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Justin Sun Sees Bitcoin at USD 100K by 2025, Holds 'A Lot' of ETH and XRP
24.2.2020
Justin Sun. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Praxis Media Group
Bitcoin (BTC) and most altcoins are in for a bull run in the next five years, said Justin Sun, founder of Tron (TRX), also sharing that he has quite a diversified portfolio.
As a guest on CNN, talking with Julia Chatterley,...
‘World is Ready for Private Money’ - JPMorgan
24.2.2020
The world may be on the verge of large-scale adoption of “private money” such as Facebook’s Libra, a major investment bank predicts, although there are still hurdles to overcome before the vision can become reality.
According to the JPMorgan Perspectives report, released this past weekend by...
Senior Bank of England Official Calls for Urgent Digital Fiat Action
24.2.2020
Central banks in major economies continue to change their stance on digital currency issuance, with Sarah John, the Bank of England’s chief cashier, stating that it is “so crucial” that central banks act before tech giants establish dominance in the sector.
Per British newspaper the Telegraph, John...
Mass Adoption of Crypto "Confirmed" by Simpsons, Vodafone, and Willy Woo
24.2.2020
Simpsons, Jim Parsons, a singing distributed ledger, a telecommunications giant, and a popular analyst - mass adoption of crypto is obviously here.
In the 13th episode of their 31st season of the popular animated show The Simpsons, aptly titled 'Frinkcoin,' Professor Frink develops...
Japanese Finance Minister Urges China to Delay its Digital Fiat
24.2.2020
Japanese finance minister Taro Aso has told G20 central bank governors and finance ministers to delay their digital currency plans, claiming that most countries are not ready to issue digital fiats – including China.
Bloomberg Japan reports that Aso warned counterparts at a recent G20 summit...
Bitcoin and Altcoins Struggle to Gain Bullish Momentum
24.2.2020
Bitcoin climbed above the USD 9,850 resistance recently, but it failed to continue higher above the USD 10,050 resistance. As a result, there was a sharp decline in BTC/USD below USD 9,850. The price is now (09:00 UTC) trading below USD 9,800 and it could revisit the USD 9,650 and USD 9,550 support...
Check out These 7 Crypto-Friendly Alternatives to Your Local Bank
23.2.2020
A scene from The Magnificent Seven, a classic Western movie (1960).
Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin advocates claim that the real beauty of cryptocurrencies is their ability to allow ordinary folk to do away with bank-centered finance.
Perhaps that is why many banks have maintained a very conservative...
Can Twitter Be Decentralized?
23.2.2020
Dr. Bruce Ng is an educator in the field of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and has been a lead crypto-tech analyst for Weiss Cryptocurrency Ratings since shortly after their launch.
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People now live a good portion of their lives online. But in this digital, over-connected age, we’ve...
"Tron Is Better Than Ethereum!" A Bitcoin Game
22.2.2020
Vitalik Buterin, Co-founder of Ethereum, and Justin Sun, Founder of Tron. Tron (TRX) is a superior platform to Ethereum (ETH), claim multiple Bitcoin (BTC) people.
For several weeks now, certain Bitcoiners have been trolling the Ethereum camp, claiming that Justin Sun and his Tron are coming...
Hacks, Exploits, Pauses and 20 Crypto Jokes
22.2.2020
It was an eventful crypto-week. Seven golden crosses were seen shining among the top 10, including BTC, yet a surprising Bitcoin crash left the market bewildered, but still BTC may be at a pivotal point. Alibaba launched a blockchain-powered initiative amid coronavirus fears, Fcoin failed and...
‘World’s First’ Crypto Card Game Might Convert Nocoiners
21.2.2020
Over ten years since its birth, and cryptocurrency still hasn’t gone mainstream. Still, Houston-based gaming startup Cypherpunk might change all this, with the release of Crypto Tycoon.
Billed as the world's first cryptocurrency-themed card game, it hopes to prove a hit among diehards and crypto...
Shopify Joins Facebook's Libra Project + More News
21.2.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Canada-headquartered e-commerce giant Shopify said it has become a member of the Libra Association. "As a member of...
How To Protect Your Tokens From DeFi Attacks
21.2.2020
If you’re a DeFi (decentralized finance) user, do you actually know who can access your tokens? Are you sure that the dapps (decentralized apps) and smart contracts you use can’t access an unlimited amount of your tokens? Most importantly, how can you check that?
Numerous dapps and their smart...
Despite Bumpy Start, Second Life Rival Decentraland Expects Thousands of Players
21.2.2020
Shortly after Ethereum-powered virtual-reality platform Decentraland opened its gates to users, its native MANA token started a race downwards, at one point reaching a double-digit drop before rebounding. Moreover, the platform's interface and features have triggered frigid reactions by a number...
Bitcoin Price Currently at Pivotal Point, Research Suggests
21.2.2020
The price of bitcoin (BTC) sits at a pivotal point where major support is found below it, and strong resistance above it, new research from blockchain analytics firm Into The Block suggests.
In a Twitter thread, the company, which uses machine learning and advanced statistics in analyzing...
G20: Think Tank, Ministers, Central Bankers to Talk Crypto, CBDC Policy
21.2.2020
In December 2019, Saudi Arabia took over the G20 presidency from Japan, becoming the first Arab nation to take over the G20 presidency. The G20 will once again tackle the issue of cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with an influential think tank, ministers and central...
SBI Subsidiary Boosts XRP Handouts by 67%
21.2.2020
The SBI Group, one of Japan's biggest financial services providers, will offer shareholders of its Morningstar subsidiary larger end-of-year XRP benefits. The current fiscal year ends on March 31.
The move marks the second time Morningstar, a financial news provider, has handed out XRP benefits...
This Major Airline Bets on Crypto Payments as Means to Increase Profit
21.2.2020
Norwegian, the low-cost air carrier headquartered in Oslo, Norway, is set to allow customers to pay for air tickets using cryptocurrency within the year and hopes it will help to improve results of the company, an interview with the CEO of crypto exchange Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) suggests.
In...
Bitcoin and Altcoins Consolidate Above Key Supports
21.2.2020
Recently, there was a strong decline in bitcoin price below the USD 10,000 and USD 9,850 support area. BTC/USD even spiked below the USD 9,550 support level, but later recovered. The price is currently (09:00 UTC) consolidating above USD 9,550 and facing hurdles near USD 9,850.
Besides, there was...
Cryptocurrency Trading – Your Ticket to Success
21.2.2020
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Cryptocurrency trading usually involves speculating on the price movements through contract for difference (CFD) trading accounts, or by selling or buying underlying coins on an exchange...