Landon Manning
BitMEX Insurance Fund Now Holds More Than 0.15 Percent of All BTC
Marking a massive increase since the beginning of 2019, BitMEX’s insurance fund now reportedly holds more than $312 million worth of bitcoin.
Major Flooding Disrupts Chinese Hydro Power, Bitcoin Mining
Rampant flooding in China’s Sichuan province has had a catastrophic effect on some of the world’s leading bitcoin mining operations.
Citing Compliance, BitMEX Blocks Services to Hong Kong, Bermuda and Seychelles
The cryptocurrency exchange says a ban of users in Hong Kong, Bermuda and the Seychelles is to avoid conflict of interest with its operating company.
Rakuten Wallet Launches Bitcoin Spot Trading
The cryptocurrency wallet offering from Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has added bitcoin spot trading.
Craig Wright’s Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Rejected Over Lack of Credibility
A lawsuit filed against Craig Wright will move forward after a judge rejected Wright’s motion to dismiss it.
Bitcoin Price Spikes in Argentina, Hong Kong
Stressed economic and political conditions are apparently driving the price of bitcoin in disparate parts of the world.
IRS Sends Warnings to Crypto Investors Over Misreported Trades
Following a round of “soft notices” sent last month, the IRS is issuing a round of sterner warnings about accurate cryptocurrency tax filing.
Samsung Adds Bitcoin Support to Smartphone Wallet Application
The developer page for Samsung’s Blockchain Keystore SDK now references support for Bitcoin.
CipherTrace’s Cryptocurrency AML Report Details $4.3 Billion in Schemes
The digital security firm has compiled some of cryptocurrency’s most recent exit scams and frauds.
SFOX to Launch FoxEye, New Cryptocurrency Transaction Data Tools
FoxEye will aggregate exchange data for bitcoin and allow users to see a more accurate accounting of trading volumes.