Amid ongoing legal action from U.S. authorities, the company behind Bitmex — 100x — has announced a new CEO. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Bitmex parent 100x appoints German stock exchange exec…
Maand: december 2020
Status of Second Stimulus Checks as Deadline for Government Shutdown Draws Near
As Americans wait to hear if they will receive second stimulus checks, lawmakers are scrambling to avert the looming government shutdown. A spending bill, which could include some stimulus measures, must be…
Authorities shut off electricity to Bitcoin miners in China’s Yunnan province
Local media reports indicate electricity producers in Yunnan, China’s fourth-largest province by Bitcoin hash rate, have been ordered not to provide power to crypto mines. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Authorities shut…
Parent of Troubled BitMEX Names a Former Stock Exchange Chief Its New CEO
Hoptner comes from Borse Stuttgart GmbH and Euwax AG, where he has been CEO since 2018. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Parent of Troubled BitMEX Names a Former Stock Exchange Chief Its New…
4 key indicators reflect extreme optimism from pro Bitcoin traders
Key derivatives indicators show pro traders remain strongly bullish even as Bitcoin price continues to reject at $19,800. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: 4 key indicators reflect extreme optimism from pro Bitcoin…
ECB Chief Christine Lagarde Downplays Bitcoin’s Risks to Financial Stability, Troubled by Stablecoins
ECB President Christine Lagarde downplays any risks bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could pose to financial stability and monetary sovereignty. In contrast, she sees stablecoins, such as Facebook-backed libra, as posing “serious risks.”…
Bitcoin Exchange Backed by Pomp, Song and Woo Removes Trading Fees to Contend With Coinbase, Gemini
Upstart crypto exchange LVL wants to take on U.S. giants by removing trading fees. The move comes as bitcoin touches new all-time highs. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Bitcoin Exchange Backed by Pomp,…