Cryptocurrencies are gradually conquering the world of social media and messaging apps. In the recent interview, Viber an instant messaging and voice app's Chief Executive Officer Djamel Agaoua has told journalists that "Rakuten announced its plans to launch…

The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA), which represents all licensed cryptocurrency exchanges in the country, sent a letter to the authorities earlier this month demanding appropriate changes to the tax guidelines for decentralized digital…

The European arm of Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has launched a bitcoin buying and selling service aimed to be easier to use than spot trading exchanges. BitFlyer Europe announced, the new trading platform targets people wanting “a simple…

Facebook told its investors in its latest quarterly report that while the firm expects to launch Libra next year some factors could prevent its release. In the risk factors section of the document, the company admits that it recognizes the significance of…

Crypto traders are tracking a series of massive Bitcoin whale transfers. In a matter of just six hours, whales have moved 318,649 BTC worth more than $3 billion. All of the transfers happened between wallets of unknown origin. This indicates the crypto may…

Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box segment, Anthony Pompliano, co-founder of Morgan Creek Digital, said Singapore’s proactive stance on regulation could leave the rest of the world racing to catch up. “…Look at Singapore; Singapore’s saying, ‘Bring it on! We’re…

Bitcoin wallet and blockchain explorer provider Blockchain, Today announced the expansion of its services with the upcoming beta launch of a new bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading exchange platform, called “The PIT.” To assure reliable trading for The PIT…

Once again, customers in the state of New York are left out. But all other Coinbase Pro users can begin trading Tezos (XTZ) on August 5. The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange announced that it is adding Tezos (XTZ) on its Coinbase Pro platform.…

Analysts are confident that the upcoming halving in Bitcoin in 2020 will be a major confidence booster and will propel the price to new highs. CNBC Squawk Box co-host Joe Kernen is the latest to project a huge upside in Bitcoin. He expects a rally to $55…

Bitcoin is a leading indicator of hidden geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China, according to a former Deutsche Bank exec, Peter Tchir. Tchir provided his observations of the correlation between Bitcoin price and major news in the industry. He cites…

Speaking at today’s US Senate hearing on cryptocurrencies, entitled “Examining Regulatory Frameworks for Digital Currencies and Blockchain,” Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire tells regulators that it’s imperative to distinguish between a decentralized cryptocurrency…

Bitcoin Suisse cryptocurrency services company claims to have conducted the highest Bitcoin trade ever, literally. Almost 70 people reportedly took part in this publicity stunt 4164 meters (nearly 2.59 miles) above the sea level. The official Bitcoin Suisse…

Zilliqa, the high-throughput public blockchain platform, has now announced it is integrating with Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network that connects smart contracts with real-world data, to enable an ecosystem of data-driven smart contracts. The collaboration…

Overstock.com announced it will pay shareholder dividends in its affiliate company’s digital security. Approximately 40,000 holders hold around 37 million shares of Overstock. Approximately 3.7 million digital shares will be disbursed. The record date for…

Banning cryptocurrencies in India is not the solution as this would inhibit new applications and solutions from being deployed and would discourage tech startups, the IT industry's apex body Nasscom said on Tuesday. "Instead, the government should work towards…

It seems to be the season for decentralized exchanges. Eosfinex is now the latest option for trustless, non-custodial crypto trades. Using EOSIO software, the platform announced its launch. The newly-launched service boasts “a highly-scalable network of peer…

An article on Chinese social media claims Canaan Creative has allegedly filed a $200 million initial public offering (IPO) request with United States regulators and beaten the likes of Bitmain to filing an IPO. In March, Canaan Creative raised additional…