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The Pros and Cons of Social Trading: Is It a Good Idea for New Investors?
11.12.2019
Social trading tools are rising in popularity, especially among those who are unfamiliar with crypto. But what are their upsides and downsides? #Sponsored
Bitcoin and Altcoins Start Fresh Decrease, Bulls In Check
11.12.2019
After a failed attempt to clear the USD 7,550, bitcoin price started a fresh decline. BTC/USD broke the USD 7,400 support area and even the USD 7,350 pivot level. The price is now (09:00 UTC) struggling to stay above USD 7,200 and it may continue to move down.
Similarly, there was a fresh decrease...
FinCEN Director Notes Improved Oversight of Cryptocurrency Industry
11.12.2019
FinCEN’s director says increased adoption of reporting guidelines for crypto businesses has led to an uptick in the number of suspicious activity reports filed
Is Greece Cracking Down on Tax Evasion or Taxing Anonymity?
11.12.2019
Credit cards and bank transfers – and their incumbent surveillance features – are no longer payment options for Greek citizens, they are obligations
SEC Cryptocurrency Approach ‘Measured,’ Chairman Clayton Tells Senate
11.12.2019
U.S. SEC chairman Jay Clayton endorsed his agency’s regulatory policy on cryptocurrency despite the ICO controversy
The State Encourages ICO Fraud. The Free Market Minimizes It
11.12.2019
Many Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have been and are frauds. The state enables this con game in various ways, including the establishment of accredited investors and the regulation of businesses that sell equity. Shut off from the most lucrative aspects of investment, average people rush into...
Ross Ulbricht Uses Elliot Waves to Predict Bitcoin’s Trajectory From Behind Bars
11.12.2019
Ross Ulbricht, serving life without parole for allegedly running the Silk Road marketplace, hasn’t allowed his detention to deprive him from monitoring bitcoin’s price action. In a new blog series titled Bitcoin by Ross, Ulbricht reveals that he is closely attuned to BTC’s price...
Bitcoin Cash’s (BCH) Momentum Looks Bleak
11.12.2019
Bitcoin Cash is the cryptocurrency that was created by the Fork of Bitcoin; Bitcoin Cash is considered as one of the best Blue Chips of cryptocurrencies. It has a Market Cap of 3.7 Billion and ranks number 5 on CoinMarketCap, just behind BTC, ETH, XRP, and Tether. Bitcoin Cash is traded across...
Italians Love Cash But Are Growing Fond of Crypto, New Stats Suggest
11.12.2019
Italy, one of the world’s largest economies, has faced plenty of financial challenges in the past decade. That’s probably one of the reasons why cryptocurrencies have been faring better there than in other European countries. Italians love cash but are also warming up to...
France’s New ‘Napoleon Bitcoin Fund’ Is Tied to CME’s Cash-Settled Futures
11.12.2019
French asset management firm Napoleon AM has launched a new fund tied to CME's cash-settled bitcoin futures
Three Men Arrested for Running Alleged $722 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme
11.12.2019
New Jersey authorities announce the arrest of three founders of alleged $722 million crypto Ponzie Scheme
CBD Coffee Company Leverages Censorship-Resistant Nature of Crypto
11.12.2019
On December 8, the U.S.-based coffee firm that uses cannabidiol (CBD) in its product, Crazy Calm, launched a promotion that aims to send $5 per order to the charity EatBCH. The founder of Crazy Calm, Matt Aaron, also detailed that the startup wanted to leverage the payment processor Shopify but...
Accused Onecoin Co-Conspirators Fight Criminal Charges in the US
10.12.2019
The Onecoin scam, a multi-level Ponzi scheme that acquired $4 billion from investors has been falling apart at the seams. Criminal proceedings have started against Onecoin leaders and one alleged associate who was found guilty of laundering $400 million has asked a New York judge for more time...
How to Increase Womens (And Men's) Interest in Bitcoin + More News
10.12.2019
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92% of surveyed women said that they would be more likely to invest if Bitcoin had a longer...
MARKETS DAILY: How Bitcoin Diversification Is Helping Traditional Portfolios
10.12.2019
With the market set for another down day, we're talking new data on Bitcoin diversification for traditional portfolios, taking a look at shifting tactics in the mining hardware industry, traditional bonds issued, then redeemed on the Ethereum blockchain, and more
The Coolest Jobs in Crypto
10.12.2019
Meme Lord. Street artist. Unique startup founder. Feeder of the hungry. There’s no end to the amount of cool jobs in crypto, and new uses for decentralized, peer-to-peer cash are limited only by the bounds of one’s imagination. Whether finding new and innovative solutions...
Bakkt Launches Bitcoin Options in US, Futures in Asia
10.12.2019
Bakkt has launched two new regulated bitcoin derivatives products. Within hours of launch, Bakkt announced that over 1,000 futures contracts had been traded in Asia. The platform now offers four types of regulated bitcoin derivatives products: monthly and daily physically delivered bitcoin futures...
Ugandan Police Hold Director of Alleged $2.7M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
10.12.2019
Ugandan police have reportedly seized Samson Lwanga, a director of Dunamiscoins crypto scam which managed to get $2.7 million from the victims
Bitmain Promises Big Discounts as Founder Wu Returns to Action
10.12.2019
Jihan Wu. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Bitcoin.com - Official Channel
Bitmain’s Wu Jihan has made his first address to clients following the conclusion of a bitter power struggle with the company’s former head – and has announced a series of measures aimed at boosting the Bitcoin (BTC)...
Bitcoin Looks South After Strong Rejection Above $7,600
10.12.2019
Are bitcoin sellers back in control? The cryptocurrency is flashing red after a strong rejection above $7,600