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Goldman Scandal, BTC Bull Trap Fears, How Libra Will Make Money: Hodler’s Digest, May 25–31
31.5.2020
Goldman Sachs attacks crypto, why Bitcoin may be wandering into a bull trap, and how Libra is going to make money
Congress Fears US Is Losing Battle to Malware and Darkweb Cyberweapons
29.5.2020
As COVID-19 has the financial system more internet-dependent than ever, Congress is worried that the United States’ cyber defenses are not up to the current challenge
Bitcoin Price Touches $10K Amid 2020’s Macroeconomic Storm and Covid-19 Fears
8.5.2020
On May 7, 2020, the price of a single bitcoin crossed $10,000 per unit in USD value as the network only has four days until the halving, otherwise known as the “quantitative hardening” by some investors. The cryptocurrency’s per annum inflation rate will drop from 3.6% to 1.8%...
Dollar Vigilante Founder Talks Covid-19 and Economic Crisis: ‘The Modern Financial System Is at the End of It’s Rope’
7.5.2020
Jeff Berwick is an entrepreneur with a lot to say these days and he’s released a number of videos discussing the coronavirus pandemic and the government-induced lockdowns. Berwick is the founder of The Dollar Vigilante, an anarcho-capitalist media outlet focusing on gold, silver, mining...
What’s Next for BTC, Chainalysis Criticized, Crypto Fears Kim Jong Un’s Death: Hodler’s Digest, April 27–May 3
3.5.2020
Uncertainty over where Bitcoin will go after its $9,400 rally, a well-known BTC educator criticizes Chainalysis, and nerves over North Korea’s crypto holdings
Crypto Community Fears North Korean BTC Sell-Off Amid Rumors of Kim Jong Un’s Death
27.4.2020
North Korean leader’s reported health issues cause the crypto community fear of the a regime crypto sell-off
Russians Withdrew a Year’s Worth of Cash in a Month Over Coronavirus Fears
20.4.2020
Russians have been withdrawing vast amounts of cash after President Putin announces new coronavirus measures
Bitcoin Correction Fears, Libra U-Turn, Maker Sued: Hodler’s Digest, April 13–19
19.4.2020
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, Libra’s massive U-turn, Bitcoin in danger of a massive correction, and crypto-friendly Square gets green light from U.S. government
Market Outlook: Bitcoin’s Inverse Head and Shoulders, Covid-19 Fears Decline, CME Futures Gaps
14.4.2020
Digital currency markets have had a few lackluster days, as the entire crypto market valuation has dropped below the $200 billion mark on Monday. The following day on April 14, a number of cryptocurrencies have seen some slight gains between 2-9%. Meanwhile, global markets are reacting positively...
Darknet Market to Permanently Ban Vendors Preying on COVID-19 Fears
6.4.2020
Monopoly Market will ban vendor caught selling fake cures or using the coronavirus pandemic as a marketing tool
Egypt Limits Bank and ATM Withdrawals Citing Rampant Cash Outflow and Coronavirus Fears
30.3.2020
On Sunday, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced it had instructed financial institutions in the country to put withdrawal limits in place for cash. Regional reports disclose that Egyptian residents can only withdraw 10,000 Egyptian pounds ($640) and businesses can only withdraw 50,000 pounds...
USD 722m BitClub Ponzi Suspects Ask for Release amid Coronavirus Fears
24.3.2020
Two men accused of setting up the BitClub Network, a cryptocurrency mining Ponzi scheme that allegedly duped thousands of investors out of USD 722 million, have petitioned a New Jersey federal judge to release them from a county jail – as they fear they could contract the coronavirus if they...
Alleged Operators of $722M Crypto Scheme Seek Jail Release Amid COVID-19 Fears
24.3.2020
The accused scammers’ lawyers have identified several health and safety concerns at the facility
The Internet May Be Next Victim of Coronavirus Pandemic – Netflix, Google, Apple and Amazon React
23.3.2020
With an estimated billion people staying home, remote working or just watching shows online all day, telecom infrastructure is coming under great strain. Experts and companies are mostly saying that the risk is far from critical yet, but the EU has taken the possibility of the internet crashing...
‘Buy Bitcoin’ Searches Skyrocket, Exchange Volumes Spike, Crypto Account Signups Swell 83% As Coronavirus Fears Heighten
22.3.2020
Exchange data and statistics from Google Trends, Twitter, and Baidu show that despite the recent price drop people are looking to buy bitcoin. During the week of the crypto market massacre that started on March 12, Coinbase broke traffic records and witnessed considerable trade volumes. Similarly...
Big Brother Capitalizes on Coronavirus Fears, Crypto Industry Responds
20.3.2020
Coronavirus fears bring personal data privacy issues to a new level, crypto community says
Steem Will Hard Fork in Just Hours Over Community Fears of Justin Sun Power Grab
20.3.2020
The Hive hard fork is expected to go live at 14:00 UTC with the support of major exchanges Huobi and Binance
Crypto Carnage, Fears of $1,000 BTC, MakerDAO Crisis: Hodler’s Digest, Mar. 9–15
15.3.2020
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, Bitcoin’s dramatic decline, MakerDAO left with bad debt worth millions, and how a BTC miner ended up with an $8M windfall
‘CovidLock’ Exploits Coronavirus Fears With Bitcoin Ransomware
14.3.2020
The CovidLock ransomware changes a device’s screen lock password, demanding $100 worth of BTC in exchange for as password that restores access to the phone
Bitcoin Back Above USD 8k, Analysts Say Virus Fears Did Impact Price
10.3.2020
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While crypto may be an uncorrelated asset class, one analytics firm says that the virus fears had an “undeniable effect” on cryptocurrency prices, following the massive sell-off in both stocks and crypto on Monday.
However, on Tuesday, markets turned green as bitcoin (BTC)...