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Bitcoin News Roundup for July 7, 2020 Jul 07, 2020

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With BTC beating precious metals, Ethereum rising and a new report out on a lightning network vulnerability, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your Bitcoin news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Crypto.com.

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Bitcoin Up 27% in First Half of 2020, Beating Gold, Silver and Platinum

Bitcoin showed its luster during the first half of 2020 amid mediocre returns from precious metals.

Ethereum Activity Metric Hits Highest Level for 2 Years

The number of active ether addresses just clocked a recent high, possibly thanks to its growing role in decentralized finance.

Bitcoin's Lightning Network Is Vulnerable to 'Looting': New Research Explains

Computer scientists Jona Harris and Aviv Zohar have examined the Lightning Network's "flood and loot" attack that preys on Bitcoin network congestion.

Mercedes Maker Daimler Tests Blockchain for Supply-Chain Data Sharing

Ocean Protocol has completed a proof-of-concept with Daimler, showing how the Mercedes-Benz maker can begin monetizing data across its supply chains.

Block.One Co-Founder Brock Pierce Files to Run for US President

Brock Pierce has formally filed to run for President of the United States.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 6, 2020 Jul 06, 2020

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With bitcoin volatility sinking, lightning payments to your bank account and real world accountability on the blockchain, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your BTC news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Crypto.com.

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Bitcoin Rises in Line With Stocks After Dip Below $9K

Bitcoin’s positive correlation with stocks continues Monday, with the cryptocurrency drawing bids alongside gains in global equities.

Bitcoin Startup Zap Is Working With Visa

Lightning Network startup Zap, Inc. is partnering with Visa to offer the most user-friendly bitcoin services since Cash App.

Irish Charity Receives $1.1M Grant to Build Blockchain Platform for Aid Distribution

The grant will also allow Oxfam to scale the project across the Pacific region and explore its potential in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean.

Afghanistan Approves Blockchain Project to Help Tackle Scourge of Counterfeit Meds

Fantom is launching a pilot to help combat Afghanistan's counterfeit drugs problem using its blockchain to trace products along the supply chain.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 2, 2020 Jul 02, 2020

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With traditional markets moving up and BTC sticking to its recent tight trading range, Markets Daily is back with another bitcoin news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Crypto.com.

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Market Wrap: As Traditional Markets Rally, Bitcoin Gets Boring

Equities show strength as bitcoin stays rangebound above $9,000.

Why Bitcoin Bulls Are Betting on Explosive Growth in India

Demand for bitcoin is up in India, thanks in part to the economic crisis. But Indian tech startups are more focused on Ethereum.

Researchers Expose Flaw in Bitcoin Wallets That Could Be Exploited for Double-Spending

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 1, 2020 Jul 01, 2020

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With more on a possible digital dollar from Tuesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Crypto.com.

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First Mover: Bitwise Calls $50K Bitcoin Price When Market Calm Finally Breaks

Bitwise suggests Bitcoin could be looking at territory well north of the previous $20,000 all-time high.

Market Wrap: Crypto Market Eerily Quiet as Bitcoin Stuck Near $9K

Bitcoin volatility continues to drop as the price stays within a tight range and traders wait for a breakout in either direction.

Bitcoin's Mining Difficulty Has Rarely Been This Static in a Decade

Bitcoin's mining difficulty just posted the smallest percentage change in 10 years.

Washington, DC, Lawyers Can Now Accept Crypto for Legal Fees

The District of Columbia Bar has approved crypto payments for lawyers' fees.

Senate Banking Committee Remains Open to Idea of Digital Dollar in Tuesday's Hearing

While not every lawmaker was on board with the idea of a central bank digital currency during a Senate Banking Committee hearing Tuesday, no one explicitly rejected it either.

Bitcoin News Roundup for June 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020

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As Zimbabwe embarks on its fifth bout of hyperinflation in modern history, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another bitcoin news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Ciphertrace.

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Bitcoin Still Up 27% This Year Despite Dismal June Performance

Bitcoin is still outperforming the top traditional financial assets so far in 2020 – even after a dour performance this month.

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on Twitter: "Press Statement on the Suspension of Monetary Transactions on Phone Based Mobile Money Platforms… "

Witnesses Will Vouch for Stablecoins, Digital Dollars in US Senate Hearing Tuesday

Witnesses will discuss stablecoins and tokenized dollars during Tuesday's Senate Banking hearing on the digitization of money.

NYT: India Bans TikTok and Dozens of Other Chinese Apps

Bitcoin News Roundup for June 29, 2020 Jun 29, 2020

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After a rough weekend, the price of BTC is back above $9,000 and Markets Daily from CoinDesk is here with another bitcoin news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Ciphertrace.

Bitcoin Closes in the Green Sunday to End Longest Daily Losing Run in 6 Months

Bitcoin chalked out minor price gains on Sunday, ending its longest run of daily losses for half a year and avoiding a break below the ongoing restricted trading range.

Many Bitcoin Developers Are Choosing to Use Pseudonyms – For Good Reason

Whether out of concern for personal security or a desire to preserve privacy, many Bitcoin developers are known to the world only by their pseudonyms.

World's Biggest Mining Firm Makes First Ore Trade on a Blockchain

BHP has completed its first trial trade transaction of iron ore with China's Baosteel using blockchain technology.

Crypto Long & Short: What Trends in Volatility Could Mean for Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s investment narrative is evolving as the role of volatility is changing in both crypto and traditional markets.

Bitcoin News Roundup for June 26, 2020 Jun 26, 2020

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With new data from the Federal Reserve suggesting that the cryptocurrency might not be the answer to dire economic times, Markets Daily is back with your latest Bitcoin news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Ciphertrace.

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A Key Thesis for Bitcoin's Long-Term Bull Market Just Got a Knock

The narrative that inflation arising from the massive coronavirus stimulus efforts would lead to a long-term rise in bitcoin's price is looking weak with new data from the Federal Reserve.

Telegram Agrees to Pay $18.5M Penalty in SEC Settlement Over Failed TON Offering

Telegram has settled its six-month court case with the SEC, agreeing to pay $18.5 million in penalties and to notify the agency if it plans to issue another digital asset in the next three years.

FC Barcelona's Token Sale Hit $1.3M Cap in Under 2 Hours

The tokens will be earned by Barcelona fans who participate in club decisions, such as deciding on a new mural for the first team changing room.

Consumer Watchdog Moves to Block Canadian Bitcoin Miner From US Power Grid

Public Citizen warned the U.S. Dept. of Energy that DMG Blockchain's bid to export electricity could set a dangerous precedent.

Bitcoin News Roundup for June 25, 2020 Jun 25, 2020

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Bitcoin options have a big day coming up, NYC born rapper Ja Rule teams up with Ethereum-based Roll and more in this edition of Markets Daily, from CoinDesk

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Ciphertrace.

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Bitcoin Options Market Faces Record $1 Billion Expiry on Friday

The cryptocurrency’s options market is on its way to a record $1 billion monthly expiry this Friday.

This Startup Is Forking Compound to Make Hiring More Efficient

Braintrust launched out of stealth mode Wednesday, backed by a $6 million seed round featuring True Ventures, Homebrew Ventures, Uprising Ventures, Galaxy Digital, IDEO CoLab, Kindred Ventures and Vy Capital.

Ultra-Rich Monaco Wants to Fund Social Impact Projects With Security Tokens

Monaco’s Office of Digital Affairs has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Luxembourg-based blockchain startup Tokeny.

'Social Money' Startup Inks Deal With Rapper Ja Rule, Releases Song With Lil B

Ja Rule has inked a deal with Roll, an Ethereum-based protocol that allows content creators to control their own platforms using personal crypto tokens.

CREDIT: Social Money (On a Roll) (feat. Lil B, $alex Masmej, Connie Digital & Sid Worthy)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51g0CIViHOc

Bitcoin News Roundup for June 24, 2020 Jun 24, 2020

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With miners transferring more bitcoin now compared to any point in the last year, police misconduct on Ethereum and a new inter-blockchain hub out of China, Markets Daily is back with another news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Ciphertrace.

Miners Are Sending Bitcoins to Exchanges Again – and That May Be Bearish

A sudden spike in miner outflows of bitcoin to exchanges makes the cryptocurrency vulnerable to a price drop, according one analyst.

Activists Document Police Misconduct Using Decentralized Protocol:

Built on the InterPlanetary File System and the Ethereum blockchain, the protocol lets anyone file police misconduct reports anonymously.

How Chainlink and Cosmos Fit Into China's Grand Blockchain Initiative

Chainlink will help the state-backed Blockchain-Based Service Network with oracles, and Cosmos-powered Irisnet will assist with interoperability.

Bitcoin News Roundup for June 23, 2020 Jun 23, 2020

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As the price of bitcoin trades in an increasingly compressed range, sources tell CoinDesk that PayPal is planning something big, an uncensorable internet browser launches and the Fed now says bitcoin IS money. CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back.

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Ciphertrace.

The Last Time Volatility Was This Low Bitcoin Went On to Rally by $2K

Bitcoin's price volatility has declined to levels last seen ahead of a major rally witnessed in October 2019. But will the pattern repeat this time?

PayPal, Venmo to Roll Out Crypto Buying and Selling: Sources

Fintech giant PayPal plans to roll out direct sales of cryptocurrency to its 325 million users, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Handshake Goes Live With an Uncensorable Internet Browser

Handshake minimizes the role of centralized entities in the internet’s basic infrastructure. First, it was a new domain system. Now it's a browser.

New York Fed's 'Bitcoin Is Fiat' Claim Sparks Controversy

Economists at the Federal Reserve suggest Libra – in its original, basket-backed stablecoin form – might not have had as severe an impact on financial stability as policymakers suggested last year.

Researchers Use Lasers to Bring the Internet Under the Sea

The Aqua-Fi system uses a Wi-Fi connection to wirelessly connect a device to a Raspberry Pi, which converts the signal into a laser to be beamed to a relay on the water’s surface.

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