Research firm Diar has found that institutional traders have shifted to OTC Bitcoin markets. In its recent analysis published Dec. 17, research firm Diar has found that institutional investors have shifted towards higher liquidity over-the-counter (OTC) physical Bitcoin (BTC) markets. Diar noted growing investment in OTC funds like that offered by major American cryptocurrency exchange […]
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One year ago today, Bitcoin hit $20,000. As a sharp rally from current levels seems unlikely investors should have a long-term horizon and not expect overnight riches. The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. Every investment and trading move involves risk, […]
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Teen crypto star Erik Finman has said Bitcoin “may have a bull market or two left in it,” but that “long-term, its dead.” Teen crypto star Erik Finman has said Bitcoin (BTC) “may have a bull market or two left in it,” but that “long-term, it’s dead,” in an interview with financial news site MarketWatch […]
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A new report claims the majority of the top 25 BTC trading pairs listed on CoinMarketCap (CMC) are based upon “grossly” inflated false volumes. A new report from data researchers at the Blockchain Transparency Institute (BTI) claims that the majority of the top 25 Bitcoin (BTC) trading pairs listed on CoinMarketCap (CMC) are based upon […]
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The number of unique ETH addresses has broken 50 million, but active wallets now number around 330,000. The number of unique Ethereum (ETH) wallet addresses has broken 50 million on Saturday, Dec. 15, according to data from the ETH BlockExplorer Etherscan. Number of unique Ethereum addresses on Dec. 15, 2018. Source: Etherscan.io On Saturday, the […]
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A sub-governor from the central bank of Egypt has said the entity is looking into issuing a blockchain-based digital currency. The central bank of Egypt wants to introduce a digital version of the Egyptian pound to reduce costs, local English language news outlet Amwal Al Ghad reported Dec. 16. Ayman Hussein, sub-governor of the Central […]
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Hong Kong’s stricter rules for crypto businesses that force them to get licenses for trading might be harmful for the industry, local experts say. New regulations for crypto-related companies, which Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) earlier announced, might prevent crypto entrepreneurs from entering the market. Expert comments on the situation were reported by […]
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A rare first in current market conditions saw Ethereum leave Bitcoin Cash behind in terms of USD price. Cryptocurrency markets were showing signs of life today, Dec. 17, but the major focus was on Ethereum (ETH), which passed the price of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) for the first time. Market visualization from Coin360 Data from Cointelegraph’s […]
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An official at the Iranian government’s vice presidency for science and technology has said blockchain can help improve the country’s national economy. An official at the Iranian government’s vice presidency for science and technology has said blockchain can help improve the country’s national economy. His statements were reported by English-language daily newspaper The Tehran Times […]
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Timothy C. May, the co-founder of pro-cryptography group Cypherpunks, has reportedly died of natural causes. Cypherpunks co-founder Timothy C. May has reportedly died of natural causes, a Facebook eulogy posted by cypherpunk Lucky Green stated Dec. 15. In his social media post, Green informed: “Word has reached me that my dear friend, co-conspirator in many […]
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