BitMEX Parent Names Höptner as New CEO

BitMEX Parent Names Höptner as New CEO
Höptner comes from Börse Stuttgart GmbH and Euwax AG, where he has been CEO since 2018.

Bitcoin Exchange Backed by Pomp, Song and Woo Removes Trading Fees to Contend With Coinbase, Gemini

Bitcoin Exchange Backed by Pomp, Song and Woo Removes Trading Fees to Contend With Coinbase, Gemini
Upstart crypto exchange LVL wants to take on U.S. giants by removing trading fees. The move comes as bitcoin touches new all-time highs.

Crypto Version of ‘Giving Tuesday’ Returns With 10X as Many Charities

Crypto Version of ‘Giving Tuesday’ Returns With 10X as Many Charities
While only 12 non-profits had signed up for the event last year, crypto donations platform The Giving Block said that over 120 such organizations will be taking part in this year.

Coinbase Reports Delays in Processing Bitcoin Withdrawals Due to Network Congestion

Coinbase Reports Delays in Processing Bitcoin Withdrawals Due to Network Congestion
The delays come on a day when the price of bitcoin surpassed its all-time high.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin All-Time High Tops Out at $19,850 as Ether Options Market Goes Mega-Bullish

Market Wrap: Bitcoin All-Time High Tops Out at $19,850 as Ether Options Market Goes Mega-Bullish
A combination of volume, derivatives action and infrastructure improvements led bitcoin’s price to go where it hasn’t gone before. Ether is looking supremely bullish, too.

Riot, Marathon, Canaan See Record Monthly Share Gains as Bitcoin Clears All-Time High

Riot, Marathon, Canaan See Record Monthly Share Gains as Bitcoin Clears All-Time High
Mining companies are soaring as bitcoin hits record highs.

Bitcoin’s All-Time High Price Rally Is Sustainable. Analysts Explain Why

Bitcoin’s All-Time High Price Rally Is Sustainable. Analysts Explain Why
After bitcoin's price hit its previous all-time high in 2017, it fell. Analysts explain why the latest rally will be different.

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin Just Hit an All-Time High Price

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin Just Hit an All-Time High Price
Growing investor interest, central bank money printing and PayPal's entree helped push bitcoin prices above their previous December 2017 record.

Bitcoin Trading Fees on PayPal, Robinhood, Cash App and Coinbase: What to Know

Bitcoin Trading Fees on PayPal, Robinhood, Cash App and Coinbase: What to Know
With bitcoin’s price hitting a new all-time high on Monday, retail investors will inevitably want to get in on the original crypto asset.

Stablecoins ‘Pose Serious Risks’ to Financial Security, ECB’s Lagarde Says

Stablecoins ‘Pose Serious Risks’ to Financial Security, ECB’s Lagarde Says
Stablecoins could "threaten financial security" if widely adopted, the ECB head said in a magazine interview.

Bitcoin Hits a New All-Time High: What Happens Next?

Bitcoin Hits a New All-Time High: What Happens Next?
Why a price surge is not only attracting a new cadre of institutional investors, but also producing the beginnings of a new set of FUD.

US Justice Department Extradites Alleged Co-Founder of Crypto Ponzi Scheme From Panama

US Justice Department Extradites Alleged Co-Founder of Crypto Ponzi Scheme From Panama
The accused, Gutemberg Dos Santos, has been charged in an indictment and was extradited from Panama on Nov. 25.

Canaan Reports $12M Q3 Loss, Says There’s ‘Rebounding Demand’ for Mining Machines

Canaan Reports $12M Q3 Loss, Says There’s ‘Rebounding Demand’ for Mining Machines
Mining hardware manufacturer Canaan Creative reported a Q3 net loss of $12.7 million, or 54 cents per share, more than quadruple the size of Q2’s $2.38 million loss, or 10 cents per share.

Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin All-Time High Puts It on Pace for Highest Monthly Close

Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin All-Time High Puts It on Pace for Highest Monthly Close
PLUS: Anonymous developers have forked a seemingly dead project to launch DeFi’s latest stablecoin.

Investment Giant AllianceBernstein Now Says Bitcoin Has Role in Investors’ Portfolios

Investment Giant AllianceBernstein Now Says Bitcoin Has Role in Investors’ Portfolios
The research arm of the New York-based asset manager now recommends bitcoin as part of an investment portfolio.

Bitcoin Price Sets New Record High Above $19,783

Bitcoin Price Sets New Record High Above $19,783
After nearly three years of waiting, bitcoin investors can celebrate the cryptocurrency reaching a new record high.

First Mover: You Call That a Record? Bitcoin’s November Gains Are 3x Stock Market’s

First Mover: You Call That a Record? Bitcoin’s November Gains Are 3x Stock Market’s
It's no longer really news when bitcoin outperforms traditional markets, but November could prove a crucial month for the largest cryptocurrency. 

Coronavirus-Induced Poverty Will Bring More Bitcoin Crime in 2021: Kaspersky Report

Coronavirus-Induced Poverty Will Bring More Bitcoin Crime in 2021: Kaspersky Report
The cybersecurity specialist foresees a rise in crypto crime ahead in 2021, as the COVID-19 epidemic hits national economies.

Despite 12% Crash, Bitcoin Looks Set to Make Highest Monthly Close Ever

Despite 12% Crash, Bitcoin Looks Set to Make Highest Monthly Close Ever
A record monthly close could be a harbinger of more profound price gains to come, according to analysts.

Bolivian Cattle Ranch Will Be Tokenized to Open Up Business to Investors

Bolivian Cattle Ranch Will Be Tokenized to Open Up Business to Investors
The token is being claimed as the first blockchain-based financial instrument in Switzerland to hold an International Securities Identification Number.

Ethereum Classic Activates Thanos Upgrade, Increasing Access for GPU Miners

Ethereum Classic Activates Thanos Upgrade, Increasing Access for GPU Miners
The Thanos upgrade is aimed to allow more miner participation and thus increase security.

Pizza Hut Venezuela Now Accepts Crypto Payments

Pizza Hut Venezuela Now Accepts Crypto Payments
The Venezuelan arm of the restaurant chain now accepts dash and bitcoin through CryptoBuyer.

‘Basis Cash’ Launch Brings Defunct Stablecoin Into the DeFi Era

‘Basis Cash’ Launch Brings Defunct Stablecoin Into the DeFi Era
With Basis Cash, a team of anonymous developers is making what might be called a fork of a project that never launched.

Crypto Long & Short: How Bitcoin Development Is Evolving – and What’s Behind It

Crypto Long & Short: How Bitcoin Development Is Evolving – and What’s Behind It
Bitcoin price spikes grab headlines, but the asset's long-term value depends on its developers – and what drives them.

Bilateral Saudi, UAE Digital Currency Experiment Shows Benefits of Distributed Ledgers, Central Banks Say

Bilateral Saudi, UAE Digital Currency Experiment Shows Benefits of Distributed Ledgers, Central Banks Say
A joint Saudi and UAE CBDC pilot found that a distributed payment system offers “significant improvement over centralized payment systems.”

How Bitcoin Gets to $100,000

How Bitcoin Gets to $100,000
Another look at the bitcoin valuation models that could possibly lead to a six-figure bitcoin valuation over the course of the next year.

Guggenheim Fund Files to Be Able to Invest Up to Almost $500M in Bitcoin Through GBTC

Guggenheim Fund Files to Be Able to Invest Up to Almost $500M in Bitcoin Through GBTC
The Guggenheim Macro Opportunities Fund will now be able to invest up to 10% of its net asset value in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust.

Yearn Merges With Cover, DeFi Protocol’s 4th Deal in a Week

Yearn Merges With Cover, DeFi Protocol’s 4th Deal in a Week
Yearn is “joining forces” with market coverage provider Cover, capping a busy week for the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol.,

What Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary Means for Bitcoin and Markets

What Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary Means for Bitcoin and Markets
NLW looks at price action in crypto, the ETH 2.0 Beacon chain launching Dec 1, the Dow at 30,000 and Janet Yellen’s nomination as Treasury secretary.

Ripple Is Cashing Out a Third of Its Stake in Surging MoneyGram

Ripple Is Cashing Out a Third of Its Stake in Surging MoneyGram
It is the first such sale of MoneyGram stock since the startup invested in the remittance giant in 2019.

Curve Finance Votes to Disperse $3M in Fees to Governance Token Holders

Curve Finance Votes to Disperse $3M in Fees to Governance Token Holders
The community vote was an exercise in decentralized governance for a protocol not unfamiliar with meeting community demands.

Bitcoin’s Carnivore Cult Is Both Stupid and Correct

Bitcoin’s Carnivore Cult Is Both Stupid and Correct
Do Bitcoin fans gravitate toward steak so often because they view themselves as cowboys, or because they’re just health-conscious?

NYT Reveals Claims of ‘Racist or Discriminatory’ Treatment of Employees at Coinbase

NYT Reveals Claims of ‘Racist or Discriminatory’ Treatment of Employees at Coinbase
The NYT critique of Coinbase’s internal diversity policies quotes former employees who complain of “racist or discriminatory” treatment.

ENCORE: Luke Gromen on the History and (Declining) Future of the Global Dollar System

ENCORE: Luke Gromen on the History and (Declining) Future of the Global Dollar System
As some start to wonder about a post-Bretton Woods economic system, macro analyst Luke Gromen explains how that post-World War II system came to be.

Crypto Custodian Copper Aims to Bridge Gap Between DeFi and Traditional Finance With New Tool

Crypto Custodian Copper Aims to Bridge Gap Between DeFi and Traditional Finance With New Tool
The new tool, CopperConnect, covers the "DeFi lifecycle" as an asset moves from custody to smart contract and back.

Industry Pros Weigh In on Rumors of New Crypto Wallet Regulations

Industry Pros Weigh In on Rumors of New Crypto Wallet Regulations
From shorter consultations to insider comments, recent rumors about U.S. regulation of private crypto wallets have some compelling context.

Bank of Russia Fields Banking Industry Concerns Over Digital Ruble Proposal

Bank of Russia Fields Banking Industry Concerns Over Digital Ruble Proposal
Russian banks fear being left out of the central bank's proposed digital currency system, according to a report.

Canada-Listed Investment Firm Sells All Its Ether, Monero to Buy More Bitcoin

Canada-Listed Investment Firm Sells All Its Ether, Monero to Buy More Bitcoin
Cypherpunk Holdings says it financed additional bitcoin purchases with the "full liquidation" of positions in monero and ether.

Huobi-Branded Crypto Exchange Launches for Malaysian Market

Huobi-Branded Crypto Exchange Launches for Malaysian Market
Huobi Labuan said it's been licensed in Malaysia for a nine-month trial period of cryptocurrency spot and derivatives trading services.

Quick Bitcoin Price Recovery Looks in Doubt as Whales Move Coins Onto Exchanges

Quick Bitcoin Price Recovery Looks in Doubt as Whales Move Coins Onto Exchanges
"Whales are transferring bitcoin to exchanges. The cryptocurrency may trade in a sideways-to-negative manner," said one analyst.

Chinese Authorities Have Seized a Massive $4 Billion in Crypto From PlusToken Scam

Chinese Authorities Have Seized a Massive $4 Billion in Crypto From PlusToken Scam
Cryptocurrencies worth billions of dollars have been seized during the police crackdown on the PlusToken Ponzi scheme in China.

Crypto Exchange Upbit Brings in Withdrawal Delay in Bid to Tackle Fraudsters

Crypto Exchange Upbit Brings in Withdrawal Delay in Bid to Tackle Fraudsters
The South Korea-based exchange has announced a 24-hour cryptocurrency withdrawal delay in an effort to protect user accounts from malicious attacks.

China’s Xi Asks ASEAN Nations to Join in Building of ‘Digital Silk Road’

China’s Xi Asks ASEAN Nations to Join in Building of ‘Digital Silk Road’
Xi Jinping pushed for digitally enhanced trade among Southeast Asian nations in a keynote at the China-ASEAN Expo on Friday.

Facebook-Led Libra Plans Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin Launch in January 2021: Report

Facebook-Led Libra Plans Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin Launch in January 2021: Report
Libra might eventually get off the ground as early as January albeit in a more limited format.

Blockchain Bites: Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Fully Loaded, IRS Sends Befuddling Letters – Again

Blockchain Bites: Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Fully Loaded, IRS Sends Befuddling Letters – Again
More than 500,000 ETH have been locked into Ethereum 2.0's deposit contract, kick-starting the network's major, multi-year development phase.

Cypherpunk, Crypto Anarchy and How Bitcoin Lost the Narrative

Cypherpunk, Crypto Anarchy and How Bitcoin Lost the Narrative
The crypto industry tends to give "cypherpunk" vibes a great deal of lip service without much attention to their real values.

XRP Price Surges to 2-Year High as Airdrop Frenzy Builds

XRP Price Surges to 2-Year High as Airdrop Frenzy Builds
The December airdrop of 45 billion spark tokens may be fueling XRP's rapid climb to two-year highs, say analysts.

XRP Rises More Than 30% as Altcoins Piggyback on Bitcoin’s Wave

XRP Rises More Than 30% as Altcoins Piggyback on Bitcoin’s Wave
The native asset of the XRP ledger has surged to 16-month highs.

Previously Unpublished Emails of Satoshi Nakamoto Present a New Puzzle

Previously Unpublished Emails of Satoshi Nakamoto Present a New Puzzle
The emails between Satoshi and Hal Finney come from Bitcoin’s earliest days. They show how closely the cryptocurrency’s creator collaborated with early supporters at the time.

Schmuck Insurance

Schmuck Insurance
A reading of one of the most enduring early investor arguments for bitcoin.