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Mati Greenspan on the Technical and Macro Roots of Bitcoin’s Price Surge
14.1.2020
As BTC surges, is it fundamentals, technicals or macro context? Former eToro analyst Mati Greenspan breaks it down
Bitcoin and ETH Are Commodities, While XRP’s Status Is Unclear, CFTC Says
14.1.2020
CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert says that the authority is confident that Bitcoin and Ether are commodities, but the status of XRP is still unclear
Tokyo-Based Zigmabit Offers Mining Rigs for Homes and Offices
14.1.2020
Cryptocurrency mining develops rapidly like any high tech sector. Improvements in the hardware and auxiliary systems make it possible to design mining rigs that are more compact and silent than they used to be, while also profitable to run. Zigmabit is a manufacturer that assembles units suitable...
The Race to Lead 3 Class-Action Suits Against IFinex Over 2017 BTC Bull Run Is On
14.1.2020
One of several active suits against iFinex has filed a request to spearhead the efforts for the entire class over alleged manipulation of the BTC market using Tether
These 21 Leading Crypto Industry Players to Advice OECD on Blockchain
14.1.2020
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has recruited some of the biggest names in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to advise it on blockchain-related matters and distributed ledger innovations.
The international organization will seek tips from players such as...
Bitcoin Price Hits 2-Month High at $8.7K as 3 Bullish Factors Converge
14.1.2020
Bitcoin seeks swift leg-up to $9K as markets rise 8% in 24 hours to reach $8.7K highs
Market Outlook: Bullish Trend Sends Crypto Prices Northwards
14.1.2020
Digital currency markets are seeing significant gains this week as the entire market capitalization gained $28 billion in the last seven days. Moreover, trade volume has spiked to a massive $100 billion and during the last 24 hours, numerous digital assets have gained between 3-48%. Also read:...
Exchange Tokens 'May Decline' if Bitcoin Doesn’t Start a Bull Run
14.1.2020
If the major digital assets, bitcoin (BTC) included, can’t prompt another bull market in 2020, exchange-based tokens may decline due to the possible trading volume shrinkage, says TokenInsight, a token data and rating agency.
Their latest annual report on the cryptocurrency spot exchange industry...
Singapore Crypto Consultant Kidnapped for $1 Million Ransom
14.1.2020
Singaporean kidnapped in Thailand makes daring escape after being tortured for $1 million ransom
Will Bitcoin SV Repeat Pump & Dump of 2019?
14.1.2020
Craig Wright. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Crypto Finder
Rumors about the self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto, Australian computer scientist Craig Wright have seemingly fuelled a rally of more than 100% in Bitcoin SV (BSV) – the cryptocurrency backed by Wright – over the past seven days.
A...
Win or Lose, These Crypto Whales Share Their Trades
14.1.2020
Whales are mega-rich traders who inhabit the depths of the crypto seas. Theirs is a realm of dark pools, hidden order books, OTC deals, and rich list wallet addresses. Shunning publicity in favor of pseudonymity, most whales keep their trading and personal lives separated, with only the blockchain...
Bitcoin Options, Explained
14.1.2020
Despite the recent bear market, the rise of Bitcoin options trading gives the crypto market new ways to manage risk, gain exposure and generate yield. #Sponsored
CME’s Bitcoin Options See First-Day Volume of $2.3M
14.1.2020
Options on bitcoin futures from Chicago Mercantile Exchange got off to a good start on Monday, seeing trading volume reach 55 contracts in the opening session
Pre-Bitcoin Halving Race Pushes Mining Difficulty to Record High
14.1.2020
As Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty and hashrate are reaching new all-time highs, the Cryptoverse is discussing the meaning behind it, and it seems unlikely that the miners are capitulating ahead of the Bitcoin mining reward halving in May.
As reported by Cryptonews.com in October 2019, miners will...
55 Contracts Mark First Day of Bitcoin Options on CME
14.1.2020
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Following the launch of bitcoin options trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) yesterday, the exchange reported that 55 options contracts changed hands during the first day of trading, instantly making CME a leader in the space.
Each options contract at the...
Resurgent Bitcoin Will Likely Shrug off Long-Term Bear Cross
14.1.2020
A bitcoin chart indicator is about to turn bearish for the first time since June 2018, but should have little effect on prices
Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto Regulations, New Rules in Europe, US, Asia
14.1.2020
In this roundup, we cover EU-wide crypto regulations and individual countries’ new digital asset rules including Austria and the U.K. We also cover numerous crypto regulatory developments in the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, India, and the Philippines. Also read: Regs Roundup: SEC Actions...
Payments Giant Visa Acquires Fintech Firm Plaid for $5.3 Billion
14.1.2020
Payments giant Visa acquired fintech firm Plaid for $5.3 billion in an effort to expand its business model
Indian Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Crypto Ban, Expects Slew of Comments
14.1.2020
The Supreme Court of India has passed over, but not adjourned, a case against the Reserve Bank of India’s ban on banks’ dealings with crypto-related businesses
CME Bitcoin Options Trade $2.3M in Debut, BTC Price Hits 2-Month High
14.1.2020
CME seals 55 contracts on the first day of Bitcoin options trading