BTCB is a Bitcoin pegged token that runs on Binance chain. BTCB is similar to WBTC, which is an Ethereum ERC20 token pegged to value of Bitcoin. BTCB is an asset backed by Binance cryptocurrency exchange. This will allow users to store (virtual) bitcoin, ie BTCB on Binance Chain.
Bittrex users from USA will soon be getting an email from the exchange that they will not be able to trade certain coins and tokens. Following coins / tokens will be removed from US market after June 21st 2019. They will still be tradeable by non US users of Bittrex exchange. Any pending orders will be automatically cancelled by Bittrex system after the aforementioned date.
Komodo’s official wallet, Agama is exposed to an exploit that allows hacker to gain access to funds. Komodo team says that its Cyber Security team used the same exploit to gain access over the affected wallets and took over 8 million KMD and 96 BTC.
Coinfield is a cryptocurrency exchange based out of Canada but since it offers many fiat (CAD/USD/EUR/GBP/JPY/AED/USDC) to crypto pairs, it is accessible to people living in 100 different countries. All major cryptocurrencies are being traded on the Coinfield, like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple.
Bytecoin is currently not supported out of box on Ledger Nano cryptocurrency hardware wallets but there is an official guide that explains how to make it work. You will need to have Ubuntu v16.04 or higher installed on your computer. Bytecoin desktop or daemon wallet is also required.
KuCoin has announced on their website that it will be delisting Block Array (ARY), Datum (DAT), Shivom (OMX), ClearPoll (POLL), Snovio (SNOV), Solaris (XLR) and LAToken (LA) from their website. The only reason for removal is “disqualification”. Many of these were listed just an year back and we wonder what could lead to the delisting.
BitOasis, a cryptocurrency exchange from middle east has announced on its website that it will be delisting both Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR). Both being the privacy coins, it is safe to assume that BitOasis wants to do away with anonymous cryptocurrencies.
Blockchain Tycoon is a simulation game where you setup your own cryptocurrency mining business by buying warehouses around the world. Available on steam platform for $10, you play the role of mine farm owner who wants to create biggest mining farms on the planet. The goal is to expand and stay profitable.
Ethereum Basic is fork of Ethereum, which is second most popular cryptocurrency by marketcap. While Ethereum is the first turing complete cryptocurrency with smart contracts, it is still plagued with problems related to scaling, difficulty bomb, PoS consensus, ASIC mining and high gas fees.
Bytecoin team will be doing a hard fork at block 1792117 on Friday, 17th May 2019, four days from now. If you are storing coins on Bytecoin wallet, you must upgrade to v3.4.2 to ensure you are on correct blockchain. Otherwise, you will be at risk of loosing your funds.