Cashless future ahead? Utopian digital dream with dystopian inequality
A society without paper money might be a less equitable society. Those lacking digital connectivity would suffer. Read More
Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 2, 2020
With Pres. Trump testing positive and a systemically important exchange in the crosshairs, CoinDesk
Bitcoin Escrow Chief Pleads Guilty to $3.25M Crypto Fraud
The head of Volantis escrow faces up to 10 years in prison for defrauding customers. Read More
The Many Reasons British Politician Godfrey Bloom Is Buying His First Bitcoin
This week, former British politician, author, and more, Godfrey Bloom revealed his plan to buy his first Bitcoin. But why? Here are the three primary reasons that the former parliament […]
Coinbase Reportedly Warns Some UK Users It
Trump COVID Test, BitMEX Charges Bring October Shocks for Bitcoin
Crypto analysts scramble to assess U.S. charges against BitMEX, home of 100x bitcoin perpetual swaps and a venue for getting “rekt.” Read More
Ripple Wins US Patent for New Oracle-Based Smart Contract Design
Ripple’s patented design would allow derivatives to settle based on external information
Three key reasons Dow plunge won’t cause a bigger Bitcoin drop below $10K
Bitcoin price slipped as the Dow Jones sharply dropped, but three key reasons might prevent a prolonged pullback. Read More
BitMEX Moves $337M in Bitcoin Ahead of First User Withdrawals Since US Charges
Bitcoin outflows from prominent crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX are already up in the wake of charges from U.S. agencies announced Thursday. Read More
Prediction market doubts Trump will complete first term after COVID-19 diagnosis
A pump in daily volume creates an 8% swing on whether Trump will complete his first term. Read More