The Maduro regime is collecting aviation taxes, and soon refuelling bills, using Bitcoin transfers, say local media. Venezuela is reportedly choosing to use Bitcoin (BTC), not its own digital currency Petro, to circumvent United States sanctions in airports. According to a report in local news media outlet ABC on July 22, president Nicolas Maduro has […]
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Humanity Forward Fund, a new PAC supporting presidential candidate Andrew Yang, accepts donations in Bitcoin via Lightning Network. A new political action committee (PAC) supporting presidential candidate Andrew Yang is allowing donations in Bitcoin (BTC) via Lightning Network. The PAC, named Humanity Forward Fund (Humanity FWD), rolled out its Bitcoin-powered fundraising program, named “21 Days […]
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sponsored A mobile crypto payment platform says its technology is removing the hurdles that are preventing online and offline retailers from accepting digital currencies. A mobile crypto payment platform says its technology is transforming the retail business — and giving merchants an unprecedented opportunity to accept digital currencies as a method of payment. Eligma says […]
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B2C2’s Kevin Beardsley joins as Kraken’s futures volumes grow from $1 billion to $2.5 billion. United States cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has hired the ex CEO of over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform B2C2 to head its new Bitcoin futures operation. Kevin Beardsley, who previously led the United Kingdom-based company for a year, will now oversee Kraken Futures’ […]
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The crypto markets are seeing a surge of green, with altcoins posting the strongest gains and Bitcoin breaking back above the psychological price point of $10,000. Thursday, July 25 — the crypto markets are seeing a strong surge of green, with altcoins posting the strongest gains and Bitcoin (BTC) breaking back above the psychological price […]
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Tron’s founder pledged to temper aggressive marketing strategies in social media posts that were subsequently deleted. Blockchain platform Tron’s founder, Justin Sun, sparked fresh controversy this week after he first posted and then deleted an online apology in an ongoing PR debacle. Cryptocurrency-focused news outlet Cryptoslate reported the events, providing their own translation of comments […]
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Facebook Libra discussed by leading blockchain experts in the aftermath of two days of U.S. Congressional hearing… As countless eyes watched and followed the recent U.S. congressional hearings regarding Facebook-backed cryptocurrency Libra, it was evident that it will not be easy for the social media giant and the Libra Foundation to find a way of […]
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Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead says Bitcoin could likely reach $42,000 by the end of 2019 and even $356,000 by 2022 on the Unchained podcast. Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead discussed how Bitcoin (BTC) could hit $42,000 by the end of 2019, and even has the potential to reach $356,000 within a couple years. Morehead […]
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John McAfee appears to have been released following arrest and detainment in the Dominican Republic, where police seized high-calibre weapons from his yacht. Cryptocurrency enthusiast and antivirus software namesake John McAfee appears to have been released by authorities in the Dominican Republic today. McAfee posted a picture on his official Twitter account with the caption: […]
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin said that he does not think Bitcoin will be a high enough priority for him to discuss in the next five to six years. United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin voiced new bearish views on Bitcoin today, saying that he probably will not be talking about the number one cryptocurrency in […]
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