Huobi Futures, the crypto derivatives unit of Huobi Group, said Monday it will offer trading in bitcoin options starting Tuesday, aiming to meet a surging demand from traders to…
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Blockchain Bites: Ethereum Classic Attacked, Electrum Wallet Drained and Taxable Microtasks – CoinDesk
Signature Bank gave out dozens more small business PPP loans to crypto firms than previously known, Ethereum Classic has suffered another 51% attack and a digital yuan wallet went…
Blockchain Bites: Ethereum’s Lifestyle Brand, Twitch’s Crypto Discounts and MakerDAO’s $1B Milestone – CoinDesk
Twitch is offering discounts to subscribers paying in crypto, a federal court ruled bitcoin is money and R3 Corda’s blockchain is a big thing in Italy’s banking system. You’re…
YouTube Seeks to Dismiss Ripple Lawsuit Over XRP Giveaway Scams – CoinDesk
In a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Ripple, YouTube argues it isn’t liable for crypto scammers using its platform. The motion filed on Monday in the U.S….
Twitter Says Hacker Group Targeted 130 Accounts – CoinDesk
Twitter says the group behind the “Crypto for Health” hack earlier this week had targeted more than 130 accounts. Disclosure The leader in blockchain news, CoinDesk is a media…
BlockFi Hires Former Deutsche Bank, Barclays Alum as General Counsel – CoinDesk
Crypto lending platform BlockFi has hired an experienced legal professional in a bid to stay ahead of the regulatory curve. Disclosure The leader in blockchain news, CoinDesk is a…
SEC, CFTC Hit Crypto App Abra With $300K in Penalties Over Illegal Swaps – CoinDesk
Crypto financial app Abra has settled charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) relating to its offering of swaps deemed unlawful by…
Crypto ‘Giveaway’ Scams Continue to Flourish on YouTube – CoinDesk
Crypto scams on video hosting platform YouTube are continuing to prey on unsuspecting victims. Disclosure The leader in blockchain news, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the…
Bitcoin News Roundup for July 8, 2020 – CoinDesk
Very crypto, much wow. With dogecoin back in the news, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with another bitcoin news roundup. Bitcoin is looking to leap key resistance alongside a…
Compound (COMP) is now available on Coinbase Earn
Earn COMP while learning how to borrow crypto and earn interest with Compound Coinbase’s mission is to create an open financial system, where anyone in the world can participate on…