Bitcoin’s experimental launch contributed to its dispersion among the masses. Thousands of different cryptocurrencies have arisen in the since Bitcoin’s (BTC) 2009 genesis block. Even though newer assets come with different technology and new bells and whistles, Bitcoin still has an upper hand in a key category, according to a November report from crypto data firm […]
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The Acting Comptroller of the Currency presented the growing role of crypto in general and stablecoins in particular to the Senate today. As part of his statement to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, acting Comptroller of the Currency, Brian Brooks, prepared a whole section on crypto assets, including specific mention of […]
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One of Argentina’s youngest deputies is prepping new legislation to provide a national framework for crypto, which will reportedly hit the parliament next week. Argentine congressman Ignacio Torres plans to present a bill addressing cryptocurrencies to the Argentine Parliament. Cointelegraph en Español spoke with Efraín Barraza, Operations Manager of Athena Bitcoin in Argentina, and Alberto […]
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On-chain and crypto exchange data show pro traders feel less confident about Bitcoin’s bullish momentum under the $15.5K level. Typically, traders become skeptical after Bitcoin (BTC) ‘completes’ a strong performance like the stellar move from $12,000 to $15,950 seen over the past few weeks. The 35% gain over the past 30 days led some traders […]
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A blockchain-based project aims to collect weather data generated in West Africa. Will the region be open to data sharing? West Africa is home to an estimated 381 million people and counting. Unfortunately, the region was also found to be a hotspot for climate change, which will likely impact crop yields and food production while causing […]
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Following highly volatile Bitcoin price action in the aftermath of its vaccine-induced drop, crypto traders explain where BTC is headed next. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has seen extreme volatility in the past 24 hours. After the Dow Jones Industrial Average abruptly rose by more than 800 points, BTC plunged in tandem with gold. Within […]
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Crypto exchange Zebpay aims to create an ecosystem for digital collectible fans in India. Cryptocurrency exchange Zebpay, which claims to have a user base of over 3 million users in India, is now exploring broader crypto market opportunities, such as digital collectibles. With its launch of a new marketplace called Dazzle, Zebpay has chosen to […]
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The recent surge in DeFi makes the industry is an attractive target for hackers. Cryptocurrency-related crimes have slowed down in 2020, but some sectors within the crypto industry have become a new hotbed for criminal activity, a new report says. Citing major crypto analytics firm CipherTrace, Reuters reported on Nov. 10 that total losses from crypto […]
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Centralized crypto lending platform Celsius claims to have doubled its crypto holdings in just six months and now boasts $2.2 billion in assets under management. Crypto lending and borrowing platform Celsius has announced that it now holds more than $2.2 billion in digital assets under management (AUM). According to a Nov. 9 release, Celsius has […]
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Bitcoin’s market cap is rapidly surpassing the monetary base of multiple national currencies and it looks like the Canadian dollar is next. As Bitcoin (BTC) blasted through the $14,000 level its market capitalization surpassed the monetary base of the Russian ruble. This measure includes both physical currency and bank reserves, both of which are usually […]
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