Blockchain technology is becoming more and more common in the traditional finance market with stablecoins and CBDCs — could these bring stability for the crypto industry? Stablecoins have become widely popular in the digital currency industry because they don’t have the volatility associated with other cryptos like Bitcoin (BTC) for instance. Despite their popularity, the […]
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A behind-the-scenes look at the impact to and recovery from China’s blockchain industry following the initial coronavirus outbreak. The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening to plunge the world into the deepest crisis since the Great Depression and could deprive global economies of $5.5 trillion over the next two years. China’s economy shrank for the first time […]
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PlusToken is not behind the recent Bitcoin price crash, but as scam activity peaks amid the pandemic they may still affect the market. Bolstered by the new coronavirus pandemic, scams continue to be rampant in the cryptocurrency world. From malware to fake investment programs and even fake donations to health organizations, scammers are known for […]
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Block.One has decided to vote with its stake of almost 10% of all EOS, but the block producers seem unfazed. In an unprecedented move, Block.One announced on April 8 that it would begin voting for block producers, or BPs. This marks a clear change in the company’s policies, which previously went to great lengths to […]
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Demand for USDC and PAX has grown but USDT still leads among stablecoins, fiat and cryptos when it comes to volume into Bitcoin. While Tether (USDT) is currently the most popular stablecoin by far when it comes to trading volume and market capitalization, the latest Exchange Review from CryptoCompare shows that other stablecoin projects such […]
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Top crypto exchange Binance has officially launched Bitcoin options on its futures trading platform. Top cryptocurrency exchange Binance has officially launched Bitcoin (BTC) options on its futures trading platform. Confirming hints earlier this month, the rollout was announced this morning, April 13. It is, for now, limited to the exchange’s mobile app. Binance offering U.S.-style […]
Continue ReadingGiven the global coronavirus lockdown, some blockchain projects have found their business plans affected, others see no change. The coronavirus pandemic has been affecting more and more aspects of the blockchain and cryptocurrency market. As Cointelegraph previously reported, more than half of the 2020 crypto conferences were either canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 […]
Continue ReadingBitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes and trader Crypto Capo believe Bitcoin price could drop to the $3,000s if equities markets correct again. BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes and a pseudonymous trader known as ‘Crypto Capo’ both predicted the Bitcoin (BTC) price to drop to the $3,000s in early 2020. In the near-term, both expect Bitcoin to retest […]
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With many industries taking a hit due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, how are providers in the crypto sector faring? Despite hopes that a peak of the coronavirus cases is near, the pandemic continues to impact almost every aspect of daily life, becoming a rolling news ticker in itself. When such a disaster strikes, it […]
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The Bitcoin price has increased by two-fold in less than a month, surging from $3,600 to over $7,350. Here are three main factors that likely contributed to it. The Bitcoin (BTC) price has increased by two-fold in less than a month, surging from $3,600 to over $7,350. While traders believe a combination of many factors […]
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