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‘Satoshi’ Enters the Oxford English Dictionary
15.10.2019
Satoshi, noun, “The smallest monetary unit in the bitcoin digital payment system, equal to one hundred millionth of a bitcoin," enters the OED
Bitcoin Buyers: 19th-Century UK Church for Sale at BTC 180
15.10.2019
Source: a screenshot, Rightmove
So you’ve amassed a small fortune in Bitcoin? If you’re now wondering what to do with all your tokens, a property owner in the United Kingdom would like a word.
Per a post on real estate portal Rightmove, the vendor in question is selling a decommissioned church...
Bitcoin Is a Weapon for Free Speech in the Face of Government and Corporate Censorship
15.10.2019
The latest skirmishes in the bruising trade war between the U.S. and China have led to the unlikely politicization of the NBA. But how did the views of a basketball executive become such a political football? And what does China’s ideological commitment to censorship say about the value...
These Two Graphs Show How Big Money is Coming for Bitcoin
15.10.2019
While the crypto market was disappointed by the slow start of Bakkt, recently released data suggests that large investors are becoming more interested in the most popular cryptocurrency and are fueling "a new renaissance of Bitcoin."
U.S.-based financial derivatives giant CME Group said that...
Keep an Eye on Bitcoin Price on Asian Exchanges - Analysts
15.10.2019
As the OTC (over-the-counter) crypto trading in China has been on the rise, analysts advise people to look more into bitcoin price formation on Asian exchanges. Meanwhile, tether (USDT) , the most popular stablecoin, reportedly dominates bitcoin spot trading in this major market.
There has been...
Bitcoin Price Stuck In Range, Altcoins Holding Key Supports
15.10.2019
In the past few hours (08:00 UTC), there were mostly range moves in bitcoin price above the USD 8,200 support area. On the upside, BTC/USD seems to be facing a strong resistance near USD 8,350 and USD 8,400. Therefore, the next move could be either a sharp increase above USD 8,400 or a downside...
Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case to November
15.10.2019
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday once again postponed hearing the case against the crypto banking restrictions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The central bank has replied to crypto exchanges’ representation as directed by the court, which was supposed to resume hearing the case...
Coinshares, Blockchain Launch Gold Token Network on a Bitcoin Sidechain
15.10.2019
Two years in the making and already backed by some $20 million in digitized gold, CoinShares announced the DGLD token Tuesday
Diversified Crypto Fund Receives FINRA Regulatory Approval
15.10.2019
Grayscale Investments has received regulatory approval to publicly quote shares of its diversified crypto fund. The product, which is the firm’s only diversified offering, invests in five main cryptocurrencies. In addition, the firm offers nine single-asset investment funds, some of which...
The Fed Plans to Inject $60 Billion per Month Into the Economy
15.10.2019
On October 11, the U.S. Federal Reserve explained that it would inject more easing into the economy by purchasing Treasury bills at an initial $60 billion per month for the next two months. The purchasing rate could decrease or increase, but the central bank expects the easing plan to last until...
Berlusconi Admins Disappear — Darknet Users Rush to Find Alternatives
14.10.2019
The darknet marketplace Berlusconi Market has been reportedly down for more than two weeks, according to users who patronize the hidden website. The outage has led many to believe the market administrators exit scammed with all the funds. While others speculate that government agents have...
Crypto Market Sentiment Improves for the Second Week in a Row
14.10.2019
Crypto market sentiment measure, Sentscore, for the top 10 coins by market capitalization, is continuing its rise, away from the verge of the negative zone, for the second week in a row. Compared to the last week’s Sentscore of 4.41, this Monday finds it at 4.89, according to Omenics, a crypto...
Tax Guide: What Crypto Owners Should Know
14.10.2019
With the rise in price and the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies, more governments worldwide have been ramping up efforts to tax them. Some countries are using extreme measures to get their hands on this new source of untapped revenue, but there are also tax-friendly countries that are...
Bitcoin Price Consolidates Above Key Level, Altcoins Rebound
14.10.2019
This past week, bitcoin price climbed higher above the USD 8,500 resistance. BTC/USD tested the USD 8,800 resistance area and later trimmed most of its gains. The price is now (08:00 UTC) trading well below the USD 8,500 level and seems to be consolidating above the USD 8,200 support area....
IMF Has Another Trick Up Its Sleeve When Fiat Fails – Its Own Coin SDR
14.10.2019
Virtually everybody knows what a dollar is, but not as many know about the SDR. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Special Drawing Rights is an international, monetary reserve system created specifically to address limitations of gold and standard fiat currencies such as the USD....
More Nations Join the Club of Crypto-Friendly Jurisdictions
14.10.2019
Regulatory barriers are a major concern for businesses working with decentralized assets. Not all governments, however, are putting obstacles in front of crypto companies. In fact the number taking a crypto-friendly stance is in fact increasing. Also read: Ukraine in a Rush to Legalize...
Android Tool Lets You Check Crypto Payment Apps for Double-Spends
13.10.2019
The risk of double-spending has traditionally been a major obstacle to creating and fully using digital money. A flaw of this kind would be detrimental to the credibility of any system claiming to provide universal solutions to the financial needs of our era. Whoever created Bitcoin elegantly...
Bitcoin Cash Outshines BTC Retail Spending in Australia by a Wide Margin
13.10.2019
The BCH-centric web portal Bitcoinbch.com published on October 13 an in-depth report that shows the aggregate of cryptocurrency expenditure for Australian retail businesses. According to the 10-page document, BCH transactions in the country exceed BTC transactions by a wide margin and BCH is...
Coinbase Receives E-Money License From the Central Bank of Ireland
13.10.2019
Coinbase has secured a new legal foothold in Europe. The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange has received an e-money license from the Bank of Ireland, which it can potentially use to continuing serving its customers across the continent, in case Brexit causes any disruptions. Also Read:...
Dutch National Bank Says Gold Can Re-Start Economy in Case of Total Collapse
13.10.2019
An article found on the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) website has surprised many in the crypto space, with its bold claim that “If the entire system collapses, the gold stock provides a collateral to start over.” While proclamations of this nature are nothing new, it is strange to see...