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Bitcoin News Roundup for June 8, 2020 Jun 08, 2020

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As bitcoin traders struggle to bust through $10,000 there's a new claimant to the title of Satoshi Nakamoto. CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast is back with your bitcoin news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Ciphertrace

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As Bitcoiners Eye Inflation Boost, Wall Street Sees Barely Any for Five Years

Bitcoin's Quiet Progress Is Pointing Toward a Better Future

Courtesy of CoinTelegraph: The Escobars Believe They've Found the Real Satoshi

Bitcoin News Roundup for June 5, 2020 Jun 05, 2020

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Bulls on parade. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast.

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Bullishness Building in Bitcoin Options Market, Data Suggests

Lawsuit Accuses Xapo, Indodax of Negligently Holding Stolen Bitcoin

MakerDAO Weighs Accepting Real-World Assets as Crypto Loan Collateral

New York, French Finance Watchdogs Open Doors for Each Other's Fintech Startups

Bitcoin News Roundup for June 4, 2020 Jun 04, 2020

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Bitcoin News Roundup for June 4, 2020

Bloomberg thinks BTC could hit $20K. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast.

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Bloomberg Analysts Predict $20K Bitcoin This Year

Bloomberg analysts are the latest to jump on the bandwagon of experts expecting bitcoin to revisit its record high in 2020.

Crypto-Friendly Arival Bank Is Launching Today for Those Willing to Disclose Their Bags

After two years of laying the groundwork, crypto-friendly Arival Bank is launching in beta Thursday. (Yes, even a bank can “launch in beta” these days.)

Argo's Mining Revenue Dips After Bitcoin's Halving

London-listed Argo reported a dip in May revenue, possibly as a result of the bitcoin halving event.

'Careless' Users Are Ruining Ethereum's Privacy: Paper

Ethereum is losing its privacy, warns a new paper, as “careless” users make linking their addresses to real-world identities easy.

Bitcoin News Roundup for June 3, 2020 Jun 03, 2020

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Bitcoin News Roundup for June 2, 2020

Not so good news for fans of $10K BTC. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast.

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Bitcoin's Price Drops by 8% in Less Than 5 Minutes

Bitcoin's price fell more than $800 in under five minutes on Tuesday, pushing the broader cryptocurrency market into the red.

Crypto Criminals Have Already Stolen $1.4B in 2020, Says CipherTrace

The figure puts 2020 on track to become the second-costliest year in the history of crypto.

Blockchain Firms Flocked to Hong Kong in 2019: Report

Blockchain firms led the charge of fintech companies that relocated to Hong Kong in 2019.

Media Startup Civil Shuts Down, Team Absorbed Into Decentralized ID Efforts at ConsenSys

Blockchain media startup Civil is shutting down after three years, with its team pivoting to building decentralized identity tools at parent firm ConsenSys.

US Offers $5M Bounty for Arrest of Venezuela's Crypto Chief

The head of Venezuela's state-backed petro cryptocurrency has been added to the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Most Wanted list.

Bitcoin News Roundup for June 2, 2020 Jun 02, 2020

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With bitcoin breaking above $10,000, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back!

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Ciphertrace

BitMEX Sees Biggest Short Squeeze in 8 Months After Bitcoin Surge

A big short squeeze has taken bitcoin passed a major psychological hurdle – some think its the start of a breakout.

Bitcoin Rises Above $10K for First Time in 25 Days as Protests Roil US Cities

Bitcoin has risen above $10,000 for the first time in almost a month as protests in U.S. cities continue to intensify.

Chinese Chip Maker With a Hand in Crypto Mining Plans $2.8B IPO

Hong Kong-listed SMIC plans to raise $2.8 billion via an initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, in hopes of advancing its chip making practices. The company is working with Canaan Creative to build a new crypto miner.

Maker of Coldcard Bitcoin Wallet Rolls Out an Extra-Strength 'USB Condom'

CoinKite, maker of the Coldcard hardware wallet, has introduced two accessories that underscore the near-paranoia required to safely hold bitcoin.

Bitcoin News Roundup for June 1, 2020 Jun 01, 2020

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With bitcoin and ether both headed up, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with your bitcoin news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Bitstamp and Ciphertrace

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Ether Leads Bitcoin on Price as Investors Prepare for Staking Arrival

Bitcoin has put in a positive June performance in six out of the last eight years. But Ethereum is drawing new investors with the start of staking due this year.

Bug in 'Timelocked' Bitcoin Contracts Could Spur Miners to Steal From Each Other

A widespread bug has compromised a special type of bitcoin transaction that is supposed to discourage miners from cheating, new research shows.

Chase Bank to Refund 95% of $2.5M It Allegedly Overcharged Crypto Buyers

The JPMorgan subsidiary has agreed to repay most of $2.5 million it took in credit card fees for cryptocurrency purchases.

Russia Is About to Drop the Crypto 'Iron Curtain,' Industry Warns

Russia's crypto community is pushing back against a set of bills that could impose onerous restrictions on startups and individuals in the country.

Bitcoin News Roundup for May 29, 2020 May 29, 2020

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With bitcoin and many traditional markets down on the day, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back!

This episode is sponsored by ErisX, The Stellar Development Foundation and Grayscale Digital Large Cap Investment Fund.

Bitcoin Rally Falters as Stocks Drop Ahead of Trump's China Speech

Bitcoin's bulls are taking a breather as the traditional markets get the jitters over rising tensions between the U.S. and China.

Twetch Gets Suspended From Twitter in Wake of Trump 'Fact-Check' Storm

The Twitter account of BSV-based social media platform Twetch was suspended Thursday without warning, said Twetch co-founder Josh Petty.

'Passwordless Login' Startup Magic Raises $4M From Naval Ravikant, Placeholder

Ethereum startup Magic just raised $4 million from investors like Naval Ravikant, SV Angel, Placeholder and Volt Capital to make passwords less of a pain.

US Court Freezes Assets Linked to Alleged $9M ICO Scam

A federal court has frozen assets raised from investors in the Meta 1 Coin token sale in this increasingly bizarre ICO story.

Bitcoin News Roundup for May 28, 2020 May 28, 2020

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Goldman talks down cryptocurrencies while Minecraft boots up tokenized assets. It's another episode of Markets Daily from CoinDesk!

This episode is sponsored by ErisX, The Stellar Development Foundation and Grayscale Digital Large Cap Investment Fund.

First Mover: Chainlink 'Marines' Are HODLing and Here's Why You Should Care

Chainlink, the blockchain oracle provider, apparently has not only a devoted group of backers known as "LINK Marines" but a surprisingly committed crew of long-term investors. Here's why.

Goldman Sachs: Cryptocurrencies 'Are Not an Asset Class'

Goldman Sachs held an investor call Wednesday to discuss current policies for bitcoin, gold and inflation. The stalwart investment bank is still no fan of bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

Enjin's New Minecraft Plugin Lets Players Spawn Blockchain Assets

Minecraft, one of the world’s most popular video games, has a new plug-in enabling players to place blockchain assets directly into their servers.

Handshake Domains Bring in $10M as Race for Censorship-Resistant Websites Heats Up

During the coronavirus crisis, Handshake may be the leading free-speech-oriented crypto project. But is it just beginner’s luck?

Bitcoin News Roundup for May 27, 2020 May 28, 2020

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While the Yuan weakens against the dollar, Coinbase makes an acquisition to grow it's institutional trading infrastructure. It's Markets Daily from CoinDesk.

This episode is sponsored by ErisX, The Stellar Development Foundation and Grayscale Digital Large Cap Investment Fund.

Today's stories:

Slipping Yuan May Be Good for Bitcoin Price, Past Data Suggests

With historical data suggesting an intermittent correlation, bitcoin traders may do well to keep an eye on the ongoing slide in the yuan, analysts say.

ErisX Releases API for Bulk Trading of Bitcoin, Ether

ErisX has released a block trading API for futures contracts and spot market trades to help large traders.

Coinbase Buys Tagomi as 'Foundation' of Institutional Trading Arm

Crypto exchange Coinbase is finally acquiring Tagomi, a prime brokerage platform specializing in digital asset trading for institutional clients.

Brazilian Retailer Eyes Services for the Unbanked With Acquisition of FinTech Firm Airfox

Via Varejo snapped up the Boston-based firm to further its aim of providing financial services to millions of unbanked Brazilians.

Bitcoin News Roundup for May 26, 2020 May 26, 2020

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Remember that time you claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto and then someone immediately proved you were lying? It's the inevitable return of CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast!

This episode is sponsored by ErisX, The Stellar Development Foundation and Grayscale Digital Large Cap Investment Fund.

Today's stories:

As Bitcoin Falls to 2-Week Lows, Small Investors Look to Be Buying

Craig Wright Called 'Fraud' in Message Signed With Bitcoin Addresses He Claims to Own

Canaan Reports $5.6M Loss in Q1 Despite Bitcoin Miner Price Cut

Thailand Turns to Blockchain to Boost Renewable Energy Push