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What the CFTC investigating BitMEX could mean for bitcoin and crypto market
The Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has started an investigation into BitMEX, the largest margin trading platform in the crypto market, according to a Bloomberg report. BitMEX, along with other major margin trading platforms, have not allowed U. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:00 | |
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Total amount of wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) in the Kyber Network triples after being added to Compound
The total amount of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) locked in the Kyber Network had almost tripled in a single day, DeFi Pulse reported. The sudden increase in WBTC reserves could have been a reaction to the news that the DeFi protocol Compound has added WBTC to its offerings. дальше »
2019-7-19 10:20 | |
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Chinese court upholds legality of Bitcoin ownership, BTC protected by China’s property laws
A court in Hangzhou, China, upheld Bitcoin’s status as “virtual property. ” The ruling reaffirms that Bitcoin is legal to own in China and indicates to holders that they will be protected by the country’s legal system in disputes. дальше »
2019-7-19 06:26 | |
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Bitcoin’s allies in Congress, House Committee lauds cryptocurrency while denouncing Libra
In a historic moment in Congress, pro-cryptocurrency representatives warned the House of Representatives of the “unstoppable” power of Bitcoin, calling for the United States to clarify regulations and seize the lead in blockchain innovation. дальше »
2019-7-19 05:29 | |
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Ethereum whale accumulates another 20,000 ETH in massive buy wall
Following a massive sell order of more than 15,000 ETH that triggered a noticeable Bitcoin slump, another Ethereum whale set a buy order for almost 20,000 ETH on Binance. First thought to be a spoof, the order was quickly filled but prompted a widespread discussion on whether this was another whale’s attempt to manipulate the […] The post Ethereum whale accumulates another 20,000 ETH in massive buy wall appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-7-19 22:49 | |
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As the U.S. Senate learned about Facebook’s Libra, it realized that Bitcoin cannot be killed
Bitcoin has been in the spotlight lately after a tweet from U. S. President Donald Trump where he expressed his views on cryptocurrencies, stating that he was “not a fan” of Bitcoin and that its value was highly volatile and based on thin air. дальше »
2019-7-18 15:55 | |
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Institutional demand for Bitcoin and Ethereum causes Grayscale AUM to nearly triple, reduces exposure to XRP
Grayscale Investments, a New York-based digital currency asset management firm, released its investment report for Q2 2019. The company’s assets under management (AUM), primarily held in its Bitcoin and Ethereum trusts, have almost tripled in the past few months. дальше »
2019-7-18 01:27 | |
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Senate hostile towards Libra, Facebook suggests regulators must act or risk losing US dollar dominance to Bitcoin
The focus of the hearing between Facebook’s David Marcus and the Senate on the Libra cryptocurrency was trust—or the lack thereof. Marcus, the head of Calibra, strongly suggested that if the U. S. дальше »
2019-7-17 08:06 | |
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Crypto markets rattled, Bitcoin breaks below $10,000 as altcoins crash
Forty-year trading veteran Peter Brandt made the headlines earlier this month when he stated that a violation of the “parabolic phase” that started in December 2018 could ignite an 80 percent correction of the entire parabolic advance. дальше »
2019-7-17 02:10 | |
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Are Cardano, Chainlink and Ravencoin doomed to continue falling?
After the major surge in mid-December 2018, the market seems to have found an exhaustion point. The retrace gives an opportunity for sideliners to buy in before the next upswing. Although the plunge has been more drastic in altcoins than in Bitcoin, this technical analysis will evaluate whether Cardano, Chainlink and Ravencoin are doomed to […] The post Are Cardano, Chainlink and Ravencoin doomed to continue falling? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-7-17 21:03 | |
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Vitalik Buterin proposes using Bitcoin Cash as Ethereum’s data layer
The co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, proposed using Bitcoin Cash as a short-term solution for adding a data availability layer to Ethereum. However, Buterin’s proposal was quickly met with heavy criticism, with many pointing out how seriously flawed the idea was. дальше »
2019-7-16 13:37 | |
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Growing hashpower means Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash could halve at the same time
Despite an initial difference in mining speed between the two Bitcoin forks, an increase in BTC’s hashpower has been steadily narrowing Bitcoin’s supply lead. If Bitcoin continues to outpace Bitcoin Cash, the two could halve at around the same time. дальше »
2019-7-16 10:42 | |
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US regulation against Bitcoin could be the catalyst for the next upswing
In a recent briefing held by the U. S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, the U. S. government revealed its stance on cryptocurrencies and the efforts it will carry upon to regulate Bitcoin because of its use in criminal activity and the threat it poses to the financial system. дальше »
2019-7-16 03:56 | |
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US Treasury Secretary: Bitcoin a “national security issue,” cryptocurrency dominated by illicit activity and speculation
Following President Trump’s derisive tweet about Bitcoin, U. S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin held a briefing on regulating Bitcoin and Facebook’s Libra because of their use in criminal activity and the threat they pose to the financial system. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:13 | |
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After the recent drop is Ethereum, XRP and Litecoin due for a rebound?
40-years trading veteran Peter Brandt stated that if Bitcoin continues retracing it could violate the “parabolic phase” that started in December 2018 and fall up to 80 percent from current levels, taking Ethereum, XRP, and Litecoin down with it. дальше »
2019-7-15 20:57 | |
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Bitcoin fell below $10,000; Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash devastated, XRP holds
From a local peak on July 12, Bitcoin tanked from a high of $11,950 to a low of $9,857. Meanwhile, most altcoins experienced even larger double-digit losses. Some of the biggest losers include Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, and Bitcoin SV—dropping 16. дальше »
2019-7-15 10:34 | |
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Bitcoin network hashrate sees fastest growth in history
The Bitcoin network hashrate reached its all-time high this month, reaching 74. 5 EH/s on Jul. 5. The hashrate has also recorded its fastest growth in history, Binance Research revealed, increasing by 13. дальше »
2019-7-14 02:01 | |
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Nouriel Roubini lost his cool during debate with BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes
The first videos of the highly anticipated debate between Dr. Nouriel Roubini and Arthur Hayes have been released, showing the affectionately called Dr. Doom losing his cool when the topic of Bitcoin’s scalability was discussed. дальше »
2019-7-13 13:27 | |
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Donald Trump: If Facebook wants to become a bank, they must be subjected to all banking regulations
U. S. President Donald Trump expressed his views on cryptocurrencies, saying that not only was he “not a fan” of Bitcoin, he also believes Facebook’s Libra will have little standing or dependability when launched. дальше »
2019-7-13 03:47 | |
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Algorand misrepresents its performance against Bitcoin
Blockchain startup Algorand cited incorrect Bitcoin stats while marketing its own network. The startup claimed that its network handled over 50,000 transactions in less than a month, which it said was equivalent to what Bitcoin does every six months when the network actually does 1. дальше »
2019-7-13 20:25 | |
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Modeling altseason, estimating Ethereum, XRP, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin prices using BTC dominance
If ‘altcoin season’ happened today what would the cryptocurrency prices look like? What about if Bitcoin continues to reign supreme and BTC dominance keeps rising? We model different BTC dominance scenarios and show the price implications on Ethereum, XRP, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin—providing a best-guess estimate of what the markets could look like. дальше »
2019-7-12 12:34 | |
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Donald Trump: Bitcoin not money, value based on thin air, facilitates unlawful behavior
U. S. president Donald Trump finally expressed his views on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, and the POTUS is not a fan. Since his election to office in 2016, many pundits have speculated on his position on the predominant cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-12 04:09 | |
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Bitcoin long-term trend still looks bullish, short-term not so much
Bitcoin’s exponential growth lead 40-year trading veteran Peter Brandt to (famously) believe BTC entered a new “parabolic phase. ” From its December low of $3,150 BTC could aim for a new high of $100,000, Brandt suggested. дальше »
2019-7-12 22:40 | |
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Markets go into freefall as Bitcoin drops by 11.6%; Chainlink, Binance Coin, Basic Attention Token resilient
The cryptocurrency markets went into freefall as Bitcoin dropped from $13,063 to $11,497, an 11. 6 percent drop over the course of 19 hours. The altcoin market saw even greater damage, with the average altcoin losing 12. дальше »
2019-7-11 13:15 | |
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How much $1,000 invested in Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin at the 2017-18 market top would be worth today
The cryptocurrency markets peaked in 2018 at a total capitalization of $835 billion. If an investor purchased $1,000 in crypto at the market’s top how much would their investment be worth at today’s prices? During 2017, the crypto markets came to a head as the confluence between rising prices, media attention, feverish initial coin offerings, […] The post How much $1,000 invested in Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin at the 2017-18 market top would be worth today appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-7-11 11:50 | |
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Next year’s Bitcoin halving will push inflation rates down to 1.8%
With less than 313 days to go until the next Bitcoin halving, traders and investors are expecting a “supply shock” as the network’s supply of coins reduces in half. Next May’s halving will not only cut the inflation rate down to 1. дальше »
2019-7-11 09:57 | |
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Craig Wright’s contempt hearing proves he willfully refused to show his Bitcoin holdings
Court transcripts from Craig Wright’s Jun. 28 Florida hearing showed that not only did he fail to comply with court orders to disclose his Bitcoin addresses, but he did so “willfully. дальше »
2019-7-11 00:36 | |
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Bitcoin network value at all-time high based on average price paid per BTC
The value of the Bitcoin network is at all-time highs based on the average price holders paid for their coins. The metric used, realized market capitalization, is also a surprisingly effective indicator for predicting BTC market tops and bottoms. дальше »
2019-7-10 10:57 | |
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The story behind the iconic Deutsche Bank ‘Bitcoin Bag Man’ photo
A photograph showing two men walking next to a Deutsche Bank sign-carrying tote bags with “Bitcoins” written on them went viral on social media, leading many to believe they were one of the thousands that were laid off in the bank’s recent staff cuts. дальше »
2019-7-10 00:44 | |
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IRS conducting electronic surveillance in attempt to clampdown on Bitcoin tax crime
The IRS plans to interview family and friends, search through social media posts, and issue subpoenas to ensure people pay taxes on their Bitcoin, according to a presentation given to the IRS Criminal Investigation division. дальше »
2019-7-9 06:08 | |
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China’s central bank is developing a state-run cryptocurrency in response to Facebook’s Libra
China’s central bank is creating its own cryptocurrency in response to Facebook’s Libra, said Wang Xin, director of the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) research bureau. Reasoning behind China’s hostility towards cryptocurrency China’s stance towards Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency in general, has been hostile—and understandably so. дальше »
2019-7-9 03:12 | |
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EOS, Tezos, and BitTorrent showing signs of a major price movement
After the recent 30 percent correction that Bitcoin experienced, some altcoins are showing signs of a possible breakout while others have indicators of further decline. This technical analysis will explore whether EOS, Tezos and BitTorrent are preparing for an upswing or a nosedive. дальше »
2019-7-6 15:03 | |
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Tether slowly migrating from the Bitcoin to Ethereum blockchain
Tether’s USDT is steadily migrating from Bitcoin Omni-based addresses to Ethereum-based ones, with 40 percent of USDT now using the ERC-20 standard. Major cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Poloniex announced they were both moving their Tether addresses from Omni. дальше »
2019-7-6 02:06 | |
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Novogratz: Bitcoin price will reach beyond $40,000 when investment banks move into crypto
Mike Novogratz, the legendary investor and founder of Galaxy Digital, believes Bitcoin will see its price “increase significantly” in the next couple of years. In an interview with Bloomberg Technology, Novogratz said that investment banks will be the next big players to enter the space and push BTC’s price beyond $40,000. дальше »
2019-7-4 07:50 | |
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Bitcoin mining profitability, electricity consumption, and efficiency—new data from the University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge recently launched an index for tracking the electricity consumption from Bitcoin mining. The data provides interesting insights into the profitability and environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining. дальше »
2019-7-3 15:03 | |
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BitMEX announces Bitcoin fixed income bond ahead of debate with Nouriel Roubini
Arthur Hayes, the CEO of BitMEX, believes that Bitcoin is a retail investor led phenomenon that shows no signs of stopping. With just a day left before his debate with crypto skeptic Nouriel Roubini, Hayes revealed that BitMEX is launching a new Bitcoin-based fixed income product, providing holders with passive income. дальше »
2019-7-3 11:41 | |
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Why Bitcoin prices tend to move aggressively on weekends
Recent Bloomberg data revealed that spikes in weekend trading activity since May accounted for 40 percent of Bitcoin’s price gains this entire year. With crypto exchanges operating 24/7, and short term traders using Saturdays and Sundays to get ahead of the competition, weekends have become a Wild West for the crypto market. дальше »
2019-7-3 01:08 | |
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As Bitcoin bounces, are Ethereum, XRP, and Litecoin on their way to new yearly highs?
Following Bitcoin’s rebound from $9,600 support, the market seems to be bouncing and giving signals that the retrace is over. This technical analysis will determine whether Ethereum, XRP and Litecoin will continue falling or if a bull trend is about to resume. дальше »
2019-7-3 22:18 | |
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Craig Wright says he can’t access Satoshi Nakamoto’s $10 billion Bitcoin fortune
During his June 28 contempt hearing, Craig Wright told a federal court in Florida that he was unable to access his $10 billion Bitcoin fortune. Sources present during the deposition revealed that he also cried during cross-examination when explaining why he parted ways with Bitcoin back in 2010. дальше »
2019-7-2 04:46 | |
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Indicators showing Bitcoin’s uptrend could be interrupted by a major correction
Although the longer-term indicators point to the beginning of a bullish trend that could take BTC to new all-time highs, the shorter-term timeframes indicate a Bitcoin correction is overdue. Since the low of December 2018 when Bitcoin was trading at $3,130, BTC experienced a strong upswing that has taken its price to almost $14,000, leading investors to believe […] The post Indicators showing Bitcoin’s uptrend could be interrupted by a major correction appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-7-2 23:52 | |
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Data shows that Bitcoin was the best safe haven asset over the past 3 years
Prior to the 2016 presidential election, there was a lot of speculation about what would happen economically if Donald Trump won the presidency. Many analysts, such as professor Erik Jones of Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, expected to see “incredible pressure on stock prices and everyone flooding into rare metals like gold […] The post Data shows that Bitcoin was the best safe haven asset over the past 3 years appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-7-2 13:33 | |
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Litecoin and DigiByte founders cryptographically proved they created their blockchains, why can’t Craig Wright?
In May 2016, Charlie Lee and Jared Tate, the creators of Litecoin and DigiByte, cryptographically proved they were the creators of their blockchain platforms in less than a minute. If Craig Wright is truly Satoshi Nakamoto as he claims, why doesn’t he do the same on the Bitcoin blockchain? A single signature could end the Craig Wright […] The post Litecoin and DigiByte founders cryptographically proved they created their blockchains, why can’t Craig Wright? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-6-29 13:21 | |
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Florida town victim to ransomware attack, pays $490,000 Bitcoin ransom
Lake City, a small town in northern Florida, paid almost $500,000 in Bitcoin to hackers following a ransomware attack on the city’s computer systems. This is the second time in two weeks a Florida town has been a victim of a ransomware attack, bringing the total ransomware payment in the state to over $1 million. дальше »
2019-6-29 09:59 | |
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Bitcoin pairs continue to fall, Binance Coin, TRON, and NEO due for further decline?
The cryptocurrency market seems to have reached an exhaustion point after the recent upswing that took Bitcoin to almost $14,000. Now, it seems like a correction could be taking place before the bullish trend continues. дальше »
2019-6-29 04:14 | |
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LedgerX wins CFTC approval for crypto-settled Bitcoin futures
LedgerX, a U. S. based Bitcoin derivatives exchange, finally won approval from the CFTC to offer BTC spot and physically settled derivatives contracts. Customers living in the U. S. and Singapore will be able to sign up to trade in July 2019. дальше »
2019-6-28 02:00 | |
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After the recent parabolic move, Bitcoin shows signs of dropping to $9,600
As 40-year trading veteran Peter Brandt pointed out since Bitcoin broke above $10,000, the market entered a fear-of-missing-out (FOMO) phase that took BTC to almost $14,000 within less than a week, giving signs that a correction was underway. дальше »
2019-6-28 23:42 | |
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$9 trillion sent using Bitcoin, reaffirms utility for large wealth transfers
After Bitcoin reached its 15-month high by breaking the $10,000 mark, a renewed focus on one of its less represented metrics showed that, so far, over $9. 2 trillion has been sent using BTC, and the value is quickly increasing with $13 billion in BTC sent each day. дальше »
2019-6-27 17:13 | |
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Bitcoin price races past $12,000 as Ethereum, XRP, and Litecoin pairs get decimated
Bitcoin’s meteoric rally continues as the price nears $12,000. Meanwhile, altcoin/BTC pairs—including Ethereum, XRP, and Litecoin—are getting decimated as funds flow into the predominant cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-6-26 06:56 | |
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IOTA Foundation showcases improved algorithm with better security and scalability
The IOTA Foundation recently presented a research paper with a novel algorithm for improving the network’s ability to combat spam attacks and congestion. The algorithm takes elements from proof-of-work algorithms, like Bitcoin’s, and proof-of-stake algorithms, like that being developed for Ethereum. дальше »
2019-6-26 22:39 | |
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Will the new monetary order have gold or Bitcoin as its foundation?
The International Monetary Fund describes money as something that serves as a store of value, unit of account, and medium of exchange. Over the years, many things have been used as money including shells, peppercorns, gold and silver. дальше »
2019-6-25 13:54 | |
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