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Binance

Binance Is Expanding Its Crypto Incubator to 5 New Cities

One goal of the incubator is to foster projects that could get their tokens listed on Binance's exchange.

Business  ·  13 December 2018
Investments

Blockstack Won’t Need to Sell Bitcoin or Ether to Survive Crypto Winter

Blockstack limited its access to funds raised last year, so it couldn't spend faster than it gained traction. Now that's paying off.

Business  ·  13 December 2018
ICOs

Crypto 2018 Was a Tale Told By An Idiot – But It Doesn’t Have to Signify Nothing

Culturally broken? A frustrated crypto entrepreneur argues 2018 was a money grab filled with broken promises.

Markets  ·  13 December 2018
Regulation

Romper Room to White Linen: Saying Goodbye to Crypto’s Infant Anarchy

As the crypto markets have matured, they've seen increasing acceptance with traditional finance and regulators, but there's still a way to go.

Business  ·  12 December 2018
Bitcoin

Cheap Power Is Luring Battered Bitcoin Miners to Iran

Some crypto miners are looking to Iran for its low-cost power – but the path to setting up shop in the country is anything but simple.

Business  ·  12 December 2018
Bitcoin

Not Everyone Wants a Bitcoin ETF

Despite the hype, some experts believe a bitcoin ETF wouldn't have much long-term impact on the broader market.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 December 2018
Exchanges

Crypto Trading Platform ErisX Hires Serial Exchange Founder Matt Trudeau

Matt Trudeau, who has overseen some 10 global market launches, has joined crypto trading firm ErisX as chief strategy officer.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 December 2018
Mining

Vertcoin’s Struggle Is Real: Why the Latest Crypto 51% Attack Matters

Despite the devastating 51 percent attack on Vertcoin, ASIC-resistance is a goal worth fighting for.

Tech  ·  10 December 2018
Markets

2019 Will Be a Big Year for Stablecoins

2019 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for innovation in the stablecoin sphere, writes the CEO of crypto trading firm XBTO.

Markets  ·  9 December 2018
Regulation

Why You Shouldn’t Fear the Blockchain Regulators

Calls for regulation do not represent the end of cryptocurrency innovation; they signal blockchain’s ongoing maturation, a legal expert argues.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 December 2018
Central Bank Digital Currency

The Era of Central Bank Digital Currencies Is Within Reach

A phased roll-out of a central bank digital currency is not only possible, but may be what certain regions need, says R3's research lead.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 December 2018
Bitcoin

When Bitcoin’s Price Breaks Down, It Follows a Pattern

When trying to predict the future price of bitcoin, it's impossible to do so without first looking at its past.

Markets  ·  7 December 2018
Regulation

Aion Token Project Estimates 18-Month Runway After Bitcoin and Ether Sales

The Aion Foundation has sold off half of the bitcoin and ether raised in an October 2017 token sale, says its CEO.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2018
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Trader on US Sanctions Blacklist Says He’s Innocent

An Iranian bitcoin trader added to the U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctions list last week claims he’s been wrongfully blacklisted.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2018
Trading

Crypto Winter Is Here and We Only Have Ourselves to Blame

Last year's mania perpetuated a narrative that making speculative gains was bitcoin’s core value proposition, writes Michael J. Casey.

Markets  ·  3 December 2018