Crypto lender BlockFi secured $18.3 million in a funding round led by a PayPal co-founder’s VC firm Valar Venture. American cryptocurrency lender BlockFi has secured $18.3 million in a funding round led by Valar Ventures. The Series A funding round saw participation from a number of crypto-focused investors, including Winklevoss Capital and Galaxy Digital, according […]
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Founder of the capital management firm Morgan Creek Antony Pompliano says that over half of his net worth is in Bitcoin. Founder of the capital management firm Morgan Creek Antony Pompliano said on CNBC’s Squawk Box that over half of his net worth is in Bitcoin (BTC). In a video published on Twitter on Aug. […]
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Israeli Bitcoin investors are unable to pay their taxes as banks aren’t accepting deposits obtained from cryptocurrencies. Israeli Bitcoin (BTC) investors are unable to pay their taxes as banks do not accept deposits obtained from cryptocurrencies. Israeli banks freeze up the minute they hear “Bitcoin” Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports on Aug. 6 that local crypto […]
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Most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting mixed movements on the day by press time, as Bitcoin breaks the $11,800 mark again. The top 20 cryptocurrencies are seeing mixed movements as Bitcoin (BTC) suddenly flash crashed in minutes from $12,300 to as nearly $11,600. Market visualization. Source: Coin360 Nevertheless, Bitcoin price is still currently […]
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Under one day since Litecoin’s halving, its hash rate appears to be as robust as ever, with hash rate at 97% of its pre-halving level. Under one day since Litecoin (LTC)’s halving, its hash rate appears to be as robust as ever. In a tweet posted on August 5 — just under 22 hours after […]
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In a major escalation against socialist president Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump’s administration has frozen all Venezuelan government assets. In a major escalation against socialist president Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump’s administration has frozen all Venezuelan government assets. The United States’ hawkish move has been reflected in a new all-time-high for peer-to-peer trading volume on LocalBitcoins in […]
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The United States, China and the fallout of their escalating trade war means Bitcoin is a perfect storm. Bitcoin (BTC) price has staged a remarkable rally in recent days, but the reasons behind it could mean higher prices stick around much longer. With BTC/USD now at $12,200, here are the main reasons the cryptocurrency industry […]
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Agecroft Partners’ Don Steinbrugge thinks the cryptocurrency will linger in portfolios. Bitcoin (BTC) lets investors hedge against inflation and will endure as part of portfolios, the CEO of consultancy firm Agecroft Partners has told mainstream media. “It’s fantastic technology” Speaking to CNBC in an interview Aug. 6, Don Steinbrugge praised the cryptocurrency’s technology while discussing […]
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Bitcoin currently controls 68.4% of the total crypto market cap, as bulls regain control. Bitcoin (BTC) price has retaken $12,000 in a final push following several days of intense upwards price action. Bitcoin 7-day price chart. Source: Coin360 Bitcoin bulls reverse multi-week downturn Data from Coin360 showed BTC/USD hitting $12,142 on Aug. 6, bringing its […]
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Bitcoin is hovering under $12,000 while major altcoins are seeing minor gains on the day. Tuesday, July 30 — The number one cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), appears to have stabilized shy of $12,000 after quickly retaking $11,000 in a rally this weekend. Ether (ETH) and XRP are seeing slight gains at press time. Market visualization. Source: […]
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