Optimistic blockchain predictions for next year may be accurate, but a lot of factors will have to fall into place. American market research company Forrester recently released its blockchain predictions for 2021. The report reveals interesting findings, noting that 2020 has been an important year for growth in the enterprise blockchain and distributed ledger technology […]
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Everyday investors in the Netherlands can now invest in crypto, thanks to company’s new registration. Crypto exchange BLOX received the go-ahead to operate in the Netherlands, making it the first platform to do so since the country implemented the European Union’s 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive, or AMLD5. “BLOX is the first consumer-focused cryptocurrency company that […]
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Bitcoin’s bull flag will determine whether bears push the price to $14K or if bulls finally take the $16K mark. Bitcoin price (BTC) appears to be taking a short breather after reaching a new 2020 high at $15,960 on Nov. 5. The 1-hour and 4-hour timeframe show the price compressing within a flag and throughout […]
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Cash usage has declined in Norway since COVID-19, but physical currency also carries strengths that CBDCs may lack. Speaking at an event on Thursday, Ida Wolden Bache, deputy governor at Norway’s central bank, described a decline in cash payments while elaborating on Central Bank Digital Currencies, or CBDCs. “Only 4% of payments are now made […]
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After weeks of little information, digital asset withdrawals remain closed on crypto exchange OKEx while the entity denies rumors of arrest of leader. After closing digital asset withdrawals in mid-October, Malta-based crypto exchange OKEx still remains tight-lipped about an unspecified on-going investigation. OKEx claims detainment chatter as simply rumors, although customers are still left without […]
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With the election taking all the air out of the room, we look at what new appointments at the DoJ could mean. Every Friday, Law Decoded delivers analysis on the week’s critical stories in the realms of policy, regulation and law. Editor’s note Are you over the election? I’m over the election. But you can […]
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Bitcoin price looks slightly overextended in the short-term and may take a break while altcoins play catch-up. The United States Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently said that additional fiscal stimulus could result in a stronger recovery. He also emphasized that the Fed had enough tools to support the economy. After the winner of the […]
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Following Bitcoin’s bullish move, Ethereum price rallied to $447 and now traders anticipate an uptrend toward $500 and beyond. On Nov. 6, Ether (ETH) price rose to $447 on Binance as Bitcoin (BTC) price pulled back to the $15,500 level after losing steam around $15,900. Based on Ether’s strong momentum, traders anticipate a broader rally […]
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According to crypto analytic firm ByteTree, the popular stock-to-flow model is not a reliable indicator for Bitcoin’s long term price action. The stock-to-flow model is flawed, says Charlie Morris, co-founder and CIO of crypto data firm ByteTree. According to the popular theory developed by quantitative analyst Plan B, Bitcoin’s capped supply is the key feature […]
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After Bitcoin’s strong breakout above $15,000, analysts are looking toward Ether as the market sentiment around Ethereum strengthens. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is nearing $16,000 after achieving $15,960 on Binance. Following the dominant cryptocurrency’s rally, analysts are now looking toward Ether (ETH). The Ethereum blockchain’s native token has seen heightened momentum in the past […]
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