Mark Zuckerberg plans to introduce cryptocurrency to Facebook
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his expectations for 2018. On its page, the owner of the world's largest social network says he plans to study cryptocurrencies and other decentralizing technologies
05 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Venezuela to issue national cryptocurrency
President Nicolas Maduro ordered the government to launch national cryptocurrency called "Petro". Its maximum supply will amount to 100 units. The first national meeting of miners will be held on January 14
05 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Egypt's Grand Mufti banned bitcoin trading
Leading Egyptian cleric Shawki Allam issued a fatwa banning Muslims from trading bitcoin. Grand mufti considers use of cryptocurrencies as too risky
02 January 2018 21:00, UTC
China's central bank can limit power supply to miners
The Chinese authorities can introduce a limit on electricity used by miners. Restriction plan was submitted by the People's Bank of China. This may be another tough measure against cryptocurrency after PRC government banned ICO and closed several domestic cryptocurrency exchanges
02 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Ethereum starts 2018 with all-time high
At the start of 2018, the Ethereum token demonstrates strong growth in price. January 2 ETH reached a new all-time high, climbing as high as $915 dollars
01 January 2018 21:00, UTC
BTC dominance index dropped to an all-time low
Bitcoin started new year with a price drop first time since 2015. At the same time its dominance index reached a record low
01 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Bank of England may issue its own cryptocurrency
In 2018, a new cryptocurrency, tied to the pound sterling, may appear in the UK. The decision will be made within 12 months based on the report of the research team
31 December 2017 21:00, UTC
Lightning Network successfully tested
Bitrefill reported about the successful use of the Lightning network
29 December 2017 21:00, UTC
SegWit2x launched, nothing disastrous happened yet
The hard fork scheduled at the moment when block 501451 mined in the blockchain of Bitcoin has happened — but only at the first stage, as the team promises to launch main features only around 15 January 2018. The whole project seems strange, journalists tell. See why
28 December 2017 21:00, UTC
Moscow Stock Exchange head: Bitcoin akin to electronic gold
The head of the Moscow Stock Exchange tells it is still unclear how to classify Bitcoin, while himself thinking it works similarly to gold, only in the electronic form. Relatively progressive position for a traditional asset manager
28 December 2017 21:00, UTC
Cashless Singapore cafe Ducatus operates with bitcoins and credit cards
While one might argue with the concept that dollar becomes obsolete in comparison to Bitcoin, cash is undoubtedly becoming used less often. The company in Singapore decides to surf this trend
28 December 2017 21:00, UTC
Quoine stays with the money: B2C2’s lawsuit dismissed
The lasting debate of Quoine and B2C2 ends at the court in Singapore decides to close the whole case, stating that Quoine had the right to reverse the unfair deal, backed by its own terms of agreement
28 December 2017 21:00, UTC
Top Ten Cryptocurrency Events of 2017
Bitnewstoday has prepared a chart of the most interesting and influential events happened during this year and comments on how they affected the market and overall environment
28 December 2017 21:00, UTC
Nick CORY
Japanese Mitsubishi to set crypto assets trust, South Korea to ban certain type of crypto transactions
The Southeast Asia comes in different directions: Japanese are moving towards institutionalization and consumer protection while South Koreans are now not able to operate with cryptocurrency exchanges without verification
28 December 2017 21:00, UTC
Exmo cryptocurrency exchange manager kidnapped
The top manager of the Ukrainian company called Exmo has recently been kidnapped in Kiev, Ukraine’s capital and still has not been heard from ever since. His colleagues vow to find him as soon as possible, while telling no funds are under threat due to this grim event
28 December 2017 21:00, UTC
Poloniex to identify users in accordance with KYC
The Know Your Customer principle Poloniex decided to follow is one of the main standards of the modern business, but cryptocurrency enthusiasts might become disappointed here — it leaves less room for anonymity
28 December 2017 21:00, UTC
Ripple briefly takes #2 on Coinmarketcap
Ripple is currently on a good path towards international recognition, and as long as nothing supernatural happens, it should remain on the third place taken yesterday. But, as if that was not enough, it briefly becomes #2 on Coinmarketcap
28 December 2017 21:00, UTC
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary: do not invest in Bitcoin
The same body the Secretary of Massachusetts works in has issued a warning on Apple in the 1980s telling this company was dangerous for investors, journalists found out. In this case, William Galvin says it does not pass the “smell test”
27 December 2017 21:00, UTC
John McAfee: Bitcoin still the best long-term investment
The creator of the popular antivirus program voices his views once again, and contrary to the views of the Secretary of Massachusetts, Bitcoin does pass the smell test for him
27 December 2017 21:00, UTC
FDIC’s ex-director: Bitcoin’s value is beautiful
FDIC former director Sheila Bair claims Bitcoin has psychological value and compared the feeling investor gets from the soaring price to a sense of beauty, possibly becoming the most sentimental government employee (although former) when it comes to Bitcoin by far
27 December 2017 21:00, UTC