π Daily Digest for Jan 29th
π² Crypto Bloodbath Vaults Tether to 4th in Market Cap Rankings:
With a roughly 10% increase to its market capitalization, Tether USDT has shifted to the fourth slot in the crypto market cap rankings. The repositioning can be attributed more to the downfall of other cryptocurrencies than it can to increased demand for Tether or expansion of its market cap. Read more
#stablecoins #tether
π¬ The BitTorrent ICO was a 15-Minute Sellout:
BitTorrent, acquired by Tron last year, completed an ICO today beginning at 3:00 PM UTC using Binance Launchpad. Two simultaneous sales were run for Binance Coin and Tron. Neither market lasted longer than 15 minutes, according to Binance. Read more
#bittorrent #ico
Fear and Greed Index:
Today: 20
Change 1 day: -14
Change 7 day: -7
Change 30 day: -1
π² Crypto Bloodbath Vaults Tether to 4th in Market Cap Rankings:
With a roughly 10% increase to its market capitalization, Tether USDT has shifted to the fourth slot in the crypto market cap rankings. The repositioning can be attributed more to the downfall of other cryptocurrencies than it can to increased demand for Tether or expansion of its market cap. Read more
#stablecoins #tether
π¬ The BitTorrent ICO was a 15-Minute Sellout:
BitTorrent, acquired by Tron last year, completed an ICO today beginning at 3:00 PM UTC using Binance Launchpad. Two simultaneous sales were run for Binance Coin and Tron. Neither market lasted longer than 15 minutes, according to Binance. Read more
#bittorrent #ico
Fear and Greed Index:
Today: 20
Change 1 day: -14
Change 7 day: -7
Change 30 day: -1
π Daily Digest for Mar 14th
β οΈ Tether Silently Updates Its Terms β USDT May Not Be 100% Backed By FIAT:
Tether has gone through numerous scandals over the past year that created a dubious atmosphere around its USDT tokens. Now, the company has updated its website, stating that its reserves βmay include assets other than fiat currency.β Read more
#cryptonews #tether
π£ Nasdaq & World's First 'Full-Stack' Crypto Ecosystem Developer to Launch Spot Markets for Digital Assets:
Nasdaq, the worldβs second largest stock exchange with a market capitalization of over $10 trillion, and Bcause LLC, the developer of the very first βfull-stack cryptocurrency ecosystemβ have announced that Bcauseβs markets will be integrated into Nasdaqβs proprietary order matching engine. Read more
#Nnasdaq #bcause
π± Bittrex Scraps βIEOβ amid Controversy over Crypto Startup RAID:
European cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has scrapped its first βinitial exchange offeringβ IEO, just hours before the RAID crypto token sale was scheduled to commence. Read more
#bittrex #iconews
Fear and Greed Index:
Today: 54
Change 1 day: +1
Change 7 day: -1
Change 30 day: +6
π₯ Brought to you by @cryptoexplorerchannel
β οΈ Tether Silently Updates Its Terms β USDT May Not Be 100% Backed By FIAT:
Tether has gone through numerous scandals over the past year that created a dubious atmosphere around its USDT tokens. Now, the company has updated its website, stating that its reserves βmay include assets other than fiat currency.β Read more
#cryptonews #tether
π£ Nasdaq & World's First 'Full-Stack' Crypto Ecosystem Developer to Launch Spot Markets for Digital Assets:
Nasdaq, the worldβs second largest stock exchange with a market capitalization of over $10 trillion, and Bcause LLC, the developer of the very first βfull-stack cryptocurrency ecosystemβ have announced that Bcauseβs markets will be integrated into Nasdaqβs proprietary order matching engine. Read more
#Nnasdaq #bcause
π± Bittrex Scraps βIEOβ amid Controversy over Crypto Startup RAID:
European cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has scrapped its first βinitial exchange offeringβ IEO, just hours before the RAID crypto token sale was scheduled to commence. Read more
#bittrex #iconews
Fear and Greed Index:
Today: 54
Change 1 day: +1
Change 7 day: -1
Change 30 day: +6
π₯ Brought to you by @cryptoexplorerchannel
π Daily News Update for Apr 15th
π΅ Tether accused of minting ~$300M in uncollateralized USDT:
Tether, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has issued over $300 million in USDT during the last week. The sudden increase in supply has resulted in accusations that Tether is, once again, engaging in market manipulation and that its stablecoin is still unbacked by dollar reserves. Read more
#tether #stablecoin
π Bitmex Plans to Launch Bitcoin-backed Bonds:
Bitmex CEO, Arthur Hayes, revealed that his platform wants to launch Bitcoin-backed short term bonds. He also wants to allow buying S&P 500 and Nasdaq QQQ indices with BTC, particularly by people in emerging markets. Read more
#bitmex #bonds
π«π· Bitcoin Disrupts Franceβs Massive $2.5 Trillion Life Insurance Market:
If youβre wondering if bitcoin will ever attain wide-scale adoption, look no further than France. French insurance companies can soon include cryptocurrencies in life insurance contracts, thanks to a vote by Franceβs National Assembly. Read more
#france #adoption
Fear and Greed Index:
κ°α΄α΄ Today: 58 κ°α΄α΄α΄
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π΅ Tether accused of minting ~$300M in uncollateralized USDT:
Tether, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has issued over $300 million in USDT during the last week. The sudden increase in supply has resulted in accusations that Tether is, once again, engaging in market manipulation and that its stablecoin is still unbacked by dollar reserves. Read more
#tether #stablecoin
π Bitmex Plans to Launch Bitcoin-backed Bonds:
Bitmex CEO, Arthur Hayes, revealed that his platform wants to launch Bitcoin-backed short term bonds. He also wants to allow buying S&P 500 and Nasdaq QQQ indices with BTC, particularly by people in emerging markets. Read more
#bitmex #bonds
π«π· Bitcoin Disrupts Franceβs Massive $2.5 Trillion Life Insurance Market:
If youβre wondering if bitcoin will ever attain wide-scale adoption, look no further than France. French insurance companies can soon include cryptocurrencies in life insurance contracts, thanks to a vote by Franceβs National Assembly. Read more
#france #adoption
Fear and Greed Index:
κ°α΄α΄ Today: 58 κ°α΄α΄α΄
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π Daily Update for Apr 26th
π΅ Bitfinex Covered $850 Million Loss Using Tether Funds, NY Prosecutors Allege:
The New York Attorney Generalβs office has alleged that crypto exchange Bitfinex lost $850 million and subsequently used funds from affiliated stablecoin operator Tether to secretly cover the shortfall. According to a press release, NYAG Letitia James announced that she had obtained a court order against iFinex Inc., which operates both Bitfinex and Tether. Read more
#bitfinex #tether
π± Buy Crypto With Visa and Mastercard via Binance App:
Binance announced that its mobile app for Android now lets you buy with Mastercard or Visa some of the most popular cryptocurrencies that are listed on Binance. Read more
#binance #mastercard
πΈπ¦ Ripple partners with Saudi British Bank:
Ripple is making progress in extending its services across the world and according to recent reports, Ripple is bridging the gap between India and Saudi Arabia with a new, fast, and cost-effective remittance corridor with Saudi British Bank SABB. Read more
#ripple #india
Fear and Greed Index:
κ°α΄α΄ Today: 41 κ°α΄α΄α΄
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π΅ Bitfinex Covered $850 Million Loss Using Tether Funds, NY Prosecutors Allege:
The New York Attorney Generalβs office has alleged that crypto exchange Bitfinex lost $850 million and subsequently used funds from affiliated stablecoin operator Tether to secretly cover the shortfall. According to a press release, NYAG Letitia James announced that she had obtained a court order against iFinex Inc., which operates both Bitfinex and Tether. Read more
#bitfinex #tether
π± Buy Crypto With Visa and Mastercard via Binance App:
Binance announced that its mobile app for Android now lets you buy with Mastercard or Visa some of the most popular cryptocurrencies that are listed on Binance. Read more
#binance #mastercard
πΈπ¦ Ripple partners with Saudi British Bank:
Ripple is making progress in extending its services across the world and according to recent reports, Ripple is bridging the gap between India and Saudi Arabia with a new, fast, and cost-effective remittance corridor with Saudi British Bank SABB. Read more
#ripple #india
Fear and Greed Index:
κ°α΄α΄ Today: 41 κ°α΄α΄α΄
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π― Daily News for Apr 27th
π± eTrade reportedly integrating Crypto for 5 million users:
According to the New York Times, eTrade, a US-based major financial assets and stocks exchange, is preparing to integrate bitcoin and ethereum for 5 million users. Read more
#etrade #exchanges
π€ What Really Happened At Bitfinex?:
Read the timeline of the events leading up to the accusation by the New York State attorney general's office that the exchange siphoned off Tether coins to cover $850 million worth of lost funds. Castor also discusses the response from Bitfinex and what these allegations mean for the future of the exchange. Read more
#bitfinex #tether
π‘ IOTA Launches Its Own Academy to Help Users Learn More About Its Technology:
The IOTA Foundation, a non-profit organization which supports the ongoing development of the the Tangle-based and distributed ledger technology DLT-powered IOTA platform, has announced the launch of IOTA Academy. Read more
#iota #academy
Fear and Greed Index:
κ°α΄α΄ Today: 42 κ°α΄α΄α΄
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π± eTrade reportedly integrating Crypto for 5 million users:
According to the New York Times, eTrade, a US-based major financial assets and stocks exchange, is preparing to integrate bitcoin and ethereum for 5 million users. Read more
#etrade #exchanges
π€ What Really Happened At Bitfinex?:
Read the timeline of the events leading up to the accusation by the New York State attorney general's office that the exchange siphoned off Tether coins to cover $850 million worth of lost funds. Castor also discusses the response from Bitfinex and what these allegations mean for the future of the exchange. Read more
#bitfinex #tether
π‘ IOTA Launches Its Own Academy to Help Users Learn More About Its Technology:
The IOTA Foundation, a non-profit organization which supports the ongoing development of the the Tangle-based and distributed ledger technology DLT-powered IOTA platform, has announced the launch of IOTA Academy. Read more
#iota #academy
Fear and Greed Index:
κ°α΄α΄ Today: 42 κ°α΄α΄α΄
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π° Daily News Report for Apr 30th
π° Breaking: Tether Lawyer Confirms Stablecoin 74% Backed by Fiat:
The USDT stablecoin is only about 74 percent backed by Cash and Equivalents as of April 30, says its issuerβs general counsel. Tether, the company behind USDT, holds about $2.1 billion in cash and short-term securities, wrote its general counsel Stuart Hoegner in an affidavit. Read more
#tether #usdt
π£ Nasdaq announces XRP Liquid Index:
Nasdaq launched XRP Liquid Index XRPLX, the latest addition to Brave New Coinβs list of Liquid Indices Program, according to an official post on the stock exchangeβs website. XRP will join Bitcoin BTC and Ethereum ETH, both of which saw their price indices going live in February. Read more
#xrp #nasdaq
πͺπΊ First Crypto debit Card in Europe approved by Mastercard:
Tap n Go (TAP) has partnered with Transact Payments Limited (TPL) to provide the Tap Prepaid Mastercard that will allow customers to convert Crypto Assets held with TAP for spending wherever Mastercard is accepted. Read more
#tap #mastercard
Fear and Greed Index:
κ°α΄α΄ Today: 41 κ°α΄α΄α΄
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π° Breaking: Tether Lawyer Confirms Stablecoin 74% Backed by Fiat:
The USDT stablecoin is only about 74 percent backed by Cash and Equivalents as of April 30, says its issuerβs general counsel. Tether, the company behind USDT, holds about $2.1 billion in cash and short-term securities, wrote its general counsel Stuart Hoegner in an affidavit. Read more
#tether #usdt
π£ Nasdaq announces XRP Liquid Index:
Nasdaq launched XRP Liquid Index XRPLX, the latest addition to Brave New Coinβs list of Liquid Indices Program, according to an official post on the stock exchangeβs website. XRP will join Bitcoin BTC and Ethereum ETH, both of which saw their price indices going live in February. Read more
#xrp #nasdaq
πͺπΊ First Crypto debit Card in Europe approved by Mastercard:
Tap n Go (TAP) has partnered with Transact Payments Limited (TPL) to provide the Tap Prepaid Mastercard that will allow customers to convert Crypto Assets held with TAP for spending wherever Mastercard is accepted. Read more
#tap #mastercard
Fear and Greed Index:
κ°α΄α΄ Today: 41 κ°α΄α΄α΄
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π Daily Report for May 1st
π¦ US Citizens Can Get Their Tax Refund In Crypto:
Popular payment processor Bitpay has partnered with tax service provider Refundo to allow US citizens to receive all or part of their tax refund in bitcoin. Read more
#us #tax
π 20% of 18-34 Year Olds in America Own Bitcoin:
Spencer Bogart, a general partner at Blockchain Capital, recently revealed the results of a survey which suggest that despite the extended cryptocurrency bear market, βBitcoin awareness and ownership increased significantly.β Read more
#bitcoin #research
π Justin Sun postpones TRC20 Based $USDT rewards:
Justin Sun, the CEO of TRON TRX has announced that he will be postponing the $20 million USDT rewards program until there is further clarity regarding the recent legislative storm surrounding Tether and popular cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex. Read more
#tron #tether
Fear and Greed Index:
κ°α΄α΄ Today: 50 κ°α΄α΄α΄
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π¦ US Citizens Can Get Their Tax Refund In Crypto:
Popular payment processor Bitpay has partnered with tax service provider Refundo to allow US citizens to receive all or part of their tax refund in bitcoin. Read more
#us #tax
π 20% of 18-34 Year Olds in America Own Bitcoin:
Spencer Bogart, a general partner at Blockchain Capital, recently revealed the results of a survey which suggest that despite the extended cryptocurrency bear market, βBitcoin awareness and ownership increased significantly.β Read more
#bitcoin #research
π Justin Sun postpones TRC20 Based $USDT rewards:
Justin Sun, the CEO of TRON TRX has announced that he will be postponing the $20 million USDT rewards program until there is further clarity regarding the recent legislative storm surrounding Tether and popular cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex. Read more
#tron #tether
Fear and Greed Index:
κ°α΄α΄ Today: 50 κ°α΄α΄α΄
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π° Daily Report for Jun 1st
π΅ Tether Launches Stablecoin on EOS Blockchain:
In a press statement issued on its website, Tether announced that EOS is the next blockchain to host the USDT stablecoin following similar launches on Ethereum and TRON. Read more
#tether #eos
π° Cryptocurrency Mixing Service Bitcoin Blender Shuts Down After Running for Five Years:
A popular cryptocurrency mixing service called Bitcoin Blender has recently shut down, after running for nearly five years in the cryptocurrency space. The serviceβs admins have asked users to withdraw their funds. Read more
#bitcoin #blender
π± Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Temporarily Shuts Down Deposits and Withdrawals:
Yesterday, Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has temporarily paused deposits and withdrawals, due to the outage of one of their network providers. Deposit and withdrawal processing has already been restored according to their Twitter Page. Read more
#down #bitfinex
Fear and Greed Index:
κ°α΄α΄ Today: 62 κ°α΄α΄α΄
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π΅ Tether Launches Stablecoin on EOS Blockchain:
In a press statement issued on its website, Tether announced that EOS is the next blockchain to host the USDT stablecoin following similar launches on Ethereum and TRON. Read more
#tether #eos
π° Cryptocurrency Mixing Service Bitcoin Blender Shuts Down After Running for Five Years:
A popular cryptocurrency mixing service called Bitcoin Blender has recently shut down, after running for nearly five years in the cryptocurrency space. The serviceβs admins have asked users to withdraw their funds. Read more
#bitcoin #blender
π± Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Temporarily Shuts Down Deposits and Withdrawals:
Yesterday, Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has temporarily paused deposits and withdrawals, due to the outage of one of their network providers. Deposit and withdrawal processing has already been restored according to their Twitter Page. Read more
#down #bitfinex
Fear and Greed Index:
κ°α΄α΄ Today: 62 κ°α΄α΄α΄
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