Stable Times at Circle: A Crypto Startup Counted Out Is Rebuilt and Riding High
CoinDesk profiles Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of the Goldman Sachs-backed crypto startup Circle that had a banner year in 2018.
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The FUD Stompers: Like It or Not, XRP Army Is Winning Crypto’s Hashtag War
The XRP Army is hands-down crypto's most vocal community. Who are they?
Stablecoin Issuer Promises Full Audits of Euro-Backed Crypto Token
The engagement of BDO Malta aims to dispel any doubts that EURS stablecoins are backed one-to-one by euros.
Tether Says Customers Can Once Again Deposit and Redeem Fiat
Tether is again offering fiat redemption of its stablecoin USDT. Meanwhile, Bitfinex is now offering tether trading pairs with the euro and U.S. dollar.
Ripple Is Making It Easier for Customers to Integrate XRP. They Aren’t Yet
Ripple's new version of xCurrent offers easier integration with xRapid, the product that leverages XRP. But so far, customers aren't taking the plunge.
Free Software Messiah Richard Stallman: We Can Do Better Than Bitcoin
Richard Stallman, founder of the free software movement, is building a privacy-focused cryptographic payments system, but says it's not a cryptocurrency.
Bitfinex’s Parent Company Has a New Offshore Services Provider
iFinex, the parent company of Bitfinex, has parted ways with its old offshore services provider for a new firm.
Coinbase-Backed ‘Gods Unchained’ Releases Gameplay Trailer
The makers of the ethereum-based fantasy card game released a new video, giving players a feel for what to expect.
For Bitfinex Users, Dollar Withdrawals Are Now a Weeks-Long Struggle
Three weeks after being assured everything was running smoothly, some customers at Bitfinex are wondering why they still can't get their money out.
US Election Pushes Total Augur Bets Over $2 Million
Betting on elections to the U.S. House has brought over $700,000 onto the platform, pushing the midterms market into the top spot.
Deltec Chairman Says Tether Letter on Bank Relationship Is ‘Authentic’
Last week's much-scrutinized letter, in which a Bahamas-based bank appeared to vouch for Tether's balance, has been confirmed as genuine by the bank.
Sia Completes Hard Fork as Bricked Miners Form Rival Blockchain
Innosilicon's mining equipment no longer works on Sia following a planned algorithm change. But not everyone went along with the fork.
Tether’s Price Has Stabilized, But the Stablecoin’s Supply Is Still Shrinking
Crypto exchanges are shedding tethers by the million, and millions of USDT are ending up at Bitfinex. From there, they are taken out of circulation.
Promise: A Startup Based on an Anonymous Paper Plans to Replace ACH
With $47 trillion flowing through it every year, ACH is a juicy target for blockchain disruption. Can a new startup called Promise pull it off?
The Race to Replace Tether (In 3 Charts)
Tether has had a difficult month, and rivals are eyeing its position as the top crypto "stablecoin." Here's how the contest plays out in the data.