Blockchain

The path towards a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) hasn’t always been a clear one, and while steps are being taken to ensure things go smoothly, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Jay Clayton says there is still “work left to be done.” Clayton Says the SEC Still Has ConcernsIn a recent interview, Clayton comments that “progress is being made” when it comes to pushing a bitcoin ETF forward, though the SEC’s worries haven’t dissipated completely. There are several companies...

So much for bitcoin’s sudden rise to $10,800 last week. The coin was doing so well following a low period of trading in the $9,000 range and now things have returned to “normal” somewhat. While the currency isn’t in the $9,000 range again or lower, it is trading at around $10,180. This is significantly less than where it was, and bitcoin has once again let down all who were expecting a sudden bull run in the coming days.Bitcoin Is Falling Once AgainIt’s getting annoying to see bitcoin fall so...

On Monday, September 9, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao announced the official launch of Binance Futures. To get an early idea of the market before launch, Binance unveiled its crypto futures testnet last week. The futures testnet was available for a period of five days and launched on two platforms Futures A and Futures B.The two platforms were pitched against each other to see which one performs better. Binance’s own development team created the Futures A platform whereas Binance’s crypto...

Last week we wrote of how Telegram’s blockchain project, TON, has entered the last preparation stage before going live. The code for running a blockchain node was released on the test network and this (or the next) month is expected for the company to finally launch TON.However, it seems that the go-to marketplace for the new Gram tokens could be an emerging exchange with somewhat of 4,000 users.If it’s to believe Blackmoon Crypto, this small, Cayman Islands-registered exchange might be right...

The Catalonian government has decided to go in the direction of decentralized systems to implement their identity solutions. The so-called Self-Sovereign Identities (SSIs) will run off its own fully independent decentralized ledger system.The project which has been called “IdentiCAT” will not be controlled by the government. Catalonians both home and abroad will have access to their Data and be able to choose who they share they share what with. Catalan President Quim Torra said in a press...

Hey Krypto Fans, willkommen zur Bitcoin-Informant Show Nr. 702. Heute geht’s um folgende Themen: Bitcoin könnte bis auf $6.500 fallen, Takasbank steigt in Blockchain-Gold-Handel ein & Katalonien präsentiert dezentralisiertes ID-System. 1.) Bitcoin könnte bis auf $6.500 fallen, um die parabolische Preisbewegung aufrechtzuerhaltenhttps://coincierge.de/2019/analyst-bitcoin-koennte-bis-auf-6-500-fallen-um-die-parabolische-preisbewegung-aufrechtzuerhalten/ 2.) Türkei:...

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton suggests that a bitcoin ETF may be approved once price-manipulation concerns are addressed. | Source: REUTERS / Brendan McDermidSEC Chairman Jay Clayton says the agency is inching closer to finally approving a bitcoin ETF. However, he warns that more work needs to be done to deter price manipulation and ensure a transparent market.Clayton made the assertions during a CNBC interview with Bob Pisani (video below). Pisani asked if we're any closer to seeing a bitcoin...

Hey Krypto Fans, willkommen zur Bitcoin-Informant Show Nr. 701. Heute geht’s um folgende Themen: Verbot für Bitcoin Mining vorgeschlagen, Facebook wollte ursprünglich BTC nutzen & Blockchain Smartphone geht an den Start. 1.) US-Kongress: Verbot für Bitcoin Mining vorgeschlagenhttps://bitcoin-kurier.de/us-kongress-verbot-fuer-bitcoin-mining-vorgeschlagen/ 2.) Bitcoin was Facebook’s first choice says Abra’s...

Off Chain Labs, a startup focused on enterprise, is launching Arbitrum, a new Ethereum scaling solution, to the public. The company is also garnering funds from Coinbase Ventures. Off Chain Labs Looks to Improve EthereumMany likely see Coinbase only as a cryptocurrency exchange, but it has grown into so much more. Coinbase Pro, for example, is a platform designed for institutional investors, while Coinbase Ventures looks to invest in new blockchain and digital currency-based startups. While...

Analysts are predicting that bitcoin could reach $20,000 by the time the holiday season rolls around. A Big Bitcoin Boom Is ComingJust think. By Christmas, everybody’s favorite cryptocurrency could be worth a whopping $20,000. This wouldn’t be the first time. The currency nearly struck this mark by the end of 2017, and what’s interesting is that by this time that year (September), bitcoin was trading for about $5,000 per unit. At press time, it’s more than double this amount. Naturally, this...