The Japanese corporate giants SBI Holdings and GMO Internet are set to start mining bitcoin at the new crypto mining facility in Rockdale, Texas, according to Bloomberg sources. … [Read more...] about SBI Holdings and GMO Internet to mine bitcoin at world’s largest crypto mining facility
Bitcoin adoption in Australia
Bitcoin adoption around the world varies immensely. Various factors can contribute to this, from legal regulations, to media coverage, and general consumer awareness. … [Read more...] about Bitcoin adoption in Australia
Chinese miners control 65% of bitcoin network’s processing power
According to CoinShares research, China’s bitcoin miners now control almost two-thirds of the crypto-network’s hashrate, which is a general measure of the processing power of the bitcoin network. … [Read more...] about Chinese miners control 65% of bitcoin network’s processing power
CME to launch bitcoin options in January 2020
The CME Group has announced January 13, 2020 as the date it expects to launch options on BTC futures. … [Read more...] about CME to launch bitcoin options in January 2020
Bakkt to launch bitcoin futures in September
Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading platform backed by ICE, is scheduled to launch on September 23. … [Read more...] about Bakkt to launch bitcoin futures in September
Coinbase with over $7 billion in crypto assets after buying Xapo custody business
Coinbase, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has reached over $7 billion in crypto assets under management after acquiring Xapo custody business for $55 million, reports Fortune. … [Read more...] about Coinbase with over $7 billion in crypto assets after buying Xapo custody business
Crypto news in brief (July 31, 2019): Ripple, Fortaleza, bitcoin mining, money laundering
- Ripple has partnered with Kyoto University and the University of Tokyo - Fortaleza will start accepting bitcoin as payment for bus tickets - Bitcoin mining is likely responsible for 0.03-0.06% of global energy-related CO2 emissions - Fiat currency is used 800 times more often in money laundering schemes than bitcoin … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (July 31, 2019): Ripple, Fortaleza, bitcoin mining, money laundering
Crypto news in brief (July 3, 2019): Binance, blockchain startups, CME, bitcoin futures
- Binance is planning to launch futures trading platform soon - Blockchain startups have raised a total of $822 million during the first half of 2019 - CME has announced that BTC futures reached a record notional value traded on June 26 … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (July 3, 2019): Binance, blockchain startups, CME, bitcoin futures