The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has resubmitted its application in partnership with financial services firm SolidX and investment company VanEck Associates to the US SEC (United States Securities and Exchange Commission).
Cryptocurrency News
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Ethereum 2.0 To Use New Test Network
Last updated: February 1, 2019, 3:51 am Cryptocurrency NewsIt cannot be denied that 2019 is turning out to be a great year for Ethereum. Well, many experts believe that the cryptocurrency can reach greater heights if all of its promises and expectations are met. Interestingly, a highly anticipated upgrade is on its way for the first run.
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Ripple Hires a New General Counsel
Last updated: January 31, 2019, 5:30 am Cryptocurrency NewsJust recently, Ripple has announced that it hired a new general counsel. The latter would reportedly fill a position that had been vacant for a good number of months. Here is everything the news in a nutshell.
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BTC Backed Stablecoin Launched
Last updated: January 31, 2019, 5:26 am Cryptocurrency NewsA new stablecoin has been launched on the Ethereum Blockchain, however, this one is backed not by a fiat currency but by the world’s number one cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC).
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Hacker Steals Additional $180k ETH From Cryptopia
Last updated: January 31, 2019, 5:03 am Cryptocurrency NewsAround two weeks ago, an unknown hacker was successful in stealing at least $2.5 million – or 19,391 Ethereum – from the cryptocurrency exchange called Cryptopia. Following the attack, the firm was unable to provide details simply because of an on-going investigation.
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Cryptopia Hack Attack Not Over Yet
Last updated: January 30, 2019, 5:25 am Cryptocurrency NewsThe cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia, based out of New Zealand, reported a hack attack two weeks ago. However, reports from the Blockchain based infrastructure firm Elementus state that the cryptocurrency exchange is still compromised by the hackers.
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Groups Responsible for 60% Crypto Exchange Hacks Revealed
Last updated: January 30, 2019, 4:36 am Cryptocurrency NewsA new study courtesy of Chainalysis suggests that at least two hacking groups are responsible for the majority of digital currency exchange hacks to date. The report from the provider of blockchain analysis software further notes that these professional crime organizations managed to exploit around 60 percent of all publicly reported digital currency exchange hacks
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Saudi Arabia, UAE to Cut Payment Costs With Common Crypto
Last updated: January 30, 2019, 4:28 am Cryptocurrency NewsThe United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) central bank and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) have decided to join forces in order to launch a digital currency trial. The platform the two central banks are developing is named
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JPMorgan Says Crypto To Gain Value In ‘Dystopian’ Economy
Last updated: January 29, 2019, 6:47 am Cryptocurrency NewsJPMorgan Chase is known for its undying crusade against cryptocurrencies. Just recently, it once again showed how opposite its beliefs are towards digital currencies. According to the official report, the investment bank released a new note to its clients suggesting that it is skeptical about cryptos and their value.
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Latest Security Breach Affects Some Crypto Wallets
Last updated: January 29, 2019, 6:18 am Cryptocurrency NewsIn the latest cryptocurrency news, the Finland-based company called LocalBitcoins has claimed that it suffered from a recent hack which affected a handful of users. The peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading portal revealed the news by posting an update on Reddit recently.