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Pomp’s Morgan Creek Raises $61M For Blockchain Fund, Targets $250M
22.10.2019
Morgan Creek Capital Management firm has raised $61 million for second blockchain fund
Credit Suisse Is Latest Bank to Charge Clients for Cash Deposits
22.10.2019
In a normal world savers are expected to receive compensation for giving their money to the bank. Instead, due to negative interest rates, we are now seeing more financial institutions actually charging their clients for fiat cash deposits, with Credit Suisse the latest big bank to join in on this...
Why Bitmain Is Building the World’s Largest Bitcoin Mine in Rural Texas
22.10.2019
Bitmain's new bitcoin mine exploits cheap electricity in Texas, the nation's biggest power market. Locals are happy for the new jobs
Gold Investors Eyeing Bitcoin on its Way to USD 100,000 - Plan₿
22.10.2019
Some gold investors are not only looking at the digital gold, Bitcoin (BTC), but also considering investing in it, while its price is expected to hit USD 100,000 by the end of 2021, according to anonymous investor and Twitter user Plan₿, known for his insights into the stock-to-flow ratio, cited...
Rep. Warren Davidson: You Have to Defend Money to Defend Freedom
22.10.2019
U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson speaks with Cointelegraph on Libra and securities law ahead of Zuckerberg hearings scheduled for Wednesday
Bitcoin.Com Acquires Japanese Blockchain Development Startup, O3 Labs
22.10.2019
Bitcoin.com, the comprehensive crypto portal backed by Roger Ver, has announced the acquisition of Japanese blockchain development startup, O3 Labs. The acquisition will lead to the absorption of O3 into Bitcoin.com, resulting in the formation of a unified team focussed on creating robust tools...
Bitcoin Price Locks Itself Around $8,200
22.10.2019
Bitcoin (BTC) price registers moderate profit The coin freezes around $8,200 during the intraday price movement The market is currently fluctuating and is creating chaos amongst the coins. Bitcoin is seen as affected by the same. If we look at the beginning of the year’s statistics, the price noted...
Smartphone Developers Embrace Crypto as Opera Integrates BTC and TRX
22.10.2019
The love-in between smartphone developers and cryptocurrency users is smoldering. What started out as a flirtation by HTC and Samsung has blossomed into a full-blown affair, incorporating hardware and software support from a string of companies. Today, Opera ramped up its cryptocurrency support...
‘No Borders’ — Alistair Milne Sends Bitcoin Instead of $2.6K Gold Bar
22.10.2019
Following a giveaway announcement in September, Alistair Milne gives away Bitcoin instead of a $2,600 Denarium gold bar
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Exhibits Bearish Trend; Price Hovers Around $230
22.10.2019
Bitcoin Cash price registers heavy fluctuations The intraday traders might suffer marginal loss by the end of the trading day Bitcoin Cash (BCH) started the day with an escalation. The price started falling recently and is now moving rapidly towards the immediate support level. The coin has been...
Is It Possible for Bitcoin to Replace Government-backed Fiat Currencies?
22.10.2019
We are currently witnessing an age of unusual things and revolutions, where people talk to computers and software more than they do with humans, where skyscrapers are becoming more common than green patches, and where fights against government suppression have reached new heights. In such times...
Adam Back: Creating Altcoins More Attractive Than Building on Bitcoin
22.10.2019
Creating altcoins is currently still more attractive than adding new functionality to Bitcoin, according to Blockstream CEO Adam Back
Bitcoin Price Turns Boring Again as Traders Consider Chances of $8.5K
22.10.2019
Bitcoin price rangebound as $8.5K resistance proves tough
Bitcoin IRA Is Letting Customers Lend Out Their Crypto Retirement Funds
22.10.2019
The digital asset IRA company will offer interest on cryptocurrency and cash holdings that customers want to lend out
Bitcoin May Rise toward $8,800, Short-Term Cross Indicates
22.10.2019
A short-term bitcoin price indicator has turned bullish, strengthening the case for a test of key resistance above $8,800
Bitcoin Support on Opera Leaves Beta Testing + 7 More Crypto News
22.10.2019
Source: Opera, Instagram
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The Opera web browser released a new version for Android, which, in addition to already...
Casa Is Helping Bitcoin Investors Pass on Their Holdings When They Die
22.10.2019
The bitcoin custody provider has launched a new service to help holders ensure their assets are passed to loved ones in the event of their death
Cashaa Launches Banking Solution for Indian Crypto Owners
22.10.2019
Banking services platform Cashaa is offering a solution for Indian crypto owners facing banking restrictions imposed by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The service allows users to deposit up to 1 crore rupees (~$141,012) per month to purchase cryptocurrencies....
UK Gov’t: FCA Will Make Final Decision on Banning Crypto Derivatives
22.10.2019
The U.K. government has stressed that is up to the “operationally independent” financial regulator, not the executive, to decide on a proposed crypto derivatives ban
Flaws in LocalBitcoins Data Call Into Question Regional Adoption Claims
22.10.2019
LocalBitcoins data is a starting point for research, but it isn't conclusive evidence of grassroots adoption