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Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 15, 2020 Oct 15, 2020

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With bitcoin falling back towards $11K and news out of the Invest: Ethereum Economy conference, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.

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World's Growing Stockpile of Negative-Yielding Debt a Positive for Bitcoin, Say Analysts

The search for profit is likely to intensify with amount of global debt offering negative yields more than doubling in the past seven months

Blockchain Bites: Ethereum Power Users, Composability Questions, Staking Solutions

This special edition of Blockchain Bites covers everything you need to know from CoinDesk's invest: ethereum economy conference and the news from elsewhere in the cryptoverse.

New York Regulator Calls for More Social Media Oversight After Twitter Hack

NYDFS said cybersecurity must be treated as critical infrastructure by governments and corporations alike.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 14, 2020 Oct 14, 2020

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With bitcoin traders eyeing $12K and Litecoin pivoting to privacy, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.

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Bitcoin Steady Above $11,400 as Hashrate Reaches New High

Bitcoin's record hashrate indicates fundamentals are stronger than ever, according to Skew Markets.

JPMorgan Calls Square's $50M Bitcoin Investment 'Strong Vote of Confidence' for the Cryptocurrency

Other payment companies will also likely follow in Square's footsteps or risk getting shut out of a growing segment, JPMorgan wrote.

In Effort to Differentiate, Litecoin Makes a Move to Privacy

Litecoin (LTC) founder Charlie Lee told CoinDesk in an interview the project is now looking to adopt key privacy-enhancing features, which he sees as increasingly attractive to cryptocurrency users.

WEF Releases Report Assessing Global Blockchain Standards

The Global Standards Mapping Initiative is the most "comprehensive" attempt so far to survey blockchain technical standards, the WEF said.

Bitcoin News Round up for Oct. 13, 2020 Oct 13, 2020

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With BTC on its longest winning streak in more than a year and governments around the world working to craft a global CBDC framework, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.

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Bitcoin Eyes $12K Price After 6-Day Streak of Gains

Bitcoin's six-day run of gains has shifted the focus to psychological hurdle of $12,000. Some analysts are looking even higher.

Coinbase Wallet Users Can Now Purchase Crypto Inside the App

For Coinbase users who don’t want to keep their funds on an exchange, the buying and storing crypto just became a lot easier.

IMF, World Bank Plan Central Bank Digital Currency Rules

Many of the world's largest economies will institute national digital currency banking standards with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

Serena Williams Looks to Have Dropped Coinbase Investment After Activism Row

Williams' venture firm no longer displays Coinbase in its portfolio.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 12, 2020 Oct 12, 2020

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With BTC back above $11K and China giving away its new digital currency, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.

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Bitcoin Down 1% After Biggest Weekly Price Gain Since July

Despite a dip today, bitcoin has crossed into bullish territory with the biggest weekly gain since July.

BitMEX Exchange Hires Compliance Chief After US Charges

BitMEX, the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange recently charged by U.S. authorities for offering illegal trading services, has hired a compliance veteran.

Shenzhen Giving Away Millions in Digital Yuan in Lottery to Boost Consumption, Test Tech: Report

The promotion is part of China's efforts to try out out and stimulate usage of its new digital currency.

Spate of Bitcoin Extortion Bomb Threats Hit Government, Schools in Japan

The extortionists demand a payment in bitcoin to avoid the detonation of an explosive device, per a report.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 9, 2020 Oct 09, 2020

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With BTC breaking above $11K and central banks collaborating to standardize CBDCs, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.co.

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Bitcoin Tops $11K for First Time in Almost 3 Weeks

Bitcoin appears to have broken out of its tight trading range over the past two weeks, between roughly $10,500 and $10,800.

Square Puts 1% of Total Assets in Bitcoin in Surprise $50M Investment

Jack Dorsey's payments company is the second publicly traded firm to put some portion of corporate reserves into bitcoin, following MicroStrategy's $425 million all-in bet.

Fed Reserve and 6 Other Central Banks Set Out Core Digital Currency Principles

The seven central banks, along with BIS, have released a report setting out agreed core objectives that must be met by national digital currencies.

BitMEX CTO Released in US After Payment of $5M Bond

The former chief technology officer of the troubled BitMEX exchange has been released after a bond for $5 million was paid in the U.S.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 8, 2020 Oct 08, 2020

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With trading volumes surging and DeFi slowing down, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.co.

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Bitcoin Options Volume on CME Jumps 300% as Traders Take Bullish Bets

Trading volumes for CME bitcoin options surged as traders made bull call spreads anticipating a rally.

As DeFi Deflates, Ethereum Users Get Reprieve From Soaring Fees, Congestion

The popularity of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges had backed up the Ethereum blockchain, raising questions about its ability to scale.

BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Leaves Role After US Charges

The parent group of BitMEX has announced an executive shakeup after U.S. authorities charged the firm over allegedly illegal conduct.

KPMG Airs Blockchain Solution to Help Corporates Offset Carbon Emissions

"Big Four" firm KPMG says its patent-pending blockchain solution will help organizations measure, report and offset their carbon emissions

Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 7, 2020 Oct 07, 2020

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With BTC steady and central bank digital currencies getting close, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.co.

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Analysts Can't Agree on What Prompted Big Spike in New Bitcoin Addresses

New bitcoin addresses have spiked this month, with one industry exec pointing to traders moving funds off the legally troubled BitMEX exchange. Others disagree.

China Central Bank Official Reveals Results of First Digital Yuan Pilots

An official for China’s central bank unveiled usage statistics of state-backed digital currency trials held in three Chinese cities.

Inside the Estonian CBDC Experiment That Could Shape the Digital Euro

How the firm helping lead Estonia's central bank digital currency research is approaching a mass-market crypto coin.

Oman Central Bank Warns on Crypto 'Risk,' Singles Out Dagcoin

The central bank warned citizens and residents they use cryptocurrencies at their own risk.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 6, 2020 Oct 06, 2020

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As traders remain hopeful and mainstream investment funds increase their exposure to bitcoin miners, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.co.

Today's stories:

Bitcoin's Options Market Retains Long-Term Bull Bias Despite Sluggish Price

Options market data suggests the longer-term path of least resistance for bitcoin is to the higher side.

Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab Funds Have Been Loading Up on Crypto Mining Stocks

Stock of three major cryptocurrency mining firms are appearing in Fidelity, Vanguard and Charles Schwab mutual funds.

John McAfee Arrested in Spain on US Criminal Charges

John McAfee allegedly received $11.6 million in bitcoin and ether for pumping ICOs in 2017 and 2018.

Guggenheim-Collected Artist to Release Digital Artwork on Blockchain Marketplace

A prominent Taiwanese-American multimedia artist considered a pioneer of internet-based art is releasing her work on blockchain-based platform MakersPlace.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 5, 2020 Oct 05, 2020

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With interest in bitcoin futures falling to their lowest level since May, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.co.

Today's stories:

Open Interest in CME Bitcoin Futures Slides as Market Sapped by Surging DeFi

Institutional interest in bitcoin futures has plummeted as the DeFi explosion made carry trades less attractive, said Bequant's Denis Vinokourov.

Bitcoin Miners Saw 11% Revenue Drop in September

Miners generated an estimated $328 million in September.

SEC Is Willing to 'Try' a Tokenized ETF, Chairman Says: Report

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton expressed an openness to a tokenized exchange-traded fund.

Pro-Crypto PAC Giving $50 in Bitcoin to the Campaign of Each Member of Congress

In a bid to raise awareness, the Chamber of Digital Commerce’s PAC is contributing $50 in bitcoin to the campaign of incumbent members of Congress.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 2, 2020 Oct 02, 2020

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With Trump testing positive and a systemically important exchange in deep trouble, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.co.

Today's stories:

Bitcoin, Stocks Fall as Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19

The cryptocurrency and Asian stock markets dumped early Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he and his wife had tested positive to COVID-19.

Ethereum 2.0 'Dress Rehearsal' Gets a Do-Over With Zinken

Developers will take a second whack at a final Ethereum 2.0 testnet after the first, Spadina, failed due to “critical peering issues.”

BitMEX 'Attempted to Evade' US Regulations, CFTC Charges

The CFTC has charged BitMEX, CEO Arthur Hayes and other affiliated entities with offering US customers crypto trading services in violation of federal law.

Should DEXs Be Worried After BitMEX? DeFi Founders Weigh In

The sudden takedown of crypto exchange BitMEX has cast a new light on Ethereum’s decentralized finance (DeFi) markets.

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