Crypto exchanges are shedding tethers by the million, and millions of USDT are ending up at Bitfinex. From there, they are taken out of circulation.
Monthly Archives: October 2018
Vitalik Ends Devcon Talk With Sing-a-Long About Failed Ethereum Ideas
At the Devcon4 developer conference, the founder of ethereum presented the current roadmap to a more scalable network – and a song.
Coinbase’s Head of Trading Resigns After Six Months on Job
The head of trading at Coinbase, Hunter Merghart, has resigned just six months after joining the crypto startup from Barclays, CoinDesk has learned.
Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen Is Now a Bitcoin Owner
A member of the crypto community has gifted former Fed chair Janet Yellen some bitcoin in response to her negative comments on the cryptocurrency.
Planting Bitcoin Part Four: Gardening
Once Satoshi’s design for Bitcoin’s genetic code was planted, it became time to nurture its development as a wholly new form of money.
Indian Officials Met to Discuss Possible Ban on ‘Private Cryptocurrencies’
The Indian government is considering imposing a ban on what it calls “private cryptocurrencies,” according to an official release.
Promise: A Startup Based on an Anonymous Paper Plans to Replace ACH
With $47 trillion flowing through it every year, ACH is a juicy target for blockchain disruption. Can a new startup called Promise pull it off?
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Taps Digital Asset for Post-Trade Blockchain Trial
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has teamed up with DLT startup Digital Asset to develop a blockchain platform for post-trade processing.
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword? Bitcoin’s White Paper Proves It
The pen is mightier than the sword, or so Satoshi Nakamoto proved with bitcoin.
October Close May Prove Decisive for Bitcoin Price
Bitcoin’s monthly close today may reveal the cryptocurrency’s directional bias after a long period of low volatility.