Old Mutual Insure Denies Coverage For Mining Operations

Pan-African insurance firm Old Mutual Insure will no longer insure the computer equipment used by crypto mining operations, citing the unregulated nature of the industry and its ties to cybercrime as two major factors. дальше »

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Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?

Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »

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Wall Street’s Bitcoin King Defends Crypto Against CNBC FUD

By CCN: CNBC in a recent interview shot a string of arrows seemingly to burst the so-called bitcoin price bubble. Nonetheless, the cryptocurrency emerged unharmed thanks to Bart Smith. The digital asset head of Susquehanna International Group, a Pennsylvania-based trading firm, appeared on Squawk Box to discuss what possibly drove bitcoin up 145% year-to-date. дальше »

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XRP Whale Alert: Ripple Exchange Wallet Trades Over 9 Billion Tokens

The crypto market is so mesmerized by rise in the price of Bitcoin (BTC) that some people are not paying attention in some other important factors which can also be very important for the market. For instance, today several large transactions were made using Ripple’s XRP. дальше »

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Susquehanna’s Bart Smith Discusses Bitcoin Price Rally, Defending Its Volatility and Its Inherent Risk

Bart Smith, a crypto analyst and the Head of Digital Assets at financial services firm, Susquehanna, has said that even though there are quite a few factors that contributed to the recent Bitcoin price rally, the asset is still significantly speculative. дальше »

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3 Killer Reasons Bitcoin Price Will Smash $30,000 Before 2020: Fund Manager

By CCN: Bitcoin price will hit $30,000 by the end of 2019, according to Kenetic Capital co-founder Jihan Chu. In an interview with Bloomberg, he points to three bullish factors including the upcoming bitcoin halving, the disappointment of tech IPOs, and the likes of Facebook and Fidelity embracing crypto. дальше »

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Stellar (XLM) – Developments in the last 30-days inspire confidence in XLM as a long-term investment

As the crypto market starts to gain traction, it is time to start looking into undervalued projects that have the potential to give exponential gains going forward. One of the key factors to look at, when selecting good altcoins is the level of activity in technical development, adoption and community engagement. One crypto that seems […] дальше »

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A $130 Million Shorts Liquidation May Have Supercharged Bitcoin Price to $9,000

By CCN: On May 27, the bitcoin price surged from $8,000 to $8,939 on major exchanges such as Bitstamp and Coinbase, achieving a new high for 2019. Key catalysts behind the abrupt increase in the bitcoin price within a short time frame remain unclear; some have suggested the overall improvement in sentiment around the crypto market and an increase in demand from retail investors. дальше »

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Bitcoin [BTC]: People’s fears about crypto are based on misunderstanding of underlying technology, claims Andreas Antonopoulos

Prominent Bitcoin advocates such as Andreas Antonopoulos often conduct online Q&A sessions to debunk some of the misconceptions floating around about the cryptocurrency market. In a recent video on YouTube, Antonopoulos shared his views on the factors affecting crypto-adoption. дальше »

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Why The Bitcoin Flash Crash To $6,400 Isn’t Entirely Bearish: Positive Factors

Bitcoin (BTC) has just seen its craziest hour of price action since the weekend, during which the cryptocurrency market rallied by 20%, if not more. For those who missed the memo, or haven’t checked the charts or Crypto Twitter in a hot second, Bitcoin collapsed by over 15% in minutes on Bitstamp, falling from $7,800. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s [BTC] pump is due to ‘credentializing’ of crypto by the likes of Microsoft and Facebook, claims Mike Novogratz

Much of the cryptocurrency community was excited and confused in equal measure after Bitcoin [BTC] crossed the $8000 mark. The majority of the community could not put their head around a reason for this consistent pump, with many analysts and traders stating that there were no fundamental factors affecting the market at the moment. дальше »

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Market Analysis: Five Strong Factors Fueling The Crypto Bull Run

The last 5 days have been hectic for the crypto market, and most especially the Bitcoin market. The crypto sprinted from $6k to $8k in no time. The sudden change has Bitcoin investors startled, with a lot of FOMO going around. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Are Cleaning up Their Act

Ask a dozen crypto traders for the reason behind the recent rally and you’ll get a dozen different theories. Bakkt futures, Microsoft building on Bitcoin and Whole Foods accepting crypto have all been cited as fueling the bull market that’s broken out. дальше »

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Bitcoin Breaks $8,000: Four Factors Behind the Rally

This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Teng. The bitcoin price has broken $8,000 for the first time since July 2018, with most cryptocurrencies trading in the green. дальше »

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What Caused Bitcoin to go Parabolic and Hit $8,000 This Week? Factors and Trends

The FOMO has finally returned to crypto markets as scenes reminiscent of late 2017 start to unfold this week. Bitcoin has been the clear leader with dominance almost touching 60 percent and a surge over $8,000 for the first time since July last year. дальше »

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Bitcoin [BTC] and Venezuela: An experiment on trust and technology?

Jill Carlson, the Co-founder of Open Money Initiative, spoke about the economic crisis in Venezuela and the role of cryptocurrencies in the country at the Magical Crypto Friends Conference 2019. Carlson’s presentation on ‘Designing for Extremes: Money Hacking in Venezuela’ provided an insight into the factors behind the country’s closed economy and its crumbling monetary […] The post Bitcoin [BTC] and Venezuela: An experiment on trust and technology? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Despite Crypto Comeback, Prominent Investor Doesn’t Expect Ethereum 2.0 Until 2021

Over the past weeks, crypto has returned to the limelight. Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH), amongst other digital assets have absolutely surged. While no specific fundamental factors have been pinned to the recent rally, it is widely believed that certain bits of news, like Fidelity’s institutional platform and Ethereum starting a Proof of Stake (PoS) integration, has. дальше »

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Fidelity’s Bitcoin Trading Is Only Weeks Away

Fidelity's cryptocurrency subsidiary Fidelity Digital Assets will reportedly launch bitcoin trading for its clients “within a few weeks,” according to Bloomberg. дальше »

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Maker’s Dai approaches $1 peg following aggressive interest rate hikes and Tether fallout

Interest rates for MakerDAO have exploded to 19. 5 percent over the course of three months to combat its stablecoin Dai from trading below its $1 peg. However, the gap has narrowed over the last three weeks, partially from factors entirely outside of Maker. дальше »

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$7 Trillion Asset Giant Fidelity to Launch Crypto Trading ‘Within Weeks’: Report

Wall Street has arrived in the cryptocurrency arena. Fidelity Investments, one of the biggest asset managers on the planet, will launch a crypto trading service “within weeks” according to a Bloomberg report. дальше »

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Wealthy Individuals and Institutions Will Likely Fuel The Next Crypto Bull Run

Many embattled crypto investors who have watched a significant amount of value disappear from their crypto investments over the past year are increasingly keen on discovering what factors may help lead the crypto markets back. дальше »

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Five Factors Besides FOMO Driving High-Net-Worth Individuals to Bitcoin & Cryptos

Institutions are already putting their money in crypto space and per Fidelity's latest research, even more, are expected in the next few years. Now, a huge proportion of high net worth individuals are also unaffected by the charm of the leading cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Bitcoin Surges Past $5,700 in Hours: Experts Explain Factors of Overnight Rally

Bitcoin spiked to $5,700 in an immense rally overnight, leading the rest of the crypto market to recover. Experts talk to Cointelegraph about factors that could have triggered the rally

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Crypto Adoption Speeding Up In Turkey

Andy Cheung, OKEx's head of operations, discusses the factors which have led to many Turkish citizens to use crypto exchanges instead of banks.

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Bitcoin Price: 3 Catalysts Fueling the Crypto Market’s Next Titanic Rally

By CCN: Ignore that Tether-induced Bitcoin price sell-off. Why? Because Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Tom Lee says that crypto spring has sprung. Speaking with CNBC, the Bitcoin bull revealed that proprietary Fundstrat analysis indicates that the flagship cryptocurrency has begun to storm into a bull market. дальше »

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bitFlyer Conducts European Study of Consumer Crypto Confidence

On April 24, 2019, Japanese crypto and blockchain company bitFlyer released the results of a study assessing public confidence in crypto assets of 10,000 people across 10 European nations. дальше »

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BitGo Accomplishes SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance Certification After Deloitte Award, Gemini’s Type 1 Pass

BitGo Goes Through SOC 2 Compliance Certification, Following Deloitte Award Security is one of the most important factors in ensuring that any blockchain or crypto platform can be trusted. Users want to know that their funds and their assets are secure, whether they are individual investors or major companies. In January, the Gemini exchange made […] дальше »

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South Koreans Invest an Average $6,000 in Cryptocurrency, Says New Survey

South Koreans are still buying more and more crypto, regardless of bear market or other factors, according to a survey

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Adamant Capital: BTC Price Bottom Is Likely In, Accumulation Phase Has Begun

Bitcoin fund Adamant Capital is convinced that the bottom of the bear market is in, and true to its name, the firm has laid out an unwavering case for this position with some persuasive hard data and fundamental analysis. дальше »

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South Korea: Crypto Exchange Coinnest Shutting down Operations

Coinnest, a leading South Korean exchange, and bitcoin trading venue have announced it’s closing shop due to challenging market conditions and other unfavorable factors that have hampered its continued growth, according to a press release by the firm on April 18, 2019. дальше »

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Binance Suggests Craig Wright Take His Toys Elsewhere

The largest crypto exchange in the world is delisting Craig Wright’s pet project, Bitcoin SV, after Binance declared that the token no longer met its standards for listing. Binance explained that among the factors that their listing team considers when adding or removing an asset are: Commitment of team to project Level and quality of […] The post Binance Suggests Craig Wright Take His Toys Elsewhere appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Storms Back with 75% Gains, Cementing 2018’s Crypto Bottom

According to Peter Brandt, an experienced and widely recognized technical analyst, major crypto assets such as bitcoin has recovered by more than 75 percent since 2018 lows. Relative strength among major macro caps since Dec 2018 low pic. дальше »

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$546 Million: CME Bitcoin Futures Hits Record 1-Day Volume; Could Spike BTC Beyond $6,000

Throughout the past seven days, following its initial rally on April 1 from $4,200, the bitcoin price increased from around $4,673 to $5,218, by well over 11 percent. The rest of the cryptocurrency market including major crypto assets such as Litecoin and Ethereum recorded large gains against the U. дальше »

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Why Bitcoin Rallied: Three Factors That No One Is Talking About

There is rarely a single reason why Bitcoin suddenly rallies, but analysts have entertained several theories about the past week’s rally. Speculators and pundits have suggested a myriad of catalysts involving short squeezes, April Fool’s articles and various technical indicators. дальше »

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Bitcoin Surging 19% Only the Beginning, Halving Will Propel to Meteoric Gains

On April 1, the bitcoin price initiated a large 19 percent rally from $4,200 to $5,000, peaking at $5,300 the next day across several major crypto exchanges. The rapid upside movement of bitcoin, which occurred in minutes, is said to have been triggered by two major factors. дальше »

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Perfect Storm Brewing For Bitcoin: Macro Factors Setting Stage For Crypto Rally

At long last, the crypto asset market has begun to get back on its feet after 2018’s harrowing decline. Technical indicators are seemingly falling in place for a recovery, and fundamentals have begun to present a positive precedent for Bitcoin (BTC). дальше »

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3 Bearish Factors That Will Slaughter This Bitcoin Price Rally

By CCN. com: The bitcoin price on Wednesday extended its rebound from $3,859, surging as much as 2. 80-percent since the Asian session to crack $4,000 on most major crypto exchanges. As of 18:20 UTC, the bitcoin-to-dollar exchange rate was trading at $4,011, down 0. дальше »

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EOS and ADA Surge Bitcoin Recovers to $4,050: Factors Behind the Rally

In the last 24 hours, the bitcoin price recovered beyond the $4,000 mark as alternative cryptocurrencies in the likes of Cardano (ADA) and EOS surged by more than 10 percent on the day. Many tokens and crypto assets including Nuls, Wanchain, Ontology, Crypto. дальше »

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Weiss Ratings: Bitcoin Best Positioned to Become a Popular Store of Value

Weiss Crypto Ratings released the names of cryptocurrencies it considers most likely to succeed in 2019. The independent ratings agency has given Bitcoin an A “tech/adoption” grade along with Ripple’s XRP and Ethereum-competitor EOS. дальше »

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Weiss Crypto Ratings Releases New Reports; Indicates 2019 Could Be a Year of Success for the Crypto Space

Weiss Crypto Ratings has released new rankings for various digital currencies and identified crucial factors for success in the space.

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Top Crypto Debit Cards in 2019

What are the best crypto debit cards on the market in 2019? We compare fees, country availability, incentives, and other factors of top options. The post Top Crypto Debit Cards in 2019 appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »

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You are probably thinking, that should be Bitcoin (BTC), right? Well, it’s possible considering its network effect. However, there are lots of factors that could play in the favor of little Digibyte (DGB), and transform it into a mega crypto that could dominate them all. дальше »

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New Crypto Market Research Reveals True Bitcoin (BTC) Dominance Could Be 80% with Liquidity Metric

The metrics of Bitcoin are complicated, but there are a few factors that any investor understands – price, circulating supply, and market cap. Market dominance is a little more complex, but it is just the percentage of the total market cap of all cryptocurrencies with how much of the portion BTC holds. However, Bitcoinist recently […] дальше »

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Bitcoin Perma-Bull Tom Lee Believes Bitcoin Price Should Be $10,000-$20,000

Bitcoin perma-bull Tom Lee of Fundstrat tried to buttress his recent projection that the bitcoin price is due for a major rally soon. On March 17, Lee tweeted that the “tailwinds” that had dragged bitcoin down during the current Crypto Winter are easing. дальше »

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Today’s Bitcoin Price Recap: Tom Lee’s Crypto Macro Factors, Bold Bitcoin is Gold Prediction, BTC Sellers Exhausted

Current Bitcoin Price Action: Sellers Exhausted at $4,000, “Cautiously Bullish” Finally, Bitcoin (BTC) jumped $4,000 mark yesterday and the market turned green. Since then, the market has turned slightly red with XRP, EOS, Binance Coin, Stellar, and Tron down less than 1 percent in the past 24-hours. While Ethereum is in the red by 1.24 […] дальше »

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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 »

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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 »

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Cryptohopper Review 2019: Is This The Best Crypto Trading Bot?

Cryptocurrency trading can be a complicated ordeal. As we explained in our Haasbot article, crypto prices are very fickle, ultimately depending on various factors ranging from general market conditions to the limitations of human nature. дальше »

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CFTC Chairman: Crypto and Blockchain Influencing Global Markets

Amongst the many factors that are transforming the global financial market, cryptocurrency and blockchain were singled out by the outgoing CFTC Chairman in a March 14, 2019 speech.   Namedropping The crypto industry and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are constantly crossing paths, whether they are receiving feedback from the industry or investigating possibleRead MoreRead More. дальше »

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US CFTC Believes Blockchain and Crypto Are Two Major Factors in Transforming Today’s Market

J. Christopher Giancarlo, the chairman of United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has said that the firm's fintech innovation hub LabCFTC holds the key to exponential technological growth and market evolution. дальше »

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