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Decentralization Philosophy Part 1 – From Buddha to the Conquistadors
19.1.2020
Earlier this week, the Let's Talk Bitcoin! Show gathered to discuss decentralization in blockchain projects, the historical context of decentralized organizations, the robustness it conveys but also the difficulties it engenders
Malaysia Announces Digital Asset Guidelines
19.1.2020
The Securities Commission Malaysia has published the country’s guidelines on digital assets which set out the regulatory framework for token sales. All token offerings must now be carried out only through platforms approved by the commission. The guidelines also detail the obligations...
Bitcoin Price Drops Over $500 in 5 Minutes, Top Altcoins Also See Red
19.1.2020
Today Bitcoin lost over $500 in under 5 minutes and most of the crypto market followed suit
A Thorough Analysis of “Bitbond- The Bitcoin Lending Platform”
19.1.2020
Lending and borrowing of funds for personal or professional use have been existent in the society for the longest unknown time. Where earlier it was characterized by the procurement of loans from money lenders, today we have banks and regulated lending organizations for the purpose. These...
Crypto Experts Join OECD ‘High Level’ Advisory Board
19.1.2020
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, an intergovernmental body with 36 member countries, has formed “a high-level expert group” which includes executives from the crypto industry. They will provide advice in helping develop international blockchain policy...
Bitcoin Halving and Its Impact on Its Value: Everything You Need to Know
19.1.2020
Bitcoin follows a complex mining and rewards procedure for its production, but its principle is deeply rooted in the fundamental law of economics – supply and demand. In order to keep the value intact, Bitcoin has adopted a procedure called Bitcoin Halving. In simplest terms, Bitcoin halving...
How to Create Custom SLP Tokens With the Bitcoin.com Mint
19.1.2020
On January 17, Bitcoin.com CEO Stefan Rust introduced the company’s new SLP minting application. The Bitcoin.com Mint is a noncustodial web wallet that allows users to store bitcoin cash (BCH) and Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) tokens. In addition to the portfolio capabilities, the Mint gives...
Bitcoin Bull Market Gains Steam, Breaks $9K for the First Time in 2020
19.1.2020
#Bitcoin price broke above the ascending triangle as bulls set their short-term target at $9.6K
Crypto Fights for Freedom in India’s Supreme Court, Critics Cite Risk
19.1.2020
Indian judges presiding over the RBI v. Crypto case have repeatedly showcased their willingness to learn about digital currencies and blockchain-based tech
Crypto Employment Abounds With More Than 8,000 Jobs in 2020
18.1.2020
During the last year, the cryptoconomy has picked up pace after a drawn out crypto winter. When market prices were low and startups were short on capital, a bunch of firms laid off employees in 2018. A year later, and digital currency companies are hiring. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide...
New Guidelines Subject Canadian Crypto Exchanges to Securities Laws
18.1.2020
Canadian regulators have issued new guidance determining when current securities legislation applies to operations conducted by cryptocurrency exchanges. According to the clarifications in the document, many domestic and foreign entities serving Canadian users, for example those that provide...
Bitcoin Price Ready to Push Above Key Resistance to Hit $10,000
18.1.2020
Bitcoin price and market cap hover around resistance, looking to push to new highs in 2020
FATF Holds Global Forum to Discuss Crypto Supervision
18.1.2020
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and over 50 delegations involved in crypto supervision recently gathered to discuss how to regulate crypto assets and related service providers. While examining three key areas, they stressed the importance of international cooperation, citing that...
‘Weak Hands Are Out’ — Trader Who Called $20K Bitcoin Top Calls Bottom
18.1.2020
Peter Brandt is decidedly bullish on Bitcoin in 2020 as he says “strong hands” are in control
Bitcoin SV Drops 40% as Lawyer Admits Craig Wright Has No Private Keys
18.1.2020
Craig Wright court case sparks heavy losses for Bitcoin SV investors, while Bitcoin consolidates its January gains
New Analysis Finds That Mondays Are the Best Days to Buy Bitcoin
18.1.2020
Long-term data from Cointelegraph Markets identifies Monday as the best day of the week for Bitcoin returns
It’s Never Been Harder to Mine Bitcoin as Hash Rate Hits New Highs
18.1.2020
Bitcoin’s hash rate and difficulty continue to surge higher as miner confidence appears unshaken in Q1 2020
Crypto vs RBI: 3 Days of Intense Supreme Court Hearings
18.1.2020
India’s supreme court heard the crypto case in detail over three consecutive days this week. In addition to intense arguments against the central bank having the power to ban crypto, the judges learned how other countries regulate this new sector, the amended EU directive, the FATF guidance...
Monopoly Is a Tiny Darknet Market With Big Aspirations
18.1.2020
There’s a certain irony in the smallest market on the darknet being named Monopoly. With less than 150 listings, the monero-friendly Monopoly Market is anything but. What this tiny darknet market (DNM) lacks in size, however, it makes up for in spirit. The cypherpunk ethos permeates this...
Mind the Gap: Identifying and Trading 4 Different Bitcoin Charts Gaps
18.1.2020
Everyone in crypto is talking about CME gaps — but all gaps are not created equal. Learn to identify the types and how to trade them