Bitcoin
Grayscale’s BCH, LTC Trusts Now Available
- Both trusts' shares, available under the BCHG and LTCN tickers, became available for public trading after receiving DTC eligibility.
- Unlike Grayscale's BTC trust, the BCH and LTC trusts are not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Grayscale’s SEC-Registered BTC Trust Almost Doubled In 6 Months
- The dollar value of Grayscale's BTC trust has increased from $1.87 billion at the end of 2019, to $3.5 billion at the end of Q2 2020.
- Being the first cryptocurrency investment vehicle to be registered with the SEC, Grayscale is required to file annual reports with the regulator.
Report: Hacking Operation Controlled 24% Of Tor Exit Relays
- The hackers focused primarily on mixer services and other cryptocurrency-related websites.
- At present, their reach has been reduced to only 10%, but a full solution is yet to be implemented.
MicroStrategy Invests $250 Million In Bitcoin
- The firm was able to purchase 21,454 BTC, which will be MicroStrategy's primary reserve asset.
- According to the company, the digital asset was an "attractive investment", which has more "long-term appreciation potential" than cash.
Chinese Police Arrest 27 Suspects Allegedly Behind PlusToken’s $5.7 Billion Bitcoin Scam
- This is the first time that Chinese police act to bring down a large-scale Ponzi scheme using BTC as a means of exchange.
- Investigators have so far uncovered 109 alleged leaders and core members, operating from countries all over the world.
Elliptic To Provide Crypto Surveillance Tools To LocalBitcoins
- The peer-to-peer exchange will now make use of Elliptic's Navigator risk analysis and Lens wallet screening tools.
- With these new tools, the exchange is trying to get rid of its reputation as one of the top destinations for dirty Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Suisse Completes Series A Funding, Raises $48 Million
- The swiss crypto operator also added two new members to the Board of Directors.
- Moreover, the company’s Chief Executive also announced an upcoming Security Token Offering.
Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Bitcoin Scams
- Woz accuses YouTube of using his name and likeness to profit from bitcoin scams.
- He filed a complaint, claiming that the company has violated his right of publicity and aided fraudulent activities on the platform.
BitGo Becomes First Major Wallet Platform To Support FATF Travel Rule
- The FATF Travel Rule will be implemented into all VASPs in the blockchain sector.
- The measure is meant to create a more secure crypto environment for custodial clients.
WikiLeaks Integrates Bitcoin Lightning Payments Into Their Online Shop
- Customers of WikiLeaks Shop can now buy merch and make transactions in a matter of seconds.
- The organization plans to add as many crypto payment methods as possible.