Bitcoin has entered yet another consolidation phase, this time hovering around $9,200 as it reestablishes its position within its previously held range between $9,000 and $9,300. The cryptocurrency’s recent price action has done little to offer any significant insight into its macro outlook, as it still remains caught within its long-held range between $9,000 and […] origin »

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Here’s what triggered the parabolic surges in Cardano, Kyber Network, and Matic.

Many cryptocurrencies have gone parabolic over recent weeks. The post Here’s what triggered the parabolic surges in Cardano, Kyber Network, and Matic appeared first on CryptoSlate. origin »

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French Pharma Firm Transgene Utilizes Blockchain to Track Clinical Trials.

In a recent press release, French biopharmaceutical firm Transgene announced its integration with blockchain supply chain traceability solution Hypertrust-X Chain for Clinical Trials for its individualized therapeutic vaccine against ovarian, head, and neck cancer to provide an immutable audit trail throughout the treatment process. origin »

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Ethereum dev says ETH 2.0 delayed until 2021, but Vitalik Buterin denies.

The much-awaited launch of Ethereum’s ETH 2 “Serenity” update might be delayed to 2021, if Ethereum Foundation developers working on the project are to be believed. The post Ethereum dev says ETH 2. origin »

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Cryptocurrency News From Japan: July 5 - July 11 in Review.

Tosei real estate and Tokyo Financial Holdings issued an asset-backed digital financial product, Coinage registered with Japanese authorities as an exchange and more headlined news from Japan this past week. origin »

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Hacker Stole 336 BTC from Crypto Exchange Cashaa.

Cryptocurrency exchange Cashaa said hackers took 336 bitcoin from one of its wallets. The company has stopped all crypto-related transactions. origin »

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Play CryptoSlots’ Winning ‘Race for Office’ Game as You Countdown to the Election.

If the news cycle is bearing down heavily on you, it is time to put some fun back into politics. CryptoSlots have done just that, by excellently pitting the White House contenders against each other on slot reels in Race for Office. origin »

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OCC Seeking to Remove Structural Barriers to Financial Inclusion.

The OCC launched a project to identify ways to improve financial inclusion and remove barriers to credit access.

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To Accelerate Cryptocurrency Adoption, We Must First Improve User Experience.

Cryptocurrency adoption is inevitable, but without strengthening our approach to user education, the process will be slow.

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Bitcoin Price Ready for $10K Retest as Algorand, Tezos Continue Surge.

Even though Bitcoin price has shown some weakness, key support levels are holding as BTC prepares for another shot at $10,000.

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At 0.5% of US Stocks, Bitcoin Has High Growth Potential: Research Firm.

In the span of just over a decade, Bitcoin has gone from a puny asset to one worth over $170 billion. It’s a rally that has caught many off guard, evidenced by those that have long asserted the cryptocurrency is a Ponzi scheme or otherwise. origin »

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Startup Helps Reduce Child Labor in Africa & Aspires to Work with Tesla.

A blockchain startup helps car manufacturers ascertain that the raw materials they use are not produced by children.

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Bitcoin’s Price is a Leading Indicator of Geopolitical Risk Says Paper.

Bitcoin is not only a hedge against geopolitical risk (GPR), but bitcoin’s price (BCP) can also predict it according to a new paper. “GPR can be positively affected by BCP,... origin »

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Institutional Bitcoin Investors Account for 40% of Huobi Trades Says Exchange.

Huobi has seen a significant increase in bitcoin trading from institutional investors over the past year, the exchange said in a statement. “We have seen a 3-4X growth in institutional... origin »

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Chicago DeFi Alliance Adds New Members To Prop Up Liquidity in Decentralized Finance Startups.

Chicago DeFi Alliance welcomes 11 new members, including a decentralized lending platform, Aave, Three Arrows Capital, and ParaFi. The Alliance now focused on forming a network of partnerships between the traditional finance institutions and DeFi startups to provide solutions to liquidity sourcing problems within the decentralized finance market. origin »

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Comparing Apple to Bitcoin? Crypto Occupies a Class of Its Own.

Is it even fair to compare Bitcoin to younger versions of tech giants like Apple?

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Bearish Catalysts for Bitcoin Price.

This week, Bitcoin is ranging between $9,050 and $9,500. Currently, we are trading just above $9,200 after yesterday, Bitcoin’s price dropped $150 in seconds on Bitstamp, trading well below the rest of the market. origin »

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New ‘Altseason’ Visualized: Top 10 Cryptos Outperforming Bitcoin.

These are the alternative crypto assets that have outperformed the rest of the market including Bitcoin in the past week as the DeFi craze gains steam. origin »

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DOGE TikTok Pump Likely Over, OKCoin CMO Says.

With Dogecoin's price falling, OKCoin's CMO says the TikTok-fueled asset pump appears over.

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CZ Reveals Binance Card Powered by Swipe Is Currently Being Beta Tested.

The leading spot cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, is now working on a Binance Card that will be launched soon. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao took to Twitter to share that currently, he is testing the card which is in beta. origin »

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Decentralized File Sharing, Explained.

What is decentralized file sharing, how does it work, and what are the main benefits of a peer-to-peer sharing model? origin »

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Review: ‘HOW ARE WE’ - Tokenized Performance Art Film.

Love it or hate it, a piece of performance art is now in permanent residence on the Ethereum blockchain. So is it worth watching? origin »

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Never Going to Zero, Philanthropist Giving Away Money to Buy BTC.

This week, the price of bitcoin moved, although it continues to trade in a tight range and is still hovering around $9,200 on low volume. However, a report by Stack Funds says the digital asset’s extended bull flag continues with long-term narrative intact. origin »

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When Disaster Strikes: Decentralized Tech a Safety Mesh From Blackouts.

Decentralized mesh networks are a technological lifeline in a disaster, allowing one to check in on family and access crypto funds. origin »

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Japanese Exchange Holdings of Bitcoin Surged During the Pandemic.

Japanese holdings of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, XRP, and Ether all surged during the coronavirus pandemic.

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This Exchange Crashed Bitcoin Price to $9K: Here’s Why That’s Bullish.

The drop in the price of Bitcoin on July 10 to $9,100 was led by Bitstamp, data finds, coinciding with selling by BTC miners.

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Blockchain Changes Gaming Economics, Forte Exec Explains.

Forte Labs' vice president of token economics explained blockchain underpinning can affect in-game asset supply and demand economics. origin »

On the Importance of Not Losing — A Guide to Compound Interest.

Finding a high-performance asset without insight is challenging, but systematically controlling losses is what is really needed to succeed. origin »

FATF: stablecoins can be used to launder money.

The international Financial Action Task Force announced it sees high risks of using stablecoins in money laundering and terrorist financing. FATF calls for stronger industry regulation. origin »

South Korea Brings Blockchain to Healthcare, but That’s Just the Start.

Healthcare is among the first industries in South Korea to receive the benefits of data management and storage on blockchains.

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The Encrypted Messaging Dilemma: Balancing Censorship and Freedom.

Experts are of the opinion that governments need to work hand-in-hand with encryption-centric service providers to combat illegal activities on their platforms. origin »