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Crypto Exchanges See Big Drop in Volumes as Bitcoin Volatility Approaches 2020 Low
7.7.2020
Crypto exchange volumes could continue falling should volatility remain at these low levels, said CryptoCompare CEO Charles Hayter
South African Investors to Lose $13 Million as Bitcoin Scammer Declared Bankrupt
7.7.2020
A South African high court has declared an alleged bitcoin scam mastermind, Willie Breedt, bankrupt. The court decision follows an application by one disgruntled investor, Simon Dix, a News24 report states. Willie Breedt is the CEO of the defunct Vaultage Solutions (VS), the company at the center...
Block.One Co-Founder Brock Pierce Files to Run for US President
7.7.2020
Brock Pierce has formally filed to run for President of the United States
Crypto Derivatives Volumes Crash 36% to $393 Billion in June, a Low for 2020
7.7.2020
Crypto derivatives trading volumes plunged 36% to $393 billion in June, the lowest they have reached in 2020, according to a new report by Cryptocompare. The decline may be the result of a lull in investor interest in the instruments during the month in review. In May, derivatives – contracts...
Developer Reveals Layer-Two Private Messaging and Payment System on Bitcoin Cash
7.7.2020
On July 4, 2020, the Bitcoin Cash proponent Cain published an interview with the blockchain developer, Shammah Chancellor, about a new project called Stamp Chat. At its basic level, “Stamp is a prototype of a layer-2 private messaging and payment system on Bitcoin Cash. It implements stealth...
European Blockchain Ecosystem Needs €350 Million for the Next 18 Months
7.7.2020
A study report by Leadblock Partners, an appointed representative of Sapia Partners LLP, finds an accelerating growth of the European blockchain ecosystem. The findings of the Leadblock Partners study suggest European respondents have a funding need for €350 million for the next 18 months....
Telegram Will Shut Down the TON Testnet by August 2020
7.7.2020
Users will need to install their own testnet validators to continue using the network
Bootstrap 5
7.7.2020
It’s always notable when the world biggest CSS framework goes up a major version (it’s in alpha now).
It has dropped jQuery and IE, started using some CSS custom properties, gone fully customized with form elements, started to embrace utility classes, and includes a massive icon...
Bitcoin Volatility Hits Three-Year Low, Sparking Fears of Massive Sell-Off
6.7.2020
The cryptocurrency data analytics and research company, Skew has warned that bitcoin could see a massive sell-off due to declining volatility. The data analytics firm says that bitcoin (BTC) realized volatility hit 20% over the past 10 days – it’s the lowest 10-day reading in nearly...
Bitcoin Up 27% in First Half of 2020, Beating Gold, Silver and Platinum
6.7.2020
Bitcoin showed its luster during the first half of 2020 amid mediocre returns from precious metals
The Tokenized Metaverse: Non-Fungible Token Sales to Surpass $100 Million
6.7.2020
On July 1, 2020, the partner of Polynexus Capital, Andrew Steinwold, detailed that the sales of blockchain-powered non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are about to cross the $100 million mark. The popularity of NFTs has grown massive since 2017, as blockchain cards, collectibles, digital artwork, virtual...
Bitcoin News Roundup for July 6, 2020
6.7.2020
With bitcoin volatility sinking, lightning payments to your bank account and real world accountability on the blockchain, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your BTC news roundup!
Akon’s DLT Startup to Set up a Blockchain Hub in Kenya in Q4 2020
6.7.2020
A joint initiative of Akon’s Akoin and Dutch Effect.AI, the Kenyan Opportunity Hub will promote blockchain education and new work opportunities
Bitcoin Entrepreneur Brock Pierce Joins the 2020 US Presidential Election
6.7.2020
Blockchain entrepreneur and former Disney child actor, Brock Pierce, is running for President of the United States this election. Pierce announced he was running during America’s Independence Day celebration on July 4, the same day Kanye West revealed his candidacy. Pierce is an advocate...
A New Price Valuation Model Says $10,670 Fair Value For Bitcoin
6.7.2020
Seba, a Switzerland based bank, is proposing a Bitcoin valuation model that places its fair value at $10,670. At this price, the model suggests Bitcoin is trading at a significant discount, at just above $9,100. In a blog posting this past Thursday, Seba says the model’s estimate relies...
Cryptocurrency-Focused Docuseries Airs to Millions of Viewers via the Discovery Science Channel
6.7.2020
A new docuseries called “Open Source Money” recently aired on July 4 and premiered on the Discovery Science channel. The new show gave millions of Discovery viewers information concerning bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, initial coin offerings, and blockchain technology....
Food and Cash Shortages Push Cubans Toward Permissionless Cryptocurrencies
5.7.2020
The Nation of Cuba is dealing with a national food crisis, as Venezuela has stopped offering aid to the small island nation. Moreover, the coronavirus outbreak has caused a shortage of cash couriers called “mules” and everyday items are becoming scarcer. Amid the crisis, a number...
Brock Pierce Jumps into 2020 Presidential Elections Last Minute
5.7.2020
Brock Pierce joins the 2020 elections as a last-minute presidential candidate
Bitcoin-Friendly Kanye West Running for US President 2020, Taking on Donald Trump and Joe Biden
5.7.2020
Kanye West announced on Independence Day that he is running for president of the United States in 2020, taking on Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Responding to the bitcoin-friendly singer with 21 Grammy Awards, Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk said West has his full support. Kanye...
Bitcoin Price Analyst Says This Can Prevent a Big BTC Drop in Q3 2020
5.7.2020
The price of Bitcoin dropped below $9,000 for the second time in one week but the uptrend of BTC can be sustained despite a historically bearish Q3