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Crypto, NFT Adoption with Visa, PayPal, Substack, Marvel + More News
23.8.2021
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Payments technology company Visa has announced it has bought a CryptoPunk as it enters into the world of non-fungible token (NFT)...
Publishing platform Substack now accepts Bitcoin payments
23.8.2021
Substack has more than 500,000 paid subscribers, but Bitcoin payments will first be available to "a select group of crypto-focused publications."
Bitcoin bullish cross on weekly chart paints $225K BTC price target if history repeats
23.8.2021
Weekly MACD delivered six-month gains of 450% the last time it flipped into bullish territory
Chinese province to cut off Bitcoin miners from hydropower stations
23.8.2021
After the given deadline, Yingjiang County reportedly plans to “forcibly dismantle” the power supply to Bitcoin mining establishments within its jurisdiction
Iran to lift Bitcoin mining ban in September
23.8.2021
Authorized Bitcoin miners will be able to resume their operations after the electricity preservation policy during the hot summer months
Chinese Court Says Crypto is ‘Not Protected By Law’
23.8.2021
In a landmark ruling that could shake China’s crypto scene, the Supreme Court of the Shandong province has ruled that cryptocurrency “was not protected by law” after deliberating on a case that involves a potential fraud related to the purchase of tokens, as reported by The South China Morning...
A Tale of Two Hacks: Poly Hacker Bows Out, Liquid to Restore Operations
23.8.2021
In the aftermath of the recent hacks that targeted interoperability protocol Poly Network and Japanese crypto exchange Liquid, both entities are signalling efforts to restore their operations, as well as freeze and return the stolen assets. Amidst all that, Poly Network's hacker has apologized...
Bitcoin (BTC) Crosses the $50k Psychological Mark
23.8.2021
Bitcoin has been considered digital gold since the very beginning because of its scarcity and durability. Bitcoin has a huge potential to move upwards and even realize the long-term targets of $100,000 that experts have presented for this cryptocurrency since 2016. The environmental impact of using...
American Regulators Could Be Set to Poop Bitcoin USD 50K Party
23.8.2021
Bitcoin (BTC) may have broken through the key USD 50,000 barrier, but crypto investors might be wise to keep their champagne on ice – with United States politicians and regulatory bodies possibly gearing up to the crash the celebrations later this week.
The token is now trading just over USD 50,000...
81% of finance execs say blockchain has gone mainstream: Survey
23.8.2021
Despite the finance service industry being bullish on blockchain and crypto, respondents still outlined cybersecurity as the greatest hurdle to mainstream adoption
$50K BTC price vs. the Fed — 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week
23.8.2021
A major Bitcoin price milestone returns, but its staying power may see some serious tests in the coming week
Bitcoin Reclaims USD 50K, Ethereum and Cardano Gain Strength
23.8.2021
Bitcoin price formed a support base above the USD 47,000 and USD 48,000 levels. As a result, BTC started a fresh increase above USD 49,500. There was a clear break above USD 50,000 and the price is currently (04:00 UTC) showing a lot of positive signs.
Similarly, most major altcoins are gaining...
Bitcoin price tags $50K for first time since May
23.8.2021
Since plunging to the $29,000 range in late June, Bitcoin’s price has recovered more than 72%
PayPal launches crypto services for UK customers
23.8.2021
PayPal customers with verified identities will soon have access to crypto trading. However, crypto transactions for PayPal business accounts aren't yet supported
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, ADA, AVAX, CAKE, ATOM
22.8.2021
Bitcoin price continues to encounter resistance at the $50,000 level, but the rounding bottom pattern seen in most altcoins is a signal that traders intend to push prices higher
Bitcoin prepares for $50K showdown as futures traders turn 'modestly bearish' on BTC
22.8.2021
The market is clear for an attack on $50,000 resistance but not everyone is betting on further upside, data shows
Unicorns in crypto: A growing herd of billion-dollar crypto companies
21.8.2021
As Bitcoin garners more mainstream attention, crypto-centric startups are also scoring funding from VC firms to become crypto unicorns
Crypto mining needs to be redefined before simply casting it away
21.8.2021
To ensure a sustainable future for blockchain and crypto, we need to reimagine the mining process and restructure PoW systems
South Korean Crypto Exchanges Plead for 6 Months of Regulatory Mercy
21.8.2021
Source: AdobeStock / Chee-Onn Leong
South Korean blockchain organizations have told regulators that it will be impossible for the nation’s crypto exchanges to meet a September 24 registration deadline and want six more months to prepare – although it looks like their pleas may have fallen on deaf...
Missouri mayor suggests giving residents up to $1K in Bitcoin
20.8.2021
Jayson Stewart hinted Cool Valley residents could be required to HODL the funds for five years