As the price of Bitcoin consolidates under a key resistance level, on-chain data show an optimistic trend. New on-chain data suggests that demand for Bitcoin (BTC) from new investors is growing. Specifically, the number of new BTC addresses is nearing 2017 levels when the price hit $20,000. Brock Connelly, the CEO of RoundBlock Capital, said: […]
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Since late July, positive tweets about Bitcoin have increased substantially, signifying growing interest in its price. In the past couple of weeks, the Bitcoin (BTC) price has resurged after months of apparent monetary stagnation. Since July 23, the value of a single Bitcoin has risen by around 20%. Not only that, after trading sideways since […]
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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s new request for digital assets activities adds more confusion to the regulatory environment. The United States Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, has once again invited itself to the digital assets oversight party for at least another year. Specifically, on July 9, FINRA published “Regulatory Notice 20-23,” which encourages broker-dealers […]
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Government authorities and executives at Free Economic Zone “Bishkek” are reportedly involved in running a large-scale illegal mining farm. Law enforcement authorities in Kyrgyzstan have reportedly detected an illegal cryptocurrency mining farm on the territory of a local free economic zone (FEZ). The State Service for Combating Economic Crimes, an anti-corruption service in the Kyrgyz […]
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A U.S. startup is setting up a blockchain energy trading pilot in Los Angeles to promote electric van sharing. Energy and transportation startup EVShare is launching a community energy-sharing pilot in Los Angeles. The initiative, which received $20 million in partner funding and a $9 million grant from the California Energy Commission, is set to […]
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Pierce’s successful confirmation was announced on Aug. 6 in a statement from SEC Chairman Jay Clayton and fellow Commissioners. United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester M. Peirce has been confirmed for a second term, lasting through 2025. The news will be welcome for the crypto industry, as Pierce has, in the course […]
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Coronavirus stimulus failures show just how irrelevant the dollar supply has become and this “a wakeup call” for those not looking at Bitcoin, Cameron Winklevoss argues. The United States’ failure to agree on Coronavirus stimulus shows that the dollar is “funny money” and endorses Bitcoin (BTC), says Cameron Winklevoss. In a tweet on Aug. 6, […]
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Bitcoin’s dominance has fallen to a 12-month low despite its recent rally, signaling renewed strength in the altcoins markets. Bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance relative to altcoins has fallen to its lowest point in 12 months, with the leading cryptocurrency representing 61% of the $359.5 billion combined cryptocurrency capitalization. Bitcoin’s dominance has slid from more than 67% […]
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An analysis of the 20 largest crypto assets by market cap determined that Bitcoin mining accounted for only 66% of total power consumption. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich are encouraging regulators to look beyond Bitcoin when it comes to considering the environmental impact of crypto mining. According to an Aug. 4 issue of […]
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Personal tokens are growing in popularity with the host of ‘Week in Ethereum’ listing EVAN tokens on Balancer”. The host of the ‘Week in Ethereum’ Podcast and former Director of ConseSys, Evan Van Ness is the latest person to tokenize himself on the blockchain — a growing trend in the gaming and marketing sectors. Within […]
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