Major crypto exchange Binance claims to have become the largest options venue in the crypto market, having hit $295 million in traded volume as of April 20. Major crypto exchange Binance claims to have become the largest options venue in the cryptocurrency market, having hit $295 million in traded volume as of April 20. In […]
Continue ReadingPortugal unveils plans for cross-sector “technological free zones” to encourage experimentation in artificial intelligence, blockchain, 5G, nanotechnology and more. The Portuguese government plans to create “Technological Free Zones” (Zonas Livres Tecnológicas) with tailored regulatory regimes that encourage innovation and experimentation. Unveiled on April 21 as part of the country’s ambitious digital transition action plan, the […]
Continue ReadingHaving just recently announced plans to close shop, Bitcoin payments facilitator Purse.io says it is now reconsidering due to “an incredible outpouring of support from the community.” Having just recently announced plans to close shop, Bitcoin (BTC) payments facilitator Purse.io says it is now reconsidering due to “an incredible outpouring of support from the community.” […]
Continue ReadingWeiss Crypto Ratings rate Cardano, Tezos and Cosmos above Bitcoin and Ether based on their technology. In the latest figures released by financial rating agency Weiss Crypto Ratings this week, Cardano (ADA), Tezos (XTZ), Cosmos (ATOM) and Fantom (FTM) are the top coins by in the “technology” category, ranking above Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). […]
Continue ReadingIn a scathing attack on the world’s ailing financial system, Raoul Pal puts his faith firmly in Bitcoin and gold as the future. Bitcoin (BTC) can rally to $1 million but coronavirus means that the baby boomer generation is “fucked,” a damning new macro report concludes. Originally published to clients on March 30, the report […]
Continue ReadingCryptocurrency exchange BitMEX launched a new Ether -based futures contract on its trading platform. Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX announced a new Ether (ETH)-based futures contract on its trading platform. According to an April 24 announcement, the new derivative contract will feature a fixed Bitcoin (BTC) multiplier which will be unaffected by the Ether price in U.S. […]
Continue ReadingBlockchain technology could help the African gold industry boost the continent’s economic growth, even during the coronavirus pandemic. Western perception of precious African resources usually tends to focus on the diamond trade. However, amid an ongoing pandemic, gold usually surfaces as both one of the most in-demand and discussed assets in the world. Historically known […]
Continue ReadingVolumes of the cryptocurrency in Argentine pesos, Bitcoin, and U.S. dollars have risen substantially since January 2018. The volume of Bitcoin (BTC) in Argentine pesos has risen exponentially since the 2018 cryptocurrency crash, as the country faces a possible default on $65 billion in foreign debt. Arcane Research posted data to Twitter on April 23 […]
Continue ReadingMany Bitcoiners believe ‘unlimited money printing’ will cause hyperinflation and boost BTC’s price — but experts believe deflation could be on the way. Many Bitcoiners believe that ‘unlimited money printing’ will cause hyperinflation and a major BTC price spike this year — but experts in the U.S. and Australia predict deflation is more likely to […]
Continue ReadingCrypto-social media chatter regarding the halving spiked overnight, after being overshadowed by gold in February and the coronavirus in March. With less than three weeks until the halving, the subject has overtaken the coronavirus as a leading Bitcoin narrative on Twitter — and it’s once again starting to dominate media coverage. On April 23, crypto […]
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