2020-11-3 23:00 |
In a chaotic year of dueling recriminations and very different visions of the future, the real question of this U.S. presidential election is: Who is better for bitcoin? origin »
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Bitcoin SV has surged 33% over the last 24 hours — while Bitcoin falters as rising transaction fees and chain bloat from Ordinals transactions take hold. Is Bitcoin SV a better Bitcoin? Buyers have flocked to Bitcoin SV, triggering a nearly threefold increase in trading volume since May 8.
2023-5-9 15:30 | |
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Bitcoin remains unbeatable as far as adoption is concerned. However, over the years, many competing blockchains have surpassed Bitcoin on the fronts of network functionalities and scalability. ThisThe post Altseason or not, here's what separates and makes Bitcoin 'better than the rest' appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-9-8 03:30 | |
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When Elon Musk was breaking Crypto-Twitter with his Bitcoin memes, most retail traders were waiting for this banter to take Bitcoin’s price discovery to the next level. While this did not happen, whThe post Why Bitcoin is closer to Tesla, but better! appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-12-21 17:30 | |
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Over the past few years, Bitcoin's popularity has taken flight, with the cryptocurrency a well-known asset in the financial industry today. While it has become fairly common to talk about Bitcoin, funThe post From Bitcoin to Satoshis, how BTC's distribution will only get better appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-11-12 19:30 | |
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Bitcoin has long been a niche asset only adopted by those on the fringes of society. The post The backdrop for institutions to adopt Bitcoin has never been better appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2020-10-10 20:33 | |
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Bitcoin again came close to hitting $12,000 yesterday but failed to do so and currently trades around $11,785. While the digital asset has been struggling to reach this level for a fortnight now, bitcoin’s gains since its March lows has helped crypto-focused hedge funds to navigate choppy markets better than their peers focused on bonds […]
2020-8-15 17:11 | |
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XRP’s future, has for better or worse, almost always been defined by bitcoin’s (BTC) trajectory. However, the co-founder and executive chairman of Ripple, Chris Larsen believes the third-ranked cryptocurrency in the world is a better version of bitcoin as it has been able to resolve some of the ongoing pains of the OG cryptocurrency. The […]
2020-5-7 15:50 | |
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People are becoming increasingly aware of the advantages of using Bitcoin. Now, developer Sylvain Saurel identifies several compelling reasons for preferring Bitcoin over conventional currencies.
2019-7-24 01:00 | |
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Numerous crypto enthusiasts firmly believe that the greatest challenge to Bitcoin’s maximalist “victory” – an achievement unimaginable without mass adoption – comes not from the regulatory caprices of various governments or the ill-intentions of central bankers, but rather from competing cryptocurrency protocols.
2019-1-23 02:11 | |
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A few days ago, news spread regarding the possibility to create a new Bitcoin (BTC), or at least, a better virtual currency. However, Bitcoin has been working for more than ten years and it seems that it will keep operating in the future with new implementations and improvements.
2019-1-20 20:31 | |
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A team of professors from top US universities have come together to create a new globally scalable decentralized payments system. But with Bitcoin already proving to work as intended for ten years running, would a ‘better Bitcoin’ even stand a chance? MIT and Standford Professors Developing Unit-E The professors formed a non-profit foundation based in Switzerland, called Distributed Technologies Research, backed by Credit Suisse and Pantera Capital.
2019-1-19 13:00 | |
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We are all aware that Bitcoin has its fair share of fundamental challenges, and a group of scientists are out to solve them. At the top of the challenge list is Bitcoin’s inability to scale.
2019-1-17 17:52 | |
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Despite the broad-based pessimism among cryptocurrency speculators, there are facts that speak by themselves – the numbers. Do you know that even in the environment of the crypto bubble bursting in December 2017, those who bought crypto a year ago are still in profit.
2018-9-15 23:00 | |
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The Lightning Network, the second-layer solution designed to make quick, cheap and easy Bitcoin payments, is maturing. But widespread adoption, still a long way off, will require plenty more participants.
2018-8-20 16:40 | |
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In order to have a better enforcement and surveillance of cryptocurrency products, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission will have to spend more on technology, says CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo. According to the CFTC’s interpretation, the term “virtual currency” incorporates any digital representation of value that functions as a medium of exchange, as well as any […]
2018-8-19 21:04 | |
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Bitcoin seems to have come at the right time, presenting itself as a better option to the current financial structure and the future of the global finance. Despite the many criticisms levels against it, Bitcoin still stands as a better package to the money world.
2018-8-19 19:48 | |
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The South African Revenue Service is working to improve the tracking of cryptocurrency traders and their transactions in order to verify if they are paying taxes. According to its Commissioner, the agency is exploring ways to better identify those that are profiting from trading digital assets and check if they are evading taxation.
2018-8-19 17:40 | |
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“Some Gold Users Will Likely Switch To Bitcoin” Gold is one of the most valuable metals on Earth, with humans finding value in such an element for thousands of years. Over the course of gold’s history, it became a great way for individuals and groups to store value across a variety of settings, countries, and […] The post CryptoOracle Co-Founder: Bitcoin Is Functionally Better Than Gold appeared first on Ethereum World News.
2018-8-19 02:23 | |
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The recent announcement that Ripple has partnered with the three exchanges of Bittrex, Bitso and Coins. ph, is partly the reason XRP has recovered from one of its lowest lows this year. August 14th found XRP valued at $0.
2018-8-18 16:13 | |
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Contentos (COS) hosted its ‘Mastering your creativity with COS’ event at Andaz Hotel in Tokyo as part of a global tour. The event attracted major industry executives, including LiveMe CEO Yuki, Ontology founder Li Jun, Danhua Capital partner Selina, COS cofounder Mick, Blockshine CEO Daniel Zhang, Coinbase chief investment officer Ling, DAD Japan head Leslie Wu, PhotoGrid head of products Angela, and Cheez head of operations Wang Xinyuang.
2018-8-18 12:30 | |
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Bitcoin, although it is gaining increasing popularity in the world, still causes suspicions among law enforcement officials. Therefore, it is better to refrain from showing symbols related to cryptocurrencies, while traveling.
2018-8-20 15:50 | |
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It’s hard to view the markets with any optimism at the moment. Hardly surprising after months of constant declines, either way, we can’t let pessimism get the better of us. The markets will recover from this, it’s just a matter of time.
2018-8-17 13:00 | |
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According to reports out this week, PayPal is under criticism for its alleged failure in actually having an impact in the transformation of money usage worldwide. It seems that on the flipside, what PayPal aimed to achieve, Bitcoin thus far as done better, without really trying.
2018-8-17 11:30 | |
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Bitcoin, while becoming more widely known and a little better understood among the general public, is still considered suspicious among rank and file security folk such as customs and airport agents.
2018-8-17 08:05 | |
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Ted Rogers, the chairman of Xapo, a popular Bitcoin wallet and vault operator, has said that the lower price range of Bitcoin presents a better opportunity to purchase the digital asset. In a recent statement, Rogers said: “We could be in the midst of the extinction-level event for ‘cryptoassets’ that many maximalists have predicted.
2018-8-16 15:00 | |
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This time yesterday it appeared that all was lost, as Bitcoin price slipped within $100 of the current 2018 low. Then something unexpected occurred. Perhaps shorts got squeezed out of their loftily precarious positions or was it Tether’s newly minted $130 million USDT that saved the day? Bitcoin Price Market Overview Bitcoin spent the better part of the day fighting off bears and the cryptocurrency managed to post an impressive 10% gain as it briefly Read More The post Did Tether Trigger a Short Squeeze or a Dead Cat Bounce? (Bitcoin Price Analysis) appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.
2018-8-16 13:00 | |
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Matt Liu, Josh Fraser and former PayPal head Yu Pan want to bring the blockchain to the sharing economy. The trio is devising a platform with an emphasis on inclusive, peer-to-peer service hubs designed to decentralize the same consumer cost-friendly business models that have made companies like Airbnb, Uber and Lyft so popular in recent years.
2018-8-16 23:25 | |
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Bitcoin could get better privacy with Taproot, but there's one big obstacle - it can't be deployed until another technology goes through.
2018-8-15 07:02 | |
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The markets are down today. The debate over the value of Bitcoin rages hard, as some experts predict its demise and others celebrate its impending ascent. Its true value may be a highly debated topic among investors and traders, but to some people across the globe, Bitcoin is a lifeline to a better future.
2018-8-14 20:32 | |
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As Ethereum takes a hard hit and most altcoins follow suit with losses of 15% or more, Bitcoin is taking this crash way better, remaining hovering above the $6200 mark. As altcoins take a beating, Bitcoin now commands more than 50% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.
2018-8-14 19:11 | |
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FinCEN is an important part of the US Department of Treasury that helps in the enforcement of financial rules both domestically and abroad. Its director, Kenneth Blanco, believes that cryptocurrencies show us both the sides of innovation — better services and increased criminal activity.
2018-8-14 17:00 | |
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Week over week, Bitcoin prices are down eight percent and this is better than last week’s when it printed a 13 percent drop following that strong rejection of $8,500. Going forward, Bitcoin prices are at a precipice and simply hanging by the thread once again retesting our support zone at $6,000. Overly we remain bearish […]
2018-8-13 18:38 | |
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We really didn’t want to see Bitcoin in this current price range this month. August promised great prosperity and a glimmer of riches, instead though, the trend of 2018 has continued – a tight bear grip and a falling market.
2018-8-13 14:00 | |
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The Turkish lira has fallen by 50 percent since September 2017, from $0. 3 USD to $0. 15 USD. While Bitcoin has fallen more than the lira in the past 12 months, investors of Bitcoin still are capable to withdraw and cash out their investments in crypto.
2018-8-13 12:39 | |
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It is rare that Finland and Bitcoin scams are mentioned in the same sentence, according to reports from today though, this certainly seems to be the case, in an event that has seen a famous Thai actor by the name of Jiratpisit Jaravijit, scam 22-year-old Aarni Otava Saarimaa out of a large amount of Bitcoin.
2018-8-13 12:30 | |
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Bitcoin is consolidating in a symmetrical triangle and the direction of the breakout could provide better trend clues. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis: Holding Out for Directional Clues appeared first on Ethereum World News.
2018-8-13 06:23 | |
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The true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, has been a heavily contested topic in the cryptocurrency community for the better part of a decade. Even though Satoshi has since faded into the shadows, with some classifying him as somewhat of a legend, many still seek to find out who he, she, or […] The post Campaign To Find The “Real” Satoshi Garners $70,000 USD In Crowdfunding appeared first on Ethereum World News.
2018-8-13 22:30 | |
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CoinCentral Releases Cryptocurrency Starter Kit CoinCentral has released a “Cryptocurrency Starter Kit” online at CoinCentral. com. The starter kit promises to equip beginner crypto users with the knowledge they need to start investing in cryptocurrencies.
2018-8-12 23:57 | |
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While Bitcoin (BTC) marks yet another day trading in the red, the world’s leading currency is widening its lead in the market cap race, whose total share is now above 50 percent, the biggest since December 2017.
2018-8-11 16:00 | |
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The fact that great responsibility accompanies great power has become crystal clear in the blockchain world. While blockchains are most commonly connected with commerce, the potential impact of distributed ledgers is being discovered in fresh sectors daily.
2018-8-10 20:51 | |
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A new way to trade bitcoin and digital currencies is now in the books. SparkSwap is the first crypto exchange to be built on the Lightning Network. It allows users to trade both bitcoin and altcoins in seconds without depositing assets with a third party.
2018-8-10 18:32 | |
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An influx of lightning apps are mostly silly, but they demo a serious point: the tech enables bitcoin to compete with traditional payment rails.
2018-8-10 07:00 | |
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On Wednesday bitcoin prices were averaging at $6,500 for the better half of the day but towards the evening, it proved that it couldn’t hold up as it dragged further below to reach around $6,200. The good news- if they can be called so- is that the rest of the market has held up and […] The post Bitcoin Drags Further Below $6,500; Are Investors Just Overreacting ? appeared first on ZyCrypto.
2018-8-9 12:20 | |
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When people speak up about XRP, their opinions are often seen to be quite controversial. The crypto-community is in two minds about XRP, it’s a little bit like marmite, you either love it or you hate it (I appreciate this is a niche reference but nevermind).
2018-8-8 16:00 | |
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A recently conducted survey has produced interesting results regarding how much Russians know about cryptocurrencies. People with lower incomes have been found to have a better idea of digital money than their rich compatriots.
2018-8-7 21:35 | |
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Bitcoin is one of the greatest and revolutionary inventions of the decade. In last 7 years, Bitcoin has grown more than 88889. 59%. We have come up with some reasons that you can not avoid investing in Bitcoin.
2018-8-7 08:17 | |
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Art and cryptocurrency really share a certain bond: their value is just agreed upon – albeit subjectively. Long ago, society decided gold was worth something, mostly because it is pretty and kind of hard to get.
2018-8-6 20:08 | |
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After the initiation and the success of Bitcoin, a number of cryptocurrencies have been created into the system to perform functions that the others fail to perform. Cryptocurrency is nothing if it solves no problem, or has no useful function.
2018-8-6 19:10 | |
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In early 2016, reports of a particularly crippling ransomware attack began to surface. While many of the victims were based in the U. S. , the attacks were also witnessed in other parts of the world.
2018-8-6 03:00 | |
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Cryptographic techniques, like zk-SNARKs and blockchains, could ensure online voting is secure and private.
Joe Biden’s picks to head key regulatory agencies could redefine cryptocurrency policy in the coming years. Exactly how remains an open question.
Two Ethereum-based prediction markets on crypto exchange FTX saw activity reach record levels yesterday as the US elections went underway. The post $TRUMP zooms to top-performing prediction market crypto amidst US elections, $BIDEN falls 50% appeared first on CryptoSlate.
CoinDesk is covering Election 2020 live, with real-time analysis of its impact on the crypto space.
Lawmakers who are important to the crypto industry are on the ballot this year. CoinDesk is tracking these races for Election 2020.
The cryptocurrency industry did not get heavily engaged in this year’s election, either via donations or lobbying.
The bitcoin options market looks to be predicting a pick up-in price volatility following the U.S. presidential election.