Bitcoin Drifts Down as Price Breaks Below Key $7.8K Support

Bitcoin Drifts Down as Price Breaks Below Key $7.8K Support
Bitcoin has broken the key support level at $7,800 as the bears take back full control of the market during an exhaustive sell-off.

One Year Later, A Wave of Apps Is Emerging on Bitcoin Cash

One Year Later, A Wave of Apps Is Emerging on Bitcoin Cash
Now a year old, bitcoin cash is carving out a unique niche for itself with new applications.

Stellar Month: July's Top Performing Crypto Asset Saw 40% Gains

Stellar Month: July's Top Performing Crypto Asset Saw 40% Gains
Stellar (XLM) was the best performing cryptocurrency amongst the 25 largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization during the month of July.

Ripple Partners With Madonna to Fundraise for Orphans in Malawi

Ripple Partners With Madonna to Fundraise for Orphans in Malawi
Cryptocurrency payments startup Ripple is partnering with Madonna to raise funds for orphans in the African nation of Malawi.

Korean Officials Probe Shipwreck ICO for Possible Fraud

Korean Officials Probe Shipwreck ICO for Possible Fraud
Korean police are investigating a cryptocurrency startup claiming to be selling treasure from a sunken ship, the Korea Joongang Daily reported.

US Lawmakers Seek Blockchain Solution in Fight Against Fungal Disease

US Lawmakers Seek Blockchain Solution in Fight Against Fungal Disease
A group of U.S. lawmakers has proposed the creation of a blockchain pilot as part of a wider effort to combat infectious fungal diseases.

Ripple Taps Bill Clinton to Give Keynote at Upcoming Conference

Ripple Taps Bill Clinton to Give Keynote at Upcoming Conference
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will headline Ripple's Swell conference later this year, the cryptocurrency payments startup announced Tuesday.

Binance Acquires Anonymous Mobile Wallet for Ethereum Tokens

Binance Acquires Anonymous Mobile Wallet for Ethereum Tokens
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has acquired the open-source and anonymous mobile ethereum wallet Trust Wallet, it was announced Tuesday. 

Steam Yanks Game From Marketplace Over Crypto Mining Allegations

Steam Yanks Game From Marketplace Over Crypto Mining Allegations
Video game marketplace Steam removed an alleged crypto miner from its platform Monday amid user complaints.

Bitcoin Price Hits One-Week Low In Drop Below $8K

Bitcoin Price Hits One-Week Low In Drop Below $8K
The price of bitcoin fell below $8,000 for the fourth time in seven days as the cryptocurrency's value sank to its lowest level since July 23rd.

China's Government Censorship Agency Is Hiring a Crypto Expert

China's Government Censorship Agency Is Hiring a Crypto Expert
A high-level government media censor in China wants to hire a cryptographer with expertise in blockchain technology.

Thomson Reuters Is Adding 50 Crypto Assets to Finance Data Feed

Thomson Reuters Is Adding 50 Crypto Assets to Finance Data Feed
Thomson Reuters will soon track 50 crypto assets on one of its desktop finance feeds, thanks to a new deal with market data aggregator CryptoCompare.

Bitcoin's Price Moves Below $8K as Bull Case Weakens

Bitcoin's Price Moves Below $8K as Bull Case Weakens
Bitcoin's price faces the risk of a deeper drop as an extended period of low volatility action has ended up making way for a downside move.

National Football League Union Partners With Blockchain Startup

National Football League Union Partners With Blockchain Startup
The National Football League Player's Association is partnering with a blockchain startup to help its athletes license products in return for tokens.

Coinbase Taps Regulation Veteran for First-Ever Crypto Compliance Chief

Coinbase Taps Regulation Veteran for First-Ever Crypto Compliance Chief
Coinbase has announced the appointment of its first-ever chief compliance officer as it moves to become a licensed broker-dealer.

Another US County Hits Pause on Crypto Mining Power Requests

Another US County Hits Pause on Crypto Mining Power Requests
Franklin, Washington State, is the latest U.S. county to have suspended new utility applications from crypto mining farms over spiking power demands.

BBVA Can't Hold Cryptocurrency – And That's a Problem

BBVA Can't Hold Cryptocurrency – And That's a Problem
The bank wants to use ethereum as a notary, but regulators discourage holding even the tiny bit of ether needed to put data on the public blockchain.

Chinese Banking Giant Trials Blockchain to Issue Land-Backed Loans

Chinese Banking Giant Trials Blockchain to Issue Land-Backed Loans
One of the "Big Four" commercial banks in China has completed the issuance of a loan worth of $300,000 using a blockchain system. 

Bitcoin's Second-Ever Developer Is Back (With a Big Vision for Crypto)

Bitcoin's Second-Ever Developer Is Back (With a Big Vision for Crypto)
The first developer to code alongside Satoshi couldn't stay away from crypto for long. He's now helping to launch a new token.

AlphaPoint Helps Launch XRP-Based Cryptocurrency Exchange

AlphaPoint Helps Launch XRP-Based Cryptocurrency Exchange
Cryptocurrency services firm AlphaPoint is powering a new decentralized exchange, the company announced Monday. 

Gallup Poll: 75% of US Investors Think Bitcoin Is 'Very Risky'

Gallup Poll: 75% of US Investors Think Bitcoin Is 'Very Risky'
Three-quarters of U.S. investors think bitcoin is too risky to invest in, a new poll by Gallup and Wells Fargo showed Monday.

Novogratz's Galaxy Digital Will Start Trading on a Stock Exchange This Week

Novogratz's Galaxy Digital Will Start Trading on a Stock Exchange This Week
Cryptocurrency merchant bank Galaxy Digital will begin trading on the Toronto TSX Venture Exchange this week.

HTC Says Its Crypto-Friendly Smartphone Will Support Litecoin

HTC Says Its Crypto-Friendly Smartphone Will Support Litecoin
Litecoin creator Charlie Lee revealed Monday he will serve as an advisor to HTC's Exodus, the blockchain-powered smartphone.

Crypto Mining CEO Said to Disappear With $35 Million In Funds

Crypto Mining CEO Said to Disappear With $35 Million In Funds
Crypto mining firm Sky Mining's CEO Le Minh Tam has reportedly stolen $35 million from investors and fled to America.

Dubai Plans to 'Disrupt' Its Own Legal System with Blockchain

Dubai Plans to 'Disrupt' Its Own Legal System with Blockchain
Dubai is planning to develop what it calls a "Court of the Blockchain" as part of a wider push for smart government operations.

Draper Dragon Backs $20 Million Raise for Alibaba Vets' Blockchain Startup

Draper Dragon Backs $20 Million Raise for Alibaba Vets' Blockchain Startup
A public blockchain project founded by former members of Alibaba's blockchain arm has raised over $20 million in a combined token and equity sale.

A Blueprint for Reforming the Crypto Token Market

A Blueprint for Reforming the Crypto Token Market
The Token Alliance, a Chamber of Digital Commerce initiative, has laid out guidelines for how token sponsors and regulators can meet in the middle.

Bitcoin's Price Needs Move Above $8,350 to Regain Bull Bias

Bitcoin's Price Needs Move Above $8,350 to Regain Bull Bias
Bitcoin bulls could make a strong comeback if prices find acceptance above the key resistance at $8,300.

Blockstack's First Business App Wants to Help Employees Earn More Crypto

Blockstack's First Business App Wants to Help Employees Earn More Crypto
Misthos' new multi-signature bitcoin wallet for businesses aims to empower workers and democratize the setting of wages.

Korean Government Seeks to Strip Tax Perks From Crypto Exchanges

Korean Government Seeks to Strip Tax Perks From Crypto Exchanges
Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea may soon lose eligibility for tax benefits currently granted to smaller companies and startups.

IBM, Barclays and Citi Team Up to Launch Blockchain App Store for Banks

IBM, Barclays and Citi Team Up to Launch Blockchain App Store for Banks
Announced Monday, LedgerConnect is the offspring of bank-owned currency trading utility CLS and enterprise software giant IBM.

Commonwealth Bank Claims Success in Global Trade Blockchain Trial

Commonwealth Bank Claims Success in Global Trade Blockchain Trial
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced the completion of a cross-border shipment that was tracked with blockchain.

Mount Sinai Hospital to Explore Blockchain Applications

Mount Sinai Hospital to Explore Blockchain Applications
The Medical School of the Mount Sinai hospital system announced it will explore the use of blockchain in healthcare on Tuesday.

A Small Crypto Coin Is Making Big Claims About a Private Proof-of-Stake

A Small Crypto Coin Is Making Big Claims About a Private Proof-of-Stake
Even though it's yet to gain much notoriety, token project Spectre is innovating in a trending area – private staking for proof-of-stake blockchains.

A Solution to China's Pharma Woes Might Be a Blockchain Away

A Solution to China's Pharma Woes Might Be a Blockchain Away
Could blockchain help China avoid its next vaccine scandal – or at the very least, allow for more conversation about such issues?

Rejection Aside, Calls for a Bitcoin ETF Are Only Escalating

Rejection Aside, Calls for a Bitcoin ETF Are Only Escalating
Despite the rejection of a bid for a bitcoin ETF, the crypto market remains confident other proposals will persevere.

Monero-Style Privacy Is Ready for Ethereum – Who Will Implement It?

Monero-Style Privacy Is Ready for Ethereum – Who Will Implement It?
A new white paper contends that monero-style privacy can be implemented on ethereum without much work.

10,000%: Pantera Reports Massive 5-Year Crypto Investment Return

10,000%: Pantera Reports Massive 5-Year Crypto Investment Return
Pantera Capital announced it had seen a lifetime return of more than 10,000 percent in its first five years.

What Volatility? How Facebook's Historic Loss Became Crypto's Gain

What Volatility? How Facebook's Historic Loss Became Crypto's Gain
Facebook had a bad day in the market this week – and the crypto community quickly pounced.

Ethereum Is Testing Code for Its Next Hard Fork

Ethereum Is Testing Code for Its Next Hard Fork
Ethereum developers are already implementing code that's set to be activated in Constantinople, the network's next system-wide upgrade.

ICO Platform Promises Full Refund Following $7 Million Hack

ICO Platform Promises Full Refund Following $7 Million Hack
Initial coin offering support platform KickICO lost $7.7 million in KICK tokens in a hack on Thursday, the company reported. 

New Crypto Mining Malware Targeting Corporate Networks, Says Kaspersky

New Crypto Mining Malware Targeting Corporate Networks, Says Kaspersky
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a new form of cryptojacking malware targeting corporations in multiple countries.

Google Bans Crypto Mining Apps from Play Store

Google Bans Crypto Mining Apps from Play Store
Google has now joined Apple in banning cryptocurrency mining applications from its mobile app store. 

Crypto Wallet to Replace Private Keys With Encrypted QR Codes

Crypto Wallet to Replace Private Keys With Encrypted QR Codes
Decentralized crypto wallet SafeWallet is launching a new QR code-based user identification system to replace mnemonic phrases and private keys.

Why Blockchain Is Becoming the 'New Normal' In Enterprise

Why Blockchain Is Becoming the 'New Normal' In Enterprise
Markets are decentralized, so they need decentralized software. After years of discussion and planning, blockchain is delivering, writes R3's CTO.

Bitcoin Retains Bull Bias Despite Price Drop to Below $8K

Bitcoin Retains Bull Bias Despite Price Drop to Below $8K
The bitcoin charts retain a bullish bias today, despite a pullback in prices to a three-day low of $7,848.

Central Bank Crypto Could Bring Economic Gains: Bank of Canada Paper

Central Bank Crypto Could Bring Economic Gains: Bank of Canada Paper
Central bank-issued cryptocurrency could bring economic welfare gains for Canada and the U.S., according to a researcher from Canada's central bank. 

There's a Bigger Scam Than Anything in Crypto, It's Called KYC/AML

There's a Bigger Scam Than Anything in Crypto, It's Called KYC/AML
Anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer practices have cost many billions more than all ICO scams put together – yet, what they have produced?

$1 Billion Chinese Blockchain Fund Denies Report of Government Pull-Out

$1 Billion Chinese Blockchain Fund Denies Report of Government Pull-Out
A major Chinese blockchain fund launched in April has denied a report that the local government will withdraw its financial support.

No, Crypto Isn't Just for Libertarians Anymore

No, Crypto Isn't Just for Libertarians Anymore
The crypto community is more ideologically diverse than you might think, according to survey results in CoinDesk's Q2 2018 State of Blockchain report.