JPMorgan is on a hiring spree for its blockchain unit, seeking to fill positions across audit, engineering and marketing, several LinkedIn postings reveal. The bank—which has been active in the …
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Crypto experts see Bitcoin (BTC) replacing fiat money in 20 years
Bitcoin’s (BTC) current price slump has failed to dampen some experts’ optimism regarding the world’s biggest cryptocurrency. In a new survey by personal finance comparison platform Finder.com, half of the respondents believe Bitcoin …
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Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty drops for fourth time in a row
Amid the ongoing crackdown on cryptocurrency mining in China, mining new Bitcoin (BTC) continues getting easier as BTC has experienced another mining difficulty drop. On July 18, the Bitcoin network …
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Turkey’s crypto bill to be ready for the parliament
The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance announced that a draft bill to establish a legal framework for crypto assets in the country is ready. Deputy Minister Şakir Ercan Gül …
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Grayscale CEO reckons US Bitcoin ETF will certainly be approved
In a recent episode of CNBC’s Squawk Box, Grayscale chief executive Michael Sonnenshein shared his positive stance on the future of the Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. He believes that this …
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The US government offers Bitcoin (BTC) rewards for info leaks
The United States government will pay a whistleblower up to $10 million in bitcoin for information on cyberattacks. “Commensurate with the seriousness with which we view these cyber threats, the …
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Large Korean bank intends to provide cryptocurrency custody services
Woori Bank, the South Korean financial institution, enters the DACS (cryptocurrency custody services) market. The Woori Financial Group will start offering its client cryptocurrency custody services. It is among the …
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U.S. regulators to meet and discuss stablecoins on Monday
As authorities begin to take more notice of the rapidly expanding class of digital currencies, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated on Friday that she would meet with regulators tomorrow …
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Black Rock Petroleum will operate one million BTC miners in Canada
The agreement will see Black Rock Petroleum (BKRP) host and operate up to one million miners. These machines are being relocated from China, and exported to Canada. The miners will then be …
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El Salvador may launch its own stablecoin in 2021
El Salvador’s government intends to establish a native cryptocurrency that the public will be able to use to pay for services, according to San Salvador-based media outlet El Faro on …
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