Cryptocurrencies markets have been volatile and very indecisive over the last 48-hours as the entire digital asset economy lost billions in value since US regulators postponed their decision concerning the Cboe/Vaneck BTC-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) last week. This Saturday, August 11, during the afternoon’s digital currency trading sessions (EDT), cryptocurrency trade volumes and price values […] The following post Markets Update: Crypto Prices Consolidate After Some Volatility is republished from: www.justbitcoinnews.com

#Findsatoshi is the latest effort to galvanize worldwide support in order to, once and for all, find the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. The group has taken to an international crowdfunding campaign, enlisting world class private detectives from Japan to New York, and everywhere in-between.  Also read: Report: 15,000 Twitter Crypto Scam Giveaway Bots […] The following article Satoshi Nakamoto Hunted Internationally, Bounty Grows was originally published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

After a short-lived recovery attempt yesterday, the crypto markets have seen another slump today, with Bitcoin being a notable exception. Saturday, Aug. 11: after short-lived recovery attempt yesterday, cryptocurrencies have suffered another slump today. Almost all cryptocurrencies are down by significant percentages, with Bitcoin (BTC) being a notable exception among the top 20 market cap, […] Crypto Markets Slump Again, With Bitcoin Holding Gains is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

There’s been a lot of activities taking place with the new project developed by Bitmain called Wormhole. The team of developers just recently launched the Wormhole mainnet where the public can see the list of coins and the generated Wormhole Cash (WHC). Meanwhile, Gabriel Cardona, the creator of the Bitcoin Cash development kit, Bitbox, released a […] The article Wormhole Mainnet and Developers Guide Launched was originally published on: www.justbitcoinnews.com

Facebook blockchain head David Marcus is quitting the board of directors at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase with his departure most likely being a signal that the social networking giant’s secretive blockchain efforts are progressing. In a statement published by CoinDesk David Marcus said: “Because of the new group I’m setting up at Facebook around blockchain, I’ve […] The post David Marcus Steps Down From Coinbase Board to Avoid Conflict of Interest was first published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

The director of the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network says that the agency has seen a surge in filings of crypto-related Suspicious Activity Reports. Kenneth A. Blanco, director of the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), has revealed that the agency has seen a surge in filings of crypto-related Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). The number […] The following blog post FinCEN Director: Agency Receives 1,500 Suspicious Activity Reports on Crypto per Month was originally published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations. Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 9, Part 6 Government is a law factory. It passes laws in the same manner that another type of factory extrudes metal molding…But, whereas a factory which extrudes metal molding is providing a product which is useful to the citizens generally, […] Wendy McElroy: Free-Market Law Enforcement for Crypto is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

The city of Salamanca in the U.S. state of New York is reportedly establishing a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining operations in the city. This will stop crypto miners from “using up all the residents’ power and effectively make all of them get a price increase on their utility bills,” a member of the city’s council […] Another US City Imposes a Moratorium on Crypto Mining was originally seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Financial software developer Intuit has been awarded a patent for processing BTC payments via SMS and we’ve covered the details in today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief. Also in The Daily, Brave browser plans to enable BAT tips for tweets and Reddit posts, cryptocurrency is projected to constitute 5 percent of the portfolios of US […] The article Bitcoin in Brief: Crypto Payments via SMS, Coin Tips for Tweets and Posts was originally published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

The Japanese financial regulator has finished the on-site inspections of 23 cryptocurrency exchanges. The agency found many problems and has released a report outlining them. The regulator will use the findings to tighten its review procedures of new crypto exchange applicants, including over 100 companies that have been waiting to be reviewed. Also read: Yahoo! Japan […] Japan Unveils Results of On-Site Inspections of 23 Crypto Exchanges is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

Analysts suggest that Nvidia will see significant growth in its gaming and servers sales, which will overcome deficiencies from a decline in crypto mining. Analysts polled by FactSet suggest that Nvidia will see increased revenue this quarter despite “waning” cryptocurrency mining, Marketwatch reported August 10. The purported increase is due to strong demand for gaming […] Analysts: Despite Crypto Mining Decline, Nvidia Will See Increased Revenue This Quarter was originally published on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Facebook has reportedly denied its partnership with the crypto firm Stellar following a report on their negotiations for building a Facebook variant of a Stellar blockchain. Facebook has reportedly denied entering into talks with cryptocurrency firm Stellar (XLM), Cheddar reported August 10. Earlier today, Business insider reported that Facebook and Stellar had been considering a […] Report: Facebook Denies Partnership With Stellar is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

LuneX Ventures, a partnership between Singapore-based venture capital (VC) firm Golden Gate Ventures and its former head of growth Kenrick Drijkoningen, is looking to invest US$10 million into five to ten blockchain and cryptocurrency startups by the end of the year, the company said on Friday. LuneX Ventures claims to be Southeast Asia’s first dedicated […] Singapore VC Unveils New Blockchain, Cryptocurrency Fund was first published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Right after Washington’s move to impose sanctions that will restrict Iran’s access to US currency, reports came out that Tehran is speeding up the project to develop a national cryptocurrency. Officials in the Islamic Republic believe the state-issued coin could help circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Trump administration. Also read: New Bill Proposes 5% […] The following post Iran Steps Up Plan for National Crypto After US Sanctions is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

British police have warned the public about crypto-related scams, revealing $2.5 million worth of losses this summer. British police have warned the public about fraudulent investment schemes involving cryptocurrencies, the volume of which has led to 2 million pounds ($2.55 million) worth of losses this summer, according to an announcement published August 10. In the […] UK: $2.5 Million Losses in Crypto-Related Scams Reported This Summer is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

Japan’s Financial Services Agency has published the results of its on-site inspections of crypto exchange operators, saying it will toughen regulatory oversight. Japan’s financial watchdog, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), has published the results of its on-site inspections of cryptocurrency exchange operators, Cointelegraph Japan reports August 10. Based on its findings, the watchdog has decided […] Japan’s Financial Watchdog Publishes Results of Its On-Site Crypto Exchange Inspections was originally published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

The continued decline of most cryptocurrencies has led some analysts to predict even larger losses in the near future. The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.com. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making […] Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Litecoin, Cardano, Stellar, IOTA, TRON: Price Analysis, August 10 was first published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Media outlets that once ran glorifying stories of Bitcoin ascendance are now describing a Bitcoin bubble that has popped. Economists who were at first curious in a new type of monetary system are now foretelling panic. In this strange climate after a fall from great heights, it’s worth considering how we got here and what […] Bitcoin Bubble? Why the Burst Might Be Good for Bitcoin & Blockchain was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

On August 8, the Bitcoin ABC development team published an announcement regarding the November hard fork changes with plans to finish the latest codebase by August 15. The proposal falls in line with the ABC developer’s upgrade timeline and contains about five different changes that will soon be ready for testing. Also read: Bitcoin Cash Acceptance […] The post The Opposition Towards Bitcoin ABC’s Proposed Upgrade Changes is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Crypto markets are today tentatively holding gains as they stake their recovery from the week’s earlier plummet. August 10: Crypto markets are tentatively holding gains today, as they stake their recovery from the week’s earlier plummet. On August 8, total market capitalization had shrunk to $219 billion –– its lowest level since mid-November 2017 –– […] Crypto Markets Attempt Recovery, Bitcoin Circles $6,500 Support was first seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

A new way to trade bitcoin and digital currencies is now in the books. SparkSwap is the first crypto exchange to be built on the Lightning Network. It allows users to trade both bitcoin and altcoins in seconds without depositing assets with a third party. In a blog post, SparkSwap founder Trey Griffith said, “You […] Lightning Network Payment System “SparkSwap” Makes Its Official Debut was first published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

U.S. television and satellite provider DISH has moved to the BitPay payments service and added a Bitcoin Cash payment option. U.S. satellite service provider DISH has announced it has added Bitcoin Cash (BCH) as a payment option and migrated to the BitPay payments provider, according to an official press release August 9. The DISH Network […] The article US: Satellite Service DISH Adds BCH Payment Option, Moves to BitPay Payments Provider is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Despite recent bearish trends on the crypto markets, Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX has traded more than 1 million BTC contracts in a single day for the second time in a month. A total of 1,027,214.62 Bitcoin contracts (worth roughly $6.6 billion) were traded on Wednesday, August 8, following the company setting the world record […] The following blog post BitMEX Announces ‘ETHUSD Perpetual Swap’ And ‘UPs And Downs’ Products was first published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Covered in The Daily on Friday are several announcements crypto users may find interesting. Ledger has added support for 8 new coins and crypto exchange Okex is launching a white label platform. Also, Exmo will offer its European users faster payments and transfers in partnership with Mistertango, and Estonian startup Citowise has integrated credit card […] The following post The Daily: Ledger Adds Coins, Okex Launches Coinall, Exmo Partners with Mistertango was first published on: www.justbitcoinnews.com

This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. Hong Kong, 10 August 2018 – ExCraft, a cloud-native cryptocurrency […] PR: ExCraft Launches DAO, User-Governed Cryptocurrency Exchange was first published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

A report published by the pan-African bank, Ecobank Transnational Inc., has found that despite cryptocurrencies exerting a notable presence in each of the 36 African countries in which the company operates, only South Africa and Swaziland have adopted a “generally favorable and permissive [regulatory] stance” pertaining to cryptocurrencies. Also Read: The ICO Market Has Hit the […] The following post Ecobank Report Finds Significant Presence of Crypto in 36 African Countries was originally published on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

Soon after Thailand adopted its regulations for cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs), companies reportedly pile up to apply for licenses to operate in the country. According to the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission, about 50 ICO projects are seeking to launch, five portals plan to open for business and 20 crypto exchanges have applied […] Crypto Friendly Policies Rapidly Drawing Companies to Thailand was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

The ICO economy succumbed to a dramatic decline in Q2 of this year. Such was the extent of the slump that its pushed the average ROI for ICOs into the red for the first time since records began. New figures released this week show the severity of the great ICO slowdown. Also read: Decentralized Apps Might […] The ICO Market Has Hit the Brakes was originally published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Thai police have arrested a once-popular actor as a suspect in a $24 million Bitcoin scam. Thai police have detained 27-year old actor Jiratpisit “Boom” Jaravijit in an alleged $24 million cryptocurrency scam, Bangkok Post reported August 9. Jiratpisit is reportedly one of the seven suspects in the alleged crime, including his older brother and […] The following blog post Thai Police Arrest Suspect in $24 Million Bitcoin Scam was originally published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

А candidate for Colorado governor has added a blockchain policy to his gubernatorial campaign, aiming to make Colorado a “blockchain hub.” The Democratic candidate for governor of Colorado, U.S  Representative Jared Polis, has added a blockchain policy to the list of issues of his gubernatorial campaign this year, according to an announcement on Polis’ website. […] The following article Gubernatorial Candidate Wants to Make Colorado a ‘Blockchain Hub’ is republished from: www.justbitcoinnews.com

A special agent with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reportedly revealed that the use of bitcoin in illegal activities has shrunk to about 10 percent from 90 percent previously. This finding contradicts the popular perception of the cryptocurrency’s primary use. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space New Data From DEA […] Illegal Activity No Longer Dominant Use of Bitcoin: DEA Agent is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

U.K. bank Barclays is sponsoring a blockchain hackathon in order to find solutions to increase the efficiency of derivatives contracts processing. British investment bank Barclays is sponsoring a hackathon to find the best blockchain solution to increase the efficiency of derivatives contracts processing, according to an announcement published August 9. Barclays is partnering with other […] The blog post Barclays Sponsors Blockchain Hackathon to Explore Derivatives Contracts Processing was originally published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

A draft law prepared by deputies and representatives of the industry aims to introduce light taxation of crypto incomes in Ukraine. Businesses and individuals will be required to pay 5% on their profits from trading and mining cryptocurrencies when exchanged to fiat. Add to that the mandatory ‘military charge’ of 1.5% all Ukrainians owe the […] The following post New Bill Proposes 5% Tax on Crypto Incomes in Ukraine was first seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

The Bank of China is to increase investments in technological development, with blockchain among top priority areas, local news reports. The commercial, state-run Bank of China, not to be confused with the People’s Bank of China, announced its plans to invest further in fintech innovation, according to local news outlet The Paper August 9. Citing […] The following article Bank of China CIO Says Bank to Increase Investments in Blockchain, Fintech is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance took a big step towards becoming a decentralized exchange when it revealed a “rough, pre-alpha” demo version of its upcoming new DEX platform. The platform could eventually take over from Binance’s current, centralized exchange platform, which currently handles more trading volume than any other exchange in the world, BitcoinExchangeGuide reports. The […] Binance Gives Sneak Peek of a Future Decentralized Exchange is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Crypto hedge fund Pantera Capital’s CEO claims that investors should not overreact to the recent SEC decision to delay a Bitcoin ETF application. Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead claimed that crypto markets are reflecting some overreaction from investors recently, in comments to CNBC August 8. Speaking in an interview on CNBC’s “Fast Money,” Morehead suggested […] Pantera Capital CEO: Investors ‘Overreacting’ to ETF Delay, Should Focus on Bullish News was first published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Crypto markets see a healthy rebound into the green after total market cap yesterday shrunk to its lowest level since Nov. 17. August 9: The summer crypto rollercoaster continues, as the market sees a healthy rebound into the green after sustaining major losses yesterday. On August 8  total market capitalization had shrunk to $219 billion […] The article After a Catastrophic Week, Crypto Markets Rally Forth Into the Green was first published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Governor John Kasich from the Midwestern state of Ohio signed a bill this week that formally recognizes data recorded on a blockchain and electronic signatures as having legal bearing in a court of law. The state joins Vermont and Arizona, two states that have already passed laws that recognize blockchain-based transactions. Also read: Philippines Building Crypto […] Blockchain Data Now Has Legal Bearing in the State of Ohio is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Some countries are far more welcoming than others when it comes to their cryptocurrency regulations. Bitcoin’s boom has spawned more than just a digital currency revolution. Companies across the globe have explored the potential of blockchain technology in a range of different spheres, including cars, phones, and a multitude of disruptive alternatives in banking, government […] The article Which Countries Are Best to Start Blockchain Projects? is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

There’s been a storm brewing all year on social media and this week it hit with a vengeance. Wave after wave of protest has lashed the ocean liners Twitter, Youtube, Apple, and Facebook after controversial passengers were forcibly ejected for speaking out of turn. As the censorship cyclone has intensified, cryptocurrency users have begun fleeing […] The following blog post Bitcoiners Flee to Censorship-Resistant Platforms Amidst Social Media Clampdown is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover stories about Shapeshift acquiring Bitfract, Bitmain investing in Tribeos, a dozen regulators from around the world setting up a global fintech sandbox and an ICO mogul reportedly buying a soccer team. Also Read: Crypto Tax App Libra Raises $15M in Series B Funding Shapeshift Acquires Bitfract […] The blog post The Daily: Shapeshift Acquires Bitfract, Bitmain Invests in Tribeos is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

At a recent press conference, the world’s second largest manufacturer of bitcoin mining rigs, Canaan Creative, revealed four new products. In addition to the recently reported bitcoin mining television set, the company will launch a 7nm chip-equipped 30T Avalonminer A9, a Litecoin Avalonminer, and a household heater miner. Also Read: Bitmain Offers Wi-Fi Routers Mining Cryptocurrencies […] Canaan Unveils 7nm Chip Equipped Miner at Press Conference was first seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

This week, researchers uncovered empirical data confirming what most in the crypto Twittersphere already know – the space if flooded with scam bots: 15,000 of them to be exact, according to Duo Security. Also read: Queensland, Australia Invests Portion of its $6.1Mil Ignite Ideas Fund in Crypto Startup Researchers Find 15K Twitter Crypto Scam Giveaway […] 15,000 Twitter Crypto Scam Giveaway Bots: Duo Security is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, it has been reported that Goldman Sachs is considering exploring custody and other services pertaining to cryptocurrencies; a South African exchange has introduced Tether pairings in the hopes of driving down the local premium on crypto prices through offering arbitrage opportunities to foreign traders; and Blockex has announced […] Exchanges Round-Up: Goldman Considers Crypto Custody, SA Exchange Launches USDT was first seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

According to ICORating research for the second quarter of 2018, the amount of funds raised through ICOs has more than doubled. The Initial Coin Offering (ICO) market has more than doubled in a year according to ICORating’s ICO market report for the the second quarter of 2018, published August 8. ICORating is an independent rating […] Study: ICO Market Doubled Since Last Year, Shows Increased Institutional Investment is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

The Thai SEC has reported an increased interest to ICO licenses following the Finance Ministry’s announcement on approving digital asset licensing. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says they have seen increased interest in licenses to operate initial coin offerings (ICOs) following the Finance Ministry’s announcement to introduce ICO regulations, the Bangkok Post reported […] The blog post Thai SEC: Interest Increases in ICO and Digital Asset Operations Licenses was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

A Japanese cybersecurity firm has found ready-to-use Bitcoin ATM malware for sale online. Tokyo-based security software manufacturer Trend Micro has found Bitcoin (BTC) automated teller machine (ATM) malware available for purchase online, according to a blog post published August 7. In the blog post, Trend Micro cites an advertisement posted by an “apparently established and […] The following blog post Report: Ready-to-Use Malware for Bitcoin ATMs Found for Sale Online was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

A pro-Bitcoin U.S. Senate candidate, Austin Petersen, lost the Republican primary election in the state of Missouri. U.S. Senate candidate Austin Petersen, who is known for his Bitcoin (BTC) advocacy, lost the Republican primary election Aug. 7. According to unofficial results published by the Missouri Secretary of State, Petersen lost the battle to Attorney General […] The blog post Bitcoin-Friendly US Senate Candidate Defeated in Republican Primary Elections is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

The Philippines government is building Crypto Valley of Asia, a cryptocurrency and fintech hub similar to the one in the canton of Zug, Switzerland. The estate will be built at the Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Freeport in partnership with private property developer Northern Star Gaming & Resorts Inc. The zone is already set to […] The following article Philippines Building Crypto Valley of Asia was first published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Crypto exchange Bittrex is planning to add two new USD trading pairs to already listed Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and TrueUSD. Cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service Bittrex has announced plans to launch U.S. dollar (USD) trading pairs for two new cryptocurrencies, according to an official announcement published August 8. Per the announcement, Bittrex is looking to […] Crypto Exchange Bittrex Expands Adds Ethereum Classic and XRP Trading Pairs was originally published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

Yale university financial experts have suggested a system of factors to predict price trends in major cryptocurrencies. Yale University financial experts have suggested a system of factors to predict price trends in major cryptocurrencies, according to an official statement by YaleNews Aug. 6. The new study was conducted by Yale economist Aleh Tsyvinski and Yukun […] The following post Yale Research Proposes Factors for Crypto Price Prediction was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

This past February news.Bitcoin.com reported on the firm Coingeek announcing funding the Electron Cash programming team. Since then, the bitcoin cash (BCH) centric wallet Electron Cash has seen a bunch of development with Coinshuffle integration, and a new iOS version of the wallet. Now another version of the Electron Cash wallet has launched which can […] The post Electron Cash Wallet Now Available for Basic Feature Phones was first seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Another Swiss private bank has announced in a statement that it’s open to on-board cryptocurrencies. Maerki Baumann private bank in Zurich is open to accepting assets that were generated with cryptocurrencies, “under the condition that strict regulatory and legal requirements are fully complied with,” Managing Director Stephan Zwahlen told news.Bitcoin.com. Also read: Many Swiss Bankers and Financial […] Swiss Banks Are Onboarding Crypto Clients and Assets was first seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Researchers at Duo Labs have discovered that Twitter is home to at least 15,000 scam bots and have published their findings in a new report. Between May and July of 2018, staff members observed, collected and analyzed nearly 90 million public Twitter accounts that had released over 500 million tweets. In addition, researchers also examined […] This Crypto Scam Botnet Consists of Over 15,000 Separate Bots is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. SoPay, the blockchain-based payment platform with a disruptive approach to […] PR: SoPay App Released, Offering Fast Transactions and SoPay’s Assets Mining (SAM) is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Microsoft Azure has introduced a proof-of-authority algorithm on its Ethereum-based cloud computing platform. Microsoft’s cloud platform Azure has introduced a proof-of-authority (PoA) algorithm on its Ethereum (ETH) blockchain product, according to a blog post Aug. 7. The new Ethereum network algorithm will reportedly allow a “more efficient” way of building decentralized applications (DApps) for private […] Microsoft Introduces Ethereum Proof-of-Authority Algorithm on Azure is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

Traditional venture capital investors seem to think that the field of crypto reporting apps is appealing. Cryptocurrency tax and accounting software development startup Libra has raised an extra $15 million in its Series B funding round. Also Read: Opera Browser Opens Its Built-in Cryptocurrency Wallet to Desktop Users $24.8 Million in Funding for Crypto Tax […] The article Crypto Tax and Accounting Software Libra Raises $15M in Series B Funding was first seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

A Ukrainian government official has teamed up with a local NEM Foundation to trial blockchain voting. A member of Ukraine’s Electoral Commission revealed in an Aug. 7 Facebook post that they are working with NEM on a blockchain voting pilot. Oleksandr Stelmakh, head of the State Register at the Central Electoral Commission of Ukraine, appeared […] Ukraine Electoral Commission Uses NEM Blockchain for Voting Trial is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

The Mac build of Bettergram, a desktop version of Telegram, was launched this week. It joins the PC build of the third-party desktop client, and will soon be accompanied by mobile editions. Designed specifically for the crypto community, Bettergram boasts several modifications to Telegram including a built-in cryptocurrency price checker. Also read: Six Alternatives to […] The following blog post Bettergram Aims to Become the Crypto Version of Telegram was originally published on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

A forced futures liquidation at OKEx has at least allowed the exchange the chance to learn a valuable lesson, as it admits that there was not much harm done. The world of futures trading in Bitcoin for the traditional investor is still very new, as it only opened in December of last year when CBOE […] The article OKEx’s Future Trading Shortfall ‘A Valuable Lesson’ for Cryptocurrency Exchanges was first published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Opera is integrating crypto wallet-functionality into its desktop browser, connecting its existing mobile crypto wallet-enabled Opera for Android. Opera is launching its desktop web browser with built-in crypto wallet functionality, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph Wednesday, August 8. The firm already offers a mobile crypto wallet as part of its beta version […] Opera to Launch Built-In Cryptocurrency Wallet for Desktop Browser is available on: www.justbitcoinnews.com

This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. It’s been a year since Aeron blockchain project was announced to […] PR: Aeron Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary and Announces a Bonus Miles (Loyalty) Platform is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the time period it needs to make a decision on the Vaneck Solidx bitcoin ETF based on the proposed rule change filed by Cboe BZX Exchange. Meanwhile, the ETF team has submitted to the SEC key changes addressing all concerns cited as reasons for rejecting Solidx […] SEC Postpones Decision on Vaneck Solidx Bitcoin ETF but Previous Concerns ‘Resolved’ was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Crypto markets are in the red today following an announcement by the U.S. SEC, with Bitcoin losing almost $500 on the day and significant fluctuations in the top ten. After solid growth to break above the $7,000 mark earlier today, Bitcoin (BTC) saw a loss of around $500 in six hours. At press time, all […] The following article Crypto Markets Slump Following SEC Bitcoin ETF Delay was originally published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has warned investors about a crypto ‘clone’ company, which impersonates an authorized and registered firm. The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned investors about a so-called “clone’ company of investment firm Fair Oaks Capital Ltd., in a statement published Aug. 7. Clone firms are companies that carry out business […] The following article UK Financial Regulator Warns Investors About ‘Clone Firm’ was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

The U.S. SEC has postponed its decision on listing and trading a Bitcoin ETF powered by investment firm VanEck and financial services company SolidX. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the listing and trading of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) until September 30, according to an official document released […] The following article US SEC Postpones Decision Regarding Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Last week Nic Carter, the partner at Castle Island Ventures and co-founder of Coinmetrics.io, published an interesting study that looks at the ever-changing narratives tied to Bitcoin technology. Carter and his fellow researcher Hasufly scraped up a lot of data stemming from Bitcointalk.org posts over the years that highlight some of the community-derived visions of […] Study Provides an Interesting Look at Changing Bitcoin Narratives was first published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

The Ethereum network is experiencing copious transactions all connected to a single account, leading to broad speculation about their purpose. [Read More …] Source: JUST BITCOIN NEWS The blog post <h1>Ethereum Network Congested, Spam Attack Suspected</h1> was originally published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Institution-oriented crypto trading platform Omniex appoints former SEC and FDIC execs to its board of advisors. Institution-oriented crypto trading platform Omniex has expanded its staff with high profile experts, including former execs of major U.S. financial regulators, according to a press release Aug. 7. Omniex has appointed former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman […] Omniex Appoints Former SEC and FDIC Execs to Board of Advisors is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Cryptocurrencies, also referred to as digital tokens, are rapidly emerging to play an important role in the global economy. As discussed previously, digital tokens have the potential to be the future of electronic cash. As government regulations continue to emerge along with new technical innovations, these forms of payment will gain more use cases. We’re […] The article Digital Tokens: Usage, Evolution, and Regulations in 2018 is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain is now valued at $15 billion after closing a pre-IPO funding round with backing from tech giants Tencent and Softbank. Bitcoin (BTC) mining behemoth Bitmain is now valued at $15 billion after closing a pre-Initial Public Offering (IPO) funding round with backing from high-profile investors, QQ News reported August 4. […] The post Bitmain Hits $15 Billion Valuation With Recent Backing From Uber's Largest Shareholder was originally seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Bitcoin mining is a very competitive industry. It has grown exponentially over the last few years. During the last nine months, there’s been a bunch of new entrants joining the mining rig manufacturing business like GMO Group, Halong Mining, and Ebang. Now there’s a new firm that has partnered with Samsung’s semiconductor foundry called, Innosilicon, […] Innosilicon’s T2-Turbo Bitcoin Miner is Powerful, But GMO’s B3 is Still the Champ was first seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Financial technology firm Paxos has formed a partnership with INTL FCStone Inc’s precious metals division. The department will now be using Paxos Confirmation Service – a tool built specifically for the precious metals arena – to instantly automate daily trade confirmations and reduce human error. Using this blockchain-powered trust, Paxos seeks to unlock capital and […] New Partnership Will Track Precious Metals Using Blockchain Technology is available on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

A new global alliance has been established by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to promote fintech collaboration. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the creation of a global initiative to improve collaboration on fintech innovations — like blockchain — between regulators and companies, according to an official August 7 press release. The FCA […] The following article UK Financial Authority Creates Global Alliance for Fintech Innovation Collaboration was originally published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

To their proponents, dapps – decentralized applications – are the future of internet. To their critics, they’re multi-million dollar sinkholes, with huge development costs, poor UI, and no users. Are dapps like Augur and IDEX early test cases for the web to come, or impractical experiments that are destined to fail? Also read: Bitcoin ATMs Now […] Decentralized Apps Might Be the Future but They’re Not the Present is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Public South Korean biotech firm Macrogen has unveiled plans to develop a blockchain-based genomic big data ecosystem. Public South Korean biotech enterprise Macrogen, the country’s leading gene sequencing service provider, is developing a genomic big data blockchain-based platform together with local tech firm Bigster, according to an August 6 press release. The new partnership will […] South Korean Biotech Firm to Use Blockchain for Genomic Big Data Ecosystem was originally published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

A “flippening” in criminal use of cryptocurrencies has occurred over the past five years, the US DEA has revealed. An agent of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has noted that Bitcoin’s (BTC) role in crimes has dropped to just 10 percent of transactions, while transactions themselves have “grown tremendously,” Bloomberg reports August 7. In […] US DEA: Criminal Activity in Cryptocurrency Has Dropped 80 Percent Since 2013 is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Billionaire and owner of London’s Camden Market Teddy Sagi has invested in Ukrainian blockchain startup Distributed Lab, CEO Vladimir Dubinin has confirmed. Миллиардер Тедди Саги инвестировал в Distributed Labhttps://t.co/FCrE7bcKPP#DistributedLab #инвестиции pic.twitter.com/LwS7QljWhw — ForkLog (@ForkLog) August 6, 2018 Financial details remain undisclosed, but Distributed Lab has promised to make an announcement in the near future. Distributed […] The following article Billionaire Teddy Sagi Invests in Ukrainian Blockchain Startup Distributed Lab is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

Bitmain Technologies Ltd. is launching a crypto mining facility and blockchain data center in the U.S. state of Texas at a former aluminum smelting facility with a recently-retired coal power station. The company is reportedly getting a tax abatement phased in over 10 years. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Crypto Mining […] Bitmain Launches Key Crypto Mining Facility in Texas was first published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Bob Goodlatte, the chair of the House Committee on the Judiciary, has reported his private cryptocurrency holdings – making Mr. Goodlatte likely the first member of the United States Congress to disclose private investments in the form of virtual currencies. Also Read: Bank of Thailand Green-Lights Financial Companies for Crypto Activities Member of U.S. Congress Holds […] Bob Goodlatte Becomes First Member of Congress to Disclose Crypto Holdings was originally published on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

Overstock’s blockchain subsidiary tZERO has announced its Security Token Offering is closing. tZERO, a blockchain subsidiary of e-commerce retail giant Overstock, announced today Aug. 6 that its Security Token Offering (STO) will comes to an end Monday night, with no further extensions. tZERO said that its STO will close at 11:59 PM EDT, whereas investors […] Overstock’s tZERO Closes Its Security Token Offering Tonight is available on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

An investor in China has filed a lawsuit against crypto exchange OKCoin for allegedly preventing him from withdrawing Bitcoin Cash following Bitcoin’s hard fork in August 2017. A Chinese Bitcoin (BTC) investor has sued local crypto exchange OKCoin for allegedly preventing him from getting Bitcoin Cash (BCH) after the BTC fork, local news agency Legal […] The post China: Trader Sues Exchange OKCoin for Failing to Release Bitcoin Cash is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

The author of the best-selling book ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’, Robert Kiyosaki, has spoken in favor of virtual currencies during a recent podcast. Mr. Kiyosaki described the United States Dollar (USD) as comprising a “scam” and predicted that precious metals and cryptocurrencies will outlast fiat currencies. Also Read: Many Swiss Bankers and Financial Regulators Quit to […] The article “People’s Money” Crypto to Outlast Fiat “Scam” – Rich Dad, Poor Dad Author is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

The chair of the House Judiciary Committee Bob Goodlatte has reported in his annual Financial Disclosure Statement that he owns digital currency. The chair of the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives may be the first member of Congress to disclose that he owns cryptocurrency, Sludge reports Aug. 6. Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) […] The blog post US: Chair of House Judiciary Committee Discloses Ownership of Cryptocurrency was first seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

In recent news pertaining to virtual currency exchanges, Coinjar has launched Australia’s first cryptocurrency index fund; Square’s latest quarterly report has revealed that company is executing its crypto trades via the over-the-counter (OTC) markets rather than “public cryptocurrency exchanges;” and Poloniex has launched EOS pairings. Also Read: SEC Has No Jurisdiction to Look at Bitcoin for […] The following article Exchanges Round-Up: Coinjar Launches Aussie Crypto Fund, Square Trades OTC was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Coinbase has announced that it has renewed its money transmitter license in Wyoming three years after terminating its activities in the state. The move marks a significant shift in the working relationship between the crypto exchange giant and state regulators following the expiry of the previous license in June 2015. Working With Regulators In a […] The article Coinbase Renews Money Transmitter License in Wyoming, Reopens Services in State is available on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

A commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voiced her opinion that the agency overstepped its bounds to reject a bitcoin ETF recently based on the underlying asset, bitcoin. She believes that the role of the SEC is to consider the market for the ETF, not the underlying asset itself. Also read: Yahoo! […] The blog post SEC Has No Jurisdiction to Look at Bitcoin for ETF Decision, Admits Commissioner was first published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Twitter’s cryptocurrency scam botnets are the focus of new research aimed at fighting the phenomenon. New research published today, Aug. 6, has shed light on the infamous phenomenon of cryptocurrency-related Twitter accounts advertising fake “giveaways,” revealing a network of at least 15,000 scam bots. The analysis of Twitter bots, which continue to aggravate and even […] Researchers Reveal Network of 15K Crypto-Related Scam Bots on Twitter was originally published to: www.justbitcoinnews.com

One of the world’s largest investment banks may soon bring cryptocurrencies into its trillion-dollar investment fold. Goldman Sachs is allegedly devising a cryptocurrency custody service, individuals familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The offering would open Goldman Sachs custodial services to cryptocurrency funds, providing them an institutional avenue through which to manage their assets. This […] Goldman Sachs Could Have a Crypto Custody Service in the Works was originally published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, Zebpay, has enabled Trueusd (TUSD) trading, deposits and withdrawals. The dollar-pegged stablecoin is offered as an alternative to fiat trading which is problematic under the Indian central bank’s ban. Also Read: The Daily: New Education Centers, Vietnamese Ask for Fraudster’s Extradition Zebpay Enables Trueusd Mumbai-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange […] Indian Exchange Zebpay Enables Trueusd (TUSD) Stablecoin Trading was first published on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

Despite its recent negative comments on cryptocurrencies, leading global investment bank Global Sachs is considering a plan to offer custody for crypto funds. According to a Bloomberg report on Monday, August 6, the bank would hold the newfangled securities on behalf of the funds, reducing risk for clients seeking to guard against the threat of […] Global Sachs is Considering a Cryptocurrency Custody Offering was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

This week in Las Vegas there are two well-known events taking place dedicated to information security and the global hacking counterculture — Black Hat Arsenal and Defcon 2018. During the conference festivities, there will be a bunch of demonstrations showcasing all kinds of hacker tools, security services, and engineering studies. Two developers from the intelligence […] Black Hat Demo to Reveal ‘White Rabbit’ Crypto-Transaction Surveillance Tool is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

The U.K. has been a leader in the CMU initiative, but now with the Brexit deadline approaching, it plans to implement its own crypto regulations before 2019. In our Expert Takes, opinion leaders from inside and outside the crypto industry express their views, share their experience and give professional advice. Expert Takes cover everything from […] How Will the UK Deal With Crypto After Brexit: Expert Take is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

Bitcoin is a “scam,” JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said this weekend, returning to his original stance on the cryptocurrency. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon returned to his more critical comments about Bitcoin, calling the cryptocurrency a “scam” and saying he had “no interest” in it, Bloomberg reported Sunday, August 5. Dimon was speaking at the Aspen […] JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Returns to Bitcoin Bashing, Calls Cryptocurrency a ‘Scam’ is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover a number of new academic education centers around the world devoted to the research of the technology behind cryptocurrency, and demands by Vietnamese victims for an alleged fraudster’s extradition plus an update about Kickico. Also Read: Okex Socializes Loss From Over $400 Million Bet Among BTC […] The Daily: New Education Centers, Vietnamese Ask for Fraudster’s Extradition was first published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Adoption news keeps flowing this week, from Wall Street to Australia, and now San Francisco. The United States largest cryptocurrency bank, Coinbase, announced it is expanding its commerce section to include Woo Commerce via a plugin downloadable from Github. It could be just what more online merchants need to get comfortable with cryptocurrency. Also read: […] Coinbase Seeks Online Merchant Crypto Adoption by the Millions was originally published on: www.justbitcoinnews.com

A cryptocurrency investor has brought a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Okcoin regarding 38.748 BCH. The plaintiff accuses the exchange of failing to allow him to claim the Bitcoin Cash that were created following last year’s fork, to which the exchange allegedly responded that he had failed to claim the coins within an apparently undisclosed deadline. […] The article Chinese Investor Sues Okcoin Over 38.748 ‘Unclaimed’ BCH is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

The recent selling pressure experienced by BTC has driven a surge in the peer-to-peer trade volume for numerous emerging cryptocurrency markets. The Localbitcoins markets for the Philippines, Iran, and Kazakhstan have all seen a significant upswing in the number of bitcoins traded in recent weeks. Also Read: Blockchain States Lure Citizens with Political Nostalgia and Voting […] The post P2P Markets Report: Selling Drives Upswing in Emerging Markets’ Volume is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Over the past few years, the number of people hunting for Satoshi Nakamoto has increased as people all over the world have been in search of the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency-community has also seen a few people come out of the woodwork recently, who have claimed to be Satoshi or have been accused […] A Look at Stylometry: Can We Uncover Satoshi Through Literary Quirks? was originally published on: www.justbitcoinnews.com

After yesterday’s nosedive, Bitcoin continues to trade around the $7,000 mark, while other major coins show modest signs of recovery. August 5: After yesterday’s market nosedive, Bitcoin (BTC) is up just slightly, hovering around the $7,000 mark. All major altcoins are however showing marked signs of recovery, up between one and seven percent, as data […] The following blog post Bitcoin Hovers Near $7,000, While Altcoins Show Marked Signs of Recovery was first seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Queensland, Australia is giving away millions with its Ignite Ideas fund. This week, it posted details regarding the AUD$8.3 million grant ($6.1 million USD). Something like 70 regional companies shared the bounty, including a cryptocurrency startup, Travelbybit, which managed to snag AUD$100,000 on its way to promoting tourism using crypto.  Also read: Bitcoiners Hope to […] Queensland, Australia Invests Portion of its $6.1Mil Ignite Ideas Fund in Crypto Startup is republished from: www.justbitcoinnews.com

Starbucks clarifies it won’t be accepting Bitcoin for coffee after multiple major news outlets misreport on its new crypto-related venture. Starbucks has clarified that it will not be accepting Bitcoin (BTC) or other cryptocurrencies as payment, despite misleading reports from mainstream media, a spokesperson told Motherboard Friday, July 3. Earlier on Friday, New York Stock […] ‘No Coffee for Bitcoin,’ Starbucks Clarifies as Media Misrepresent Its New Crypto Venture is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

If you’ve ever thought of acquiring a digital, virtual citizenship, there are a couple of new options on the table – a ‘Satoshi Nakamoto Republic’ and a ‘Soviet Land’ on blockchain, among others. True, ‘crypto passports’ often come with coin offerings that you might not necessarily be interested in — But the blockchain republics also promise […] The following post Blockchain States Lure Citizens with Political Nostalgia and Voting Rights is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

The crypto markets have taken a tumble this week, despite positive adoption news coming from the New York Stock Exchange operator. Coming every Sunday, the Hodler’s Digest will help you to track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions, and much […] Hodler’s Digest, July 29-August 5: Both Kim Kardashian and the Operator of the New York Stock Exchange Get Into Bitcoin was first published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Bitpico, a controversial mischief-maker within the world of bitcoin, has allegedly rage-quit BTC altogether. The pseudonymous entity, who has previously caught attention for stress-testing the Bitcoin Cash network and trying to keep Segwit2x alive, has now reportedly washed his hands of Bitcoin core altogether. There remains the possibility, however, that it’s merely the latest publicity […] The following blog post Bitpico Cashes Out, Claiming BTC to Be “World’s Most Manipulated Commodity” is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Speaking with the Harvard Business Review, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon shies away from speaking about crypto, calling new forms of payment the biggest competitive threat. JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon was bullish on blockchain tech, but shied away from commenting on cryptocurrency, saying fiat payment apps are “the biggest potential disruption to our business” in an interview […] The following blog post Jamie Dimon Says JPMorgan Will Use Blockchain ‘for a Whole Lot of Things’ is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

South Korean police have asked Interpol for help with an investigation into the fraudulent token sale of Shinil Gold Coins that were claimed to be backed by the “treasure” on the sunken Dmitrii Donskoi. Local media reported that the sale raised an estimated $53.5 million from about 124,000 investors. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto […] ‘Treasure Ship’ ICO Dupes Investors – South Korea Asks Interpol for Help is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

This past week, we talked to three security experts about how to design smarter and more secure smart contracts. Google is dipping its toe in the blockchain waters by introducing integrations for applications built with Ethereum and Hyperledger. The financial sector got some more love with the Digital Chamber of Commerce’s white paper to help […] The post Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Challenging the Way It’s Always Been Done was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

The world’s governments want to see cryptocurrencies as everything but what they really are. Cryptocurrencies — what are they? Money? Commodities? Securities? Utility tokens? Or something else? Few national governments seem to be in any kind of agreement on this question, and for now, at least, their divisions have given such currencies as Bitcoin and […] The article Money or Assets? How World Governments Define Cryptocurrencies was originally published on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Idealistic startup Argo Blockchain PLC, a mining company, is the first cryptocurrency-related firm to sit on the prestigious London Stock Exchange. In only its initial trading day, Argo raised $32 million, earning a $61 million valuation in the process. Also read: Bitcoiners Hope to Have a Friend in Top US Regulator Jay Clayton Mining Company […] The following article $32mil Raised by Mining Company Listed on London Stock Exchange is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Cryptocurrencies tumbled once again today in value as a great majority of digital assets are seeing losses this Saturday. Since our last markets update the entire digital currency economy shaved another $15 billion off the market capitalizations of all 1,600+ cryptocurrencies. Alongside the dreary prices, trade volumes have also been lackluster, leading many individuals to […] The blog post Markets Update: Bears Claw Billions Off Digital Currency Valuations was originally published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Digipulse, a Latvian startup offering “crypto-inheritance” services, has decided to completely detokenize its business. Only two of its clients signed up on the platform using its native tokens. The team also says it doesn’t like to rely on price speculation but wants to create value with its service. Also read: Cars and Pizzas for Crypto […] This ICO Project Wants to Detokenize Itself was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Mt. Gox, the defunct and disgraced bitcoin exchange (at one time the biggest in the world) is preparing a final chapter in a long, sorted ordeal. Creditors have coalesced around a repayment scheme to make victims whole. It includes what might amount to $1.3 billion in returned bitcoin cash (BCH) and bitcoin core (BTC) as early […] The blog post Gox Creditors Agree to $1.3Bil Repayment in BCH, BTC, No Altcoins, by Summer 2019 was originally seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

Markets have taken a vertiginous plunge today, with Bitcoin losing almost $500 on the day to dip below $7,000 and all the top ten crypto assets in the red. Crypto markets have taken a vertiginous plunge today, August 4, with Bitcoin (BTC) losing almost $500 in the six hours before press time to dip below […] The blog post Despite NYSE’s ‘Biggest News of the Year’ for Bitcoin, Crypto Markets Plummet in a Blink was originally published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

South Korean exchange Bithumb has resumed deposit and withdrawal services for a number of cryptocurrencies after the recent hack. Another major Korean exchange, Upbit, has released an audit report showing more crypto and cash reserves than needed to pay customers. Meanwhile, all customer deposits at Korbit will now be held by a bank. Also read: Yahoo! […] The blog post Bithumb Resumes Deposit and Withdrawal Services – Upbit Reveals 127% Cash Reserves was originally published on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Bitcoin Cash proponents are celebrating the one year anniversary of ‘Bitcoin Independence Day’ on August 1st and now into the weekend. Over the past week, quite a few bitcoiners have noticed there’s been a lot of developments, announcements, and commemorative parties within the BCH space. Also read: High Times Becomes the First IPO to Accept Cryptocurrencies […] BCH Roundup: More Developments, 687K Transactions, and Rebirth Parties is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is set to reopen services for a limited number of coins after a massive hack earlier in June. South Korea‘s leading virtual currency exchange Bithumb is set to reopen withdrawals and deposits today, according to an official announcement August 4.   The world’s twelfth largest cryptocurrency exchange by trade […] South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb to Reopen Withdrawals, Deposits for Nine Cryptos is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Argo Blockchain, which enables users to mine crypto from home, is reportedly the first crypto-related company to be listed on the LSE. Mining firm Argo Blockchain PLC has reportedly become the first crypto company to join the London Stock Exchange (LSE), raising around $32 million for a total valuation of about $61 million, The Telegraph […] Crypto Mining Firm Argo Blockchain Listed on London Stock Exchange, Raises $32 Million was first published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/