DeFi
Technology
Growing hashpower means Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash could halve at the same time
Despite an initial difference in mining speed between the two Bitcoin forks, an increase in BTC's hashpower has been steadily narrowing Bitcoin's supply lead.…
Stablecoins
Tether accidentally issues $5bn worth of USDT, claims it was an issue with decimals
Tether, the issuer of the USDT accidentally issued $5 billion worth of its own stablecoin while Poloniex was conducting a USDT chain swap from…
Price Watch
Bitcoin network hashrate sees fastest growth in history
The Bitcoin network hashrate reached its all-time high this month, reaching 74.5 EH/s on Jul. 5. The hashrate has also recorded its fastest growth…
People
Nouriel Roubini lost his cool during debate with BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes
The first videos of the highly anticipated debate between Dr. Nouriel Roubini and Arthur Hayes have been released, showing the affectionately called Dr. Doom…
Regulation
Donald Trump: If Facebook wants to become a bank, they must be subjected to all banking regulations
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his views on cryptocurrencies, saying that not only was he “not a fan” of Bitcoin, he also believes Facebook's…
Analysis
Algorand misrepresents its performance against Bitcoin
Blockchain startup Algorand cited incorrect Bitcoin stats while marketing its own network. The startup claimed that its network handled over 50,000 transactions in less than…
BTC Halving
Next year’s Bitcoin halving will push inflation rates down to 1.8%
With less than 313 days to go until the next Bitcoin halving, traders and investors are expecting a “supply shock” as the network's supply…
People
Craig Wright’s contempt hearing proves he willfully refused to show his Bitcoin holdings
Court transcripts from Craig Wright's Jun. 28 Florida hearing showed that not only did he fail to comply with court orders to disclose his…
Exchanges
Coinbase to launch regulated insurance firm in partnership with Aon
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S., is reportedly exploring plans to set up its own insurance company. Sources close to…
Exchanges
Second-largest Polish cryptocurrency exchange BitMarket shuts down
BitMarket, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Poland, shut down citing liquidity loss. More information about “further steps” the exchange will take will…
Culture
The story behind the iconic Deutsche Bank ‘Bitcoin Bag Man’ photo
A photograph showing two men walking next to a Deutsche Bank sign-carrying tote bags with “Bitcoins” written on them went viral on social media,…
Regulation
NY attorney general reaffirms jurisdiction over iFinex, Bitfinex and Tether continued operations in New York until 2019
Recently released court filings from the New York Attorney General's Office (NYAG) showed that Bitfinex and Tether both operated in New York from 2017…