Mizuho Bank still faces charges in Mt Gox debacle
Aug 30, 2016 09:38 am UTC| Digital Currency
A US judge has in part denied Mizuho Banks motion to dismiss the charges filed against it in a class-action lawsuit related to its relationship with the now defunct bitcoin exchange MtGox. Mizuho contended that it was...
FxWirePro: BTC/EUR faces strong support at 500, good to buy on dips
Aug 30, 2016 07:45 am UTC| Digital Currency
BTC/EUR is seen trading slightly above on Tuesday. The pair has once again recovered slightly after making a low of 508 (CEXIO). It is currently trading around 516.19 at the time of writing. Ichimoku analysis of daily...
BTC/USD hovers around 21-day MA, eyes 600
Aug 30, 2016 07:33 am UTC| Digital Currency
BTC/USD continues to trade below 21-day MA at 575.97 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 575.38 Kijun Sen: 577.50 Trend reversal: 589.50 (90 EMA) Long-term...
33 pct bitcoin exchanges hacked, around 50 pct closed during 2009-2015: Research
Aug 30, 2016 07:17 am UTC| Digital Currency
Hacks have become a common occurrence in the cryptoworld. This year alone, leading cryptocurrency exchanges including ShapeShift, Gatecoin and Bitfinex have been the victims of massive security breaches. The list is...
Bitcoin philanthropist Roger Ver joins Private Internet Access Board of Advisors
Aug 30, 2016 06:01 am UTC| Digital Currency
Private Internet Access (PIA), a leading VPN service provider, has announced that Roger Ver is joining its Board of Advisors, effective immediately. Roger Ver is a well-known name in the cryptocurrency ecosystem and...
Blockchain platform Antshares raises over 5000 BTC in ongoing ICO
Aug 30, 2016 05:55 am UTC| Digital Currency
Antshares, a blockchain-based digital assets platform, has already raised more than 5000 bitcoins in three weeks during its ongoing ICO that began on August 8, 2016, and will continue till September 7, 2016. Antshares...
Bitcoin social network ZapChain to pull the plug soon
Aug 30, 2016 04:30 am UTC| Digital Currency
ZapChain, a bitcoin-powered content monetization startup headquartered in San Francisco, has announced that it will soon cease all of its operations. ZapChain will be shutting down on, or shortly after. August 31, 2016....
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