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Publicly Traded Firms Launch New Mining Rigs, Less Hashrate Than Competitors
3.8.2020
Two of the top mining manufacturers from China that recently had initial public offerings (IPO) released two new mining rigs. Canaan Inc. and Ebang Communications both have shares listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, and the two firms just launched two ASIC mining devices with hashrates up to...
Travel Management Company CWT Pays $4.5M Bitcoin to Hackers
3.8.2020
Ransomware hackers initially demanded $10 million to restore access to travel firm CWT’s computers and delete any stolen data
Triple-Entry Bookkeeping: How Satoshi Nakamoto Solved the Byzantine Generals’ Problem
3.8.2020
In 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto essentially solved the infamous computational issue called the “Byzantine generals’ problem” or the “Byzantine Fault.” Throughout the history of man, people used ledgers to record economic transactions and property ownership. A ledger is often...
A General Strategy on How to Select a Crypto Fund, Part 1
3.8.2020
A basic framework of useful metrics to assess the true risk of a crypto fund as a quantitative screening tool
Bitcoin Drama, Ether Rally, Teen Held Over Twitter Hack: Hodler’s Digest, July 27–Aug. 2
2.8.2020
There’s been plenty of drama on the crypto markets this week — Bitcoin surged to $12,000 only to crash spectacularly, and Ether has continued to rally
China Never Banned Bitcoin as Commodity, Beijing Arbitration Commission Explains
2.8.2020
The Beijing Arbitration Commission has published an article clarifying that bitcoin’s use as a commodity has never been banned in China. It explains that the Chinese authorities’ attitude toward controlling bitcoin revolves around three areas. China Recognizes Bitcoin as Commodity...
Top 5 Cryptocurrencies to Watch This Week: BTC, ETH, LINK, VET, LTC
2.8.2020
Bitcoin price corrected sharply after reaching $12,000 but the strong bounce from BTC and altcoins shows bulls are intent on pushing prices higher
Stablecoins, Ceilings and Digital Currencies: Bad Crypto News of the Week
2.8.2020
Check out this week’s Bad Crypto podcast
India Proposes Amnesty for Citizens Holding Unreported Gold
2.8.2020
The Indian Ministry of Finance has reportedly proposed an amnesty program for citizens holding unreported gold. The government plans to ask people to declare all their gold stashes to tax authorities and pay levies. The proposition has been made to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. New Gold Amnesty...
With Bitcoin Gaining Ground, Is the Altcoin Season Coming to an End?
2.8.2020
This time around, for however long it lasts, Bitcon’s run and the altcoin season are going to be very different
Putin Signs Law Giving Cryptocurrency Legal Status in Russia
2.8.2020
Russia’s bill to regulate cryptocurrencies has been signed into law by President Vladimir Putin. The new law gives legal status to cryptocurrency but prohibits its use as a means of payment. Russian Crypto Bill Signed Into Law Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law Friday the bill...
Why Trump Banning TikTok May Be a Blessing for Bitcoin Price, Adoption
2.8.2020
Trump's TikTok Ban could see 80 million people flock to crypto, which would be great news for Bitcoin price and the entire cryptocurrency space
What Future Are We Building for Bitcoin?
2.8.2020
A reading of Meltem Demirors new essay “Unintended Architecture” asks some key questions about intention setting for the future of Bitcoin
Flash Crash: Bitcoin Price Slides by $1.4K in Minutes
2.8.2020
Bitcoin's sudden price drop triggers long-squeeze across major exchanges
$20,000 Won’t Pose Any Resistance for Bitcoin Price, Says Max Keiser
2.8.2020
The price of Bitcoin will surpass $28,000 as the previous all-time high won’t pose any resistance, and eventually shoot for six-figures, says Max Keiser
Today’s Cryptocurrency Trusts and Hedge Funds Amid Financial Crisis
2.8.2020
The digital asset is now experiencing what may be a historic rise in acceptance, as the COVID-19 pandemic revealed its needs
US Court Dismisses Claims Against XRP: Report Shows Ripple Paid Moneygram $15.1M in Q2
2.8.2020
The Northern California District Court finds that claims against Ripple Labs and its token made by two investors cannot be proven. The legal dispute, which began in May 2018, pitted Ripple Labs including CEO Brad Garlinghouse and disgruntled investors. According to a report, the discontented...
Bitcoin Hits USD 12K, Crashes By USD 800 In Minutes; Ether, XRP Shine
2.8.2020
The most popular cryptocurrency, bitcoin (BTC), started Sunday on a volatile note, as its price crashed by more than USD 800 in 25 minutes after topping USD 12,000.
At pixel time (06:31 UTC), BTC trades at USD 11,261, after somewhat rebounding from USD 11,130, compared with USD 12,041, reached...
$1 Billion Liquidated as Bitcoin Price Crashes by $1.4K in Minutes
2.8.2020
Bitcoin price suddenly crashed by roughly $1.4K in minutes to $10,600 and rebounded slightly as weekend volatility continues
Accused of Spreading a FUD Zeus Capital Doubles Down on Chainlink Pump and Dump Claims
2.8.2020
Zeus Capital LLP has released a new report reiterating its earlier stance that Chainlink is a giant pump and dump scheme. This new report comes after the little known asset management and research firm took a flak for attacking Chainlink’s token in an earlier report. In what it now terms part...