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
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
Bakkt to launch bitcoin futures in September
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
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
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
Crypto news in brief (July 3, 2019): Binance, blockchain startups, CME, bitcoin futures
- Binance is planning to launch futures trading platform soon - Blockchain startups have raised a total of $822 million during the first half of 2019 - CME has announced that BTC futures reached a record notional value traded on June 26 … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (July 3, 2019): Binance, blockchain startups, CME, bitcoin futures
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
Cameron Winklevoss: Bitcoin is the future of money
Co-founder of Gemini crypto exchange believes that investing in digital money is less crazy than to stay on the sidelines. … [Read more...] about Cameron Winklevoss: Bitcoin is the future of money