Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced the launch of Tether Gold token, or XAUT, a new stablecoin that is pegged to physical gold. … [Read more...] about Tether launches gold-backed stablecoin XAUT
Kraken acquires Australian crypto exchange Bit Trade
Less than a month after acquiring Circle Trade, San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken secured Bit Trade, Australia's oldest crypto exchange. … [Read more...] about Kraken acquires Australian crypto exchange Bit Trade
SBI Holdings and GMO Internet to mine bitcoin at world’s largest crypto mining facility
The Japanese corporate giants SBI Holdings and GMO Internet are set to start mining bitcoin at the new crypto mining facility in Rockdale, Texas, according to Bloomberg sources. … [Read more...] about SBI Holdings and GMO Internet to mine bitcoin at world’s largest crypto mining facility
E-Commerce giant Rakuten allows customers to convert loyalty points to cryptocurrency
Rakuten, the major Japanese online retailer, has launched a service that enables users to convert their loyalty points (Rakuten Super Points) to bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), or bitcoin cash (BCH). … [Read more...] about E-Commerce giant Rakuten allows customers to convert loyalty points to cryptocurrency
Kraken acquires Circle Trade
San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has acquired Circle Trade, one of the most recognized over-the-counter (OTC) desks in crypto market that handled over $24 billion in volume in 2018. … [Read more...] about Kraken acquires Circle Trade
Bitcoin adoption in Australia
Bitcoin adoption around the world varies immensely. Various factors can contribute to this, from legal regulations, to media coverage, and general consumer awareness. … [Read more...] about Bitcoin adoption in Australia
Chinese miners control 65% of bitcoin network’s processing power
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