Read the latest developments from the cryptocurrency space, breaking news and analysis on Bitcoin and blockchain on RTTNews. Know more about altcoins, mining, ICOs, warnings and regulation. Find out.. RTTNews - Published
A family of five who traded all of their possessions for bitcoin and decided to live solely on it, began their three-year world tour with the mission to educate people about cryptocurrency. Rough cut..
A family of five who traded all of their possessions for bitcoin and decided to live solely on it, began their three-year world tour with the mission to educate people about cryptocurrency. Rough cut..
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After two days of testimony from Libra's top executive, David Marcus, legislators still want to know more about the Libra Association's membership and governance.
Japan's government is leading a global push to set up an international network for cryptocurrency payments, similar to the SWIFT network used by banks, in an effort to fight money laundering,..
G7 finance ministers and the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday all added to the chorus of concerned voices about Facebook's new cryptocurrency. Jane Lanhee Lee reports
The House Financial Services Committee had more pointed questions for Facebook's David Marcus about the governing structure of the Libra Association in the second day of Congressional grilling.
Facebook's David Marcus faced another day of governmental grilling, this time at the hands of the House Financial Services Committee, over the social media giant's plans for its digital currency Libra.
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Business Insider reports that David Marcus, head of Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra, testified in front of the Senate on Thursday.
Marcus stated that the Libra Association will oversee Libra and be..
Bitcoin has plunged 16% after a bruising day in Congress for Facebook's digital coin, Libra.
"Facebook has burned down the house over and over and called every arson a learning experience," Sen...
Facebook got a lashing by Senate lawmakers from both sides of the aisle on Tuesday over plans for its cryptocurrency and from House lawmakers investigating big techâs monopoly in the digital space...
Facebook is courting controversy on Capitol Hill with its plans to launch a digital currency. As Allen Martin tells us, some in Washington are even calling 'Libra' a potential threat to national..
The banking system relies on public trust; unfortunately for Facebook's cryptocurrency ambitions, the social media Goliath doesn't have an abundance of it.
As Facebook executive David Marcus testified before the Senate Banking Committee on the company's Libra plans, Ranking Member Sen. Sherrod Brow ripped into the social media giant during questioning.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said on Monday that the Treasury department has serious concerns that Facebook Inc's proposed Libra cryptocurrency could be misused for money laundering,..
We're living in a golden era of innovation, says entrepreneur Ashwini Anburajan -- but venture capital hasn't evolved to keep up, and start-ups aren't getting the funding they need to grow. In this..
It has become increasingly easy to spot cryptocurrency-related websites which are a front for a scam. In the case of BitcoinCashTradingLimited, it is not hard to see what is going on exactly. Anyone.. The Merkle - Published
This week in Hodlerâs Digest, a Libra special! Facebook has had a tough week in front of Congress and Bitcoin prices have suffered The Cointelegraph - Published
The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration has not issued any licenses for importing cryptocurrency mining devices into the country The Cointelegraph - Published
The founder of Token Foundry is seeking to collect over $13 million in perceived damages from Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin The Cointelegraph - Published
Those who have been involved in cryptocurrency for some time now will have come across numerous scams. Some of these fictitious promises are a lot more blatant than others. The Minephone WX is one such.. The Merkle - Published
While some traders prefer to watch multiple indicators for buy signals on their charts, others prefer a simpler setup like the Awesome Oscillator. Coindesk - Published
Bitcoin outflows on BitMEX exceeded inflows by $73 million after the exchange was reported to be investigated by the CFTC The Cointelegraph - Published
Vitalik Buterinâs idea to use Bitcoin Cash for scaling the Ethereum blockchain has received a mixed reaction from the community The Cointelegraph - Published
Drug dealers active on the darknet will get caught sooner or later. In the case of Hugh Brian Haney, his arrested occurred just a few days ago. It seems he was arrested for selling drugs on Silk Road,.. The Merkle - Published
Any and every cryptocurrency project needs to keep evolving and growing at all times. Especially in the altcoin world, there is a lot of pressure on developers to ensure a blockchain stays relevant. As.. The Merkle - Published
Facebook's plans to mint its own digital coin will test the company's consumer credibility. After being savaged for months for its cavalier attitude toward users' privacy, the social network will be.. Linux Insider - Published
Indiaâs Minister of State for Finance says no law currently prohibits using crypto in the country, although usage can be prosecuted if it violates preexisting law The Cointelegraph - Published
Will altcoins be able to recover from the crypto winter or are the naysayers right in saying the altcoin apocalypse is at hand? The Cointelegraph - Published
The words "permissionless" and "regulated" don't exactly go together. But Facebook's cryptocurrency project, Libra, is promising to adhere to regulations and be open to everyone, which may turn out to.. Mashable - Published
It has been three years since the MimbleWimble concept was first introduced as a solution to scale Bitcoin. With the whitepaper now dating back three years, it is a good time to see how far the.. The Merkle - Published
Mercy Corps believes that the Libra currency, set to launch in 2020, could help funnel aid to the poor. But critics wonder why the charitable group has partnered with a controversial company. NPR - Published
Ycash forked off Zcash blockchain at block height 570,000 and is independent from both the Electric Coin Company and the Zcash Foundation The Cointelegraph - Published
Acting similarly to a US-based stablecoin being backed by the US dollar, wrapped bitcoin, an Ethereum-based token backed by bitcoin and pegged to its value, has locked up 550 bitcoin in its protocol. ETH News - Published
After a plaintiff sued a closed exchange for not returning their bitcoin, a judge in Hangzhouâs Internet Court in eastern China ruled that bitcoin should be thought of as virtual internet property.. ETH News - Published
Zcash's upcoming hard fork will produce a nearly identical codebase for a new blockchain, dubbed Ycash, which will act as a Zcash competitor. ETH News - Published
· US congressman Brad Sherman on Wednesday compared Facebook's proposed Libra cryptocurrency to 9/11, claiming it will result in more American deaths over time than the 3,000+ lives that were lost.. Business Insider - Published
Cryptocurrencies are changing the U.S. currency system in ways that may facilitate illegal activity and instability in prices, St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said on Friday. Reuters - Published
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and info to keep you up to date in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency world. Bitcoinâs pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto has been.. The Next Web - Published
Cryptocurrency scams have always been successful ever since this industry was created. Even in 2019, there are multiple successful scams which cost people a lot of good money. In Israel, one scammer.. The Merkle - Published
A retired couple in Australia have reportedly lost $900,000 to an elaborate cryptocurrency scam. Mike and Karen Taylor were traveling around Australia in a camper van when they fell for the online.. The Next Web - Published
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire will be one of seven people joining Justin Sun at the crypto power lunch with Warren Buffett along with Litecoinâs Charlie Lee The Cointelegraph - Published
Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is being investigated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the matter, the CFTC is looking.. The Next Web - Published
âThere was a clear agreement ... that Libra in particular raises some very significant concerns, and cryptocurrencies more broadly," said Mnuchin. Coindesk - Published
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