Options traders are contending with ever-decreasing odds as markets grind on at around $10,000. Bitcoin (BTC) price is only 7% likely to hit its previous all-time high of $20,000 before 2020, according to market forecasts. The latest data appearing on social media courtesy of the Twitter analyst known as Skew, highlighted the odds for investors […]
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Blockchain-powered prediction markets attempt to change the world, from politics to science, by creating digital democracies with a new age of financial tools. Recently, there have been an increasing number of blockchain-based prediction markets (PMs) such as Augur, Bitcoin Hivemind, Amoveo, Gnosis, Cindicator, etc. PMs use the technology of smart contracts for bets on various […]
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Iconic American boxer Mike Tyson is spearheading a new blockchain-powered cross-entertainment platform for a new generation of fighters. Iconic American boxer Mike Tyson is spearheading a new blockchain-powered cross-entertainment platform for a new generation of fighters. On Aug. 13, VentureBeat reported that the new venture — dubbed “Fight to Fame” — will use blockchain technology […]
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Former Goldman Sachs analyst turned Bitcoin maximalist Murad Mahmudov believes the top cryptocurrency will hit $100,000. Former Goldman Sachs analyst turned Bitcoin (BTC) maximalist Murad Mahmudov believes the top cryptocurrency will hit $100,000. “Zoom out & think big” In a tweet posted on Aug. 13, Mahmudov — who serves as chief information officer (CIO) at […]
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Naughty North Korea has stolen billions in crypto, India could be missing out on billions in crypto, and Litecoin’s halving disappoints. U.S. Federal Reserve launching payment system, crypto bulls nonplussed The United States Federal Reserve left some crypto enthusiasts unimpressed this week when it unveiled plans to release a real-time payments and settlements service. Known […]
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U.S.-China trade war escalates, China is stepping up national crypto development, anonymous PBoC source says crypto “brings both risks and opportunities.” After a short stay in the red zone, Bitcoin (BTC) has recovered toward $12,000, with traders turning bullish as ever. Experts call the United States-China trade war a key reason for the main cryptocurrency’s price […]
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the firm is looking into multiple investments and acquisitions following its $30 million partnership with MoneyGram. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the firm is looking into multiple investments and acquisitions following its $30 million partnership with MoneyGram this June. As Yahoo! Finance reported on Aug. 9, Ripple’s deal with MoneyGram […]
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The gold bug remains critical of crypto markets while also claiming CNBC is deliberately promoting Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s (BTC) fresh bull run this week is down to speculators betting on Chinese economic upheaval, not Chinese upheaval itself, Peter Schiff claims. Schiff: speculators buying Bitcoin to speculate In a tweet Aug. 5, the veteran gold bug and […]
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Apple has included a stipulation in its Apple Card agreement that says crypto purchases count as cash advances or similar, which are forbidden. According to the Apple Card Customer agreement, users will not be permitted to buy cryptocurrencies using the company’s upcoming credit card service. Goldman Sachs published the agreement on July 2, according to […]
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Most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting losses on the day by press time, as Bitcoin broke the $10,000 mark again. Bitcoin (BTC) price climbed back above the $10,000 mark again while the top 20 are seeing mostly red on Aug. 1. Market visualization courtesy of Coin360 Bitcoin price is currently up by 1.06% […]
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