While Bitcoin price action is decidedly sideways, other metrics are posting positive signals. The week is ending with BTC above five figures which is still bullish, and dominance has just tapped another new high.Bitcoin OI Hits a HighBy definition, open interest is a measure total number of outstanding derivative contracts, such as futures that have...Read More
After testing $180 two days ago, ETH / USD bottomed out at $171 on Bitstamp. Right when the price hit that level, decent buy volume pumped the Ethereum price to $175. Due to lack of volume, the market since then has been trading sideways, just like most other cryptocurrencies today. Let’s go over any Ethereum...Read More
Another boring day in crypto where the markets don’t seem to be moving much. Most cryptocurrencies are trading sideways after a brief bull run last night. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite altcoins and see if the indicators tell us what’s to come ahead. Ethereum Price Analysis (ETH/USD) On today’s hourly chart,...Read More
After keeping their thoughts on crypto quiet for years, a key executive at Apple is now explaining that the company is interested in the nascent technology, but further added that users shouldn’t expect anything crypto-related to come to Apple products anytime soon.Despite their down-the-road interest, Apple is lagging significantly behind some of its main competitors,...Read More
Binance, one of the planet’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges has just launched a fundraiser to help those impacted by the destruction wrought by Hurricane Dorian. The last couple of days have seen Caribbean islands and now the south east coast of the US battered by winds, leaving hundreds of thousands of individuals in need of aid.Binance...Read More
Bitcoin has found some stability within the mid-$10,000 region over the past couple of days after incurring significant volatility earlier this week. This stability marks a bout of consolidation that comes shortly after BTC’s massive surge from the lower-$9,000 region to highs of roughly $10,800, which is where it faced some levels of resistance.Although the...Read More
An entrepreneur, investor, and crypto asset enthusiast has produced a music video intended to get people talking about digital asset use. The video pits the original “bankster” Alexander Hamilton versus Satoshi Nakamoto in a rap battle inspired by the work of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s role in the hit musical “Hamilton”.Individuals from the cryptocurrency industry have received...Read More
A Thai man who called himself the “cryptocurrency wizard” was arrested in Bangkok today, in relation to a 500 million baht cryptocurrency exchange fraud. According to a report by the Bangkok Post, 48-year old Mana Jumuang was part of a Thai-Vietnamese criminal group that duped thousands of people across multiple Asian countries. An arrest warrant...Read More
Technology companies show a growing interest in cryptocurrencies. Some do so more than others, like Facebook. Apple, on the other hand, is not going all-in just yet. Despite the potential and promise of cryptocurrencies, the focus lies elsewhere entirely for the time being. Apple Sees Merit in Crypto It is somewhat surprising to learn Apple...Read More
On a recent segment of CNBC’s Market Alert featuring prominent investor Mark Mobius, the conversation quickly turned to gold, fiat currencies, and of course, Bitcoin.The post appeared first on NewsBTCRead More
According to polls, predictions, and commonly seen comments from the cryptocurrency community, most are certain that one day Bitcoin will reach prices of $100K to as much as one million USD. For most, it’s not a matter of if, but when.The post appeared first on NewsBTCRead More
The current state of the altcoin market is woeful, to say the least. The majority of crypto assets are still down over 80% from last year’s all-time highs and most of them are looking to remain there for a while longer. The bottom line is that many are destined to die and will get usurped...Read More
Burundi’s central bank has enforced an outright ban on crypto trading. | Source: Shutterstock Burundi’s Central Bank has completely banned crypto trading in the country, specifically mentioning bitcoin, ethereum and a handful of other cryptocurrencies. The East African nation is also warning that “strong measures could be taken” against traders who flout the ban, in...Read More
Economic hardship, whether driven by trade wars or political divisions, usually drives investors into safe haven assets. It has been the case for gold and Bitcoin this year as currencies get crushed and recession fears loom. Britain’s Brexit woes may spell short term doom for the fintech industry but it is likely to have the...Read More
When a crypto asset fails to perform in terms of price it rapidly gets a big dose of chagrin from mainstream media and those that have lost money trading it. Ethereum is currently the prime example as investors begin to sour despite ongoing developments to the technology.Ethereum Roadmap Still SolidA major part of the crypto...Read More
From the moment 2019 began, Bitcoin has been on a steady rise upward. And while it began as a slow trickle, the crypto asset soon after starting moving like a rocket.The post appeared first on NewsBTCRead More
Twitter founder and CEO Jack Dorsey says he has not even considered creating a Libra-like native currency for his own social media platform. Instead, the entrepreneur believes Bitcoin to be much more suited for use as a “currency for the internet” than anything else available or in the works to date.Dorsey claims that Bitcoin’s resilience,...Read More
The altcoin market is currently in crisis mode, with most of the various individual crypto assets outside of Bitcoin reaching new yearly lows, and in general, bleeding out all remaining value generated during the 2017 crypto hype bubble.The post appeared first on NewsBTCRead More
Finding new use cases for Bitcoin as a payment method is a struggle. Most companies do not see merit in exploring this option now or in the future. Surprisingly, FanDuel is one of the service providers willing to take a chance. The company confirmed Bitcoin payments will go live very soon. Payments will be processed...Read More
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has just launched the second phase of its Sandbox Framework initiative. The effort aims to explore how crypto assets might be used at licensed online casinos.The leading iGaming licensing authority will now accept applications to start using blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies within their platforms. It follows the successful completion of...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) has incurred increased volatility as of late, which was first sparked when it briefly touched $9,400 before surging to highs of $10,800, which is the price at which it faced some levels of resistance.Analysts are now noting that BTC is still trading within a long-established wide trading range, and that its mid-term trend...Read More
LEOcoin Price Analysis (LEO/USD) LEOcoin has drastically dropped from where it closed yesterday at $1.1419 and is now changing hands at $1.1250. The downside pressure seemed to have gained support from the moving averages that are now suggesting a bearish sign. This is since the long-term SMA (A) has been gravitating above the short-term SMA...Read More
Let’s kick off a slow Wednesday with technical analysis for the three big Bs: BTC, BCH and BNB. Even though crypto markets may look like they are snoozing, the indicators are very much alive. Bitcoin Price Analysis (BTC/USD) BTC/USD has corrected gains to trade above resistance level $10501.68. An attempt to break above $10718.57 (R)...Read More
Bitcoin’s recent surge into the $10,000 region has closely coincided with a surge in the cryptocurrency’s dominance over the aggregated crypto market, which hit a fresh two-year peak this week. This surge in dominance has primarily been driven by lackluster price action amongst most major altcoins.Importantly, analysts are now noting that altcoins may be close...Read More
Yesterday, an expert witness testified before a US Senate subcommittee on the link between cryptocurrency and human trafficking. He presented a series of recommendations to disrupt this abhorrent industry. One of which proposes for cryptocurrency miners to comply with legacy anti-money laundering legislation. Which, if implemented, would stifle blockchain payments.Cryptocurrency Is A Channel That Enables...Read More
A new Indian government report has put cryptocurrency in a positive light, viewing the mechanisms surrounding it, including initial coin offerings, as “revolutionizing the global fintech landscape.” The report also discusses the regulation of coins and tokens. Also read: Indian Exchanges Innovate as Calls for Positive Crypto Regulation Escalate Steering Committee’s Report The Indian Ministry...Read More
The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing to supervise the country’s crypto sector. The bank has requested crypto exchanges and wallet providers to come forward and submit some information. Once the law takes effect, these operators will be required to register with the central bank to continue operations. Also read: Crypto Can Boost Indian...Read More
One of the current negatives in the crypto industry is the tribalism and Bitcoin bickering between rival clans online. While healthy discussion on the pros and cons of virtual money should be encouraged, it often deteriorates into digital mudslinging which detracts from the real issues at hand.Schiff vs Pomp in Bitcoin BattleGoldbug Peter Schiff has...Read More
There is way too much tribalism in the crypto industry. While competing platforms are healthy for general growth, the constant bashing of rivals does little positive for the overall scene. Ethereum has more than its fair share of detractors, but there is no disputing that it is still the dominant smart contract platform of our...Read More
Litecoin’s recent halving event had led many investors and analysts alike to believe that it was poised for a large bull run throughout the second half of 2019, but LTC’s lackluster price action as of late has dissolved all the hype that was previously surrounding it.Now analysts are noting that the crypto is likely to...Read More
