. Oxfam Ireland has received a one million euro grant to fund a blockchain aid distribution project. Switzerland’s InCore Bank has added access for crypto exchange Kraken’s European clientele. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 4, 20204 min

"NYDIG raises $190 million for bitcoin fund" July 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $9,103 Ethereum is down 1% at 227 and XRP is up slightly at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Maidsafe up 1% and Kyber Network up 18% New York Digital Investment Group raised 190 million for one of it’s bitcoin funds. The European Innovation Council has awarded $5.5 million to six winners of the blockchains for social good program. Alex Masmej is giving $ALEX token holders control of his life. IOHK has launched a $20 million fund for ecosystem startups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 20205 min

"Curv raises $23 million series A." July 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,197 Ethereum is up slightly at 228 and XRP is up slightly at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aave up 17% and Kyber Network up 16% The ZenGo wallet service discovered a double-spend vulnerability in its competitors wallets. Crypto custodian Curv raised a 23 million dollar series A. Lawyers in washington DC can now accept crypto as payment for services. The UK high court of justice has ordered the exchange GPay to shutter. Links: A newly-disclosed flaw found in several popular Bitcoin wallets could let attackers trick users into thinking they got paid - The Block Crypto custodian Curv raises $23 million in Series A funding - The Block Acceptance of Cryptocurrency as Payment for Legal Fees Online cryptocurrency trading platform shut down by courts - GOV.UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 2, 20203 min

"Kirobo Lets Us Get a Do-Over" - July 1, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. NYDIG Banks $190 Million Stefan Molyneux Banks $100K Kirobo Lets Us Get a Do-Over Links: New York-Based Asset Manager Closes $190M Round for Bitcoin Institutional Fund - CoinDesk Stefan Molyneux Gets $100K in Crypto Donations After YouTube Ban Israeli Firm Develops Tech Allowing Crypto Users to Retrieve Funds Sent in Error - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 20204 min

""UCSF Medical School Pays Ransomware Gang" - June 30, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. UCSF Medical School Pays Ransomware Gang Bitcoin Up 27 Percent During 2020 US Senators Get Briefed Today on CBDC and Stablecoins BoC Staff Report: Canada's CBDC to be Available and Assessable Links: Bitcoin Still Up 27% This Year Despite Dismal June Performance - CoinDesk Witnesses Will Vouch for Stablecoins, Digital Dollars in US Senate Hearing Tuesday - CoinDesk Canada's Digital Dollar Should Focus on Inclusion and Accessibility, Say Experts California University Pays Million-Dollar Crypto Ransom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 20205 min

"Bitcoin Breaks Losing Streak" - June 29, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin Breaks Losing Streak SEC, CFTC and Office of Controller of Currency Headed by Crypto-Friendly Folk? South Korea Turns to Blockchain for Diabetes Data Links: Bitcoin Closes in the Green Sunday to End Longest Daily Losing Run in 6 Months - CoinDesk Mapping the Future of the SEC (There's a Nonzero Chance Hester Peirce Takes Over) - CoinDesk South Korean Government Turns to Blockchain Tech to More Securely Store Clinical Diabetes Data - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 20204 min

"Canadian miner wants to use US electricity" June 28, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $9,047 Ethereum is down 3% $223 and XRP is down 2% at 18 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Haven Protocol up 20% and Davinci Coin up 19% Public Citizen is working to stop Canadian firm DMG Blockchain from using US electricity for mining efforts. Sovrin cuts all staff. The DOJ is indicting the founder of the anti-money laundering token AML-bitcoin for money laundering. Links: Consumer Watchdog Moves to Block Canadian Bitcoin Miner From US Power Grid - CoinDesk Sovrin Foundation Sheds All Paid Staff in Tale of a Token Issuance Gone Wrong - CoinDesk DOJ Indicts Founder of Anti-Money Laundering Bitcoin Project for Money Laundering - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 20204 min

"Kadena open sources Covid-19 test tracker" June 27, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down slightly at $9,152 Ethereum is down slightly at $229 and XRP is down 2% at 18 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cortex up 27% and Request Network, up 20% The AVA blockchain project pulled in 12 million with a private token sale Ebang’s Nasdaq listing went live yesterday Australian Bitcoin goes postal. Kadena open sources Covid-19 test tracker. Links: Blockchain project AVA raises $12 million in a private token sale - The Block Blockchain Maker Kadena Announces App to Track Covid Tests, Token Listing on Bittrex Global Shares of bitcoin miner maker Ebang slide after trading begins on Nasdaq - The Block Australia Post Now Lets Customers Buy Bitcoin at Over 3,500 Outlets - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 20204 min

"FC Barcelona issues fan tokens, Telegram faces SEC penalty" June 26, 2020

Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,185 Ethereum is down 0.5% at $230 and XRP is up 1.5% at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ark up 23% and Reserve Rights, up 19% The New York Department of Financial Services has issued a new three-strike rule for BitLicense applicants. FC Barcelona fans quickly grabbed the 1.3 million dollars worth of tokens issued this week. UK regulator suspends Wirecard's subsidiary that issues Visa crypto debit cards Telegram is facing 18.5 million in penalties to end the token sale dispute with the SEC. Links: FC Barcelona's Token Sale Hit $1.3M Cap in Under 2 Hours - CoinDesk Virtual Currency Businesses: Notice of Virtual Currency Business Activity License Application Procedures | Department of Financial Services Requirements have been imposed on Wirecard’s authorisation | FCA Telegram will pay $18.5m in penalties to end token sale dispute with the SEC - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 20205 min

"Wirecard CEO arrested" June 25, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 2.5% at $9,219 Ethereum is down 3.5% at $232 and XRP is down 1.5% at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Request Network, up 32% and Quant Network up 25% Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun has been arrested. PayPal and Venmo are planning to let users buy and sell crypto. Brazil’s central bank has suspended WhatsApp’s payments service only a week after launch. The final judgement has been handed down in the case between the SEC and Shopin Links: PayPal and Venmo are reportedly planning to let users buy and sell crypto - The Block Eran Eyal and UnitedData, Inc. d/b/a/ "Shopin, " (Release No. LR-24842; Jun. 23, 2020) Banco Central do Brasil Wirecard’s Former Billionaire CEO Markus Braun Arrested Over Allegations Of Fraud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 20204 min

"Keycard Launched" - June 24, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Keycard Launched Argo Doubles Mining Capacity for Zcash Metaco Partners with Frankfurt School Blockchain Center Links: Argo Buys $500K-Worth of Zcash Miners as Bitcoin Revenue Shrivels - CoinDesk Swiss Tech Firm Metaco Taps Blockchain Think Tank to Bolster Services - CoinDesk Contactless NFC Hardware Wallet Authorizes Crypto Transactions With a Tap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 20204 min

"KPMG Launches Chain Fusion" - June 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. KPMG Launches KPMG Chain Fusion Cred Names De Lude CISO and Goldstein CTO China Will Control All Citizen Spending with CBDC Links: 'Big 4' Auditor KPMG Launches Crypto Asset Management Tools - CoinDesk Cred Taps Former NSA, Western Union Bosses for Leadership Team - CoinDesk China’s CBDC Adoption Plan Puts Domestic Monetary Control at Forefront Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 20205 min

"China CBDC Backend Development Complete" - June 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. China CBDC Backend Development Complete CrossTower Raises Six Million Dollars Securitize Japan Joins Japan Security Token Offering Association Links: Digital Yuan’s Backend Development Complete, Says Chinese Official Securitize's Japan Subsidiary Becomes First International Firm to Join Self-Regulatory Group - CoinDesk Crypto Trading Platform CrossTower Raises $6M in Seed Round - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 20204 min

"Ethereum’s miners are increasing their gas limit by 25%" June 21st, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up .05% at $9,353 Ethereum is up .05% at $228 and XRP is up slightly at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: DaVinci Coin up 43% and Haven Protocol up 35% Economists at the New York Federal reserve called bitcoin just another type of fiat money in a blog post. Ethereum’s miners are increasing their gas limit by 25% Bitfinex has been granted just 2 out of 3 subpoenas while it looks for millions of dollars that went missing in 2018 Canada’s central bank is hiring for a CBDC project manager Links: Canada’s Central Bank Is Serious About Designing a CBDC, Job Posting Reveals - CoinDesk Bitfinex Granted 2 of 3 Subpoenas in Hunt for Missing Millions - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 20205 min

"DOJ reports DEA failed to properly handle crypto investigations" June 20, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $9,306 Ethereum is down 1% at $228 and XRP is down 1% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ankr network up 22% and Synthetix up 15% The DOJ reports DEA failed to properly handle crypto investigations. The national bank of cambodia reveals technical details around Project Bakong. Researchers highlight a high severity vulnerability within the De-Fi wallet Argent. Links: US Drug Agency Failed to Properly Oversee Crypto Investigations: DOJ Report - CoinDesk Argent Vulnerability – Technical Report – OpenZeppelin blog Cambodia Plots Dollar-Free Future With Blockchain-Based Payments: White Paper - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 20205 min