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ERC-20

eToro Adds First Ethereum Tokens to Its Wallet – 120 of Them

The eToro cryptocurrency wallet is rolling out support for 120 ERC-20 standard tokens, starting Tuesday with MKR, BAT and OMG.

Markets  ·  3 July 2019
Exchanges

Former Ripple Exec to Lead Binance’s US Expansion as New Exchange CEO

The operator of Binance's upcoming U.S. crypto exchange has hired a former Ripple executive to lead the roll out of the new platform. 

Markets  ·  2 July 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s ‘Kimchi Premium’ Returns With $1K Price Spreads on Crypto Exchanges

The spread between the price of bitcoin on South Korean and U.S. exchanges reached as high as $1,000 this weekend, a sign market inconsistencies are returning with price action.

Markets  ·  1 July 2019
Exchanges

S&P 500 Gains Can Earn You Bitcoin on New Bain Capital-Backed Exchange

Crypto derivatives exchange EverMarkets is opening its doors to customers worldwide, with trades collateralized in bitcoin.

Markets  ·  1 July 2019
Exchanges

Binance Talking to Facebook About Libra Listing: Reports

Crypto exchange Binance is reportedly talking to Facebook about getting involved in the social media giant's upcoming Libra project. 

Markets  ·  28 June 2019
Exchanges

Irish Crypto Exchange Bitsane May Have Disappeared With Users’ Funds

Irish cryptocurrency exchange Bitsane may have done a runner with users' funds, according to a report.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2019
Bitcoin

Down $1.7K: Bitcoin’s Price Dives Amid Crypto Market Boost

Bitcoin is down more than $1,700 since yesterday after a violent sell-off rocked the markets, catching a lot of traders off-guard, while altcoins continue to rise.

Markets  ·  28 June 2019
Exchanges

Another Indian Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Blaming Banking Ban

Regulatory uncertainty ushered in by India's central bank appears to have brought about the demise of the cryptocurrency exchange Koinex.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2019
Exchanges

Singapore Exchange Bitrue Hacked for Over $4 Million in Crypto

Bitrue was hacked early Thursday morning for over $4 million in XRP and cardano. Users who experienced losses will be refunded, it says.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Price Gains for 8th Straight Session, Extending 2019’s Longest Streak

Bitcoin is back on the rise after recovering from a sharp sell-off yesterday evening, currently up $1,400.

Markets  ·  27 June 2019
Markets

CoinMarketCap Makes First Acquisition to Further Improve Crypto Data Offering

The data provider is snapping up a firm building algorithms said to provide a “true price” for cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  26 June 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Tops $11.3K to Hit Fresh 2019 Highs

Bitcoin has broken yet another 2019 record, reaching as high as $11,284, before conceding to a short-term period of profit taking.

Markets  ·  24 June 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Price Tops $10K for First Time Since 2018

Bitcoin's price passed five digits on cryptocurrency exchanges for the first time in 15 months.

Markets  ·  21 June 2019
Exchanges

Japan Watchdog Charges Zaif Crypto Exchange Owner with ‘Legal Violations’

Fisco, owner of the Zaif crypto exchange, is being forced to upgrade its management systems after an investigation by Japan’s financial watchdog.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 June 2019
Exchanges

Binance to Launch Bitcoin-Pegged Token on Its Own Blockchain

Binance will issue a number of tokens pegged to leading cryptocurrencies on Binance Chain to boost the number of trading options on its platform.

Tech  ·  18 June 2019