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US Stock Broker E*Trade to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Trading: Report

Online stock brokerage E*Trade is preparing to launch cryptocurrency trading services, according to Bloomberg sources.

Business  ·  29 April 2019
Bitcoin

How Crypto Markets Are Reacting to the Tether-Bitfinex Allegations

The crypto markets endured a loss of as much as $10 billion around 21:00 UTC on Thursday, following the NYAG's allegations on Bitfinex and Tether.

Markets  ·  26 April 2019
XRP

Ripple Says Sales of XRP Cryptocurrency Grew 31% in Q1

Blockchain payments startup Ripple has reported a 31 percent quarter-to-quarter increase in sales of XRP.

Business  ·  25 April 2019
Exchanges

Binance Launches Decentralized Exchange Ahead of Schedule

Top cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched its decentralized exchange platform, with trading to go live soon.

Tech  ·  23 April 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Price Climbs Above $5,500 to Reach 5-Month High

Bitcoin’s price extended its recent gains today, spiking above $5,500 for the first time in over five months.

Markets  ·  23 April 2019
Exchanges

Hacked Crypto Exchange Zaif Resuming Full Services Under New Owner

Japanese crypto exchange Zaif, which was hacked for $60 million last year, is reinstating all services after being acquired by investment firm Fisco.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 April 2019
Exchanges

E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Opens Its New Crypto Exchange to Customers

Japan's Amazon equivalent, Rakuten, has started accepting limited account registrations for its new cryptocurrency exchange.

Markets  ·  17 April 2019
Exchanges

LedgerX Reveals Bid to Beat Bakkt to Physical Bitcoin Futures Launch

Crypto derivatives provider LedgerX plans to become the first U.S. firm to offer physically settled bitcoin futures contracts.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 April 2019
Bitcoin

The Bigger Picture Behind Bitcoin’s Latest Price Rebound

Bitcoin's latest rebound above $5,000 isn't about new investors, it's a reaffirmation of its real strength as a resistant global network.

Markets  ·  15 April 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Defends Psychological Support Line After Price Dip to $4,900

Bitcoin dropped to around $4,900 earlier today, but has since fought back to above the $5K psychological support line.

Markets  ·  12 April 2019
Exchanges

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Posts $180 Million Loss for 2018

Bithumb, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has posted a net loss of 205.5 billion won ($180 million) for 2018.

Business  ·  11 April 2019
Exchanges

Bitstamp Granted BitLicense, Will Expand Crypto Services in US

Europe-based crypto exchange Bitstamp has just received New York's 19th BitLicense, allowing it to offer five crypto trading pairs in the state.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 April 2019
Exchanges

Advocate for Mt Gox Creditors Quits, Saying Bitcoin Payouts Could Take Years

The head of a large Mt. Gox creditor group is stepping down amid what he described as a legal quagmire that could take years to resolve.

Markets  ·  9 April 2019
Bitcoin

Crypto Market Capitalization Hits 5-Month High Above $185 Billion

The combined value of the cryptocurrency market rose to $185.89 billion earlier today, its highest level since Nov. 18.

Markets  ·  8 April 2019
Bitcoin

The Media’s Cringeworthy Coverage of Bitcoin’s Latest Price Surge

From April Fools jokes to "mystery" orders fueling bitcoin's recent rally, mainstream media still struggles to get basic aspects of the crypto market.

Markets  ·  6 April 2019