On January 23, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that the bitcoin ETF application has been withdrawn. … [Read more...] about VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal withdrawn until later date
Dutch bank ABN AMRO tests bitcoin wallet
ABN AMRO, one of the largest global banks, is running a trial of Wallie, a cryptocurrency storage product. … [Read more...] about Dutch bank ABN AMRO tests bitcoin wallet
Crypto news in brief (January 3, 2019): Paxful, Bitmain, Huobi, Fortnite, Arthur Hayes, bitcoin correlation
- Paxful saw an explosion of activity among African users in 2018 - Bitmain and Huobi have confirmed plans to lay off staff - Fortnite Retail Row has started to accept XMR - ICOs will return within “18 months” and ETH will “rebound aggressively”, according to BitMex CEO - The influx of money from traditional investors has led bitcoin to behave more like a traditional asset, … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (January 3, 2019): Paxful, Bitmain, Huobi, Fortnite, Arthur Hayes, bitcoin correlation
ICE delays launch of Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Contract again
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) (the parent company of Bakkt) disclosed that the launch of its planned Bakkt Bitcoin (USD) Daily Futures Contract has been delayed again. … [Read more...] about ICE delays launch of Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Contract again
Blockstream to broadcast bitcoin blockchain from space
Blockstream, a blockchain development firm, has expanded its satellite project with a fifth satellite. … [Read more...] about Blockstream to broadcast bitcoin blockchain from space
Weiss Ratings: Bitcoin is one of year’s best buying opportunities
The time is right to buy cryptocurrency, says Weiss Ratings. … [Read more...] about Weiss Ratings: Bitcoin is one of year’s best buying opportunities
Slight break for bitcoin miners as network difficulty goes down
A recent plunge in bitcoin value has pushed numerous miners to turn off their equipment. However, new difficulty level makes mining more profitable. … [Read more...] about Slight break for bitcoin miners as network difficulty goes down
Crypto news in brief (December 2, 2018): UAE, FINNEY, bitcoin ETF, Huawei
- UAE aims to transform 50% of government transactions into blochchain platforms by 2021 - Sirin Labs has released its blockchain smartphone, the FINNEY - SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has said he wants to see better market surveillance and custody for cryptocurrencies - Huawei Cloud has announced the global launch of its Blockchain Service (BCS) … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (December 2, 2018): UAE, FINNEY, bitcoin ETF, Huawei