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Can't Have Bitcoin without the Bubble - ShapeShift CEO

15.5.2019
“There have to be bubbles in crypto because crypto is taking over the world and it’s not going to just advance 5% a month without end”, as people would start buying it, “running it and turning it into a bubble,” according to Erik Voorhees, founder and CEO of the crypto exchange ShapeShift. In...

Crypto Prime Dealer SFOX Partners With New York Bank to Offer New FDIC Protection

15.5.2019
SFOX crypto traders will now have access to insurance through the U.S. government’s Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) worth up to $250,000

PR: Bitcoin.com Partners With Travala.com to Boost Bitcoin Cash Adoption

15.5.2019
The partnership will see Travala.com integrated in the official Bitcoin.com wallet with almost 4 million usersLondon, United Kingdom –– April 30, 2019 — Travala.com, - leading blockchain travel booking platform, has announced a partnership with Bitcoin.com to empower millions of travelers to save...

Bitcoin Consolidating Gains While Altcoins Continue Higher

15.5.2019
After a strong rally, bitcoin price started a downside correction below USD 8,200. BTC/USD declined below USD 8,000 and it is currently consolidating gains. On the downside, there are many supports near USD 7,860, USD 7,750 and USD 7,680. Conversely, there were further gains in ethereum and ripple....

The Blockchain Paradox

15.5.2019
Blockchains offer potential solutions to deep-seated problems in society, but their own governance issues need to be solved first, writes Pindar Wong

Hacked New Zealand Exchange Cryptopia Appoints Liquidators, Trading Suspended

15.5.2019
Hacked New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has gone into liquidation and suspended trading services

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis: Is Bitcoin Price on a Set Back – To Get Bearish, Bullish or Maintain Stability

15.5.2019
Bitcoin price since a few days now is on a roll with the bang. Yesterday, Bitcoin price was much dangling in comparison to other days from where the considerable rise has been observed. In a single day, it was traded as high as $8300 and as low as $7500. Bitcoin never fails to surprise...

Ripple (XRP) Price Analysis: XRP Shows The Much Awaited Upward Surge Following The Bitcoin Bull Run

15.5.2019
Ripple (XRP) has finally ascended higher to everybody’s expectations, bullish trend on the cards Ripple puts an end to the rumored downfall, reports a price surge Ripple (XRP) is one of the most trusted cryptocurrencies in the global markets today. With platforms namely xRapid, xVia and xCurrent...

Whole Foods, Starbucks and Nordstrom, Accept Bitcoin As Payments But Don’t Acknowledge

15.5.2019
Ever since cryptocurrencies were first created, the ultimate aim of the creators was to ensure that it became an alternative and seamless mode of payments, but that always seemed to be a pipe dream as it was not accepted as legal tender anywhere. However, the atmosphere surrounding had started...

Short Term Price Drops, Sudden Or Otherwise, Are Irrelevant Says John McAfee

15.5.2019
Technology leader and crypto influencer John McAfee tweeted on Monday evening that crypto price fluctuations in the short run are irrelevant. He urged investors to never panic in case of sudden price drops and asked them to check prices every two or three months. Do not, under any crcumstances...

SEC Commissioner Says Time Is Right for Bitcoin ETFs — 3 Funds Pending

15.5.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing three bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), one of which was filed last week to track the prices of two cryptocurrencies. An SEC commissioner said at the Consensus conference on Monday that the time is right for a bitcoin...

CME’s Bitcoin Futures Break Records With $1 Billion in Notional Volume

15.5.2019
The world’s largest options and futures exchange, Chicago Mercantile Exchange & Chicago Board of Trade (CME Group) and its bitcoin futures contracts saw an all-time high on May 13. According to CME’s records, the exchange recorded 33,700 contracts on Monday which represented...

Cryptocurrency Exchanges Are Cleaning up Their Act

14.5.2019
Ask a dozen crypto traders for the reason behind the recent rally and you’ll get a dozen different theories. Bakkt futures, Microsoft building on Bitcoin and Whole Foods accepting crypto have all been cited as fueling the bull market that’s broken out. While these factors have certainly...

US SEC Delays Decision on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, Seeks Public Comment

14.5.2019
The U.S. SEC has again delayed its decision on crypto index fund provider Bitwise’s bitcoin ETF application, and is seeking comments from the public

Bank of France is Closely Watching Stablecoin Developments, Says Governor

14.5.2019
Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau has reported that the bank is interested in stablecoins

Our Value of Money Is Subjective But That Doesn’t Make It Meaningless

14.5.2019
In my last op-ed, I discussed how the value we place on items and goods is subjective based on Carl Menger’s Subjective Theory of Value and how these concepts apply to people’s perception of value with things like fiat, gold, and bitcoin. The post outlined the idea that money cannot...