Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading platform backed by ICE, is scheduled to launch on September 23. … [Read more...] about Bakkt to launch bitcoin futures in September
Luno CEO: bitcoin is an investment
Around 90% of bitcoin buyers use the cryptocurrency for investment rather then for purchasing goods and services, says Luno exec … [Read more...] about Luno CEO: bitcoin is an investment
Coinbase with over $7 billion in crypto assets after buying Xapo custody business
Coinbase, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has reached over $7 billion in crypto assets under management after acquiring Xapo custody business for $55 million, reports Fortune. … [Read more...] about Coinbase with over $7 billion in crypto assets after buying Xapo custody business
Bitcoin and gold march in lockstep in the last three months
The price of bitcoin has been moving in the same direction as gold since June. That could not go unnoticed. … [Read more...] about Bitcoin and gold march in lockstep in the last three months
Crypto news in brief (July 31, 2019): Ripple, Fortaleza, bitcoin mining, money laundering
- Ripple has partnered with Kyoto University and the University of Tokyo - Fortaleza will start accepting bitcoin as payment for bus tickets - Bitcoin mining is likely responsible for 0.03-0.06% of global energy-related CO2 emissions - Fiat currency is used 800 times more often in money laundering schemes than bitcoin … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (July 31, 2019): Ripple, Fortaleza, bitcoin mining, money laundering
Bakkt to put bitcoin futures to test July 22
Adam White, COO of Bakkt, shared the details of the upcoming testing. … [Read more...] about Bakkt to put bitcoin futures to test July 22
Cypto news in brief (June 10, 2019): Jehan Chu, Coinroom, CCN.com, Propy
- Co-founder of Hong Kong-based blockchain investment firm Kenetic, predicted that bitcoin will rally up to $30,000 by the end of 2019 - Coinroom, a Polish cryptocurrency exchange, has shut down its operations - CCN.com is shutting down after experiencing a 71% fall in mobile traffic - U.S. real estate association has invested in blockchain-based real estate startup Propy … [Read more...] about Cypto news in brief (June 10, 2019): Jehan Chu, Coinroom, CCN.com, Propy
Crypto news in brief (May 27, 2019): Tether, bitcoin ETF, Kraken, Bitfinex, Ethfinex, Tokinex
- Tether admitted that it had invested some of its reserves in bitcoin and other assets - The US SEC has delayed its decision on the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal again - Kraken paid 250 salaries to staff in bitcoin in April - Bitfinex and Ethfinex launched IEO platform Tokinex … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (May 27, 2019): Tether, bitcoin ETF, Kraken, Bitfinex, Ethfinex, Tokinex