OP_CAT could go live on Bitcoin within 12 months: Eli Ben Sasson

BIS’s cryptocurrency market intelligence platform will be launched under the Eurosystem Centre initiative to provide vetted data about crypto projects. 274 Total views 23 Total shares The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub announced the launch of a new set of projects targeting various aspects of traditional and crypto payments — including a cryptocurrency…

When it comes to cryptocurrencies, you need to consider a few key factors before you decide whether to invest. Whether you're just beginning to get on the ground floor of new crypto projects or are looking to expand your portfolio, it’s helpful to have an evaluation framework handy for crypto projects. This article will explain a…

An Ethereum fork token that does not yet exist, dubbed ETHW, is trading under $100 across several crypto exchanges after debuting at $30. ETHW and ETHS begin trading ETHW is the native asset to the ETHPoW chain. ETHPoW, for now, is a possible new chain backed by proof-of-work (PoW) miners as the original chain switches to proof-of-stake…

A Bitcoin (BTC) hostel is coming to Portugal’s shores. As it’s Europe’s first Bitcoin-only hostel, Cointelegraph spoke with the founders to find out how Bitcoin shapes the business model, from planning to architecture to the community. The Bitcoin Hostel is a homestay and hangout where Bitcoin (Lighting or on-chain) is the only acceptable payment method —…

Even before China finally wielded the ban hammer on crypto mining, Bitcoin (BTC) miners in North America had been building up their capacity amid efforts to gain a larger share of the global hash rate distribution. From building bigger data centers to acquiring hardware inventories, these establishments have been making concert efforts to balance the…

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating between $55,000 and $56,000 following the rejection at $61,000. Whale clusters suggest that one key level has to be defended to prevent a drop to the mid-$40,000 region. According to the data from Whalemap, which tracks Bitcoin whale activity, $55,406 is a critical whale cluster support area.If Bitcoin breaks…

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority is demanding tighter regulatory control over cryptocurrency. 2231 Total views 18 Total shares South African regulators are seeking to exercise more control over cryptocurrency trading following the collapse of what was alleged to be the largest Ponzi scheme the country has ever seen.Self-proclaimed Bitcoin (BTC) trading firm Mirror Trading International…

Bulgarian Gendarmerie forces and specialized prosecutors have arrested three hackers allegedly involved in stealing $5 million in crypto, Sofia-based newspaper 24 Chasa reports Monday, Nov. 26.Bulgarian police reportedly seized cryptocurrencies worth around $3 million, as well as the equipment allegedly used by the thefts, including computers, flash drives, and a hardware portfolio for storage of…

The United States Federal Reserve believes that stablecoins “could complement existing payment systems and improve consumer welfare” but the operators behind the digital assets will require constant oversight and regulation. The Fed warned that if a stablecoin payment network achieves a global scale quickly, it will increase risks related to financial stability and monetary policy.Interestingly,…