Cryptocurrency news

• Actor Steven Seagal Endorses Questionable 'Bitcoiin' ICO

  19-02-2018 23:20
  Action film star Steven Seagal has become the brand ambassador for a controversial cryptocurrency ahead of an initial coin offering (ICO).
  
  Read more

• Wyoming House Unanimously Passes Bill Exempting Utility Tokens from Securities Laws

  19-02-2018 23:10
  The post Wyoming House Unanimously Passes Bill Exempting Utility Tokens from Securities Laws appeared first on CCN
  The Wyoming House of Representatives has unanimously approved a bill exempting utility tokens from securities laws, marking the latest victory in the quest to make the state a favorable environment for blockchain startups. Wyoming House Unanimously Passes Bill Exempting Utility Tokens from Securities Laws House Bill (HB) 70, which on Monday passed the House 60 … Continued
  The
  
  Read more

• Korona: Hungary’s Very Own Cryptocurrency

  19-02-2018 22:15 via newsbtc.com
  Europe’s newest digital currency, the Korona, which runs on the Lightning Network and is being touted as more stable, safer, and cheaper to use than its competitors, was launched in Budapest, Hungary on February 15th. Korona’s ICO is scheduled for March 26th, and the token will be immediately available for payments and transfers. 
  According to a recent study by the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, customers are increasingly adopting new forms of payments for c
  
  Read more

• BoE’s Governor Carney Says Bitcoin Fails as a Substitute Currency

  19-02-2018 22:09
  The central bank is in no rush to embrace the new technology.‎
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Wyoming Moves to Lift Cryptocurrency Property Tax

  19-02-2018 22:07
  The post Wyoming Moves to Lift Cryptocurrency Property Tax appeared first on CCN
  Wyoming just gave Americans another reason to live there. In a one-two punch to the US Fed, the Wyoming Senate Bill 111 was introduced on Feb. 16, moving to exempt cryptocurrencies from property taxation, solidifying the state’s business tax-friendly reputation and lifting its profile for blockchain businesses in the interim. If the bill passes, not only
  The post Wyoming Moves to Lift Cryptocurrency Prope
  
  Read more

• Who's Said What About the Coinbase-Visa Payment Dispute

  19-02-2018 22:00
  A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week's charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange's customers.
  
  Read more

• Who's Said What About the Coinbase-Visa Dispute

  19-02-2018 22:00
  A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week's charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange's customers.
  
  Read more

• Who Said What About Coinbase and Visa's User Payment Dispute

  19-02-2018 22:00
  A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week's charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange's customers.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Open Source Community KDE Receives $200,000 in Bitcoin from The Pineapple fund

  19-02-2018 20:52
  The post Open Source Community KDE Receives $200,000 in Bitcoin from The Pineapple fund appeared first on CCN
  Today open-source community KDE received $200,000 from The Pineapple Fund. KDE is an open-source community that creates free software for both desktop and portable systems. For Linux systems, KDE is well-known for its Plasma desktop and applications including Dolphin file manager and Kontact – a personal information suite. The software is used by millions of
  The post Open Source Co
  
  Read more

• Israel Confirms It Will Tax Bitcoin as Property

  19-02-2018 20:40
  Israel has confirmed that it will treat cryptocurrencies as taxable assets in a new circular published on Monday.
  
  Read more

• Future Skills: Indian PM Announces Education Platform for Blockchain Technology

  19-02-2018 20:23 via newsbtc.com
  The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, announced today the formation of a platform aiming to provide education on various cutting-edge technologies. The initiative will be known as Future Skills.
  Future Skills Platform to Focus on Blockchain Technology
  The platform was announced today at the World Congress on Information Technology 2018 (WCIT). The event was attended by ICT associations from over 80 different nations.
  NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Services Companies), I
  
  Read more

• The Taxman Catches Up with Cryptocurrency in Israel

  19-02-2018 20:14
  Exchanges to pay capital gains tax and no VAT, mining companies to pay income tax and VAT.
  
  Read more

• US Lawmakers Build Appetite for Cryptocurrency Regulation

  19-02-2018 19:41
  The post US Lawmakers Build Appetite for Cryptocurrency Regulation appeared first on CCN
  The White House may not believe that the US will pursue cryptocurrency regulation anytime soon, but federal lawmakers themselves have cultivated quite an appetite for legislation that would accomplish just that. US Lawmakers Build Appetite for Cryptocurrency Regulation That’s according to a Reuters report, which cites a number of congressional lawmakers from across the political … Continued
  The
  
  Read more

• Bubbletone and Lingualeo Announce a Strategic Partnership That Will Help Drive the Future of Blockchain Technology

  19-02-2018 19:38 via newsbtc.com
  It seems that 2018 is going to be the year that messenger apps stake their ground in driving blockchain and cryptocurrency technology forward. This week, Clementvale Ltd, with its brand, Bubbletone Blockchain in Telecom, announced that they have formed a strategic partnership with Lingualeo, a market leader in online English language learning. Managing Director of Lingualeo, Vladimir Sirotinsky, has agreed to join the Bubbletone team as an advisor, where he will help integrate new services to th
  
  Read more

• Long Blockchain Is At Risk for Exchange Removal Again

  19-02-2018 19:20
  Long Blockchain announced it would appeal a notice by Nasdaq informing it that its stock was at risk of being delisted.
  
  Read more

• The First Multi-Cryptocurrency Skill Gaming Platform

  19-02-2018 19:13 via crypto-news.net
  The PlayHall team is taking part in d10e Conference, which will be held in Silicon Valley. The program of the event includes the PlayHall CTO’s Vadim Nareyko (ex-CEO of INDUTO) speech on Blockchain and Skill Gaming starting at 12:00 PM on 15 February. PlayHall will also have an exhibition booth with a play area. More details you can find on the PlayHall official Facebook page.
  Previously reported PlayHall project was joined by Jay Severson, an expert in computer science and co-founder&
  
  Read more

• Kepler Technologies to Bring Blockchain-Based Solution for AI and Robotics

  19-02-2018 19:03 via newsbtc.com
  Kepler Technologies, a blockchain-based startup backed by the Government of Georgia, has announced the development of the world’s first decentralized ecosystem for the incubation and development of AI and robotics projects. The platform will provide inventors and developers with seamless access to financial and technical resources for the advancement of their inventions and ideas. Kepler Technologies’ platform is powered by a community-based on meritocracy and the decentralization of
  
  Read more

• $850 Million: Telegram ICO Quietly Shatters Blockchain Fundraising Record

  19-02-2018 18:21
  The post $850 Million: Telegram ICO Quietly Shatters Blockchain Fundraising Record appeared first on CCN
  Step aside, Filecoin, because the Telegram ICO has quietly shattered the blockchain-based fundraising record. According to a document filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week, the Telegram ICO has raised $850 million since Jan. 29, when the token sale officially began. The filing reports that only 81 investors contributed to the … Continued
  The post $850 Mil
  
  Read more

• Banks Buy Stakes in Blockchain Startup SETL

  19-02-2018 18:20
  Citi joined Credit Agricole, Computershare, S2iEM and Deloitte as shareholders in the blockchain-based payment and settlements startup SETL.
  
  Read more

• Illinois Initiates Blockchain Initiative for Real Estate Transfers

  19-02-2018 18:07
  The post Illinois Initiates Blockchain Initiative for Real Estate Transfers appeared first on CCN
  The mid-western state of Illinois, home of Chicago, wants to usher blockchain technology into state government. The goal of the initiative, which is shared between state and county agencies, is to determine if this groundbreaking technology can be used to create more efficient, integrated and trusted state services while providing a welcoming environment for the … Continued
  The post Illinois
  
  Read more

• Exclusive: CEDEX ICO Raises $20 Million, Prior to Pre-Sale Stage

  19-02-2018 18:06
  The company has allocated additional Cedex coins for the private-sale stage, in order to meet high demand.
  
  Read more

• Banks Begone: UN’s World Food Programme Builds on Ethereum Blockchain Money Transfers

  19-02-2018 17:36
  The post Banks Begone: UN’s World Food Programme Builds on Ethereum Blockchain Money Transfers appeared first on CCN
  The United Nations’ World Food Programme is expanding its Ethereum-based blockchain payments system to avoid the transfer fees incurred via the traditional banking system. Over a year ago in January 2017, the World Food Programme (WFP) successfully tested ‘Building Blocks’, an early experiment that enabled the transfer of WFP food and cash on a public &hell
  
  Read more

• eToro Announces the Addition of NEO to its Trading Platform

  19-02-2018 17:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  eToro has announced that it has added NEO to its platform following on from the addition of Stellar last week. The latest addition brings the total number of cryptocurrencies supported to nine. The others being Bitcoin, Ethereum, BCH, XRP, Litecoin, Ethereum Classic, Dash, and Stellar. The move by the global trading and investment platform comes […]
  This post eToro Announces the Addition of NEO to its Trading Platform first appeared on Coinjournal.
  
  Read more

• Lithuania's Central Bank Probes 100 Million Euro ICO

  19-02-2018 17:00
  Lithuania's central bank has said it is probing Bankera's initial coin offering after determining that the token offered counts as a security.
  
  Read more

• Ethereum Classic Price Flirts with All-Time High as Callisto Airdrop Looms

  19-02-2018 16:41
  The post Ethereum Classic Price Flirts with All-Time High as Callisto Airdrop Looms appeared first on CCN
  Speculation surrounding an impending airdrop has propelled the Ethereum Classic price within range of its all-time high. Ethereum Classic Price Flirts with All-Time High As CCN reported, the rally began last week, less than a day after ETC bull Barry Silbert warned that it was a mistake to ignore the cryptocurrency. Prior to that surge,
  The post Ethereum Classic Price Flirts with All-Time Hi
  
  Read more

• Keep a close eye on the low bitcoin price at Coincheck exchange

  19-02-2018 15:35 via newsbtc.com
   
  Coincheck resumed withdrawals of Japanese yen on February 13, but withdrawals of virtual currencies such as bitcoin remain restricted and a resumption date is still undecided, the exchangesaid at a news conference on February 13.
  It can be assumed there is a large number of people seeking to sell the virtual currency they have deposited with Coincheck based on the assumption that there were many beginner investors among users and remains uncertain when withdrawals can resume. Let’s
  
  Read more

• The Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund that Operates Out of a Dorm Room

  19-02-2018 15:32
  The post The Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund that Operates Out of a Dorm Room appeared first on CCN
  Trace Capital is not your average cryptocurrency hedge fund. The venture, which currently manages approximately $300,000 for a small group of around 15 investors, uses an algorithm to predict the price movements of large-cap cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. The algorithm has proved moderately successful, and Trace Capital’s founders have already received buyout offers.
  The po
  
  Read more

• $850 Million Raised in ICO So Far, Says Telegram

  19-02-2018 15:20
  Messaging app provider Telegram has raised an initial $850 million in its controversial initial coin offering (ICO), according to a public document.
  
  Read more

• 23% Of Organizations Globally Affected By Crypto-Mining Malware, Says Cybersecurity Firm

  19-02-2018 15:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Crypto-mining malware is draining enterprises’ CPU power with an estimated 23% of organizations globally being affected by the Coinhive variant during January 2018, according to Check Point’s latest Global Threat Impact index. Researchers of the firm discovered three different variants of crypto-mining malware in its top 10 most prevalent threat with Coinhive ranking first. Other […]
  This post 23% Of Organizations Globally Affected By Crypto-Mining Malware, Says Cybersecurity
  
  Read more

• Record Retest? ETC Looks Poised on Double-Digit Climb

  19-02-2018 14:45
  A prominent alternative to the ethereum blockchain is showing signs of building a higher base amid a period of strong market activity.
  
  Read more

• Omise and ETDA Sign MoU to Improve Thailand’s Digital ID Program

  19-02-2018 14:39 via newsbtc.com
  Omise, the popular blockchain-oriented company, recently signed a Memorandum of understanding with ETDA. This Thai government agency will collaborate with Omise on building a national eKYC portal. It is the first venture of its kind to become available in Thailand. Both entities will focus on exchanging information, experience, and technical information.
  This MoU was signed by both parties in Thailand earlier today. The new venture will primarily focus on coming up with new use cases for blockch
  
  Read more

• Ethereum Blockchain Startup Partners Thai Government on KYC Program

  19-02-2018 14:35
  The post Ethereum Blockchain Startup Partners Thai Government on KYC Program appeared first on CCN
  Thailand could soon figure among the earliest countries to officially implement blockchain technology. News broke today that Omise (the company behind the OmiseGO project) and the country’s Ministry of Digital Affairs had signed a Memorandum of Understanding. It’s a move that will see the parties collaborate in order to develop a nation-wide digital identity verification
  The post Ethere
  
  Read more

• Bitcoin Mining Device Interferes with T-Mobile Network, Slapped with Notice by FCC

  19-02-2018 14:05
  It is not clear yet if the issue is with the particular Antminer S5 or with all similar devices.
  
  Read more

• Coinbase. Ripple. Uphold? Investor Greg Kidd Defends Bold Bet

  19-02-2018 14:00
  Exuberant investor Gregg Kidd outlines his plans for Uphold, a profitable crypto startup that's largely flown under the radar until now.
  
  Read more

• Coinbase. Ripple. Uphold? Greg Kidd Defends His Boldest Bet

  19-02-2018 14:00
  Exuberant investor Gregg Kidd outlines his plans for Uphold, a profitable crypto startup that's largely flown under the radar until now.
  
  Read more

• Coinbase. Ripple. Uphold? Greg Kidd Defends Bold Bet

  19-02-2018 14:00
  Exuberant investor Gregg Kidd outlines his plans for Uphold, a profitable crypto startup that's largely flown under the radar until now.
  
  Read more

• EXMO Reschedules Token Offering, Will Offer Margin Lending

  19-02-2018 13:54
  The platform is set to launch the margin lending feature to the public in March 2018.
  
  Read more

• Hamster Marketplace Presents First Blockchain Platform to Sell Innovative Electronics

  19-02-2018 13:43
  The post Hamster Marketplace Presents First Blockchain Platform to Sell Innovative Electronics appeared first on CCN
  This is a paid-for submitted press release. CCN does not endorse, nor is responsible for any material included below and isn’t responsible for any damages or losses connected with any products or services mentioned in the press release. CCN urges readers to conduct their own research with due diligence into the company, product or service mentioned
  The post Hamster Mark
  
  Read more

• ‘Disruptive’ Blockchain Tech Requires Rapid Adaptation: India’s Prime Minister

  19-02-2018 13:40
  The post ‘Disruptive’ Blockchain Tech Requires Rapid Adaptation: India’s Prime Minister appeared first on CCN
  The most powerful public official from the world’s largest democracy has bullishly labeled ‘disruptive’ blockchain technology to bring seismic changes to India’s society. Speaking at the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) 2018 today, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi stated: “Disruptive technologies such as Blockchain and the
  
  Read more

• Upgraded Minexcoin Roadmap: Debit Cards, Atomic Swaps, Green Algo and Other 2018 Goals

  19-02-2018 13:28
  The post Upgraded Minexcoin Roadmap: Debit Cards, Atomic Swaps, Green Algo and Other 2018 Goals appeared first on CCN
  This is a paid-for submitted press release. CCN does not endorse, nor is responsible for any material included below and isn’t responsible for any damages or losses connected with any products or services mentioned in the press release. CCN urges readers to conduct their own research with due diligence into the company, product or service mentioned
  The post Upgraded Mi
  
  Read more

• Harnessing the Full Potential of the $600 Billion Crypto Network

  19-02-2018 13:27 via newsbtc.com
  Creditcoin makes crypto-lending and investments accessible to the masses, cuts the red-tape.
  Two FinTech firms have come together to make it easy to navigate the crypto world. These two companies plan to launch Creditcoin, which will operate across blockchains in the P2P lending market.The Gluwa platform, to be powered by Creditcoin, will address the issues of accessibility of the crypto market by those in the fiat world by seamlessly connecting them with cryptocurrencies. This platform simply a
  
  Read more

• Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017

  19-02-2018 12:45
  The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams last year.
  
  Read more

• CoinPoint Holds Successful Bitcoin Cash Party in London

  19-02-2018 12:34
  The post CoinPoint Holds Successful Bitcoin Cash Party in London appeared first on CCN
  This is a paid-for submitted press release. CCN does not endorse, nor is responsible for any material included below and isn’t responsible for any damages or losses connected with any products or services mentioned in the press release. CCN urges readers to conduct their own research with due diligence into the company, product or service mentioned
  The post CoinPoint Holds Successful Bitcoin Cash Pa
  
  Read more

• Cryptocurrency Market Stabilizes at $500 Billion, Bitcoin Records 5% Gain

  19-02-2018 12:24
  The post Cryptocurrency Market Stabilizes at $500 Billion, Bitcoin Records 5% Gain appeared first on CCN
  After falling to $10,350 on February 18, the price of bitcoin has rebounded to $11,050, recording a 5 percent daily gain, positively affecting the entire market with its momentum. Bitcoin Preparing Bull Run The daily trading volume of bitcoin and the global cryptocurrency market has been relatively strong over the past 24 hours, as nearly
  The post Cryptocurrency Market Stabilizes at $500 Bill
  
  Read more

• Founder of Algebraix Comments on Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Ad Ban

  19-02-2018 11:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In 2017, initial coin offerings (ICOs) became a landmark feature as they entered the mainstream. According to fintech analytics provider Autonomous NEXT, ICOs raised $4.2 billion in 2017, eclipsing the $225 million raised the previous year. Even though ICOs have been around for years, they gained new heights of interest last year aided by celebrities […]
  This post Founder of Algebraix Comments on Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Ad Ban first appeared on Coinjournal.
  
  Read more

• Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges’ Commission Sales Spike 85x in 2017

  19-02-2018 11:26
  The post Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges’ Commission Sales Spike 85x in 2017 appeared first on CCN
  South Korean cryptocurrency exchange operators have reportedly made enormous gains in commission-related sales in 2017, over 85 times that of the previous year. According to data released on Sunday by a politician from South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party, the accumulated sales from commissions among 30 cryptocurrency exchange operators is said to have reached 700 billion
  The post Kore
  
  Read more

• BitStarz Adds Ethereum (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE) Support

  19-02-2018 11:24
  The post BitStarz Adds Ethereum (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE) Support appeared first on CCN
  This is a submitted sponsored story. CCN urges readers to conduct their own research with due diligence into the company, product or service mentioned in the content below. Thursday, Feb 15, 2018 – With an undeniable eye for expansion, BitStarz Casino is showing that it’s a true trailblazer, as it now accepts both Ethereum (ETH) and
  The post BitStarz Adds Ethereum (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE) Su
  
  Read more

• European Crypto Bank Aims to Offer Banking Services to Crypto Investors

  19-02-2018 11:16
  The platform is planning to obtain banking licenses in France, Italy, and Germany.
  
  Read more

• Bottom Confirmed? Bitcoin at 20-day High Near $11K

  19-02-2018 11:15
  Bitcoin seems to have found a bottom below $6,000, although a long-term bull revival is still not certain, according to the price charts.
  
  Read more

• Bitcoin Demand in South Korea Rises as Trade Volume Hits Monthly High

  19-02-2018 11:01 via newsbtc.com
  As demand returns to the markets South Korea is once again leading the way for trade volume. Bitcoin recorded a monthly high trading volume on exchanges in the country as fears of clampdowns subside and confidence returns to the crypto markets.
  Local media reported that domestic Bitcoin trading volume reached a maximum value in the month following the holiday season. Over $250 million has been traded in BTC on South Korea’s leading exchange Bithumb in the past 24 hours.
  New Bitcoin Trade V
  
  Read more

Follow @CryptoNewslock on Twitter!