Experts in blockchain technology and crypto take on the question: What should happen to say that cryptocurrency mass adoption has started? Since its inception in January 2009, Bitcoin’s (BTC) popularity has been increasing, peaking in December 2017 when the leading cryptocurrency’s price hit record highs around $20,000 per coin and dropped back down. After 10 […]
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Grammy award-winning rapper Akon has rebuffed Bitcoin naysayers who claim that the asset lacks intrinsic value. Grammy award-winning music artist Akon has rebuffed Bitcoin (BTC) naysayers who claim that the asset lacks intrinsic value. In a radio interview published on Sept. 10, Akon lambasted the perception that fiat currencies are any less vulnerable to this […]
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New product the company says “looks and feels like” a Bitcoin ETF falls flat trying to appeal to its high-end client base. Investment management firm VanEck has issued just 4 bitcoins (BTC) via its new trust focused on institutional investors. VanEck: one week, one Bitcoin basket Data from the company, spotted by economist and cryptocurrency […]
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The price of Bitcoin is holding above the $10,300 price mark as the market is mostly trading sideways today. Monday, Sept. 9 — Cryptocurrency markets are largely trading sideways with most changes among the top-20 coins not exceeding 1% on the day. Market visualization. Source: Coin360 Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading sideways for the better part […]
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Blockchain-based web browser Brave has beat out major rival browsers like Chrome, Firefox and Opera in the Japanese Google Play rankings. The popularity of the decentralized blockchain-enabled web browser Brave continues to grow as it has outranked other browsers in Google Play rankings in Japan. Brave beats rival browsers According to a Reddit post on […]
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Facebook has reportedly announced the major national currencies with which it plans to set the value of its forthcoming Libra stablecoin. Social media giant Facebook, which is currently trying to get regulatory approval for its Libra stablecoin project, reportedly shared details regarding the project’s proposed backing reserves. According to a report by Bloomberg on Sept. […]
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Nickel Asset Management, a U.K.-based hedge fund manager, has raised $50 million for its newly launched crypto investment fund. Nickel Asset Management, a United Kingdom-based hedge fund manager, has raised $50 million for its newly launched crypto investment fund. According to a report from Finance Magnates on Sept. 9, the hedge fund has raised $50 […]
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The action might shift to altcoins for the next few days. Which altcoins offer a trading opportunity? Let’s analyze the charts. Preparations for the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) futures on Bakkt are on track. While market participants were excited before the launch of CME group’s futures trading at the end of 2017, the current launch […]
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Former congressman Harold J. Ford argued that the United States Congress should not paint the cryptocurrency sector with a broad brush. Former United States Representative Harold J. Ford has argued that Congress should have a nuanced approach to regulating cryptocurrencies. In an article published on CNBC on Sept. 5, Ford said that lawmakers and regulators […]
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Bitcoin exchange PrimeXBT partnered with blockchain development firm Bitfury to help it ensure Anti-Money Laundering compliance. Bitcoin (BTC) exchange PrimeXBT announced that it partnered with blockchain development firm Bitfury in order to ensure regulatory compliance. According to a press release published on Sept. 9, PrimeXBT will be using Bitfury’s blockchain analytics and cryptocurrency compliance software […]
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