DeFi
Mining
Bitcoin mining faces no threat from China, here’s why
The Chinese state does not present a long-term threat to Bitcoin, a well-known developer wrote in a blog this week. China is not a…
Adoption
This American firm will custody Bitcoin donations for NGOs battling COVID
A Bitcoin nonprofit partnered with American custodian and security firm BitGo the past week to bring custody services to crypto donations, according to a…
Trading
Chainlink (LINK) trading volume briefly surpassed Bitcoin on Coinbase
Chainlink was the most traded cryptocurrency on Coinbase Pro on August 9, according to data by on-chain firm Messari. Chainlink volumes surge on Coinbase…
Regulation
Trump vs Biden, who’s better for Bitcoin and crypto?
Bitcoin’s regulatory scheme in the US will soon come into focus in the Presidential elections later this year. The two candidates — President Donald…
Hacks
Coinbase delays Ethereum Classic transactions after two 51% attacks
Coinbase will delay all Ethereum Classic (ETC) transactions after the network suffered two 51% attacks last week, with hackers stealing millions in ETC. The…
Analysis
“How many Ethereum in circulation?” asks the Bitcoin community
The great Ethereum supply debate is on—and it’s turning fierce. If you don’t follow; the network's infinite supply has been a point of many…
Adoption
Litecoin “active” wallets jump ahead of Bitcoin Cash and BSV
Litecoin — long called the digital silver to Bitcoin — is seeing a rise in activity ahead of its MimbleWimble implementation in September this…
Adoption
Bitcoin investments returned 61% to investors since 2017 plunge
Bitcoin investors stood to gain even after the 2017 burst that saw the asset plunge from over $20,000 to under $4,000 this year —…
Regulation
Bitcoin trading laws impede stablecoin development, says Japan regulator
A newly-appointed financial regulator in Japan said this week that introducing laws and regulations for Bitcoin trading would impede technical innovation while supporting purely…
Partnerships
CryptoSlate adds Coinpaprika API for real-time info on 2,000+ cryptos
CryptoSlate readers can now enjoy real-time, critical data for thousands of cryptocurrencies listed on our website — courtesy an addition of Coinpaprika’s API to…
Adoption
Americans are “pouring” cash, stimulus checks into Bitcoin and gold
US citizens seemed to be taking a liking to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, two recent reports suggest. Yesterday, US bank JPMorgan said younger investors…
DeFi
Crypto lending volumes set record as Ethereum DeFi tokens surge
Crypto lending is back in vogue. Lending firm Genesis said in a report Tuesday its business saw record volumes this year, presumably as the…