According to CoinShares research, China’s bitcoin miners now control almost two-thirds of the crypto-network’s hashrate, which is a general measure of the processing power of the bitcoin network. … [Read more...] about Chinese miners control 65% of bitcoin network’s processing power
German banks will be able to store and sell cryptocurrency since 2020
From January 1, 2020, German banks can support the sale and custody of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, local business newspaper Handelsblatt reported. … [Read more...] about German banks will be able to store and sell cryptocurrency since 2020
Binance acquires Indian crypto exchange platform WazirX
Binance, the top crypto exchange by trading volume, has acquired the well-known Indian crypto exchange platform WazirX. … [Read more...] about Binance acquires Indian crypto exchange platform WazirX
CME to launch bitcoin options in January 2020
The CME Group has announced January 13, 2020 as the date it expects to launch options on BTC futures. … [Read more...] about CME to launch bitcoin options in January 2020
Stellar Development Foundation burns over 50% of XLM token supply, deactivates inflation
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), an organization that supports the development of the Stellar blockchain network, announced it had burned over 55 billion XLM tokens. … [Read more...] about Stellar Development Foundation burns over 50% of XLM token supply, deactivates inflation
Chinese president calls for acceleration of development of blockchain technology
China’s President Xi Jinping said the country needs to “seize the opportunity” afforded by blockchain technology and aim at taking "the leading position in the emerging field of blockchain." … [Read more...] about Chinese president calls for acceleration of development of blockchain technology
PayPal, eBay, Visa and Mastercard withdraw from Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency
In statements following the news, the companies said they respect and see potential in the project, but have chosen to focus on other efforts … [Read more...] about PayPal, eBay, Visa and Mastercard withdraw from Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency
New Balance to use Cardano blockchain for supply chain management
The global footwear brand New Balance will use the Cardano blockchain to authenticate a premium line of sport shoes for the company, according to Charles Hoskinson, CEO of IOHK, the company behind the Cardano network. … [Read more...] about New Balance to use Cardano blockchain for supply chain management