Interstellar Arrives: Visa, Citi-Backed Chain Acquired By Stellar Startup

A long-rumored acquisition that finds two of the crypto industry's leading entrepreneurs teaming to back the world's sixth-largest blockchain has been confirmed. Announced Monday, Chain, which raised more than $40 million from...

Bitcoin Retains Bear Bias Despite Recovery From 25-Day Low

Bitcoin's (BTC) recovery from 25-day lows seen over the weekend has done little to alleviate the near-term bearish bias, technical studies indicate. The leading cryptocurrency fell to $6,119 on Bitfinex on Saturday...

‘Crypto Assets Are Here to Stay,’ Says EU Commission Vice President

The European Commission, the executive body that proposes legislation for the EU, will this year conclude a regulatory assessment for the governance of crypto assets, because they are "here to stay,"...

Paxos Unveils Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Approved by New York Regulator

Blockchain startup Paxos announced Monday that it has launched a stablecoin with regulatory backing from the state of New York. The newly minted Paxos Standard, which has been approved and will be regulated by...

Gemini Launches NYDFS-Regulated Crypto Pegged to the Dollar

Crypto exchange Gemini announced Monday that it is launching a dollar-backed stablecoin built on ethereum. The Gemini dollar is designed to provide liquidity for users hoping to send or receive U.S. dollars through...

EU Lawmaker Wants Standard Regulations to Allow ‘Passport’ for ICOs

A European lawmaker believes that new regulations for initial coin offerings (ICOs) are the key to making them more "accessible" within the European Union. Ashley Fox, a Member of the European Parliament...

Crypto Trading 101: The Moving Average Crossover

New to crypto trading? Read CoinDesk's full set of guides. If simple moving averages are your game as a crypto-trader, it's time to take it to the next level for this week's...

Crypto and Stock Trading Startup Robinhood Is Eyeing an IPO

Mobile investment app Robinhood, which launched a zero-commission cryptocurrency trading service early this year, is now searching for a chief financial officer as it prepares for an initial public offering (IPO). Speaking...

Wyre Acquires Bitcoin Smart Contract Derivatives Platform Hedgy

Crypto payments startup Wyre has acquired 100 percent of Hedgy, a venture-backed bitcoin smart contract development firm, for an undisclosed sum. The deal will help Wyre broaden the scope of the services it provides...

EOS Block Producers Move to Cut Costs for Users

The EOS blockchain project is hoping to boost the onboarding of new users by reducing the cost of opening accounts. EOS New York, one of the network's 21 block producers (the entities...

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