Bitcoin News Roundup for April 28, 2020

Decentralized exchange (DEX) KyberSwap has been attacked for nearly $50 million, and administrators are advising users to withdraw all funds as a precautionary measure as the exploiter says negotiations will soon commence.On-chain data shows that the attacker is stealing funds mostly in Ether, wrapped ether (wETH) and USDC. The attacker has also hit multiple cross-chain

Feb 21, 2020 at 12:48 UTCUpdated Feb 21, 2020 at 13:03 UTCMalta. Credit: ShutterstockBinance is neither licensed to operate nor is it regulated in Malta, the country's chief financial watchdog has said.The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued a statement Friday denying that it has ever regulated Binance or that the exchange has ever had…

Bitcoin Virtual Machine (BVM) is a rapidly growing L2 protocol on Bitcoin. It allows users to create their own layer 2 networks and drives the value of its native BVM tokens.Developers told CoinDesk that the team plans "juicy" airdrops for BVM stakers, which could fuel demand for the tokens.Bitcoin Virtual Machine, a protocol founded late

news Opera now lets Android users buy ethereum’s ether (ETH) cryptocurrency directly from its browser-based wallet, it announced Wednesday. For the new service, Opera said it has partnered with regulated crypto brokerage Safello to provide the cash-to-crypto exchange. The feature allows payments with credit and debit cards, along with “trusted” payment networks including Swish in Sweden.…

As bitcoin (BTC) continues to gain traction worldwide, the approach to introducing it to newcomers plays a crucial role in its widespread adoption. While some advocates firmly believe in a "Bitcoin only" narrative, this aggressive stance can often hinder the conversation and deter potential adopters.Instead, a "Bitcoin first" approach, which prioritizes education and understanding, may

Elon Musk and other VIPs have endorsed it. Here's why the Federal Reserve should seriously consider BTC for its balance sheet. The Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C.(Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg)Feb 17, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. UTCThe United States will adopt bitcoin as a reserve asset.Why? Because it is unequivocally in U.S. strategic interests to do so.Alex…

news Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is hoping to boost the number of people testing its upcoming decentralized exchange (DEX) platform by giving away $100,000 in tokens. Announcing the news on Twitter on Friday, Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao said: “To test the hell out of @Binance_DEX, we are giving away roughly $100,000 USD equivalent, in REAL $BNB, as…

Credit: Jackson Fox-Bland/ShutterstockThe Revolution Will Be Retweeted: The Breakdown Weekly RecapA recap of one of the most significant weeks in recent American political history. For more episodes and free early access before our regular 3 p.m. Eastern time releases, subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher, RadioPublica, iHeartRadio or RSS. This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Ciphertrace. The Breakdown…

Oct 14, 2020 at 12:00 UTCU.S. Attorney General William Barr unveiled the Department of Justice's cryptocurrency enforcement framework last week.(Drew Angerer/Getty Images)The US Crypto Enforcement Framework Is a Warning to International ExchangesThe Department of Justice (DOJ) just fired a warning to crypto exchanges worldwide: Comply with U.S. law or face the potential wrath of the…