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How True Tickets is bringing blockchain to Broadway

How True Tickets is bringing blockchain to Broadway

Broadway's largest theater owner embraces blockchain tech to improve the ticket-buying experience for patrons.

By Andrew Hayward
G7 report warns against stablecoins until risks are addressed

G7 report warns against stablecoins until risks are addressed

G7 say stablecoins are a threat to market integrity

By Robert Stevens
Binance offers 125X margin borrowing for high-risk traders

Binance offers 125X margin borrowing for high-risk traders

As if BitMEX’s 100X wasn’t enough, Binance will now offer 125X margin on Bitcoin-Tether pairings. 

By Ben Munster
How Hong Kong’s unrest is fueling Ethereum-based Gods Unchained

How Hong Kong’s unrest is fueling Ethereum-based Gods Unchained

Ethereum-based game Gods Unchained wants to convince Hearthstone gamers to switch over by taking a stand on Hong Kong protests. It appears to be working.

By Jeff Benson
There are 3 million Bitcoins left. Why does that matter?

There are 3 million Bitcoins left. Why does that matter?

Bitcoin believers are psyched for the imminent mining of the “18 millionth Bitcoin”. The reason probably won’t surprise you.

By Ben Munster
Bitcoin price recovers after breaking below $8,000

Bitcoin price recovers after breaking below $8,000

seems Bitcoin bears could not keep up with yesterday's pace, as the price of BTC has recovered from sub-$8,000 per coin levels.

By Jose Antonio Lanz | October 17, 2019October 17, 2019
In a down market, crypto scams are up in Texas

In a down market, crypto scams are up in Texas

Texas Securities Board announced it has brought 25 enforcement actions as part of its second “crypto sweep”—up from 10 actions in December 2017.

By Rakesh Sharma | October 17, 2019
XRP grips to $0.30 per coin, up more than 5 percent

XRP grips to $0.30 per coin, up more than 5 percent

XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has hit $0.30 per token, currently outperforming other coins in the top 10.

By Nicholas Marinoff | October 17, 2019October 17, 2019
Ethereum rebounds after threatening drop below $170

Ethereum rebounds after threatening drop below $170

After teasing Ethereum hodlers with a near drop back to $170 yesterday, ETH is on the way back up.

By Nicholas Marinoff | October 17, 2019October 17, 2019
Monero (briefly) flips Tron following a 15 percent spike in two days

Monero (briefly) flips Tron following a 15 percent spike in two days

Monero (XMR) has experienced a sizable boost in price in the last 24 hours as traders and hodlers approach a new network upgrade.

By Jose Antonio Lanz | October 17, 2019October 17, 2019
Tone Vays: regulated crypto markets may never happen

Tone Vays: regulated crypto markets may never happen

Bitcoin trader Vays said that he wants regulated crypto markets—even though he admitted that it may “never happen”.

By Nawaz Sulemanji | October 17, 2019
Bitcoin trail helps authorities bust child porn site

Bitcoin trail helps authorities bust child porn site

U.S. and South Korean authorities used blockchain forensics software to track down users of the site and arrest 337 individuals across the globe.

By Rakesh Sharma | October 17, 2019October 17, 2019
Telegram: “Grams” are not securities

Telegram: “Grams” are not securities

Telegram has taken a novel line in its defense against the SEC’s allegations. But does it hold up to scrutiny?

By Ben Munster | October 17, 2019October 18, 2019
Blockchain.com announces crypto-gold initiative

Blockchain.com announces crypto-gold initiative

It’s hoping to join the growing number of crypto-gold projects—but not all of them have been glittering successes.

By Robert Stevens | October 17, 2019October 17, 2019
Electroneum targets crypto hungry Turkey

Electroneum targets crypto hungry Turkey

The blockchain platform’s new initiatives could provide a lifeline in Turkey, where inflation and sanctions have fuelled interest in cryptocurrencies. 

By Adriana Hamacher | October 17, 2019October 18, 2019
Binance burns $37.7 million worth of BNB

Binance burns $37.7 million worth of BNB

That’s BNB, by the way, not Binance Coin

By Robert Stevens | October 17, 2019
Crypto is coming for Fortnite – whether it likes it or not

Crypto is coming for Fortnite – whether it likes it or not

Fortnite’s Chapter 2 launched this week. Will crypto be part of its next big evolution? Here's how the game has already crossed paths with blockchain tech.

By Andrew Hayward | October 17, 2019
Fake Bitcoin “sextortion” campaign earns $22,000 a month, says researchers

Fake Bitcoin “sextortion” campaign earns $22,000 a month, says researchers

Hackers use the threat of exposed secrets to con users out of crypto

By Robert Stevens | October 17, 2019October 17, 2019
Privacy browser Brave reaches 8 million monthly active users

Privacy browser Brave reaches 8 million monthly active users

There are 400 “privacy-preserving” campaigns on Brave, run in association with over 290,000 publishers

By Robert Stevens | October 17, 2019
Bitfinex brings back referral program, offers “unlimited commission”

Bitfinex brings back referral program, offers “unlimited commission”

The embattled crypto exchange Bitfinex is relaunching its affiliate program, offering special incentives for users who hold its IEO token, LEO.

By John Galt | October 17, 2019October 17, 2019
CFTC charges Nevada man in $11 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme

CFTC charges Nevada man in $11 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme

According to the CFTC, David Gilbert Saffron, creator of Circle Society, defrauded at least 14 investors out of $11 million worth of Bitcoin.

By Jeff Benson | October 16, 2019
Leveller Media is using Ethereum to solve Hollywood’s diversity problem

Leveller Media is using Ethereum to solve Hollywood’s diversity problem

Leveller's Ethereum-based digital investing platform aims to connect underrepresented creators with sources of funding⁠—but can it take on the studios?

By Rakesh Sharma | October 16, 2019October 17, 2019
Bitcoin breaks bad, falls below $8,000

Bitcoin breaks bad, falls below $8,000

Despite being on a trendless horizontal camino, the loss of support for Bitcoin over $8,000 is sure to make hodlers nervous.

By Jose Antonio Lanz | October 16, 2019October 16, 2019
Ethereum nears $170 for first time in over a week

Ethereum nears $170 for first time in over a week

Ethereum is once again struggling to stay above the $170 mark following a barrage from ETH bears early this morning.

By Nicholas Marinoff | October 16, 2019October 16, 2019
Facebook’s Libra doubles down on 100-member promise

Facebook’s Libra doubles down on 100-member promise

Libra’s executives have promised they will launch with 100 members, as originally planned, despite the exit of key members in the past week.

By Rakesh Sharma | October 16, 2019October 16, 2019
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