Blockstack announced Proof of Transfer, a new consensus algorithm for blockchains that uses Bitcoins to secure a network directly, instead of electricity. Blockstack unveiled a novel consensus mechanism for piggyback blockchains called Proof of Transfer (PoX) on Feb. 6. Instead of relying on its own proof of work, miners under PoX commit Bitcoin (BTC), which […]
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Two letter bombs exploded in the Netherlands on Wednesday and someone wants a Bitcoin payment to make it stop. Two letter bombs exploded in the Netherlands on Wednesday and an anonymous criminal is asking for a Bitcoin payment to prevent future attacks, Dutch police say. The first bomb went off at a postal sorting office […]
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Bitcoin’s dominance rate drops and the total market cap reaches $300 billion as traders fight to flip the $10.3-$10.4K zone to support. Today, as Bitcoin price (BTC) strives to achieve a new high, the crypto market achieved a $300 billion market capitalization. Over the past month, the figure has steadily increased from $218.4 billion to […]
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Coinbase Pro has launched 3x margin trading once again after removing the feature several years ago. Coinbase Pro, the cryptocurrency trading platform arm of U.S.-based exchange Coinbase, has unveiled margin trading for select customers. Active Coinbase Pro users in 23 states can now trade with leverage on Coinbase Pro, according to the company’s blog announcement […]
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The crypto markets are in a strong bull trend but the rally could hit rough weather as the uptrend begins to look overextended. The total crypto market capitalization has topped $300 billion for the first time since early-August of 2019. This shows that the bulls are back in action. Interestingly, it is not only the […]
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Bitcoin is now trading at its highest levels since mid-September 2019 as a bullish rebound tops out at near $10,500. Bitcoin (BTC) tried to clear fresh key resistance at $10,400 on Feb. 12 as its rebound, which began on Tuesday, continued to produce surprises. Crypto market weekly price chart. Source: Coin360 BTC posts 7% daily […]
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After gaining 92% in 2020, Ethereum price remains bullish in its USD and BTC pair as investors set their sights on $300. For the second time in two weeks, Ether price (ETH) has notched a new 2020 high. This time the surge from $217.83 to $253.79 occurred as Bitcoin’s (BTC) price reversed course from $9,700s […]
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So far, 2020 has been a year of cryptocurrency regulation… Now, Australia has unveiled its five-year blockchain strategy. So far, 2020 has been a year of cryptocurrency regulation: The European Union, the United Kingdom and Singapore have officially introduced their approaches to the burgeoning industry. Now, Australia has published its national roadmap, hoping to become […]
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Major Canadian investment fund manager 3iQ and blockchain firm Mavennet co-launched a new regulated stablecoin pegged to the Canadian dollar. Major Canadian investment fund manager 3iQ and blockchain firm Mavennet co-launched a new regulated stablecoin pegged to the Canadian dollar (CAD). Developed by Canada Stablecorp, a joint venture between 3iQ and Mavennet, QCAD is the […]
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Two Crypto traders are optimistic on recent market price moves, with possible further upside to come. Beginning a rally at the start of 2020, Bitcoin (BTC) and the rest of the crypto market continue to fly upward, showing little signs of slowing down. The “crypto market is hot right now, and what stands out to […]
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