Is Bitcoin a Safe Haven or ‘Schmuck Insurance’?

Canada decides a CBDC is unnecessary while the Twitterati debate BTC as a safe haven and the 6-year anniversary of Mt. Gox brings reflection.

Prime Broker Tagomi Becomes 22nd Member of Facebook’s Libra Association

Tagomi is joining the Libra Association.

The 3 Factors Fueling Ether’s 2020 Rally

Several factors could explain ether’s spectacular gains and determine whether they will continue.

February Gains Disappear as Bitcoin Drops Below $9k

Crossing below the $9,000 price level is a new low for February 2020. Bitcoin has not traded below the $9,000 threshold since January 27, when it began a march to new highs in the $10,500 range.

Australian Soccer Club Calls Off Purchase Deal With Controversial Crypto Company

Perth glory FC owner Tony Sage reportedly called off the deal after a due diligence trip to London last week.

Swiss Stock Exchange Invests in Institutional Trading Platform for Digital Assets

SIX said the partnership will provide an important gateway into the digital asset space.

Coinbase Wallet Adds Short, Customizable Addresses to Simplify Sending Cryptos

The new support also includes an integration with the Ethereum Name Service), allowing Coinbase Wallet users to send cryptocurrencies to .eth addresses.

Crypto Investor’s Case Against AT&T Over $24M SIM Hack Can Proceed, Judge Rules

AT&T's motion to dismiss Michael Terpin's case was largely dismissed by a California court on Monday.

Malta’s Financial Watchdog Highlights Obstacles to Security Tokens After Industry Consultation

The Malta Financial Services Authority released a statement on Tuesday, unveiling industry recommendations on security token offerings within the country.

MoneyGram Got Another $11M From Ripple to Use Its Cross-Border Payments Tech

Payments firm Ripple has given MoneyGram over $11 million dollars in the past half year, according to regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Bank of Canada Won’t Issue Its Own Crypto Unless Libra Succeeds: Deputy Governor

The Bank of Canada does not see the need to create a central bank digital currency unless a competitor – like Libra – starts dethroning the existing fiat.

6 Explanations for Crypto’s Fascination With Coronavirus

Is it about self-sovereignty? About BTC as a reserve asset? Or are we just Chicken Little prophets of doom?

Crypto News Roundup for Feb. 25, 2020

Bitcoin fights to rise above $10K while a new crypto bank rises in Wyoming. It's Markets Daily from CoinDesk.

Revolut Bank Valued at $5.5B in $500M Funding Round

Revolut raised $500 million, but did not specify if any of the funding will go toward improving its cryptocurrency offering.

US Commerce Dept. Wants to Survey Firms on Cross-Border Crypto Usage

The Bureau of Economic Analysis plans to ask financial institutions whether they conducted any crypto trades with foreigners in 2019.

Securities Law Helped Build Modern Capitalism. Crypto Should Embrace It

Crypto should work within the existing regulatory structure around securities, rather than reinvent a whole new system.

‘Short Bitcoin’ ETP Available to Investors on Germany’s Second-Largest Exchange

The new listing makes inverse trackers widely accessible to European retail investors.

Polkadot to Use Chainlink Oracles for Interoperability Network

Polkadot will be the first non-ethereum blockchain to integrate Chainlink.