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Lightning Labs Beta Tests Its First Paid Product, Lightning Loop
6.2.2020
Lightning Labs (LL), the developer of the Lightning Network, said it beta tests its first paid product, Lightning Loop, that aims to improve transactions on the Bitcoin network.
“Loop helps startups, node operators, and end-users send and receive on Lightning more efficiently,” CEO and co-founder...
SEC’s Cryptomom Proposes Safe Harbor Framework for Token Projects
6.2.2020
U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce proposes to grant decentralized token projects a three-year grace period
RSK Opens Bridge Between Bitcoin and Ethereum + More News
6.2.2020
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Bitcoin sidechain RSK said it has launched a two-way bridge between Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains. Developers...
Bitcoin News Roundup for Feb. 6, 2020
6.2.2020
With bitcoin headed back up towards $10,000, Markets Daily is back with a quick, time saving bitcoin-focused news roundup
Not Just Ebay, NYSE Owner Intercontinental Exchange Pushes Bakkt to Retail With Latest Acquisition
6.2.2020
The owner of the New York Stock Exchange, Intercontinental Exchange, stunned many on Wall Street recently with a reported takeover bid for e-commerce marketplace Ebay. Now the group is aggressively trying to push its regulated bitcoin derivatives exchange Bakkt into the retail space with its latest...
Blockstack Nodes Will Be Paid in BTC – Not STX – to Secure the Network
6.2.2020
Blockstack is rolling out a new consensus mechanism that presents a fresh use case for the world's most popular cryptocurrency
Crypto Researcher Hasu Flags Attack That Could Bring ‘Purge’-Style Mayhem to Bitcoin
6.2.2020
Like the dystopia of the "Purge" movies, a newly uncovered potential attack on bitcoin would permit users to rob each other for a short period of time
Bitcoin ‘Best Bet’ in Crypto, XRP Will ‘Underperform’ — Mike Novogratz
6.2.2020
Novogratz stops short of endorsing XRP investment but says he “hopes” it succeeds on the market
Overwriting Satoshi: Kraken Exec Says Bitcoin Wasn’t Built for Payments, Isn’t Peer-to-Peer
6.2.2020
As Director of Business Development for popular crypto exchange Kraken, when Dan Held speaks, people listen. As such, his recent 46-tweet diatribe on why the “payments narrative” for bitcoin is flawed grabbed the attention of many, tickling the ears of hardcore Lighting Network fans...
Bitcoin Trading Crash Course: How to Trade Bitcoin for Fun and Profit
6.2.2020
Once you understand all the terms and strategies, you’ll be well-equipped to buy and sell Bitcoin for fun and profit. We’re about to give you a crash course in Bitcoin trading. Once you understand all the terms and strategies, you’ll be well-equipped to buy and sell Bitcoin for fun and profit. Read...
UK Financial Watchdog Seeks Cryptocurrency Expert to Address EU Regulations
6.2.2020
The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the FCA, is looking to hire a cryptocurrency specialist
Bitcoin Gets Its Mojo Back; May Clear Resistance at $9700
6.2.2020
Bitcoin is trading in a very positive zone and it may target $10,000 price mark any time soon if the uptrend remains intact After a two-day long sideways trading, BTC strongly surged yesterday and cleared major resistance near $9500 and $9600 Currently, the coin is in the consolidation area and...
Uganda Targets Cryptocurrencies in Ponzi Scheme Crackdown
6.2.2020
Uganda wants to ban pyramid schemes, but cryptocurrencies may come under fire as well
Roger Ver Encourages People to Invest in BCH Latam Funding Event
6.2.2020
Popular in the crypto world as “Bitcoin Jesus,” Roger Ver has urged potential investors to put in their funds in the highly anticipated funding plan which will help in the execution of strategies aimed towards the proliferation of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) in Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina , Colombia,...
Verdict in India Imminent, RBI Cites Warren Buffet Skepticism as Reason to Ban Crypto
6.2.2020
The RBI’s defense of its crypto ban has so far consisted of the finance body claiming that cryptocurrencies can have a negative impact on the nation’s financial stability
SLP Token Trading Platform Cryptophyl Adds BTC Pair With Bitcoin Cash at Flat 0.15% Fee
6.2.2020
Digital asset exchange Cryptophyl has announced it’s launching bitcoin core (BTC) trading. The first available pair is with bitcoin cash (BCH), the platform revealed on social media this week. Trading the two major cryptocurrencies will also allow users to earn the exchange’s native...
US Fed Is Exploring Potential for Digital Currency, Says Board Member
6.2.2020
Fed board member Lael Brainard says the institution must remain on the frontier of central bank digital currency research and policy development
Bitcoin and Altcoins Surging, Market Gathering Bullish Momentum
6.2.2020
After forming a strong support base above USD 9,200, bitcoin price started a fresh increase above USD 9,350. BTC/USD gained bullish momentum and surpassed the USD 9,550 and USD 9,650 resistance levels. The price traded close to USD 9,750 and it is currently (09:00 UTC) showing positive signs.
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Bitcoin’s Uptrend Is Gathering Pace and Many Altcoins Are Surging Too
6.2.2020
Bitcoin's rally has picked up in the last 24 hours, setting the stage for a test of $10,000. At the same time, a number of alternative cryptos are outperforming even bitcoin
NEM (XEM) Gains 25% as Altcoins Follow Bitcoin’s 30% January Surge
6.2.2020
NEM is leading a fresh resurgence in altcoins as 10% gains become commonplace