Did Bitcoin Hit Bottom Last Week?

Bitcoin decoupled with the stock market after it rallied 15% over the last 48-hours. The stock market, meanwhile, continued to take a beating. Did Bitcoin recover from a bottom? Bitcoin...The post Did Bitcoin Hit Bottom Last Week? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin May Be Decoupling From Traditional Markets

Initial reports indicated that Bitcoin has been moving in lockstep with the traditional financial markets. However, BTC saw its price appreciate over 20% in the past 34 hours indicating that...The post Bitcoin May Be Decoupling From Traditional Markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Far From Capitulation, Bitcoin Miners Are Buckling up for Tough Times

Rumors that Bitcoin miners are ready to throw in the towel have been making the rounds in the cryptocurrency world. But how accurate are these claims? Seasoned Bitcoin Miners Loyal...The post Far From Capitulation, Bitcoin Miners Are Buckling up for Tough Times appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Bloodbath: From Dark Clouds to Silver Linings

On-chain analysis and developments among payments platforms suggest the Bitcoin bloodbath may yet have a silver lining. True Believers Hodl On Fears of widespread economic decline due to the coronavirus...The post Bitcoin Bloodbath: From Dark Clouds to Silver Linings appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Upswing for Bitcoin May Be on the Cards, According to Technical Index

Although many have viewed Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset, it did not escape the latest market crash, crypto or otherwise. Regardless, it seems like the flagship cryptocurrency could soon enjoy...The post Upswing for Bitcoin May Be on the Cards, According to Technical Index appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bakkt Raises $300M From Microsoft, Pantera Amid Market Crash

Bakkt, Intercontinental Exchange’s Bitcoin derivatives trading platform, has closed a $300 million Series B financing round. Investors that participated in the round include the Intercontinental Exchange, Microsoft’s M12, PayU, and...The post Bakkt Raises $300M From Microsoft, Pantera Amid Market Crash appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Federal Reserve Cuts Rates to 0% as Bitcoin Follows Stocks

The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate to zero in a bid to revive the American economy amidst growing Coronavirus fears. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is trading in lockstep with...The post Federal Reserve Cuts Rates to 0% as Bitcoin Follows Stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto Community Mulls Circuit Breakers Amidst Market Rout

As Bitcoin traders slowly emerge from the latest market carnage, conflicting strategies about how and when to reenter top coins are only adding to the chaos. With the safe-haven narrative...The post Crypto Community Mulls Circuit Breakers Amidst Market Rout appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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How Low Can Bitcoin Go as Coronavirus Fears Accelerate?

Bitcoin has suffered its largest price drop since 2013 following the announcements from the WHO that the coronavirus is a pandemic and President Trump banning flights between the US and...The post How Low Can Bitcoin Go as Coronavirus Fears Accelerate? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Biggest Price Drop Since 2013, Crypto Markets in Panic

Bitcoin had its largest price drop since 2013, plummeting over 40%. The drop was precipitated by today’s relentless stock market sell-off. Global Markets in Turmoil Markets went into free-fall. The...The post Bitcoin’s Biggest Price Drop Since 2013, Crypto Markets in Panic appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto Volumes Surge as Bitcoin Takes a Beating

Crypto trading volumes have soared this week as investors flock to stablecoins and Bitcoin tests $6,000 amid global turmoil caused by coronavirus concerns and oil price declines. Crypto Markets Tumble...The post Crypto Volumes Surge as Bitcoin Takes a Beating appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto Exchange OKCoin Opens Shop in Singapore, Adds SGD Onramp

OKCoin traders in Singapore can now buy Bitcoin and Ether using Singapore dollars (SGD). The move is followed by the exchange opening offices in one of the most crypto-friendly jurisdictions...The post Crypto Exchange OKCoin Opens Shop in Singapore, Adds SGD Onramp appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Gold’s Recent 51% Attacks Were Resisted by Counterattacks

MIT Media Lab’s Digital Currency Initiative has delved into a recent attack on Bitcoin Gold and discovered counterattacks in which miners put the blockchain back on its original course. James...The post Bitcoin Gold’s Recent 51% Attacks Were Resisted by Counterattacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Stablecoin Money Markets Attract Capital as Bitcoin Corrects

The cryptocurrency market has tanked alongside legacy financial markets as the looming threat of a Coronavirus pandemic pushes many investors towards capitulation. With money moving out of speculative assets on...The post Stablecoin Money Markets Attract Capital as Bitcoin Corrects appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Drops Below $8,000 as Markets Tumble

Bitcoin is going through a steep decline as concerns over the spread of the coronavirus continue to rise worldwide. Extreme Levels of Fear in Markets Fears over widening coronavirus outbreak...The post Bitcoin Drops Below $8,000 as Markets Tumble appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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CoinMarketCap Now Tracks Crypto Derivative Markets

CoinMarketCap, a leading source of cryptomarket data in the crypto space, is now offering its users derivative market data for over 35 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, EOS, Litecoin, Bitcoin...The post CoinMarketCap Now Tracks Crypto Derivative Markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Regains the $9,000 Level Despite Coronavirus Fears

Most financial markets have been impacted by the widespread transmission of coronavirus including the cryptocurrency market. The following analysis takes a data-driven and technical approach to explore how Bitcoin has...The post Bitcoin Regains the $9,000 Level Despite Coronavirus Fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Cash Will Avoid Chain Split as Mining Tax Dies

Bitcoin Cash is on-track to avert a chain split after a proposal that would force miners to contribute part of their earnings to BCH development loses critical support. Reality Check...The post Bitcoin Cash Will Avoid Chain Split as Mining Tax Dies appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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South Korean Parliament Legalizes Bitcoin Trading

The National Assembly of South Korea unanimously approved what could be the official entry of cryptocurrency trading and holding into the nation’s legal system. Cryptocurrency Trading Is Now Legal in...The post South Korean Parliament Legalizes Bitcoin Trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Is Ethereum Sound Money Like Bitcoin?

Anthony Pompliano has dismissed the “ETH is money” narrative, arguing Bitcoin, and not Ethereum, is sound money. Is this a fair assessment? Pompliano Dismisses “ETH is Money” In his latest...The post Is Ethereum Sound Money Like Bitcoin? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Indian Supreme Court Lifts Ban on Bitcoin Trading

India’s Supreme Court today backed down on a directive that effectively banned virtual currencies in the country. In place since 2018, citizens of the world’s third-largest economy had been forbidden...The post Indian Supreme Court Lifts Ban on Bitcoin Trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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BIS Notes Cross-Border Banking Decline Since Bitcoin’s Creation

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has just released its quarterly report, describing dwindling cross-border banking relationships over the past decade. Correspondent Banking Relationships Falling Between 2011 and 2018, correspondent...The post BIS Notes Cross-Border Banking Decline Since Bitcoin’s Creation appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Cash’s Misdirected Transactions Make Up a $2.8 Million Jackpot

Millions of dollars worth of Bitcoin Cash have been misplaced due to erroneous transactions. Ever since Bitcoin Cash forked from Bitcoin in 2017, users have inadvertently sent transactions to nested...The post Bitcoin Cash’s Misdirected Transactions Make Up a $2. дальше »

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Bitcoin Sales on Cash App Doubled in a Year

Bitcoin purchases on Cash App more than doubled over the last year, showing how rapidly the appetite for cryptocurrency is growing. Bitcoin Drives Square’s Revenues Up Square disclosed that the...The post Bitcoin Sales on Cash App Doubled in a Year appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Samsung Introduces Phone Chip for Secure Cryptocurrency Storage

Samsung has introduced a new, state-of-the-art chip that will improve the security of its smartphones for storing Bitcoin and Ethereum private keys, helping long-term adoption. Cryptocurrency Security Sees Boost Samsung,...The post Samsung Introduces Phone Chip for Secure Cryptocurrency Storage appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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BTSE Announces Token Sale on Liquid—Bitcoin’s Sidechain

Cryptocurrency exchange BTSE announced that it will host its initial exchange offering (IEO) on the Liquid Network in March. It will be the first token issued on Liquid, Blockstream’s Bitcoin...The post BTSE Announces Token Sale on Liquid—Bitcoin’s Sidechain appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Why Didn’t Bitcoin React Like a Safe Haven Asset to Coronavirus Fears?

Fears that the novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China could grow into a pandemic has not translated into a flight to Bitcoin. Is the OG crypto really a safe haven...The post Why Didn’t Bitcoin React Like a Safe Haven Asset to Coronavirus Fears? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Will Bitcoin Fall Through the $9,000 Support Level?

Bitcoin is going through a steep decline that has seen its price plummet significantly in the last two weeks. As it approaches the $9,000 level, investors are anxiously wondering whether...The post Will Bitcoin Fall Through the $9,000 Support Level? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Lebanese Turn to Bitcoin During Economic Crisis

Bitcoin has seen a massive rise in popularity among the Lebanese this year, especially after the country’s banks imposed rigid capital controls to contain economic fallout. Trust in Lebanese Banks...The post Lebanese Turn to Bitcoin During Economic Crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Delta Exchange Launches Kyber Network’s KNC Futures

Quarterly futures on the Kyber-Bitcoin trading pair with up to 5x leverage have been launched on Delta Exchange. The contracts will be quoted, margined, and settled in Bitcoin. Coinbase Listing...The post Delta Exchange Launches Kyber Network’s KNC Futures appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Despite Lunch with Sun, Buffett Still Denies Bitcoin’s Legitimacy

Warren Buffett remains skeptical about cryptocurrencies despite on-chain analytics revealing parabolic growth and industry leaders’ best attempts. Cryptocurrencies Have “Zero” Value, Says Buffett Justin Sun, the CEO of TRON and...The post Despite Lunch with Sun, Buffett Still Denies Bitcoin’s Legitimacy appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Struggles to Break Through $10,000

Despite bullish price action, it won’t be easy for Bitcoin to break above $10,000 according to these indicators. Bitcoin Within Narrow Trading Range Over $10 billion was injected into the...The post Bitcoin Struggles to Break Through $10,000 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Privacy DEX Plans Remodel to Keep Attracting Monero Traders

Privacy DEX Bisq revealed several metrics related to the platform’s growth. Although trading volume in assets like Bitcoin and Monero have both increased since 2018, the project used the occasion...The post Privacy DEX Plans Remodel to Keep Attracting Monero Traders appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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IRS Cryptocurrency Tax Summit Amidst Tightening Enforcement

The IRS is hosting a summit to discuss the tax implications of crypto early this March. Meaningful clarification on Bitcoin’s treatment, however, is not expected as the agency continues to...The post IRS Cryptocurrency Tax Summit Amidst Tightening Enforcement appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff Admits to BTC Profitability

As BTC enters another rally, gold bug and long-time Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff finally admitted that owning the asset can be extremely profitable. Given the returns over the last decade...The post Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff Admits to BTC Profitability appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Plummets as Investors Wonder Where to Buy the Dip

Bitcoin took an 8% nosedive following the rejection from a major resistance level. Despite the significant downturn, multiple technical indicators estimate that the carnage is not over yet.  Bitcoin Could...The post Bitcoin Plummets as Investors Wonder Where to Buy the Dip appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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The Bitcoin Cash Community Is Splitting Once Again

Controversy continues in the Bitcoin Cash community as the proposal to implement a forceful miner tax has been confirmed and will be added to Bitcoin ABC’s next client upgrade. This...The post The Bitcoin Cash Community Is Splitting Once Again appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Do High Bitcoin Fees Drive Prices Higher?

Although mass adoption has long been regarded as an important component of Bitcoin demand, its relatively high fees and more periodic usage may actually drive prices up, according to economic...The post Do High Bitcoin Fees Drive Prices Higher? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Set to Join in on DeFi Hype with tBTC Launch

tBTC, developed by Summa One and Keep Project, is live on Ethereum’s Ropsten testnet. The protocol aims to bring a price- and network-pegged version of BTC onto Ethereum and could...The post Bitcoin Set to Join in on DeFi Hype with tBTC Launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Next Pivotal Price Move

Bitcoin surged nearly 7% over the past 30 hours, rising above $10,300. This pivotal point could determine where it is headed next. Bitcoin’s Make-or-Break Moment Here The recent bullish impulse...The post Bitcoin’s Next Pivotal Price Move appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Mining Pools Collude to Fund Bitcoin Cash Infrastructure

Jhiang Zhuoer, CEO of BTC.TOP, a major BCH mining pool, has revealed that top miners have agreed on a proposal to divert 12.5% of the network’s block rewards to infrastructure development. A Controversial Take on Development Funding  Bitcoin Cash is about to embark on yet another string of contentious decisions as the top mining pools […] The post Mining Pools Collude to Fund Bitcoin Cash Infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Multi-Month Bear Trend May Soon Change

One of the most prominent technical analysts in the crypto community believes that Bitcoin has yet to meet one last condition before it enters the next bull market.  The Path to a New Bull Run Peter Brandt, a 45-year trading veteran, recently expressed his views on the different factors that could lead Bitcoin to begin […] The post Bitcoin’s Multi-Month Bear Trend May Soon Change appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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From Lending to Synthetic Assets: How DeFi Can Change in 2020

DeFi made its claim to fame with lending protocols that offer attractive yields. As these rates normalize, new age financial products could propel the space to greater heights.  Stablecoins and Yield in a Volatile Year In the first six months of 2019, Bitcoin spiked from a biennial low of $3,200 to a range high of […] The post From Lending to Synthetic Assets: How DeFi Can Change in 2020 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Why Bitcoin’s Halving Isn’t Baked into Current Prices

The community remains at odds over whether the upcoming block reward halving for Bitcoin will have a meaningful impact, or if it’s already priced in.  Defining Bitcoin’s Market Efficiency Bitcoin’s block reward halving has been at the center of fervent debates for the past 5 years but more emphasis has been placed on this topic […] The post Why Bitcoin’s Halving Isn’t Baked into Current Prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin the Answer to Monetary Debasement?

As central bankers around the world get set for a prolonged period of monetary debasement, the 99% could look to Bitcoin for protection. A Decade of Monetary Debasement Looms The European Central Bank issued guidance at the end of last year that it would keep “the key ECB interest rates to remain at their present […] The post Bitcoin the Answer to Monetary Debasement? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin, Crypto Metrics Thriving Despite Sentiment

Fear dominates the Bitcoin and crypto markets, but growth and adoption continues unabated. According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which gauges the general market sentiment by analyzing and aggregating multiple data points into a single number on a scale of 0 to 100, whereby 0 signifies extreme fear and 100 extreme greed, the […] The post Bitcoin, Crypto Metrics Thriving Despite Sentiment appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Cash Turning Bullish, Holds Above $200

Bitcoin Cash has a bullish short-term and bearish medium-term trading bias The four-hour time frame shows that a bullish inverted head and shoulders pattern is forming The daily time frame shows that the cryptocurrency may start to target the $280 level Bitcoin Cash is showing bullish bias as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency continues to firm above […] The post Bitcoin Cash Turning Bullish, Holds Above $200 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Paxful Reveals Data Since Inception, 2019 Growth Stats

The global peer-to-peer Bitcoin marketplace, Paxful, has revealed it processed almost $1.6 billion in P2P Bitcoin trades in 2019, representing a gradual uptrend since its inception in 2015. Prices May Be Subdued, But Paxful Is On The Rise Announcing its annual growth metrics on the same day as revealing the company’s historical figures dating back […] The post Paxful Reveals Data Since Inception, 2019 Growth Stats appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Boasts the Most Auditable Ledger, CoinMetrics Reports

EOS and Binance Chain are harder to inspect.

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While Alts Sink, The Tezos Tsunami Triples Up For Tezzie Investors

Altseason has been indefinitely postponed, but not everyone’s watching the clock. With threefold price growth for the year, Tezos (XTZ) is one of the few altcoins to keep pace with bitcoin and leave better-funded rivals like EOS in the dust. дальше »

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