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Exchange Offering Physical Bitcoin Futures to Rival BitMex
U. K. -based exchange CoinFLEX plans on offering physically delivered bitcoin futures that can be leveraged up to 20 times, a move that will make them a major competitor to giants such as the New York Stock Exchange and Eris Exchange. дальше »
2019-1-8 01:36 | |
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Nano X: Security Concerns Over Ledger’s New Bluetooth Enabled Wallet
Leading cryptocurrency wallet company Ledger announced its latest device, the Nano X. The wallet features a Bluetooth functionality and a mobile app for remote management. In response, the crypto community is ablaze with security concerns. дальше »
2019-1-7 12:25 | |
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Data Indicates Bitcoin Price is Uncorrelated with Stock Market
A frequently asked question about bitcoin is whether the stock market influences its price, or whether the cryptocurrency acts as a ‘safehaven’ during stock market downturns. The latest analysis by CryptoSlate sheds some light on these questions. дальше »
2019-1-7 05:45 | |
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Ethereum’s Hard Fork Constantinople: What You Need to Know Before January 16th
The long-planned Ethereum fork is coming on Jan. 16th. With Constantinople going live within weeks, here’s what is important to know. Constantinople Activating in January Constantinople is one of the key milestones in Ethereum’s roadmap to version 2. дальше »
2019-1-7 21:20 | |
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Overstock is Paying Ohio Taxes in Bitcoin
Major U. S. furniture retailer Overstock announced that it will pay taxes in bitcoin for the Ohio-based portion of its business under the state’s novel taxpayer platform, Ohiocrypto. com. Leading Crypto Adoption The 34th largest U. дальше »
2019-1-6 14:06 | |
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Ethereum, TRON, Iota Lead in Peformance Adjusted for Risk by Sharpe Ratio, Bitcoin Underperforms
Ethereum, TRON, and Iota have outperformed most other major cryptocurrencies by the 30-day Sharpe ratio, a measure developed by Nobel laureate William F. Sharpe to evaluate the return of an investment relative to its risk. дальше »
2019-1-6 04:07 | |
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Big Bankers Say Cryptocurrencies Do Not Pose a Threat to Global Financial Stability
The Financial Stability Board, a global inter-governmental body with over 20 member countries, has ruled that virtual currencies are not a threat to the world economy. The assessment could have an impact on India, whose central bank is part of the board. дальше »
2019-1-5 11:38 | |
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Cardano Dominates Blockchain Development by Git Commits
Cardano was the most actively developed coin in 2018 by GitHub commits. Compared to Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, which sat at 52nd place. More Development on Cardano than on Bitcoin With the end of 2018, a slew of interesting statistics regarding the crypto industry have started to emerge. дальше »
2019-1-5 02:06 | |
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Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Getting Gaslit by Craig Wright and Calvin Ayre?
The two masterminds behind Bitcoin S. V. are once again changing the narrative around Bitcoin; Craig Wright and Calvin Ayre claim that Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision is the one and only ‘true’ version of Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-1-4 05:25 | |
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Largest Bitcoin Mining Pools Gutted as Bitmain Reels
The two largest Bitcoin mining pools, BTC. com and Antpool, have lost a large chunk of their hash power over the crypto winter. The two Bitmain owned pools signaled the mining market’s implosion, culminating in Bitmain laying off 50 percent of its workforce. дальше »
2019-1-3 12:41 | |
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Reserve Bank of India Shelves State-Backed Cryptocurrency
The Reserve Bank of India has shelved its plan to launch a state-backed cryptocurrency amidst increased government pressure and concerns around money laundering. Indian Government Still Cautious About Cryptocurrencies It seems that regulatory clarity has evaded the crypto community in India, yet again. дальше »
2019-1-3 05:52 | |
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Hacker Group Threatens to Divulge Secrets About 9/11 Unless Paid Bitcoin Ransom
One hacker group claims it has access to thousands of “secret” documents revealing sensitive data surrounding the 9/11 tragedy. The group warned that it will make the documents public unless a hefty bitcoin ransom is paid. дальше »
2019-1-3 21:20 | |
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Bitcoin Futures Exchange Bakkt Raises $182.5 Million from BCG, Microsoft, Pantera Capital, and Others
Bitcoin enthusiasts are off to a promising start for 2019 as Bakkt announces the completion of a $182. 5 million funding round from a host of influential venture capital funds. ‘Bakkt’ by the Biggest Bakkt was launched by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent firm of the New York Stock Exchange, along with several other influential […] The post Bitcoin Futures Exchange Bakkt Raises $182. дальше »
2019-1-2 15:10 | |
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Ethereum Regains Momentum, Poised to Overtake Ripple by Market Capitalization
Ethereum’s price has surged in the past week, allowing the cryptocurrency to close its gap with its close rival, XRP. Going into 2019, it’s possible that Ethereum will regain its dominant position as number two by market capitalization. дальше »
2019-1-2 09:07 | |
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India Stalls Cryptocurrency Regulations, Uncertainty Continues
India’s government has continued its “undecided” stance on regulation around the cryptocurrency ecosystem. No timeline was promised by Pon Radhakrishnan, the Minister of State Finance, for enacting legislation, even in the December 28, 2018 meeting. дальше »
2019-1-1 23:25 | |
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Analysis: Bitcoin Transactions at 10-Month High While Fees at 2-Year Low
BTC has hit a 10-month high in transaction volume. Meanwhile, tx fees are at a multi-year low. These figures indicate that factors such as scaling improvements to the Bitcoin protocol, and the relatively modest price of bitcoin, have made transactions in the cryptocurrency extremely affordable. дальше »
2018-12-31 13:20 | |
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BTC Lightning Network Company Rejects $1.25 Million from Roger Ver to Build on Bitcoin Cash
Roger Ver offered $1. 25 million to OpenNode, a lightning network software company, to build on top of Bitcoin Cash. OpenNode declined, stating “our vision of a better, more open financial system is only possible with Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-31 04:32 | |
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U.S. Federal Reserve Doesn’t Like the Idea of a Government Cryptocurrency
The Federal Reserve Board governor is still not fond of the idea of central bank digital currencies, despite the fact that the reserve is equipped to issue one. The Fed Says No to CBDCs It’s been a year since bitcoin’s price exploded and launched cryptocurrencies into the mainstream, which pushed many to believe that the […] The post U. дальше »
2018-12-30 14:20 | |
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Kraken Battles with the XRP Army Over Ripple Semantics
Kraken has come under flak from the ‘XRP Army’ after disputing the vernacular around Ripple and XRP. Is Kraken’s persona fueled by Jesse Powell’s former bad blood with Ripple? Kraken is one of the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchanges, having facilitated $3. дальше »
2018-12-30 07:17 | |
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Japan’s Second Biggest Bank Launching Yen-Pegged Stablecoin in March 2019
Mizuho Bank, Japan’s second largest financial institution, is readying the infrastructure for a stablecoin launch in March 2019, as reported by Asia Nikkei Review. The coin is aimed at increasing low-cost cross-border transfers and remittances. дальше »
2018-12-29 13:50 | |
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BlockTower Capital to Lose $1 Million After Betting Bitcoin Would Hit $50,000
BlockTower Capital, a hedge fund which manages more than $130 million in client assets, made a $1 million bet last year that Bitcoin’s price would go above $50,000 by the end of 2018. The Hedge Fund is expected to lose over $1 million in options by the end of the week. дальше »
2018-12-28 15:10 | |
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Bitcoin Miners Eviscerated: Japan’s GMO Shuts Down Cryptocurrency Mining Hardware Division
GMO Internet, a major Japanese-based technology company, has shuttered its division responsible for designing and manufacturing mining chips. Mounting losses from a weak cryptocurrency market resulted in the sudden decision. дальше »
2018-12-28 10:20 | |
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Could Ripple’s Multi-Billion Dollar XRP Reserves Pose a Risk to Token Holders?
Ripple, the custodial company to the open-source cryptocurrency XRP, owns 60 percent of all XRP ever created; these holdings are valued at $22 billion at current prices. Furthermore, company ‘insiders’ also hold a large percentage of circulating XRP. дальше »
2018-12-28 01:30 | |
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Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Pull Back While Dow Experiences Record-Breaking Rally
Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency markets are experiencing moderate pull-back while the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and the Dow erase their Christmas losses. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a strong rally leading up to Christmas, with total market capitalization surging from $122 on Wednesday, Dec. дальше »
2018-12-27 10:40 | |
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Bitcoin Companies Purge: Bitmain and Huobi Lay Off Workers
The crypto-winter is affecting billion-dollar players in the cryptocurrency market. After the much-publicized layoffs at ConsenSys, SpankChain, and Steemit, mining equipment manufacturer Bitmain is reportedly cutting down 50 percent of its total workforce, alongside shutting down its entire Bitcoin Cash (BCH)-focused division. дальше »
2018-12-27 05:04 | |
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New Evidence Suggests Tether Does Not Have the Dollar Reserves It Claims
Reports from the Central Bank of the Bahamas indicate that Tether Ltd. may have never deposited funds into the country. These findings could suggest that Tether may be holding their reserves elsewhere, or not have any reserves at all. дальше »
2018-12-26 03:03 | |
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Binance Announces New XRP Trading Pairs and Quote Currency
Binance is adding new XRP trading pairs for the holidays, including TRX/XRP and XZV/XRP. Furthermore, the ETH Trading Market will be renamed to the ALTS Trading Market, allowing for the possibility of more trading pairs with different quote currencies in the future. дальше »
2018-12-25 01:04 | |
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Coinbase Makes ‘Record’ Transfers of BTC, ETH, and LTC to Cold Storage
Coinbase, one of the most-used cryptocurrency exchanges, moved approximately $5 billion in cryptocurrency, claiming the title of “largest crypto migration on record. ” The transfer included 5 percent of all BTC, 8 percent of all ETH, and 25 percent of all LTC in circulation. дальше »
2018-12-24 17:20 | |
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Humor: New Cryptocurrency Aims to Reduce Energy Consumption from Christmas Lights
Americans and their Christmas lights consume a staggering amount of energy. For December alone, these glowing ornaments consumed 4. 5 terawatt-hours of electricity, more than the annual consumption of Laos. дальше »
2018-12-24 12:54 | |
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Cryptocurrency’s Christmas Rally Could Indicate Bitcoin’s Independence from U.S. Stock Market
One of the oldest questions in cryptocurrency is whether Bitcoin is tethered to the performance of the overall stock market. The current crypto market rally could indicate that Bitcoin and other altcoins are independent from dips in U. дальше »
2018-12-24 21:47 | |
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UpBit Crypto Exchange Executives Indicted for Market Manipulation
South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, UpBit, faces criminal charges after top executives were formally indicted by the country’s legal prosecutors, as reported by Business Korea on December 21, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-23 02:16 | |
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Bitfinex Has Enabled Margin Trading for Tether?
Strangely enough, the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has introduced margin trading for Tether’s controversial stablecoin, USDT. The purpose of USDT is to trade at parity with the dollar, providing the stability of the dollar with the utility of a cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-12-22 03:57 | |
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Why the World Needs Bitcoin and Crypto: Financial Services are a Basic Human Right
Coinbase’s CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong has a vision for how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will profoundly impact society. The market was euphoric as Bitcoin and Ethereum approached $20,000 and $2,000. дальше »
2018-12-22 19:31 | |
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A Payments Industry Insider’s Take on Blockchain Technology
Once the domain of hobbyists, digital currency first grabbed public attention in 2017 thanks to the meteoric rise of the price of a single Bitcoin to nearly $20,000. But for the payments industry—companies that enable fast, secure and affordable payments for merchants and consumers—the trade in Bitcoins was less compelling. дальше »
2018-12-21 08:39 | |
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Congressmen Introduce Bill to Change Securities Definition to Exclude Cryptocurrency
Two congressmen are introducing a bill that would exclude digital currencies from securities classification and substantially improve the tax treatment for cryptocurrencies. The new definition could benefit current cryptocurrency projects—such as Ripple’s XRP—and allow for ICOs and STOs to fundraise with more clarity. дальше »
2018-12-21 02:03 | |
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Zcash Mining Mysteriously Spikes Despite Low Profitability
Zcash’s network hash rate has mysteriously spiked by over 40 percent since Dec. 10th. It is unknown what is causing the spike, but it could indicate a growing ASIC presence on Zcash, or, more likely, that a large mining conglomerate is returning to the fray. дальше »
2018-12-21 19:20 | |
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The Unflappening, Bitcoin Cash Leaves Litecoin to Roost
Bitcoin Cash has reclaimed its position above Litecoin, by market capitalization, following meteoric gains in sync with the latest market upswing. Roger Ver can once more claim crowing rights from Charlie Lee. дальше »
2018-12-20 15:20 | |
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Tether’s Billion Dollar Reserves May Not Equate to ‘One-to-One Backing’ or ‘No Misconduct’
Bloomberg reported that Tether “has the billions it promised,” suggesting that USDT could be backed one-to-one by dollars. That said, the reserves do not necessarily prove Tether’s innocence in a laundry list of other misconduct. дальше »
2018-12-20 11:34 | |
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Cryptocurrency Markets Rally 15+ Percent, Bitcoin Value Increases $500
After a year of price deterioration, the cryptocurrency market has recovered some during the last two days. There is speculation that the rally could spell the end to the year-long winter, with Bitcoin recovering $500 in value. дальше »
2018-12-20 05:42 | |
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Turning your 2018 Bitcoin and Crypto Losses into Tax Savings
The cryptocurrency market saw a dramatic fallout throughout 2018. With Bitcoin falling from a value of $17,000 per coin in January of 2018 to around $3,500, many traders incurred losses since the start of the year. дальше »
2018-12-19 16:30 | |
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French Parliament Rejects Crypto-Friendly Tax Changes
In France, several proposed changes to the laws governing the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies were rejected in the parliament on December 17th. The proposals would have made the tax treatment for transacting in cryptocurrencies more advantageous. дальше »
2018-12-19 11:36 | |
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ICOs and the SEC’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction: A Brief Primer
In just the last few months, the SEC has brought successful enforcement actions against EtherDelta, Paragon, Airfox, DJ Khaled and “Money” Mayweather himself, all predicated directly or indirectly on unregistered Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”). дальше »
2018-12-18 15:40 | |
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Fee Analysis for Coinbase’s New Crypto-to-Crypto Conversions
Coinbase recently announced the rollout of a new feature allowing users to directly place coin-to-coin trades rather than going through an intermediary fiat step. However, is it more cost-effective to make direct exchanges? Previous Setup Previously, if a Coinbase customer wanted to purchase Bitcoin using Ethereum, they’d have to first sell their Ether holdings for […] The post Fee Analysis for Coinbase’s New Crypto-to-Crypto Conversions appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-12-18 12:28 | |
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Iran Considers Blockchain Technology Amidst Embargo Questions
Iran’s Public Relations and Information Center for the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology suggest interest in blockchain by encouraging improvements to “the infrastructure of blockchain technology with the help of [the] government and private sector. дальше »
2018-12-18 23:48 | |
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Tether Rises to Fourth by Market Cap, Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Look Bleak
Gains in stablecoin dominance indicate that the market outlook is bleak. Tether is now fourth by market capitalization with a total of over 1. 8 billion USDT in circulation, while market dominance of stablecoins sits at highs of 2. дальше »
2018-12-17 17:40 | |
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Hong Kong Tightens Regulatory Grip on Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Startups
Hong Kong is tightening its regulatory grip on cryptocurrency exchanges and related businesses by bringing them under the purview of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), as reported by Asia Nikkei Review on Dec. дальше »
2018-12-17 12:17 | |
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Humor: Bitcoin SODLers Now Can Easily Sell the ‘Bottom’ with PayPal
The crypto-winter is looking like it might become a crypto-year. Thankfully, Coinbase has the astute trader in mind. In an innovative move, Coinbase’s U. S. customers can now instantly withdraw balances to PayPal, making panic selling easier than ever. дальше »
2018-12-17 03:50 | |
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