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Charles Hoskinson describes the future of Cardano, “100 times more decentralized than Bitcoin” after Shelley
Charles Hoskinson, the co-founder of Ethereum and current CEO of IOHK, recently appeared as a guest on the Ivan on Tech podcast and revealed the progress of the Cardano blockchain. Since IOHK released the “Cardano whiteboard and overview with Charles Hoskinson” video in October 2017, the company introduced major improvements to the platform, and Hoskinson was there […] The post Charles Hoskinson describes the future of Cardano, “100 times more decentralized than Bitcoin” after Shelley appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-4-12 21:50 | |
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Coinbase Card will allow UK in-store payments using Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin
Coinbase, one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges based in the United States, has announced the launch of the Coinbase Card. The Visa debit card will enable Coinbase’s customers based in the UK to “spend crypto as effortlessly as the money in their bank. дальше »
2019-4-11 19:17 | |
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Investor: If bitcoin breaks $6,200, it may mark the start of a major bull run
In the past week, the bitcoin price has increased by nearly 6 percent from around $5,000 to $5,300, following an initial 20 percent gain from $4,200 to $5,000. The short-term rally of the dominant cryptocurrency led to a swift change in the sentiment around the cryptocurrency market as it pushed other crypto assets like Ethereum and […] The post Investor: If bitcoin breaks $6,200, it may mark the start of a major bull run appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-4-11 05:40 | |
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Bitcoin network surpasses 400M transactions, community celebrates major milestone
The number of transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain ledger has surpassed 400 million with block 570,761. These transactions were made during the bitcoin’s ten years of existence and were celebrated across the Bitcoin community. дальше »
2019-4-10 22:34 | |
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How a Bitcoin mining ban in China could impact BTC’s price and security
China’s central planning agency announced plans to ban Bitcoin mining and is currently soliciting comments before it makes its final determination. Mining and cryptocurrency experts have mixed opinions on how the move will impact the security and price of BTC. дальше »
2019-4-9 16:19 | |
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Popular bitcoin wallet Electrum faces sophisticated denial-of-service attack
The servers of Electrum, a popular Bitcoin wallet, were under heavy denial-of-service (DoS) attacks Sunday night; The total amount stolen could be in the “millions of dollars” so far. The company advised its users to limit the use of the platform until the issue is resolved, but provided little information on the investigation that’s underway. дальше »
2019-4-9 00:00 | |
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Bitcoin transactions per block at all-time highs
The average number of Bitcoin transactions per block reached an all-time high of over 2,700 transactions on Mar. 29. These figures have not been seen since the peak of the cryptocurrency market in December of 2017. дальше »
2019-4-8 16:00 | |
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Driving mass adoption: bitcoin is available within 5 miles of 90% of Americans via kiosk
Coinme’s recent partnership with Coinstar has the potential to bring about the “mass adoption of bitcoin.” BTC is now available within 5 miles of 90 percent of Americans, via cash-enabled kiosk. These kiosks are generating over 315 million impressions a week with transaction volumes growing 17 percent week-over-week, representing impressive mainstream growth, said the CEOs […] The post Driving mass adoption: bitcoin is available within 5 miles of 90% of Americans via kiosk appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-4-8 10:14 | |
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YTD performance report: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash
The first quarter of 2019 has brought much-needed optimism into the crypto industry, with data showing the first Q1 increase since 2017. While bitcoin broke through the $5,000 mark, the world’s largest cryptocurrency wasn’t the biggest gainer on the market, as ETH, LTC, and BCH all showed significant growth. дальше »
2019-4-8 04:59 | |
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Block.one CEO Brendan Blumer criticizes Bitcoin for its “huge scaling limitations”
Brendan Blumer, one of the executives behind EOS, criticized Bitcoin’s slow transaction times, low transactions per second, and high costs per transaction (when inflation is considered). Brendan Blumer, the 32-year-old CEO of Block. дальше »
2019-4-8 23:39 | |
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Data shows bitcoin most overbought since 2017: parabolic phase or impending crash?
Bitcoin is currently at its most expensive levels in 2019. According to the GTI Global Strength Indicator—a technical analysis tool that gauges intraday crypto volatility, bitcoin is currently in ‘overbought’ territory—suggesting it could be entering a “parabolic phase,” or be prepared for another downturn. дальше »
2019-4-7 11:38 | |
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Wall Street trades a significant portion of the market’s bitcoin futures
Data shows that the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s (CME) Bitcoin futures traded $563 million in volume on Apr. 4th while the top 10 crypto exchanges traded $685 million, suggesting Wall Street is now trading a significant portion of the BTC futures market. дальше »
2019-4-6 05:42 | |
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How some traders avoid bitcoin taxes using crypto loans
Some traders are using cryptocurrency as collateral to secure loans, allowing them to keep their bitcoin and get cash while avoiding capital gains tax. Due to the popularity of the option, the crypto loan industry has been growing rapidly. дальше »
2019-4-4 21:50 | |
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Bitcoin’s fees, security, and adoption have improved since the last bull market
When compared to 2017’s bull market, Bitcoin’s transaction fees, network hashrate, and adoption have improved. Despite what naysayers might say, the fundamentals behind the original cryptocurrency continue to advance. дальше »
2019-4-4 17:50 | |
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Bitcoin fees, security, and adoption have improved since the last bull market
Despite what naysayers might say, the fundamentals behind the original cryptocurrency continue to advance. It’s true–when compared to 2017’s bull market, many important Bitcoin metrics, including transaction fees, network hashrate, and adoption have all improved. дальше »
2019-4-4 17:50 | |
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Litecoin follows in bitcoin’s wake, touches $100
Litecoin saw breakout performance following similar pops from Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV. However, after rocketing to $100 the price crashed back down to $73, with LTC now hovering in the high 80’s. дальше »
2019-4-4 12:32 | |
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Growing interest in BTC, Bitcoin transaction fees up over 500%
The explosion in BTC trading has caused transaction fees for the cryptocurrency to skyrocket. The latest blockchain data shows that Bitcoin transaction fees have increased over 500 percent since the start of the year, with many lower-fee transactions taking hours before being finalized. дальше »
2019-4-4 06:50 | |
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Could Bitcoin’s halving push its price to $55,000? One quant thinks so
Bitcoin’s upcoming 2020 halving, which would halve block rewards from BTC mining, could allegedly be the event that pushes the coin to new highs. According to one crypto quant, the halving could push bitcoin’s price to $55,000. дальше »
2019-4-4 22:20 | |
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Did a 20,000 BTC order push bitcoin’s price to $5000?
Yesterday, bitcoin’s price hit 5-month highs over the course of an hour—surging from $4,200 to $5,000. Was a 20,000 BTC order, worth approximately $100 million, the catalyst that triggered bitcoin’s breakout? Bitcoin’s Sudden Price Jump Yesterday at 21:30 PT, bitcoin suddenly accelerated from $4,200 to $5,000 within 50 minutes. дальше »
2019-4-3 13:50 | |
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BTC forks post astronomical 24 hour gains, Bitcoin Cash up 60%, Bitcoin SV jumps 40%
Forks Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Bitcoin SV (BSV) have posted astronomical gains following Bitcoin’s run up to $5,000. After getting decimated by the hash wars following BSV’s split from BCH, it appears that the bull trend has revitalized the two projects. дальше »
2019-4-3 04:44 | |
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Following bitcoin’s 19% surge, crypto explodes: bull market in the works?
Bitcoin’s price recorded an impressive 19 percent rally from $4,200 to nearly $5,000 while market capitalization increased by $20 billion within the span of an hour. In the past month, fueled by the strong performance of crypto assets and alternative cryptocurrencies, the valuation of the crypto market rose by more than $40 billion from $125 […] The post Following bitcoin’s 19% surge, crypto explodes: bull market in the works? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-4-3 02:23 | |
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Huge green candle pushes bitcoin from $4200 to $5000 in minutes, BTC up 15% over past 24 hours
Within the last week, bitcoin has seen strong upward price movement, rising by 19 percent. However, much of that increase was within the last hour, with a massive amount of purchasing activity pushing the price of BTC from $4,190 to $5,000 on Coinbase Pro, a 19 percent jump. дальше »
2019-4-2 08:09 | |
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Each Transaction Costs the Bitcoin Network $45, Large Improvements Needed to Beat VISA
Bitcoin is sometimes cited as a potential competitor to leading payments processing service VISA. However, data from the Bitcoin blockchain suggests the network has a long way to go before it can match the convenience, speed, and cost of VISA. дальше »
2019-3-31 15:55 | |
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Bitmain Announces Improved 7nm Bitcoin Mining Chips, Price and Network Centralization Analysis
Bitmain announced its next-generation of mining ASICs for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and other SHA256 coins. The growing difficulty in manufacturing these computer chips raise concerns around network decentralization for these cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-3-30 05:04 | |
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LocalBitcoins Introduces New Verifications, Reducing Anonymity, After EU Regulation
LocalBitcoins, one of the oldest peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange platforms, will be taking steps to change its anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) policies. The move follows the introduction of new regulation from Finland’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), where the company is based. дальше »
2019-3-28 10:53 | |
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Bitcoin Sees Major Hash Rate Recovery, Ethereum Mining Slows
Bitcoin’s hash rate has been on the rise since its 50 percent drop last year and has regained over 80 percent of its all-time-high rate. Meanwhile, the Ethereum hash rate has fallen by almost 50 percent as the blockchain enters its transition from proof-of-work (PoW) mining to proof-of-stake (PoS) staking. дальше »
2019-3-27 11:50 | |
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Amazon’s Twitch Ditches Bitcoin Payments, Lack of Demand?
Twitch. tv, a live video streaming platform owned by Amazon, has quietly removed Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash as payment methods for subscriptions. The news has many members of the crypto-community wondering whether cryptocurrencies, as a payment method, are experiencing negative adoption or if it was an isolated move from Twitch. дальше »
2019-3-27 22:09 | |
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Tether’s Lack of Fiat Backing Could be Catastrophic for Bitcoin, Analyzing USDT’s Troubling Terms of Service
Tether, the market-leading stablecoin in both market capitalization and controversy, made changes to its legal terms of service that indicate that USDT is not fully backed one-to-one by US dollar reserves. дальше »
2019-3-26 10:42 | |
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Bitcoin ETF will Increase Demand and Price of BTC, Interview with Finance Researcher Stephen McKeon
CryptoSlate conducted an interview with Stephen McKeon, chief strategy advisor to Security Token Academy and associate professor at the University of Oregon. McKeon anticipates that a Bitcoin ETF will give institutional investors greater access to the asset, increasing the demand and price of BTC. дальше »
2019-3-25 13:50 | |
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ADA Surges 8% Overnight, Are Crypto Investors Confident in Cardano’s Roadmap?
ADA, the native crypto asset on the Cardano blockchain network, has increased by 8 percent on the day against both Bitcoin and the US dollar, maintaining its momentum throughout the past week. Within less than two weeks the price of ADA has increased 35 percent. дальше »
2019-3-24 02:09 | |
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Cardano’s 1.5 Mainnet Release Successful, Progress Towards New Proof-of-Stake Protocol
Cardano has successfully deployed its 1. 5 mainnet, bringing the protocol a step closer to proof-of-stake consensus that “matches the security guarantees of proof-of-work protocols such as Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-3-21 13:50 | |
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Improving Bitcoin: Jack Dorsey Announces Open-Source Initiative Square Crypto
Jack Dorsey—the CEO of Twitter and Square, announced “Square Crypto”—a team Dorsey is assembling to work full-time on improving the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ecosystems “independent” of Square’s business objectives. дальше »
2019-3-21 02:49 | |
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Why Switzerland’s Biggest Retailer Accepting Bitcoin is Crucial For Adoption
Digitec Galaxus AG, Switzerland’s biggest online retailer with nearly a billion dollars in annual revenue, has integrated various crypto assets including bitcoin as a payment option. The announcement, which was first reported by Watson, a major Swiss publication, was later confirmed by the Digitec team through its official blog. дальше »
2019-3-20 03:35 | |
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‘Bitcoin Creator’ Craig Wright “Satoshi Nakamoto” Deletes Twitter Account After Getting Heckled?
Today, Craight Wright—a computer scientist who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto (to the skepticism of many) and one of the figureheads behind BCH fork Bitcoin SV—allegedly deleted his Twitter account after sustained heckling from spoof accounts, including Fake-toshi Bot. дальше »
2019-3-19 01:36 | |
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Ethereum Leads in Active Developers, Bitcoin’s Developer Count Healthy, Litecoin and Dogecoin “Being Abandoned”
Ethereum is strongly leading in the total number of active developers working on both its core protocol and in total development; Bitcoin boasts a strong developer ecosystem 10 years after launch, while Litecoin and Dogecoin are “being abandoned,” according to an analysis by one crypto venture capital firm. дальше »
2019-3-18 08:50 | |
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Binance Coin (BNB) Rallies, Triples in Value in Three Months
Binance Coin (BNB), the native token of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has seen its value triple in the past three months, arguably making it the best performing cryptocurrency of the quarter. дальше »
2019-3-17 05:50 | |
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Bitcoin Breaks $4000, Data Indicating the Crypto Market are Shifting
Bitcoin has once more returned to $4,000 per coin. The warming markets could be attributed to a number of positive factors around Bitcoin usage, adoption, and awareness, However, assuming the largest driver of BTC price is speculation, a more important factor could be changing market sentiment. дальше »
2019-3-17 23:31 | |
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Bitcoin Breaks $4000, Data Indicating the Crypto Markets are Shifting
Bitcoin has once more returned to $4,000 per coin. The warming markets could be attributed to a number of positive factors around Bitcoin usage, adoption, and awareness, However, assuming the largest driver of BTC price is speculation, a more important factor could be changing market sentiment. дальше »
2019-3-17 23:31 | |
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Chicago Board Options Exchange Delists Bitcoin Futures
Documents from the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) show that no new contracts were added for its “XBT” Bitcoin futures for March 2019, effectively delisting the BTC derivative. The Chicago Future Exchange (CFE) has effectively delisted its bitcoin futures according to a Mar. дальше »
2019-3-16 04:34 | |
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Scam Emails and Clipboard Hijackers Proliferate to Pilfer Bitcoin
Receiving Bitcoin investment related emails could cause a Windows clipboard hijacker to be installed on your computer, researchers warn. The new malware spam campaign that aims to steal bitcoins from its victims is currently underway; it’s still unknown how many devices are affected. дальше »
2019-3-16 00:35 | |
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Global Banking Standard Setter Admits Bitcoin and Crypto are a Risk to Banks
A group of international banking authorities, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, which is part of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), has issued a statement on the current situation of the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2019-3-15 11:20 | |
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Founder of Hacked Bitcoin Exchange Mt.Gox Mark Karpeles Sentenced to Over Two Years
Mark Karpeles, the founder of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, was found guilty of tampering with records and given a suspended prison sentence of two years and six months. The High Court ruling comes five years after a massive security breach in 2014 at Mt. дальше »
2019-3-15 06:02 | |
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Bitcoin Adoption: Blockchain Inc. Wallets Grow by 48 Percent Since 2018, 34 Million Now in Operation
Over 34 million Blockchain, Inc. wallets are functional as of March 2019, showing a 48 percent increase since 2018 and a staggering 1 million percent increase since 2012. Wallets for bitcoin have grown in tandem with its price, reaching 500 percent growth between the years 2014 to 2016 and over 280 percent between 2016 to […] The post Bitcoin Adoption: Blockchain Inc. дальше »
2019-3-14 10:45 | |
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SEC Chairman Clarifies Securities Treatment Around Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cryptocurrency Broadly
The SEC chairman Jay Clayton provided additional clarity on the securities treatments for cryptocurrency—more specifically by addressing his stance towards William Hinman’s statements about Bitcoin and Ethereum potentially being non-securities. дальше »
2019-3-13 11:15 | |
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Bitcoin and Binance in Real-Estate: Australia to Hold World’s First Live Property Auction Using Crypto
Binance has partnered with James Pratt Auctions and NuYen Exchange to launch the world’s first live property auction using cryptocurrencies. The auction will commence on Apr. 8th and buyers will be able to use Bitcoin (BTC) and Binance Coin (BNB) to purchase a beach-front modern mansion in the town of Casuarina in East Australia. дальше »
2019-3-12 13:06 | |
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Fidelity’s Institutional Bitcoin Trading and Custody Solution Live with Select Clients
Fidelity Digital Assets, a division of Fidelity Investments, is making steady progress towards providing bitcoin trading and custody services for large financial institutions, including hedge funds, pensions, family offices, and endowments. дальше »
2019-3-11 03:33 | |
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Starbucks Wants Customers to Buy Coffee with Bitcoin, Taxes Disagree
Former vice president of payments at Starbucks, Maria Smith, promised that Starbucks would play a “pivotal role in developing practical, trusted and regulated applications for consumers” to pay for coffee with bitcoin. дальше »
2019-3-9 23:15 | |
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Bitcoin Lightning Network Reaches 30K Channels and 7K Nodes with Support from Jack Dorsey
The Bitcoin Lightning Network has seen strong growth, surpassing 30,000 channels and close to 7,000 nodes in 2019. The network has reached new levels of capacity, currently supporting 738 BTC. When combined with endorsements from Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, support for the network doesn’t seem to be slowing down. дальше »
2019-3-5 01:20 | |
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Bitcoin Finishes February Up 11 Percent Ending Record Six-Month Streak of Losses
Bitcoin has ended a six-month streak of losses, closing February up 11 percent. This is the fifth consecutive year Bitcoin has closed February while in the green. While some day traders are using the opportunity to take profits, others are going long with the belief that the bear market could be coming to an end. дальше »
2019-3-2 22:52 | |
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Cash App Posts Record High Bitcoin Sales, $52 Million in Q4 2018
Cash App, Square’s popular payments app, sold a record high $52 million worth of bitcoin in the last quarter of 2018. Cryptocurrency sales on the app have steadily increased through the course of 2018 despite the bear market, which could indicate growing retail interest. дальше »
2019-3-1 12:53 | |
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