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Darknet ICO, Bitmain Infighting, Calls for Cotten to Be Exhumed: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 9–15
15.12.2019
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, bitter infighting at Bitmain, Libra’s white paper quietly updated, and the $146 million ICO that’s almost certainly illegal
Protocol, Networks, Law, and Anarchism
15.12.2019
I imagine long ago there was a time when neither verbal nor written language existed for humans. Hand gestures and other physical cues were as good as our ancestors had it. Perhaps the sign for thirsty meant pinching one’s own tongue. Or the sign for hungry meant stuffing one’s hand...
Bitcoin Set to Enter Disbelief Phase — Should Hodlers Prep for $2.8K?
15.12.2019
Traders should expect more pain as Bitcoin price continues to bleed out into 2020
The Modern Great Game — Facebook’s Libra Project
15.12.2019
What are the possible scenarios for governments after the launch of Facebook’s Libra, and should the U.S. be afraid of it?
Tether Sponsors New Version of Bitcoin Tokenization Layer Omni
15.12.2019
Tether funded the development of the latest version of Bitcoin tokenization layer Omni
Dissidents and Activists Have a lot to Gain From Bitcoin, if Only They Knew It
15.12.2019
Bitcoin is working as Satoshi intended and already helps people facing repression. The problem is, many others don’t know about it yet
Maduro Plans to Airdrop Petro to Municipal Leaders and Eligible Citizens
15.12.2019
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro wants the nation state-issued cryptocurrency, petro (PTR) to have the same usability properties as a physical currency. On December 13, Maduro explained on national television that the Superintendence of Crypto-Assets and Related Activities (Sunacrip)...
Stone Bitcoins and Echoes From the Past
15.12.2019
The best Sundays are for long reads and deep conversations. This time we're reflecting on the past and taking a deeper look at one of the most interesting blockchain allegories that doesn't involve technology at all…
Bitcoin Floats Around $7,100 as Top Altcoins See Slight Growth
15.12.2019
Bitcoin hovers around the $7,100 mark again, as most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting slight growth
Top-5 Cryptos This Week: ATOM, XTZ, LINK, BCH, NEO
15.12.2019
Bears are attempting to take control. Can the top five performers move against the trend and climb higher? Let’s study the charts
How SLP Dividends Can Tokenize Anything, Including the Stock Market
15.12.2019
Not everyone is lucky enough to have access to the stock market and the ability to buy shares in successful corporations like Apple or Coca-Cola. Many impoverished and politically restricted areas make such participation impossible for those who live there. However, thanks to the ability...
Bitcoin.com Exchange Lists More Tokens for Trading
15.12.2019
Bitcoin.com Exchange was launched in early September 2019 as an easy-to-use platform with world-class security and a powerful trading engine. The venue has rapidly expanded its roster and now offers 27 different digital tokens for users to trade. Two of the latest additions to the exchange are...
Indian Lawmaker Says ‘Cryptocurrency Is Inevitable’
15.12.2019
Indian Parliament member Dr. Subramanian Swamy has shared his view on cryptocurrency. Advocating for India to make the transition to crypto, he reportedly said, “cryptocurrency is inevitable.” The lawmaker will chair a conference at the UN India’s headquarters next week where...
2019: Bitcoin Slides Down the Google Trends Popularity Ladder
15.12.2019
The interest in the Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has posted a mixed picture in the year 2019. More specifically, Bitcoin, which happens to be the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has witnessed a steady decline in its popularity among masses this year. This decline can...
European AML Directive Pushes Crypto Startup Bottle Pay Out of Business
15.12.2019
Bottle Pay, a cryptocurrency payments provider from the U.K., has announced its decision to cease operations by the end of the year. Despite attracting some serious funding and expanding its user base significantly in the past few months, the company has found it unacceptable to continue to work...
Bloxroute Releases Blockchain Distribution Network for Ethereum and Bitcoin Cash
15.12.2019
On December 3, the crypto software firm Bloxroute’s cofounder, Eyal Markovich, announced the launch of the startup’s Blockchain Distribution Network (BDN) Version 1. Markovich explained that the BDN V1 release is a milestone for the company and the scalability service aims to enable...
5 Bearish Candlestick Patterns Every Bitcoin Trader Must Know
14.12.2019
Here are 5 simple bearish Japanese candlestick patterns that every trader must know
Russia’s Hydra Darknet Marketplace Plans $146M Token Sale
14.12.2019
According to regional reports, the Russian darknet market Hydra is planning an initial coin offering (ICO) in order to expand the marketplace internationally. The sale is set to start on December 16 and Hydra administrators hope to raise $146 million from the token sale. Also read: Regulatory...
Bitcoin Price Diary: Long BTC and Profitable on Many Altcoin Positions
14.12.2019
Bitcoin continues to trade sideways in a tightening range and this is giving altcoins the green light to continue their multi-week rally
This Week in Bitcoin: $8 Billion BTC Trust and Maximalists Misbehaving
14.12.2019
This Week in Bitcoin is your roundup of the prime talking points from across the cryptosphere. From the major news to the minor debates that erupted into huge arguments, we’ve captured the flavor of the frenetic soup that is Bitcoin and all that simmers in it. In this edition, the deadline...