The UK Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has arrested a 35-year old woman and seized over $150,000 worth of Bitcoin as part of an investigation into fraudulent applications for government-backed loans for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. MPS Seized $150K Worth Of BTC The MPS (or Met) announced that the Proactive Money Laundering Team had...Read More
This week was easily one of the most eventful ones in the cryptocurrency field in terms of overall developments, especially in the DeFi sector. Starting with Bitcoin, however, not much changed since last week. BTC price started trading at around $11,800 seven days ago, and it’s currently at roughly the same level. However, this doesn’t...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) Bitcoin is more or less around the price it was traded a week ago, but this comes after a raging week as the coin plunged to a weekly low around $11,100. Shortly before, Bitcoin made another push towards the current high at $12,100 (1.272 Fib Extension), for the second time in 10 days....Read More
StormX, the blockchain-based rewards platform that helps users earn crypto, has scored a significant coup by onboarding retailing giant Walmart. Having already sealed deals with the likes of Microsoft, Nike, Adidas, eBay, Target, Dell, and Samsung, StormX is taking things up a notch by enabling 4% ‘Cryptoback’ on all Walmart purchases. In fact, shoppers can...Read More
Although gold and Bitcoin are considered similar asset classes because of their maximum supply, that of the precious metal may increase substantially in the following years if Elon Musk’s SpaceX decides to mine gold and other metals from asteroids. While explaining the merits of Bitcoin to the popular Wall Street trader Dave Portnoy, the Winklevoss...Read More
Bitcoin derivatives exchange surprised its users today by asking them to comply with a mandatory ID verification procedure. The 6-month long process will continue until February 12th, 2021. BitMEX will start this ‘User Verification Programme’ on August 28 at 00:00 UTC. BitMEX Asks Users To ‘KYC’ In a blog post published today, the prominent bitcoin...Read More
Bitcoin’s dominance over the market continues to suffer even though BTC has recovered from its dips and trades at $11,750. This is primarily because of numerous impressive alt pumps, including Ethereum, which finally broke above $400 after its significant price surge. Ethereum Over $400, LINK (Another) ATH, Alts Rejoice The second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap...Read More
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has made its largest seizure of cryptocurrency accounts allegedly belonging and operated by some of the most feared terrorist organizations, namely al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Hamas. DOJ Seizes Cryptocurrency Accounts Operated By Terrorists According to the press release shared by the Justice Department earlier today, US authorities have seized over...Read More
Bitcoin price continues to remain inside the bullish ascending triangle, despite several attempts from bearish traders in the last three days to break through the pattern’s vital up-trending support. On the 4-Hour BTC/USD chart, we can see that bulls have successfully eaten up all 6 of the candles that wicked down beneath the support, but...Read More
One of the most popular supporters of Craig Wright has started filming a documentary aiming to prove that Wright is indeed the creator of Bitcoin. At the same time, Wright said in a recent interview that BTC HODLers are not using the asset properly as he envisioned, and he has returned to “make things right.”...Read More
Coinbase customers in the US will have the opportunity to receive cash loans against their Bitcoin holdings. If approved, the company’s clients might get their loans in two to three days. The Waiting List As per an official recent announcement, Coinbase has set a specially designated waiting list for their customers, who might like to...Read More
Bitcoin has recouped from yesterday’s dip to below $11,200, but most altcoins are significantly outperforming the primary cryptocurrency. Several impressive price increases, including new all-time highs for Chainlink and Tezos, have reduced Bitcoin’s dominance to below 60%. Altcoin Wild-Ride Continues With LINK and XTZ At ATH As CryptoPotato reported yesterday, 24 hours ago, the entire...Read More
Binance has managed to establish itself as one of the most trusted and the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the field. One of the reasons for this is that the company doesn’t stop building new products. From regular listings of new cryptocurrencies to staking, and building new trading features, it appears that there’s always something brewing...Read More
The correlation between the price of gold, silver, and Bitcoin continues. The three assets are moving in a very similar matter, regardless of the direction. Most recently, all three experienced a decline. According to some analysts, gold’s price could be used as an indicator of Bitcoin’s behavior so long as the correlation remains high. On...Read More
Venezuela’s Bolivarian Council of Mayors has signed a new tax agreement in 305 municipalities across the country. Called National Tax Harmonization Agreement, it will allow the nation to raise taxes and sanctions using the nation’s cryptocurrency – the Petro. Cryptocurrency Tax Collection In Venezuela According to the recent local report, the mayor of the Libertador...Read More
Most of the cryptocurrency market is retracing heavily today after a few days of gains. Bitcoin failed to conquer the $12,000 level and has now dropped by $800. Large-cap altcoins follow suit, and the market loses about $20 billion. Bitcoin Drops By $800 The primary cryptocurrency attempted another break above the coveted $12,000 price tag...Read More
MicroStrategy has become the first NASDAQ-listed company to buy Bitcoin as part of its planned capital allocation strategy. Bitcoin is Better than Cash According to an official press release on Tuesday (August 11, 2020), MicroStrategy bought 21,454 BTC at $250 million. The company stated that Bitcoin, which is seen as an investment asset, is the...Read More
Bitcoin’s price is now sharply correcting after failing to close above the psychological $12,000 yesterday. In the last 24hrs, $14 billion has been withdrawn from the market as traders react to the double top that’s now appeared on the 4-hour chart. Bitcoin reached $12,100 yesterday and nine days ago, on August 2nd. As of writing...Read More
Bitcoin couldn’t succeed at conquering $12,000 so far and got rejected. Although many top 10 alts are retracing slightly today, the rest of the market is in the green, including another all-time high from a top 20 coin – Tezos (XTZ). Lower-cap Altcoins And Tezos To The Rise The majority of top 10 coins have...Read More
Bitcoin price continues to breathe the highs, as the coin is currently trading slightly below $12K, following a few days of consolidation between $11,600 and $11,800. However, over the recent hours, we saw Bitcoin’s second attempt to breach the $12,100 resistance, which is the 2020 high from a week ago (August 2nd). Despite a decent...Read More
The DeFi boom continues with full force as the total value locked approaches $5 billion. Interestingly enough, a relatively young cryptocurrency has turned into the poster child of yield farming – YFI, the governance token of yearn.finance. Launched just a few weeks ago, YFI is currently the second-most expensive token on the market, valued upwards...Read More
Following a recent update, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has approved eight cryptocurrencies for sale and trade and ten digital assets for custody by licensed entities. NYDFS License Cryptocurrencies For Trading And Custody In the latest update posted, the NYDFS has outlined the importance of regulating all assets available for purchasing...Read More
Bitcoin is heading upwards again with another attempt to conquer the $12,000 mark. The altcoin market is also very volatile as Chainlink painted another all-time high. Bitcoin Tries $12K After the mostly calm weekend, Bitcoin decided to act and aimed at a familiar target. The primary cryptocurrency went from yesterday’s low at $11,550 to $11,750...Read More
Last week in the DEFCONConference, CTO of blockchain software development firm, Pyrofex, Michael Stay, recounted how he helped recover private keys for Bitcoins worth more than $300,000. The keys were locked away in a zip file, and Stay was entrusted with the job to break in and retrieve them. $100,000 For Recovering $300,000 Worth of...Read More
Known in the cryptocurrency field as The Wolf of All Streets, Scott Melker is arguably one of the most influential personalities in the community in recent years. With more than 110,000 followers on Twitter, Melker gives out helpful market analysis to both novice and experienced crypto traders and is known for his friendly and easy-going...Read More
‘Buy the dip’ is a popular strategy among traders and investors and especially within the cryptocurrency field, especially for Bitcoin trading. As Bitcoin approaches what seems like a begging of another bull-run, and based on the past real bull-run of 2017, buying dips might be a very wise and profitable strategy for trading the current...Read More
As of the middle of the weekend, Bitcoin continues to fluctuate in a range from $11,400 to $11,800, while most altcoins are trading in green. Yet, Chainlink has attracted another wave of serious interest after an eventful 24 hours and a fresh all-time high painted. Bitcoin and Altcoins In The Green After a sudden dip...Read More
Bitcoin’s had a tumultuous week of trading, there’s no doubt about it. While the overall trend remains intact, according to most analysts, the cryptocurrency definitely kept us on our toes. Last Sunday was likely the most volatile day of the week when Bitcoin surged past $12,000 only to drop to around $11,300 in a violent...Read More
The past week was incredible for Bitcoin. During the previous weekend, the primary cryptocurrency saw its price touching above $12K and dumping to $10,500. A loss of $1600 in a matter of minutes. However, throughout the past week, the price slowly recovered towards the $12K mark once again. On Thursday, when it seemed that a...Read More
Germany’s financial regulator has come down hard on Bitcoin ATMs that are operating in the country without a license. BaFin Clampdown on Unlicensed Bitcoin ATMs According to a report by Handelsblatt, the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) targeted operators of Bitcoin ATMs that were working in the country illegally. Only BTC machines with a...Read More
