Saudi, UAE Central Banks Team Up to Test Cryptocurrency
The central banks of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are reportedly testing a new cryptocurrency for cross-border payments.
India: Officials “Survey” Nine Crypto Exchanges
Just a month after the Indian Supreme Court issued a warning to the financial interests of the nation, “surveys” have begun on nine of the country’s cryptocurrency exchanges. An undisclosed source explained to local news outlet DNA: “We are collecting the name of investors and their transaction details. The survey under Section 133A of the Income Tax […]
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Bitcoin Rests at Tipping Point Before Deciding Next Move
Bitcoin prices have currently stalled out in the $16,000s as the market decides if it wants to continue the ravenous bull trend or go through a more corrective phase. In the last 30 days, the price of bitcoin has doubled — entering into what most traditional market analysts would deem “bubble territory.” Bitcoin’s growth has […]
Fed Chair Yellen: Bitcoin Is a ‘Highly Speculative Asset’
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen called bitcoin a “highly speculative asset” during her final press conference today
Alexander Vinnik of BTC-e Loses Extradition Battle
The supposed ring leader of an international cyber crime scheme has lost his appeal against his extradition to the US. Alexander Vinnik of the now defunct BTC-e exchange is wanted on 21 counts of money laundering and other offences in the United States. Some of the illegal funds go right back to the infamous Mt. Gox […]
Your Utility Token ICO Is Probably a Securities Offering: SEC Chairman
Your utility token ICO is Probably a securities offering (but your mom’s may not be). The post Your Utility Token ICO Is Probably a Securities Offering: SEC Chairman appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews.
Alleged Bitcoin Launderer and BTC-E Admin Likely to Stand Trial in U.S.
Alexander Vinnik faces decades in prison for his alleged role in the Mt. Gox hack. The post Alleged Bitcoin Launderer and BTC-E Admin Likely to Stand Trial in U.S. appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews.
Bitcoin Price Predictions for 2018: An Expert Roundup
The post Bitcoin Price Predictions for 2018: An Expert Roundup appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. The wild growth and recent price fluctuations associated with bitcoin have investors seeking price predictions for the coming year. Investors are understandably concerned about whether bitcoin will experience a crippling course correction, or continue rapid growth. It might accomplish both. […]
IcyWallet Offers a Cold Storage Bitcoin Wallet for the Visually Impaired
Safely storing cryptocurrency can be confusing, especially for newcomers to the space, but for people with visual impairments, finding an accessible option is especially challenging. IcyWallet is a cold wallet with a difference: it is designed to make it as simple as possible for people with visual impairments to manage offline bitcoin storage. The project […]
CBOE Bitcoin Futures Trade Near $18,000; ‘Speculative Mania’ Carries Volume Past 3,400 XBT
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