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Bitcoin is a miracle and better than gold, says Apple co-founder Wozniak
9.7.2021
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak declared that "Bitcoin is the only digital gold” years ago, but he claims that he still hasn't invested in BTC
US-based Bitcoin miner Gryphon buys 7,200 rigs from Bitmain
9.7.2021
Gryphon has doled out $48 million to buy Bitmain’s latest Bitcoin mining hardware set for release in the summer
Israeli defense minister authorizes seizure of Hamas-tied crypto accounts
9.7.2021
Hamas' efforts to raise funds via crypto had reportedly accelerated following the 11-day war between Israel and the organization in May of this year
Dogecoin gains 8% after Elon Musk says DOGE payments compete with Bitcoin, Ethereum
9.7.2021
The billionaire's latest public praise of Dogecoin yields few returns but a lot of mockery
Crypto Scammers Now Stalking Dating Apps Like Tinder for Prey
9.7.2021
Crypto scammers may have found a new hunting ground for bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin-holding victims: dating apps.
Per a case study published by the US-based crypto self-custody solutions provider Casa, scammers have developed a “novel attack” that targets crypto enthusiasts. The firm warned...
Using Decentralized Digital IDs and Blockchain to Help Millions in Africa Get Identified
9.7.2021
With over 1.3 billion inhabitants, Africa accounts for over 16% of the world’s population. However, the continent still falls short when it comes to providing its residents with legitimate or government-issued identification documents. As some studies have revealed, as many as 400 million...
Bitcoin trader eyes US dollar for BTC price breakout cue, Ethereum clings to $2K
9.7.2021
No sign of a breakout as $33,000 becomes resistance overnight and altcoins trade mostly flat as a result of BTC price weakness
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Ponders Regulation: ‘Compliance Is a Journey’ in Crypto
9.7.2021
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao stated his take on the recent regulatory crackdown Binance is facing. In a blog post, Zhao explains Binance aims to comply with local regulations. However, he also stated cryptocurrency was a nascent industry, and there are a lot of uncertainties in the field. Binance...
Israeli Knesset Creates Special NFT for New President Isaac Herzog
9.7.2021
Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has become the first national legislature to release a non-fungible token. The special NFT has been created for the country’s new president, Isaac Herzog, who took office this week after his election in early June. Knesset Becomes First Parliament...
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Altcoins Struggle to Recover
9.7.2021
Bitcoin price started a decline from the USD 35,000 resistance. BTC traded below many important supports near USD 33,000. It is currently (04:36 UTC) consolidating above the USD 32,000 support, below which the price could dive to USD 30,000.
Similarly, most major altcoins are gaining bearish...
Square To Enter Crypto Hardware Market With Bitcoin First Wallet
9.7.2021
Jack Dorsey. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey-led payments company Square confirmed it aims to build a bitcoin (BTC) first hardware wallet "to make bitcoin custody more mainstream."
"We have a lot of questions and issues to reconcile and we’ll start with this product direction: bitcoin first...
Survey finds most El Salvador citizens are skeptical of making BTC legal tender
9.7.2021
More than half of Salvadorans surveyed don’t seem as keen as their president to adopt Bitcoin
11% of Central Bankers Consider ‘Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin’ Gold Alternatives: UBS Survey
9.7.2021
A UBS survey finds that central bankers see benefits in investing in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. 28% see benefits from cryptocurrency being an uncorrelated asset and “11% would consider it as an alternative to gold.” Central Bankers See Benefits in Investing in Cryptocurrencies Like...
Hydro plant from 1897 earns 3X as much mining BTC as selling power to the grid
9.7.2021
An historic renewable energy facility in New York has tripled its profits by mining Bitcoin
Jack Dorsey confirms Square is building an ‘assisted custody’ BTC hardware wallet
9.7.2021
Jack Dorsey and hardware lead Jesse Dorogusker have both confirmed Square’s plans to develop a Bitcoin hardware wallet
Yield App Launches DeFi Bitcoin Fund, Gives Users up to 12% APY
9.7.2021
PRESS RELEASE. ESTONIA — JULY 8, 2021 — YIELD App, the decentralized finance (DeFi) wealth management platform bridging traditional and digital finance, is pleased to announce the launch of its Bitcoin Fund, allowing users to earn high-interest returns on the world’s biggest...
Visa and 50 Crypto Platforms to Enable Cryptocurrency Payments at 70 Million Merchants
9.7.2021
Visa Inc. announced Wednesday that the transactions via crypto-linked Visa cards exceeded $1 billion in the first quarter. The company further said that it is partnering with 50 major cryptocurrency platforms “to launch card programs that make it easy to convert and spend digital currency...
South Korean Customs Officers Close Net on ‘Kimchi Premium’ Offenders
9.7.2021
South Korean customs officials say they have intercepted and tracked down scores of illegal, undeclared “kimchi premium” traders and transactions that reaped profits worth around USD 4.38m.
Back in April, customs officials vowed to carry out a “crackdown” on kimchi premium traders – and now appear...
Is Bitcoin overbought or oversold? Use Bollinger Bands to find out!
9.7.2021
Bollinger Bands are a powerful indicator that traders use to gain clarity when the markets are rallying, consolidating and correcting
Bank of America Establishes Cryptocurrency Research Team
9.7.2021
Bank of America has become the latest major bank to make a foray into the cryptocurrency sector. According to an internal memo, the bank has created a team dedicated to researching cryptocurrencies. Bank of America believes that it is “uniquely positioned to provide thought leadership”...