Crypto broker breaks ankles while fleeing kidnappers in Spain

Blockstream’s updated protocol for their satellite service makes it possible to download a full node without an internet connection. Blockstream has just upgraded their satellite network that carries the Bitcoin blockchain for the first time in almost two years. The data rate is now 25 times faster and users can sync an entire node without…

As antitrust enforcement hits Facebook and Google, the Federal Trade Commission is digging into misuse of consumer data. The United States Federal Trade Commission is making the giants of social media account for their user data practices.On December 11, the FTC published orders for special reports from unnamed social media companies. The commission's stated aim…

Bitcoin's last six monthly candles have closed green, tying its previous record streak for bullish monthly candles. 358 Total views 10 Total shares Bitcoin has just closed six consecutive monthly green candles for the first time since April 2013. Should history repeat, Bitcoin may enjoy further parabolic gains this year. In April 2013, Bitcoin closed…

Canada-based cryptocurrency mining company Great North Data has submitted a bankruptcy filing, purportedly due to insolvency.As the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported on Dec. 4, Great North Data — which operated crypto mining facilities in Labrador City and Happy Valley-Goose Bay —  filed bankruptcy documents in late November, listing CA$13.2 million ($10 million) in liabilities, while…

Chase Oliver’s proposed running mate has a strong anti-CBDC platform, but the 38-year-old Libertarian Party nominee seems to have been largely silent on crypto.

Monday's Bitcoin price decline coincided with a massive activity spike across spot, options and futures markets. 5940 Total views 14 Total shares Trading activity on Bitcoin (BTC) exchanges spiked massively even as the BTC price was suffering a major correction. According to data from crypto research firm Messari, Bitcoin’s real 24-hour trading volume is about…

A rapid decline in the traditional markets has spread to cryptocurrencies, obliterating them with a significant drop in all major assets. What are the possible factors for this perfect storm?

Global messaging app Telegram announced a coding competition for building smart contracts for the Telegram Open Network (TON) Blockchain.5 types of smart contractsThe contest includes three parts with a prize fund for all included tasks ranging from $200,000 to $400,000, according to an announcement posted on the Telegram Contests channel on Sept. 24. The contest…

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