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Bitcoin Sees Synchronized Community-Led Supply Audit
Bitcoin Sees Synchronized Community-Led Supply Audit
News  •  Bitcoin  •  Oct 05, 2020 by Shaurya Malwa

Following an agreement made between Blockstream CSO Samson Mow and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in August, the last couple of weeks saw multiple Bitcoin enthusiasts complete an independent audit of the bitcoin supply. These included the likes of Bull Bitcoin founder Francis Pouliot, anonymous dev “Bit Dov,” and Jameson Lopp,

The Travel Rule is Coming in 2021 - Here’s What You Need to Know
The Travel Rule is Coming in 2021 - Here’s What You Need to Know
Feature  •  Bitcoin  •  Oct 04, 2020 by Andrew Yang

On June 30th, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released the outcomes of the June FATF Plenary, a report that concluded a 12-month review of cryptocurrency businesses as they prepare for the Travel Rule and its extended information sharing requirements. The result back then: the FATF would extend the preparation

FCA Bans Crypto Derivatives for UK Retail Traders
FCA Bans Crypto Derivatives for UK Retail Traders

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the final rules for a ban on the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) to retail customers, which was first proposed in July 2019. Announced today, Britain’s financial watchdog said that the ban which is expected to come

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Oct 05, 2020
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FCA Bans Crypto Derivatives for UK Retail Traders
FCA Bans Crypto Derivatives for UK Retail Traders

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the final rules for a ban on the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) to retail customers, which was first proposed in July 2019. Announced today, Britain’s financial watchdog said that the ban which is expected to come

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Oct 05, 2020
Bitcoin Sees Synchronized Community-Led Supply Audit
Bitcoin Sees Synchronized Community-Led Supply Audit

Following an agreement made between Blockstream CSO Samson Mow and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in August, the last couple of weeks saw multiple Bitcoin enthusiasts complete an independent audit of the bitcoin supply. These included the likes of Bull Bitcoin founder Francis Pouliot, anonymous dev “Bit Dov,” and Jameson Lopp,

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Oct 05, 2020
The Travel Rule is Coming in 2021 - Here’s What You Need to Know
The Travel Rule is Coming in 2021 - Here’s What You Need to Know

On June 30th, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released the outcomes of the June FATF Plenary, a report that concluded a 12-month review of cryptocurrency businesses as they prepare for the Travel Rule and its extended information sharing requirements. The result back then: the FATF would extend the preparation

Feature  •  Bitcoin  •  Oct 04, 2020
Cambridge Survey: Crypto Space in "Growth Stage Despite Notable Headwinds"
Cambridge Survey: Crypto Space in "Growth Stage Despite Notable Headwinds"

Results of a recent survey conducted by the Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance (CCAF), the digital currency research division of the University of Cambridge, found that regulatory headwinds did little to impede the growth of the cryptocurrency sector since 2018, with user growth touching record levels instead. 189% Growth in

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Oct 04, 2020
The Digital Euro Promises Return-Free Risk
The Digital Euro Promises Return-Free Risk

Obi Nwosu is the CEO and co-founder of Coinfloor, the UK's longest-running Bitcoin exchange. He has over 20 years’ experience building online marketplaces and bringing virtual currencies to tens of millions of people. Obi writes The Road to Bitcoin Hegemony, a weekly recap of some of the most

Opinion  •  Bitcoin  •  Oct 04, 2020
Gibraltar Stock Exchange Lists Canadian Bitcoin ETF
Gibraltar Stock Exchange Lists Canadian Bitcoin ETF

The Gibraltar Stock Exchange has listed a Canadian Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) aimed at institutional investors in the European region, as per a release shared with the BTC Times. Called “The Bitcoin Fund,” the tradeable product had previously been approved by the Ontario Securities Commission and is currently traded on

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Oct 02, 2020
Bitcoin Drops, Gold Rises on News of Trump's COVID-19 Infection
Bitcoin Drops, Gold Rises on News of Trump's COVID-19 Infection

News of U.S. President Donald Trump's infection with COVID-19 was quickly followed by a Bitcoin price drop. While the drop itself may be considered minor, with losses of around 1.5%, the gold spot price increased by 1% during the same time frame. There are several potential

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Oct 01, 2020
Nearly 40,000 Bitcoin Have Been Pulled From BitMEX Since CFTC Allegations
Nearly 40,000 Bitcoin Have Been Pulled From BitMEX Since CFTC Allegations

Users of Bitcoin derivatives platform BitMEX have withdrawn over 32,200 bitcoin (approximately $337 million at press time) following CFTC charges of anti-money laundering violations and the arrest of the firm's CTO. As a result of the allegations, anxieties boiled up over potential BitMEX asset seizures, with many

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Oct 01, 2020
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