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Bitcoin Plays With USD 9,000, While Virus Fears Weigh on Stocks
28.1.2020
Bitcoin (BTC) is once again trading around USD 9,000, while the risk-off sentiment has hit stock markets across the globe hard in recent days.
At pixel time (10:35 UTC), BTC trades at c. USD 9,010 and is up by 4% in the past 24 hours and the past week. Earlier today, the price reached USD 9,100...
Singapore Act to License Cryptocurrency Firms Comes Into Effect
28.1.2020
Starting today, Singaporean cryptocurrency firms are required to hold a license issued by a local regulator
British Court Freezes $860,000 in Bitcoin Linked to Ransomware Payout
28.1.2020
A U.K. court has ordered Bitfinex to freeze nearly $1 million in bitcoin after the crypto exchange and blockchain sleuthing firm Chainalysis traced the funds to a ransomware payment
Bitcoin and Altcoins Signaling Bullish Continuation
28.1.2020
Yesterday, we discussed the chances of more upsides in bitcoin price if it climbs above the USD 8,650 and USD 8,850 resistance levels. BTC/USD did rise above the USD 8,850 resistance and it even surpassed the USD 9,000 resistance. It tested USD 9,150 and is currently (09:00 UTC) correcting...
Swiss Bank Julius Baer Offers New Digital Asset Services With Licensed Crypto Bank SEBA
28.1.2020
Switzerland, a nation that’s been quite positive towards crypto business, is facilitating the integration between its traditional financial sector and the blockchain industry. With greater regulatory clarity and stability coming, established banks are plucking up the courage to offer digital...
Tone Vays: Bitcoin Must Hold $9K for 2-3 Days to Secure Bull Market
28.1.2020
Bitcoin price needs to prove itself over several days before I turn bullish, says Tone Vays
Gemini Europe Hires New Chief Compliance Officer for Europe Expansion
28.1.2020
Gemini cryptocurrency exchange appoints RBS veteran as new chief compliance officer for its push into Europe
Bitcoin Price Breaks Through Key Resistance as Traders Target $9.2K
28.1.2020
#Bitcoin’s rally continues as bulls now aim to flip $9,119 to support but is the current upside move showing signs of exhaustion?
Volatility, Illiquidity Continue to Threaten BSV’s Newfound Position
28.1.2020
Volatility in bitcoin SV (BSV) is raising concerns about the resilience and stability of the world’s fifth-largest cryptocurrency
Localcryptos Lets You Cash Out BTC P2P – Minus the KYC
28.1.2020
If you’ve ever had a sudden need for fiat while all in crypto, you’ll understand the difficulty of cashing out without KYC-ing away your identity and that of your unborn children. Localbitcoins is now an AML hellhole, Bisq is great if you’re happy to wait two days for a trade...
Bitcoin Price Pushes Above $8.8K as Bulls Attempt to Reclaim $9,000
27.1.2020
#Bitcoin price rallied 4.26% to $8,985 as traders attempt to flip $9,119 to support and set a daily higher high above $9,200
Davos 2020: Awaited Regulations, Unexpected Enthusiasm, New Challenges
27.1.2020
This year's WEF dealt with a number of regulatory problems affecting the global crypto arena
Governments and Enterprises Can’t Get Enough of Blockchain
27.1.2020
Governments have long been wary of Bitcoin, while expressing admiration for its innovative ledger system. This trend can be traced back till 2014, when the “blockchain not bitcoin” mantra was coined. Six years on and that sentiment is being backed by action as governments and businesses...
Blockchain, not Bitcoin: China’s BTC Volume on LocalBitcoins Hits 2-Year Low
27.1.2020
China’s Bitcoin trading volumes hit a two-year low despite president’s call to open doors to blockchain technology
Former Bakkt CEO and Current Senator Loeffler Delays Disclosing Assets
27.1.2020
Former Bakkt CEO and new senator delays financial disclosure, goading ethics watchdogs
Price Analysis Jan 27: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, EOS, BNB, ETC, XLM
27.1.2020
The sharp up move in several major cryptocurrencies shows that the current rally still has legs to run
Israeli Regulators Request Feedback to Foster Blockchain Innovation
27.1.2020
Israel seeks public input to identify regulations stifling blockchain innovation
Who Funds Bitcoin Developers?
27.1.2020
Many, many developers have contributed to Bitcoin’s growth since its birth in 2009.
In other words, Bitcoin is the representation of a long line of programming work. Developers have had to look for bugs, write software updates, and assume the vital task of proposing how Bitcoin might evolve.
This...
Heated Debate Continues Over Bitcoin Cash Infrastructure Funding Plan
27.1.2020
Last Wednesday, the founder of the mining operation Btc.top announced a proposal that would fund Bitcoin Cash (BCH) development over the course of six months. Over the last five days, the funding plan has been the most dominant conversation within the BCH ecosystem, as supporters debate the merits...
Crypto News Roundup for Jan. 27, 2020
27.1.2020
Today's daily podcast features trouble at TRON and an attack on Bitcoin Gold. It's CoinDesk's Crypto News Roundup