Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. It is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries.
Federal Judge Denies SEC Request to Appeal Crypto Ruling
Federal Judge Denies SEC Request to Appeal Crypto Ruling
October 04, 2023  |  Legal

A federal judge reportedly denied the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) request to appeal a ruling regarding Ripple Labs’ cryptocurrency, XRP. U.S. District Judge Analisa...

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Chainalysis Reduces Workforce 15% ‘Due to Market Conditions’
Chainalysis Reduces Workforce 15% ‘Due to Market Conditions’
October 03, 2023  |  Personnel

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis made a 15% reduction in its workforce. The move came in response to market conditions, the company said in a statement...

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Celsius Network Seeks Court Approval for Bankruptcy Exit Plan
Celsius Network Seeks Court Approval for Bankruptcy Exit Plan
October 03, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Celsius Network is reportedly seeking court approval on a bankruptcy exit plan that would allow it to restart as a user-owned bitcoin miner. The failed...

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Coinbase and Binance Remain at Top of Crypto App Provider Ranking
Coinbase and Binance Remain at Top of Crypto App Provider Ranking
October 02, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

This month’s edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Cryptocurrency Apps reflects leaps from Bybit, Huobi and Bitpay. The top spots remain consistent, but who knows...

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Binance and Trust Battle for No.1 in Cryptocurrency Wallet Provider Ranking
Binance and Trust Battle for No.1 in Cryptocurrency Wallet Provider Ranking
October 02, 2023  |  Crypto Wallet

In this edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Cryptocurrency Wallets, a few apps leap to new rankings, and a few apps fall short. Blockchain Wallet,...

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Coinbase Gets Payments License in ‘Priority Market’ of Singapore
Coinbase Gets Payments License in ‘Priority Market’ of Singapore
October 02, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency giant Coinbase has received a payments license from Singapore’s central bank. The license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will let Coinbase provide...

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Report: Bankman-Fried’s Alleged Victims Still Believe in Crypto
Report: Bankman-Fried’s Alleged Victims Still Believe in Crypto
October 02, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Despite losing millions when FTX collapsed, some investors still believe in the promise of cryptocurrency. As CNBC reported Monday (Oct. 2) — in advance of a documentary on the...

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Circle Says Stablecoins Are Not Securities in SEC Case Against Binance
Circle Says Stablecoins Are Not Securities in SEC Case Against Binance
September 29, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has reportedly filed a brief in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Binance, one of the...

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BIS and Central Banks Complete Test of Cross-Border Trading of CBDCs
BIS and Central Banks Complete Test of Cross-Border Trading of CBDCs
September 28, 2023  |  CBDC

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and three central banks concluded a central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. Project Mariana was developed by three BIS...

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