A new study has emerged monitoring cryptocurrency information that spreads through subreddits. The study examines how incorrect information is displayed as fact, and how this data can potentially impact…
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Amazon and Ether: A Match Made in Digital Heaven • Live Bitcoin News
Shopping on Amazon just got a whole lot easier if you’re a cryptocurrency fan. Two startups are joining hands to allow customers to pay for Amazon purchases with ether…
A Crypto Index Is Heading for Bloomberg and Reuters • Live Bitcoin News
Cryptocurrency is clearly becoming more popular as some of the world’s top financial publications, including Reuters and Bloomberg are adding new cryptocurrency indexes to their platforms. Index = Higher…
Above $9.3K: Bitcoin’s Price Prints 13-Month High – CoinDesk
The price of bitcoin (BTC) hit a 13-month high above $9,300 on Sunday. The leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization rose to $9,381 at 05:55 UTC – the highest price…
Report: Uber, PayPal, Visa to Back Facebook’s GlobalCoin Cryptocurrency – CoinDesk
Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Uber are all backing Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that the social media giant has signed…
$6 Million in Stolen Binance Bitcoin Is On the Move Again – CoinDesk
Hackers are now accessing wallets containing cryptocurrency stolen from Binance in May. Coinfirm, the company that tracked the original few moves in early May has spotted a massive outflow from…
Bitfinex Is Starting to Buy Back and ‘Burn’ Its LEO Exchange Token – CoinDesk
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has announced a transparency initiative that will see it put on full view the buying back and “burning” of its LEO exchange token. In an announcement…
Facebook Hires Standard Chartered Bank Lobbyist for Crypto Project: Report – CoinDesk
Facebook’s hiring spree for its upcoming cryptocurrency, reportedly called “GobalCoin,” continues with the addition of a senior bank lobbyist from Standard Chartered, according to the Financial Times. In a…
Crypto Exchange Binance.com to Block US Customers from Trading – CoinDesk
Binance.com, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is revamping its internal policies and cracking down on wayward users. The Malta-based exchange announced Friday morning that it was reviewing user accounts…
Circle and Coinbase Open CENTRE Stablecoin Network to New Members – CoinDesk
Cryptocurrency firms Circle and Coinbase are a launching bold effort to make money as easy to move around the world as internet data and content. In a press release sent…