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U.S. Sanctions North Korean Hacking Groups for Supporting illicit Weapon and Missile Programs
15.9.2019
Recently, the U.S. has sanctioned three elements it blamed for executing cyber attacks in the interest of the North Korean government to help Pyongyang’s “illicit weapon and missile programs.” Further, the operation might focus on the Bluenoroff, Lazarus Group, and Andariel,...
Nature Abhors a Vacuum: Why Trump’s Proposed Negative Rates Bode Well for Bitcoin
14.9.2019
In a recent tweet, U.S. president Donald Trump delved into an explosive, all-caps-loaded mini-rant about the necessity of getting “interest rates down to ZERO, or less.” The bombastic politician stressed the need for America to refinance its debt, trailing off with some superficially...
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Suspects Ban Of Bitcoin By the US Government After E-Cigarettes Suspension
12.9.2019
The renowned Wall Street analyst, Tom Lee with his recent statement on cryptocurrencies suspension in the US, has created a shocking wave in the financial world. Tom Lee takes pride in being the reputed co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors and is also a well-known financial strategist....
US E-Cigarette Ban Stokes Fears Trump Could Target Bitcoin
12.9.2019
Trump proves ease of banning anything: Bitcoiners fear they could be next
Trump’s Trade War May Be Driving Chinese Investors to Bitcoin
6.9.2019
As the Chinese yuan falls in value due to the trade war with the U.S., there are signs that locals are increasingly moving funds into bitcoin
Market Update: Economists Envision Global Recession While Crypto Prices Soldier On
26.8.2019
Last week cryptocurrency prices bounced around after a majority of coins dropped in value on August 21. Today on August 26, digital currency markets have gained around 1.52%, gathering $4 billion since the initial slump. Despite the volatility, cryptocurrencies have consolidated and a...
Over-Reliance on China Stings Apple as $44 Billion is Wiped Off Its Valuation
26.8.2019
Over the past decade and a half, Apple has grown into one of the world’s biggest tech companies. Much of that success is down to the fact that the company has managed to produce some of the most iconic and technically advanced products like the iPod, the iPhone, and the iPad among others. Those...
The Puzzle Of Satoshi Nakamoto – Mystery Behind The Bitcoin Creator
20.8.2019
Satoshi Nakamoto. The name revered by every one of those who have heard the words Bitcoin and Blockchain. A name which holds immense power, a name with which billions of dollars is associated — the name without a face, the name wanted by thousands of faces. It’s been over a decade since the first...
Facebook’s Libra Token Back in Action, As Delegation from US to Visit Switzerland for Discussions
19.8.2019
Ever since it was unveiled on June 18, Libra has been in the headlines, mostly for controversial reasons. From the US Congress to the Senate, from the US to the UK, lawmakers everywhere had polarizing views about the token. While a few of them felt that this Libra could help curtail illegal...
FinCEN Director Reminds Casinos to Follow Guidelines Regarding Cryptocurrencies
18.8.2019
The Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Kenneth A. Blanco, has insisted casinos to observe the office’s guidelines concerning suspicious CVC (convertible virtual currency) activity. While addressing the twelfth Annual Las Vegas Anti-Money Laundering Conference...
Three of the World’s Biggest Tech Companies to Testify Against French Digital Tax in US
14.8.2019
Over the past two decades, some of the biggest tech companies in the world originated in the United States, but it was not long before those companies expanded into the rest of the world. As long as those companies operating in the United States, they were governed by tax laws in their native...
Elon Musk Supports Yang – But Does Andrew Yang Really Support Bitcoin?
14.8.2019
There’s much talk about multi-billionaire innovator Elon Musk’s newly announced support for Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Yang, known as the Bitcoin-friendly choice for 2020, has a reputation for innovation with his unique stance on Universal Basic Income, emphatic...
Trump’s Currency War With China Could Be Bitcoin’s Do-or-Die Moment
12.8.2019
Donald Trump is stoking the flames of a new currency war, creating a do-or-die moment for the cryptocurrency movement, writes Michael J. Casey
China Designated as Currency Manipulator by United States Treasury
6.8.2019
In what can be termed as an unexpected turn of events, the United States Treasury has designated China as a Currency Manipulator. The announcement has been done via the Treasury Department’s official Twitter handle on 5th August, followed by a press release. U.S. Treasury Designates China as...
US Freezes Maduro Gov’t Assets as P2P Bitcoin Volume Soars in Venezuela
6.8.2019
In a major escalation against socialist president Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump’s administration has frozen all Venezuelan government assets
Currency War Erupts as US and China Bring Out the Big Guns
6.8.2019
What started out as a trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies is now a full-blown currency war as the U.S. and China bring their big guns to the battlefield. The impact on the global financial markets was immediate and severe, driving up safe-haven assets as ordinary people...
Blockchain Delegates to Trump’s ‘Peace to Prosperity’ Event Sue Each Other
5.8.2019
The founders of Orbs — the blockchain startup President Trump invited to his Middle East Peace Plan conference — have become mired in their own fraternal strife
Banks Stopped Walmart Bank – Now the Retail Giant Hits Back With Crypto
2.8.2019
On August 1, it was discovered that the giant retail corporation Walmart has patented plans for a stablecoin that’s backed by U.S. dollars. If released into the wild, the USD-based cryptocurrency would be issued to select Walmart retailers and partners while the patent’s description...
More Than Third of Investors in US Ready to Invest in Bitcoin, Says Grayscale Investments Survey
29.7.2019
Bitcoin was intended as currency, rather than an investment tool. However, it ironically has become one of the most preferred investment options in the world. As per a new survey by Grayscale Investments, about 36% of the investors in the United States are willing to invest in BTC. That means...
Bitcoin will Continue Its ‘Meteoric’ Rise in Week, Says Computer Scientist John McAfee
28.7.2019
Bitcoin is falling steadily for the past several days, which has out a dead end to the terrific return of Bitcoin bulls since February. Between March and July, Bitcoin almost tripled in value and reached a peak of around $13,800. However, the prices since late June have tumbled, and BTC...