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Rothschild Investment Vehicle Doubles Down On Crypto, Invests In Kraken
21.4.2021
Source: a screenshot, Instagram/krakenfx
The Rothschild family has taken a further step into the world of crypto through its RIT Capital Partners venture – formerly the Rothschild Investment Trust.
It appears this investment – in the US-based crypto exchange powerhouse Kraken – was kept under...
Governments can stop Bitcoin by shutting down mining, says Electric Capital exec
20.4.2021
"If the U.S. stopped all the U.S. miners, Kazakstan stopped all the miners there — that kind of shuts down 80-90% of the hashrate pretty quickly," said Curtis Spencer
Bitcoin Fees Hit ATH, Transactions Slow Down after China Explosion
20.4.2021
Bitcoin (BTC) transaction fees have hit an all-time high after an explosion in Xinjiang, China, drove miners offline last week.
According to data from BitInfoCharts, the average (mean) fee is now USD 58.42, eclipsing the former record of USD 55.16 set in December 2017.
The drop in hashrate, which...
Did a massive Chinese power outage cause Bitcoin’s crash down to $50k?
19.4.2021
On-chain analyst Willy Woo argues a massive power outage in Chinese mining hub Xinjiang drove Bitcoin’s violent crash down to $50,000
OFAC Escalates Russian Sanctions Listing Bitcoin Addresses, US Treasury Crypto Crackdown Rumors Spread
18.4.2021
Rumors concerning the U.S. Treasury cracking down on several financial institutions over money laundering has been spreading like wildfire on social media and forums. There’s been no formal announcement from the U.S. entity and at this stage, the news is widely considered FUD. However, some...
Bitcoin Hashrate Drops Over 45%, Xinjiang Grid Blackouts Blamed, BTC Price Slides 10%
18.4.2021
Since April 15, the Bitcoin network hashrate has dropped more than 49% after touching an all-time high at 218 exahash per second. Regional reports noted that in China the Xinjiang grid is having blackouts and “safety inspections.” Reports Claim Blackouts in Xinjiang, China Have Pushed...
Bitcoin dips under $60,000 — What's pulling down BTC price?
17.4.2021
The price of Bitcoin suddenly dropped below $60,000 days after the Coinbase public listing
Top Streamers Lose Millions Of Followers After Twitch Cracks Down On Viewbots
16.4.2021
It’s no secret that Twitch has a problem with viewbots, which are fake viewers that artificially inflate streamers’ numbers. They’ve been part of the ecosystem for years, both as a means of making streamers look more popular than they are and, more recently, a tool trolls use maliciously to try...
Client malfunction brings down Ethereum's most popular block explorer
15.4.2021
Etherscan and OpenEthereum are stuck on one block shortly after Berlin hard fork
SEC Commissioner: Banning Bitcoin Is Like Shutting Down Internet — Government Would Be ‘Foolish’ to Try
14.4.2021
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce compares banning bitcoin to shutting down the internet, stating that governments would be foolish to try. She also offers some insights into whether the SEC will approve a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) this year. Governments Would Be Foolish to Try to Ban Bitcoin...
GameStop Mulls NFT Expansion While Market Is Still Slowing Down
12.4.2021
Amid signs that the non-fungible token (NFT) gravy train is starting to run out of steam, help may be on hand from a familiar champion – with the American gaming retailer GameStop indicating that it may be ready to take the NFT plunge.
The company late last week posted a new job vacancy to...
You don’t own me: XRP price surge defies SEC’s clamp-down on crypto
9.4.2021
Since the start of April, the surge in price of XRP has been backed by high tweet volumes, which approached relative highs
British Authorities Take Down Dark Web Ecstasy Gang, Seize $5.8M in Drugs
6.4.2021
The string of dark web gangs being cracked down by law enforcement is still alive across the world. Recently, the British authorities dismantled an unnamed dark web band known for selling ecstasy and gathering millions of dollars worth of crypto. Gang Sold Ecstasy, Amphetamine, and Diazepam...
Ron Paul Warns of Government Crackdown on Bitcoin — ‘The Government Is the Threat’
5.4.2021
Former congressman Ron Paul has warned of a government crackdown on bitcoin and safe-haven assets may not be safe from government intervention. “The government is the threat,” he said, noting that “they will crack down because they have the ability to do it.” Ron Paul Warns...
With US Tax Season Around the Corner, Here’s How to Report Crypto Activity to the IRS
1.4.2021
The key to properly filing taxes on cryptocurrency comes down to excellent record-keeping, the correct IRS tax forms, and knowledge about what qualifies as income versus capital gains. Handle Tax Filings With Care to Avoid Any Audits Although the traditional April 15th deadline for filing US taxes...
Breaking Down The Suicide Squad's Madcap, Bloody Trailer
26.3.2021
Warner Bros. has just given the world a new, extended look at James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. Who possibly could have guessed that a movie with a cast that large would have a beefy trailer in need of some breaking down?Read more
Hello Gamers, Aukey's KM-G12 RGB Keyboard Is Down to $39
26.3.2021
AUKEY KM-G12 RGB Mechanical Keyboard | $39 | Amazon | Promo code GFP66GNYRead more
What the FUD? Fear drives Bitcoin price down, not Friday's $6.1B expiry
25.3.2021
Analysts say Friday’s $6.1 billion Bitcoin options expiry is putting downward pressure on BTC price but derivatives data suggests otherwise
Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Says Gold Let Him Down, Put 5% in Bitcoin
23.3.2021
Mad Money host Jim Cramer, a long-term gold proponent, says that gold has let him down. He has become more bullish on bitcoin, advising investors to put 5% of their portfolios in the cryptocurrency to protect their assets. Jim Cramer Reduces Gold Holdings, Increases Bitcoin Allocation In...
Amazon Doubles-Down On Trying To Make Games With New Studio Led By Ex-Rainbow Six Siege Developers
23.3.2021
Amazon is opening a new game studio in Montreal led by former Rainbow Six Siege developers to work on a new multiplayer game, the company announced today.Read more