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Devs Remove BIP70 Payment Protocol From Bitcoin Core’s Default Settings
23.9.2019
Cryptocurrency advocates have recently discovered that Bitcoin Core (BTC) developers are planning to disable the payment protocol BIP70 supported by default in the Bitcoin Core version 0.19.0 client. According to developer discussions, full BIP70 support might be removed by version 0.20.0. Also...
Cryptocurrencies are not Totally Anonymous; Can Be Traced Digitally in Case of a Fraud
23.9.2019
Despite being digital, cryptocurrencies are vulnerable to thefts and online scams. However, crypto organizations are constantly engaging in conversations and deliberating on how to reduce their threat perceptions. One of the easiest ways to reduce the risk is to diligently secure digital signature...
Different Types of Trading – How to Profit From Scalping
23.9.2019
If you’re thinking about trading cryptocurrencies, you’ll need to decide on the trading strategy you want to pursue. There are many different ways to trade cryptocurrencies and each style is as unique as your personality. Picking a style depends on various factors— from how much time you’re able...
Crypto Exchange OKEx Confirms Tether Margin Futures Launch in October
23.9.2019
OKEx confirms plans to launch Tether (USDT) futures margin trading next month
Coinbase to Lay New Line of Assets for Listing
23.9.2019
The cryptocurrency giant, Coinbase recently revealed its plans to bring in support for 8 new virtual currencies. The plan is laid as a strategic part of its main agenda, i.e., giving customers access to over 90% of the overall market cap of its digital currencies. Coinbase revealed its plans...
New York Stock Exchange Parent Firm Starts Futures Trading in Bitcoin
23.9.2019
New York Stock Exchange owner Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) is launching futures trading in Bitcoin on its cryptocurrency arm Bakkt Trust Co, from today. Earlier in August, ICE had secured US government approval for futures trading in Bitcoin for Bakkt. Bakkt will give investors the option...
Ripple Starts Weakening; Reached $0.27 after a 2.70% Blow over a Day
23.9.2019
Ripple is down by 2.70% in the last one day and touched 0.27 USD. The next support for Ripple may come at 0.2656 USD. Ripple’s growth has made a complete U-Turn in the last few days. A few days ago, it was rising above 0.32 USD, and in the last 24 hours it has lost …
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USD to Lead a Group of Fiat Currencies Backing Libra
23.9.2019
As per the reports, Facebook’s cryptocurrency, Libra will be backed by 50% by the US dollar and the rest by Japanese Yen (comprising 14%), Euro (comprising 18%), Pound Sterling (comprising 11%) and Singapore Dollar (comprising 7%). Chinese Yuan has not been included in the list till now. Facebook’s...
OKEx Slams New Wash Trading Allegations as ‘Inaccurate and Misleading’
23.9.2019
OKEx claims that the wash trading allegations made in a recent report are based on questionable data collection methods
Coinbase Future Offerings Could Include Telegram Among Other Digital Assets
23.9.2019
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is exploring the possibility of including the Telegram messaging app on its platform in the future. The Coinbase revealed this in a communication wherein the cryptocurrency platform expressed its intention to include Telegram along with other...
Litecoin (LTC) Adds Half a Percent Making an Exception
23.9.2019
Amidst slowdown in every other coin, Litecoin seems to have chosen to be unique. Creating an exception, it has gained more than 0.5% over the last 24 hours. The current price of LTC now hovers above 72 USD. The five swings in this period show the volatility in the value. Litecoin Price Analysis...
Bakkt Regulated Bitcoin Futures Now Live on Major Exchange
23.9.2019
Trading is now live for Bakkt’s regulated, physically-delivered daily and monthly bitcoin futures, with the first trade executed at 8:02 pm ET on Sunday. Customers’ bitcoins are stored in the Bakkt Warehouse, a qualified custodian, regulated by the New York State Department of Financial...
Kraken and Coinbase Among the Cleanest Crypto Exchanges: BTI Report
23.9.2019
BTI report finds that Kraken and Coinbase are among the cleanest crypto exchanges in the industry
Altcoins Soar, Zuckerberg Turns on Charm, North Korea’s Coin: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 16–22
22.9.2019
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, Zuckerberg turns on the charm, altcoins explode, and an “African Bitcoin Bull” does a good deed
Do Crypto Payment Restrictions Undermine Blockchain’s Core Values?
22.9.2019
Experts weigh in on the positives and negatives to the control that exchanges, wallets and payment platforms have over users cryptocurrency holdings
Iran Is Being Targeted for Economic Independence, Not Terrorism
22.9.2019
New, unprecedented economic sanctions have been imposed on Iran’s central bank after blame for a September 14 oil field attack was pinned on the nation by U.S. leaders. The sanctions blacklist the Iranian central bank and sovereign wealth fund, further severing the country’s already...
Alex Holmes, MoneyGram’s CEO Acclaims XRP Along with Its Consequences
22.9.2019
Alex Holmes, CEO of MoneyGram, a major money transfer company, praised XRP after using its cross border payment platform xRapid. In one of his latest interviews, Holmes was exuberant, while sharing his experience about the use of digital asset XRP. The praise comes after the series of steps taken...
SoFi Launches Beta Version of Crypto Trading Feature “SoFi Invest” Using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin
22.9.2019
Social Finance Inc., popularly known as SoFi, has started rolling out a beta version of its cryptocurrency trading service for the current users of the platform, focused around three initial assets namely, Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum. The highly reputed firm involved in consumer finance...
6 Noncustodial Crypto Payment Solutions for Merchants
22.9.2019
You don’t have to be a bitcoin purist or tech tinkerer to want to accept cryptocurrency without using a third party. With lower merchant fees, greater network uptime, and no chargebacks, noncustodial crypto payments have several advantages over traditional fiat payment systems. Here are...
Tron (TRX) Slumps by 1.7% in the Last 24 Hours
21.9.2019
Tron has been going all out in promoting TRX to the fullest and gaining maximum community support in the process. The coin has recently added over 70K new members to the Tron telegram group and its founder Justin Sun has announced over 50K free TRX give away to the winners. The current market...