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Blockchain ‘Immutability’ Dispute Sparked by Ethereum Request for Reorg Contract
12.7.2021
Just recently, a software developer and “Solidity nerd” called Bunny Girl has sparked heated conversations within the cryptocurrency community over a smart contract that reveals a process called a “Request For Reorg contract (RFR).” On Twitter, Bunny Girl explained that...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Continue To Fail Near Key Hurdles
12.7.2021
Bitcoin price climbed above the USD 34,000 resistance zone, but it failed to continue higher. BTC failed to clear the USD 35,000 resistance and it trimmed most of its gains. It is currently (12:11 PM UTC) consolidating below USD 34,000, with many important supports on the downside.
Similarly, most...
Bitcoin price will see breakout 'during this week' says trader with $38K target
12.7.2021
Michaël van de Poppe believes that upside is in store for BTC/USD in the coming days, despite nervousness about Grayscale
Ukrainian police seize 3,800 PS4 consoles used for illegal crypto mining
12.7.2021
Miners used an empty warehouse of an electricity supply company to plug into the grid and mine crypto on a variety of devices, including gaming consoles
Nigeria’s June P2P Bitcoin Trade Volumes Surged Again Despite Central Bank’s Crypto Restrictions
12.7.2021
Nigeria’s peer-to-peer bitcoin trade volumes went up to just under $38 million in June 2021, the latest data shows. This surge becomes only the second time Nigerian P2P traded volumes have breached the $35 million mark in 2021. March 2021 is the only other period when P2P bitcoin traded...
Green energy-focused Bitcoin miner Hive joins North American mining pool
12.7.2021
Hive aims to take advantage of the east-to-west shift in Bitcoin mining power after regulators in China have renewed efforts to crack down on the industry
El Salvador Bitcoin move will put pressure on network: JPMorgan
12.7.2021
Daily payment activity in El Salvador would represent more than 1% of the total value of BTC that have been transferred between wallets in the past year, JPMorgan experts say
Paraguayan MP To Test BTC Bill This Week, JPMorgan Questions Bukele's Move
12.7.2021
Palacio de López is a palace in Asunción, Paraguay, that serves as workplace for the President of Paraguay, and is also the seat of the government of Paraguay. Traditional financial analysts are pouring uninformed scorn on El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele’s bitcoin (BTC) adoption plans – while...
Los Angeles Dodgers to Auction 2020 World Series Ring NFT via Candy Digital
12.7.2021
After Major League Baseball (MLB) revealed a partnership with Candy Digital, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced it is auctioning a non-fungible token (NFT) World Series championship ring, a physical version, and a VIP first pitch experience. The NFT collection will start with an online auction...
Countdown to Grayscale's big BTC unlock: 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week
12.7.2021
A decisive month for GBTC market impact is set to begin, with BTC price action still "doing everything right" to preserve support
FBI Warns Digital Currency Exchanges and Crypto Owners of Possible Threats
12.7.2021
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an industry-wide warning about possible attacks on exchanges and crypto holders this week. The institution declared that there are threats actively tracking virtual asset platforms in order to take hold of these assets, causing financial losses...
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Altcoins Show Positive Signs
12.7.2021
Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above the USD 33,500 resistance zone. BTC climbed above the USD 34,000 resistance, but it is currently (04:35 UTC) facing resistance below USD 35,000. A daily close above USD 35,000 could start a steady increase in the near term.
Similarly, most major altcoins...
Bank of Ghana Deputy Governor Says ‘Central Bank Digital Currency Is Fiat Money,’ Reveals Pilot Phase Will Start September
12.7.2021
Ghana’s proposed central bank digital currency is similar to fiat cash and therefore financial institutions, as well as fintech start-ups, can still create value based on it, a Bank of Ghana (BOG) official has said. Still, the official, Maxwell Opoku-Afari, the BOG’s deputy governor...
Asset Manager Guggenheim Lowers Bitcoin’s ‘Real Bottom’ Price Prediction
12.7.2021
Guggenheim CIO Scott Minerd has made another prediction about where the price of bitcoin will be, a lower estimate from his previous “real bottom” price prediction. The chief investment officer (CIO) of Guggenheim Partners, Scott Minerd, returned last week with another bearish...
Capital International Buys Nearly 1 Million Shares of Bitcoin-Focused Microstrategy
12.7.2021
Major asset management firm Capital International has gained exposure to bitcoin through investing in almost 1 million shares of Microstrategy which now holds more than 100K bitcoins. Capital International Investors (CII) informed the SEC in a filing dated July 12 that it has purchased shares...
SEC Charges 3 Individuals for Alleged Long Blockchain Insider Trading Scheme
12.7.2021
The U.S. SEC charged three individuals that allegedly conducted insider trading related to the Long Blockchain company back in 2017. One of the individuals allegedly traded stocks ahead of the name change that gave the company a price boost. The other two individuals were tipped and took advantage...
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, LUNA, ATOM, CAKE, FTT
11.7.2021
If Bitcoin price remains range-bound, altcoins like LUNA, ATOM, CAKE and FTT could continue to move higher over the coming week
Darknet Update: Hydra Reigns, Monero Acceptance Climbs, Russian State Collusion Questioned
11.7.2021
At the end of 2020, darknet markets (DNM) set new records as marketplaces like White House and the Russian-language DNM Hydra led the pack. A report published on May 25, shows Hydra saw a 624% year-over-year growth rate in three years, and researchers estimate roughly 75% of illicit...
Creator of Video Downloading Websites Sentenced to Prison in US — Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrency Seized
11.7.2021
The U.S. has sentenced a creator of video streaming and downloading websites to prison for 12 months and one day. The feds also seized $3.9 million from him, including more than $1 million in cryptocurrency. Man Sentenced to Jail for Copyright Infringement and Tax Evasion, His Cryptocurrency Seized...
China Has Dispersed Over $40 Million of Digital Yuan in Red Envelopes, Report Reveals
11.7.2021
China, which has arguably the most advanced digital currency project among leading nations, has so far handed out more than $40 million in red envelopes with digital yuan. The promotional campaign for the CBDC is currently focused on five major cities, taking into account their regional development...