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Lottery Giant 500.com Buys Bitcoin Miner BTC.com From Jihan Wu
16.2.2021
Jihan Wu. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Bitcoin.com - Official Channel
Listed Chinese online sports lottery service provider 500.com said it agreed to acquire the BTC.com Bitcoin (BTC) mining bussiness from Bitmain co-founder Jihan Wu.
500.com is buying the business in exchange for its newly...
Nigeria Crypto Ban: Stakeholder Body, Politicians Assail Central Bank’s Directive to Financial Institutions
16.2.2021
A body representing cryptocurrency and blockchain stakeholders in Nigeria has joined other crypto industry players in assailing the recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive to banks. The CBN order, which seeks snuff out crypto entities from the banking system, took effect on February 5, 2020....
Bitcoin Payments for Private Flights Soar, 20% of Privatefly’s Revenue Stems from Crypto
16.2.2021
Cryptocurrency users are leveraging their new-found wealth to fly more often with private jets. This week the directional aviation company Privatefly revealed that close to 20% of the firm’s sales were paid in cryptocurrencies last month, and 13% out of that aggregate used bitcoin. On-Demand...
Mexico’s Third-Wealthiest Individual Adds Bitcoin to His Twitter Bio
15.2.2021
Just recently the Mexican billionaire, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, joined Elon Musk and a number of high-profile people, by adding the bitcoin hashtag to his Twitter bio. Salinas is one of Mexico’s wealthiest individuals with a fortune of around $13.2 billion and 10% of the entrepreneur’s...
Allianz Economic Advisor Says Argument for Bitcoin Is Evolving — More Companies Will Embrace BTC as Form of Payment
15.2.2021
Allianz’s chief economic advisor, Mohamed El-Erian, says that the argument for investing in bitcoin has reached a pivot point. He sees more companies following Tesla’s example and embracing bitcoin as an investment vehicle as well as a form of payment. Allianz’s Economic Advisor...
Price analysis 2/15: BTC, ETH, ADA, XRP, DOT, BNB, LTC, BCH, LINK, XLM
15.2.2021
The sharp recovery in major altcoins and Bitcoin suggests the uptrend remains intact
Bitcoin Snaps Back After Slight Dip, Current BTC Chart ‘Is Near Identical to August 2017’
15.2.2021
Digital currency prices are on the move again, after tumbling a hair downwards during Sunday evening’s trading sessions. On Sunday the price of bitcoin dropped -7.64% after touching a lifetime price high at $49,715 and then slid to $45,915. As trading sessions entered into Monday, BTC...
$1.89 billion liquidated: Why did Bitcoin and ETH price correct sharply overnight?
15.2.2021
More than $1.89 billion worth of cryptocurrency futures positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours, as Bitcoin and Ether sharply dropped
Bitcoin must cost 10X more with 10X less utility to match Tulip Mania — Investor
15.2.2021
There's no comparing the current bull run with the 17th century tulip bubble, Dan Tapeiro argues
Why Merchants Prefer Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Over Bitcoin (BTC)?
15.2.2021
People worldwide are increasingly preferring Bitcoin Cash (BCH) over Bitcoin (BTC). The recently published website, whybitcoincash.com, presents interesting data and facts emphasizing the BCH’s benefits and the reasons for its popularity. The website is made by Kim Dotcom, a technology entrepreneur...
PwC Chief: Mexican Companies Want to Follow Tesla into Bitcoin Investment
15.2.2021
Mexican companies are developing an interest in following the lead of companies north of the border – and could seek to emulate the bitcoin (BTC)-buying leads of United States-based companies like Tesla.
These were the conclusions of a report from El Economista, which quoted Mauricio Hurtado...
$50K and BTC's biggest weekly candle ever: 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week
15.2.2021
A falling U.S. dollar and increasingly positive publicity keeps Bitcoin bulls satisfied despite a slight correction to $47,000
Bitcoin's Coinbase premium turned negative. Here's what it means for BTC price
14.2.2021
Coinbase Pro is a major bellwether for institutional demand. Now, data from CryptoQuant indicates that short-term selling pressure on Coinbase is mounting
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, BCH, EOS, XMR, XTZ
14.2.2021
Bitcoin is facing minor resistance near $50,000 but if this psychological barrier is crossed, a major breakout could occur in select altcoins
Red Envelopes and BCH: Prominent Mining Execs Jiang Zhuoer and Jihan Wu Bolster Bitcoin Cash
14.2.2021
In recent days, bitcoin cash has seen significant gains, and supporters of the digital currency have been positive about specific developments, like the internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom’s current support. On February 11, the Chinese New Year, the prominent bitcoin mining executives, Jiang...
Here's why altcoins are dropping as Bitcoin price inches closer to $50,000
14.2.2021
The altcoin market crashed as Bitcoin achieved a new all-time high and made its way towards $50,000
‘Black Swan’ Author Pulls a 180- Nassim Taleb Says ‘Bitcoin’s a Failure, at Least for Now’
14.2.2021
On February 12, the well known Lebanese-American essayist and risk analyst, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, declared that the leading digital currency bitcoin is a failure, at least for now. Cryptocurrency fans have been upset by Taleb’s recent statements, after it seems the renowned author has done...
El Español Says Spanish Authorities Joint Statement Is a Warning to Companies in the Wake of Tesla’s BTC Buy
14.2.2021
The Spanish financial markets watchdog and the country’s central bank criticized — again — cryptocurrencies as an investment asset. The entities issued a joint statement warning about the high risks the cryptocurrency market poses. Document: Crypto Adoption as a Payment Means...
Roses are red, violets are blue, Bitcoin hits $49K and a new all-time high too
14.2.2021
The price of Bitcoin broke past $49,000 to achieve a new all-time high across major exchanges
Darknet Market Joker’s Stash Retires After Raking in $1 Billion in Cryptocurrencies
14.2.2021
One of the largest darknet marketplaces for selling identity data and stolen credit card information, Joker’s Stash retired last month after making off with a cool $1 billion in cryptocurrencies. Weeks ago, U.S. and European officials seized some of the web portal’s servers tied...