Less than 1% of Australians used crypto for consumer payments in 2019, according to a survey by the Reserve Bank of Australia. While some Australian authorities recognize cryptocurrencies as a form of investment, digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) are apparently not very popular as means of payment in the country. Australia’s central bank, the Reserve […]
Continue ReadingThe Steem community continues its fight in one of the biggest crypto dramas of 2020 — rolls out Hive as an alternative. The Steem (STEEM) blockchain community continues to oppose Steemit in the wake of the recent “takeover” orchestrated by Justin Sun, the startup’s new owner. On March 18, “a large group of Steem community […]
Continue ReadingCurrent price action from top cryptocurrencies suggests that the path of least resistance is to the upside, indicating the market could be in the early stages of a new uptrend. Even after the announcements of massive stimulus by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the ECB, and several other central banks, the equity markets are still struggling […]
Continue ReadingDoes Bitcoin have no intrinsic value? Blockchain experts and government officials seem to disagree vastly on the issue. In early March, the Bank of England’s governor-designate, Andrew Bailey, said that Bitcoin has no intrinsic value. He controversially stated that any investor that holds Bitcoin should be prepared to lose all of the money. Bailey said, […]
Continue ReadingBitcoin price rallied to rebound above $6,000 and to the highest level since its 50% record plunge last week amid coronavirus fears. After rallying 21.6% to a new seven-day high at $6,375, Bitcoin (BTC) traders now seem intent on pushing the price higher to $7,200. The digital asset has made an impressive 66% recovery since […]
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As equities markets continue to fall, major cryptocurrencies are likely to remain range-bound for the next few days. The unprecedented volatility in the equity markets continues as the traders are trying to assess the economic damage and the remedial measures that have been taken to support the economy. A growing number of developed nations have […]
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In an update for traders, Vays says he believes that Bitcoin will not go below $2,000 during this bearish phase. Bitcoin (BTC) trading at $2,800 isn’t scary as long as it happens before May’s block reward halving, Tone Vays believes. In the latest edition of his Trading Bitcoin YouTube series on March 18, the celebrated […]
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Investment platform Republic plans to build its own digital asset on Algorand’s blockchain, allowing financial exposure to company. Republic, a platform letting users invest in early-stage companies, announced plans to launch its own digital asset on Algorand’s blockchain. “We are excited to be using their cutting edge blockchain technology to enable the creation of a […]
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Sweden’s central bank wants to join Switzerland, Singapore and Hong Kong in hosting the BIS innovation hub. The Riksbank, Sweden’s central bank that started testing its own central bank digital currency (CBDC) in February, wants to host the digital currency innovation hub by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Officially announcing the news on March […]
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Starbucks mobile app users will soon be able to pay for their coffee and snacks using Bakkt Cash. A major digital asset platform is making it even easier to order that double espresso with an extra shot. Starbucks mobile app users will soon be given the option to pay for their drinks with “Bakkt Cash.” […]
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