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Bitcoin’s Ransomware Problem Won’t Go Away
16.3.2020
By the end of 2019, at least $128 million in bitcoin had been paid to ransomware hackers. That's not good optics for a payment system
Crypto Networks Stress Tested During Bitcoin’s Wild Week
14.3.2020
Crypto valuations haven’t been the only casualties of this week’s market crash; crypto networks have also felt the strain. As onchain activity has ramped up in response to the market slump, fees have soared and the mempool filled on the BTC and ETH chains. Other crypto networks have...
Proof-of-Stake Founder Sunny King on Tackling Bitcoin's 'Energy Problem'
13.3.2020
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Crypto Exchanges Overwhelmed on Bitcoin’s Most Volatile Day of the Year
12.3.2020
Binance chief Changpeng Zhao referred to it as “Bloodbath day,” and many in the cryptosphere will echo those sentiments, as fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic reverberates through global markets. As crypto exchanges were thronged by frantic traders looking to capitalize on –...
Bitcoin’s Crash Triggers Over $700M in Liquidations on BitMEX
12.3.2020
Bitcoin’s flash crash on Thursday triggered the most long-short liquidations on crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX in 16 months
Tokyo Police Arrest 2 Men for Buying Cryptocurrency Tied to $530M Coincheck Hack
11.3.2020
Tokyo police arrested two individuals on Wednesday for acquiring stolen NEM from the 2018 Coincheck hack. On Jan. 26, 2018, the Japanese trading platform Coincheck noticed an “illicit transfer” of 523,000,000 NEM and it was the largest cryptocurrency exchange hack since Mt Gox....
Blockforce Capital’s Crypto Fund Captures 86% of Bitcoin’s Upside in 2020
11.3.2020
The fund has been able to keep more of bitcoin’s gains by reducing the complexity of its models
Bitcoin’s Plunge Due to Traditional Markets Falling or PlusToken Dumping?
10.3.2020
Experts weigh in on Bitcoin’s falling price — is it due to traditional markets falling, or alleged PlusToken scam selling?
What the Oil Market Says About Bitcoin’s ‘Safe Haven’ Status
9.3.2020
“I don’t think any asset is safe right now – except cash, US dollars.”
Bitcoin’s Plunge Was Foreshadowed by Miner Inventory Data
9.3.2020
Bitcoin’s recent price drop has caught many investors off guard. However, a key metric showing worry among the miners gave a warning several weeks ago
Market Update: Plustoken BTC Moves, Crypto Prices Dive, Coronavirus Cripples Global Markets
9.3.2020
Cryptocurrency markets lost more than $30 billion in the last 24 hours as digital asset prices have been slashed alongside traditional stock and commodity markets. Further, crypto proponents have spied Plustoken bitcoins on the move again and speculators assume that 13,000 BTC ($102M) might have...
Bitcoin’s Sharp Price Drop May Have Been Prompted by $120M Scam Selloff
9.3.2020
Bitcoin has quickly plunged to two-month lows, with some analysts suggesting an over-$100 million liquidation by PlusToken scammers as the cause
Industry Execs Claim Freshly Minted ‘Virgin Bitcoins’ Fetch 20% Premium
8.3.2020
A few blockchain surveillance companies like Cyphertrace have recently published reports on criminal activities tied to bitcoin usage and the studies mentioned the topic of “virgin bitcoins.” According to industry executives, freshly minted bitcoins with no transaction history can sell...
Bitcoin’s $9,000 Price Stays Steady as Sentiment Stays Positive
6.3.2020
As global equity markets continue to get pummeled, bitcoin’s return to the $9,000 level may have been driven by some of the same forces causing a rally in bonds — a desire for respite from a coronavirus-plagued markets. After sharp gains in price Thursday, bitcoin (BTC) has been trading steadily...
Coronavirus Overpowers Bitcoin’s Search Volume: Google Trends
6.3.2020
Bitcoin has traveled quite far over the last couple of years as it has been igniting curiosity in many. In recent months, nations that had a skeptical approach towards Bitcoin are now embracing it with open arms. For instance, the way India recently lifted the ban over cryptocurrency, it seems...
$65M Investment Fuels Natural Gas Provider’s ‘Behind-the-Meter’ Bitcoin Mining Operation
5.3.2020
On Thursday, a natural gas-based power plant in Dresden, New York, Greenidge Generation LLC, revealed the energy provider has the capacity to mine around $50,000 worth of bitcoins (5.5 BTC) every day. The 65,000 square-foot natural gas utility plant was upgraded when the firm installed 7,000...
With Freedom at Stake, More Hongkongers See Bitcoin’s Unique Value
5.3.2020
Before the recent protests, explaining bitcoin's value proposition to Hongkongers was tricky, says local resident Leo Weese. Now more people appreciate censorship resistance
New Cross-Chain Network Plans to Bring Bitcoin’s Liquidity to the DeFi Space
5.3.2020
Kyber Network and Bancor Network have been integrated into a new platform that provides cross-chain liquidity for decentralized finance
Bitcoin’s Computing Power Is Growing Again After Coronavirus-Related Disruption
4.3.2020
The bitcoin network’s processing power is growing again as major Chinese miner manufacturers resume shipments following coronavirus-related delays
How to Mix Your Bitcoins Using Coinjoin for Greater Privacy
4.3.2020
Mixing bitcoins using a noncustodial service increases fungibility without having to relinquish control of your coins. Bitcoin mixing services let you keep your coins and retain your privacy, for nothing more than a modest fee and the time it takes to mix them. The most popular noncustodial mixers...