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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
Bitcoin Breaks 7-Month Downtrend But Must Clear These Hurdles to $10K
27.1.2020
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are showing healthy bull market signs
Bitcoin Can Learn These Key Lessons from Cash
27.1.2020
Cash may be a dinosaur, and although Deutsche Bank thinks that notes and coins’ extinction is still a way off, its newest report has provided the cryptosphere with an excellent insight into why cash is still in such rude health – and why so many still choose it over other methods of payment...
Billionaire Investor Tim Draper: If You're a Millennial, Buy Bitcoin
27.1.2020
Millennials should invest in Bitcoin to retire, according to billionaire investor Tim Draper
Ukraine to Oversee Crypto Transactions Above $1,200, Sees Opportunities in Legalization Not Risks
27.1.2020
Cryptocurrency transactions in Ukraine will be strictly monitored by the state, although the country’s finance minister admits that it’s not digital coins but fiat cash that criminals and corrupt officials are more likely to use. The legalization of cryptocurrencies remains a priority...
BTC Holds Strong Possibility of a Bullish Breakout in the Near-term
27.1.2020
Bitcoin, at the time of writing this analysis, was trading at $8,647.05 on Bitstamp, seems to be preparing for another consistent higher high trend BTC/USD retains imminent support from the daily moving and hourly moving averages as it hits above $8,500 after testing supports around $8,200...
Iranian Authorities Have Issued 1,000 Licenses for Cryptocurrency Mining
27.1.2020
Iranian trade and mining authorities have issued over 1,000 licenses for cryptocurrency mining so far
Over 1,000 Bitcoin Miners Granted Licenses in Iran: Report
27.1.2020
Iran is said to be issuing licenses to miners after new legislation was brought in last year
‘Different Type of Shakeout’ — Trader Says Bitcoin Unlikely to Hit $6
27.1.2020
Bitcoin indicators do not suggest a retest of $6,000 is on the cards, say Cointelegraph market commentators
Tron to Dedicate Conference to Deceased Basketball Star Kobe Bryant
27.1.2020
Crypto community is accusing Tron of using Kobe Bryant’s death for their own gains by dedicating the 2020 niTROn Summit to the basketball legend
New Research Shows Bitcoin-Denominated Payments Still a ‘Fantasy’
27.1.2020
A recent report by BitMEX states that the increasing decimal precision of Bitcoin outputs means that it is far from unit of account status
Bitcoin’s Unit of Account Status is Still a Fantasy - BitMEX Research
27.1.2020
How close is bitcoin (BTC) to becoming money? New data from BitMEX Research claims that although BTC transactions are now more precise than ever, the cryptocurrency still remains a long way off elusive money status – and believe that precision could actually hurt BTC’s hopes of becoming money.
The...