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Microsoft Releases Bitcoin-Based ID Tool as COVID-19 Tracing Draws Criticism
10.6.2020
Microsoft’s Bitcoin-based decentralized identity tool, ION, just went live with a beta version on mainnet
Microsoft Releases Bitcoin-Based ID Tool as COVID-19 ‘Passports’ Draw Criticism
10.6.2020
Microsoft’s Bitcoin-based decentralized identity tool, ION, just went live with a beta version on mainnet
A Number of Small Bitcoin Mining Farms Are Quitting as Older Mining Rigs Become Worthless
10.6.2020
Bitcoin mining has changed a great deal since the block reward halving on May 11, 2020, and the overall SHA256 hashrate has been between 100-120 exahash per second (EH/s) during the last 48 hours. Reports from China show that a number of small mining operations are struggling and older bitcoin...
Two Sides of the Same Derivative: Comparing Traditional and Crypto Markets
10.6.2020
Here’s how the crypto derivatives market compares to the traditional derivatives one
First Mover: Bitcoin Bulls Might Get Negative Rates From Central Banks, Just Not the Fed
10.6.2020
The Fed may remain intransigent about negative rates, but bitcoin may benefit from other central bankers who are keeping the option firmly on the table
EToro CEO Predicts Market Crash ‘Within 3 Weeks’ — Safe Haven Bitcoin?
10.6.2020
The largest cryptocurrency’s gradual “decoupling” from stocks may see a major test in the coming weeks, warns eToro’s Yoni Assia
Stocks Steal Spotlight From Bitcoin Despite Market Crash Warnings
10.6.2020
Stock market seems to have stolen some attention from bitcoin (BTC), with young investors turning to equities. But as many expect a sharp correction and more volatility ahead, crypto analysts wonder what this would mean for the world's oldest crypto.
"So far bulls are in charge," writes...
Another Data Point Suggests Bitcoin Close to Prolonged Bull Market
10.6.2020
Bitcoin could be on the verge of breaking into a multi-month bull run, according to a lesser-known data metric
Loophole in U.S. Tax Law Could Allow Bitcoin Traders to Write off Unlimited Losses
10.6.2020
A loophole in the U.S. tax law could allow qualified bitcoin traders to write off unlimited losses from their trading activities, according to an expert from crypto tax platform Coin Tracker. Traders, defined by U.S tax collection agency Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as people who trade...
Bitcoin and Altcoins Seem Resilient Ahead of the Next Move
10.6.2020
In the past few sessions, bitcoin price traded in a crucial range above the USD 9,550 support. BTC is facing a couple of important hurdles near USD 9,850 and USD 10,000, above which there are chances of an increase in the coming days.
Similarly, most major altcoins are consolidating above...
Not With Bitcoin: Rumor ECB Eyeing $500B Debt Quarantine in ‘Bad Bank’
10.6.2020
Coronavirus will inflate the EU bad debt mountain, and banks should be shielded, while an official speaks highly of so-called “bad banks.”
Analyst Snickers at Those Who Invest in Gold but Not Bitcoin
10.6.2020
According to crypto analyst Willy Woo, a $1 investment in Bitcoin a decade ago would be enough to retire on, while the price of gold has barely moved
London’s ETC Group to List Centrally Cleared Bitcoin ETP on Deutsche Börse’s Xetra
10.6.2020
A UK-based financial services company will list a centrally cleared bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) on Deutsche Börse’s Xetra electronic trading market later this month. In a statement released on June 9, Etc Group said the contract, known as Bitcoin Exchange Traded Crypto (BTCE)...
One Third of Institutions Have Invested in Crypto Says Fidelity
10.6.2020
A survey published by Fidelity has found that more than one-third of institutional investors globally are exposed to crypto assets
Data Shows Bitcoin Options Markets Are Maturing Much Faster Than Futures
10.6.2020
Data from the crypto analytical firm Skew.com shows that bitcoin options are maturing much faster than the futures markets launched in December 2017. Skew’s data shows that the open interest in bitcoin options has risen significantly in the last few months. Bitcoin options “are starting...
Japanese Firm Unveils New Privacy Feature For Bitcoin Wallets
10.6.2020
Japanese crypto firm Freessets announced a new technology that enhances Bitcoin wallet privacy
German Stock Exchange Will List Bitcoin ETP
10.6.2020
Investment firm ETC Group plans to list a Bitcoin ETP on Germany's Xetra digital stock exchange in late June
US Markets Rebound to Recover All Coronavirus Losses — What About Bitcoin?
10.6.2020
Bitcoin price is stalling under $10,000 while the U.S. stock market nears a record high
New Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product to Be Listed on Deutsche Börse Exchange
9.6.2020
A London-based investment firm is listing a centrally cleared bitcoin exchange-traded product on Deutsche Börse’s Xetra in Germany
Market Wrap: DeFi Is Helping Ether Outpace Bitcoin This Year
9.6.2020
Thanks to growing interest in DeFi, ether is outperforming bitcoin when the market is moving higher