Innovations in blockchain technology are changing the paradigm and even the concept of possessing gold. Gold’s history as a symbol of value dwarfs that of any other artifact. Used as money in both ancient Greece and the Roman empire, gold was also the preferred method of payment for goods along the Silk Road. When modern […]
Continue ReadingCan blockchain-based social media platforms solve the current issues faced by mainstream platforms? It’s hard for most people to imagine their lives without the use of social media, and crypto enthusiasts are no different. Since the beginning, the crypto industry has thrived on social media platforms, as they allow people to connect and share ideas. […]
Continue ReadingBitcoin bulls recaptured the $9K mark for the second time in 24-hours and this time it looks like traders are targeting the $9.4-$9.6K zone. Bitcoin (BTC) price has risen over the $9K mark for the second time in 24-hours. On Saturday the day bulls managed to push the price of the top listed crypto-asset on […]
Continue ReadingVenture capitalist Meltem Demirors explains how the oil market crash and the broader turmoil in financial markets are reshaping the Bitcoin narrative. CoinShares’ chief strategy officer Meltem Demirors shared her view on how the latest crisis in the oil market will impact the ever-changing narratives around Bitcoin. Changing narratives According to Demirors, the recent crash […]
Continue ReadingBitcoin price rallied to $9,000 but the TD9 on the daily timeframe and lack of volume show traders are reluctant to buy at these levels. Bitcoin (BTC) price briefly broke above $9,000 as bulls appear to be in the process of trying to quietly move the price above the resistance level. Since Friday trading volume […]
Continue ReadingThe third decade of the third millennium is returning humanity to the gold standard, but this time it will be backed with decentralized ledger technology. When markets are bleeding, investors turn to gold. The celebrated precious metal and former reserve standard of the world’s monetary system is valuable for several reasons, but primarily because it […]
Continue ReadingCoinbase published a report arguing that disruptions during the pandemic highlight Bitcoin’s advantages over gold. A report published by leading U.S.-based crypto exchange, Coinbase, has argued that Bitcoin (BTC) offers a distinct advantage over gold. They state that Bitcoin is afforded these advantages by its lack of dependence on physical supply chains. While the report’s […]
Continue ReadingDoes Binance’s venture into mining threaten the integrity of blockchain systems? This week marked the launch of Binance Pool, a mining platform powered by one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Coming less than a month after Binance’s CEO Changpeng Zhao confirmed rumors of this forthcoming addition to his brainchild company’s product family, the announcement […]
Continue ReadingWhile Localbitcoins trade volumes have receded globally since the platform’s KYC overhaul last year, Latin American trade has continued to surge. Amid declining global volume, Localbitcoins.com continues to comprise a hub for Latin American peer-to-peer (P2P) trade — with Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela posting record volume over recent weeks according to Coin.dance. This past week […]
Continue ReadingBitcoin price has hit significant resistance at $9,500 putting the pre-halving rally in jeopardy with 10 days to go before the event. Investors in Bitcoin (BTC) have seen a tremendous week, as the price of the top-ranked cryptocurrency rallied from $7,500 to $9,500. A rally of $2,000 in just a matter of a week. Is […]
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