When Bitcoin forks go through their own reward halving, a very interesting situation occurs. Bitcoin SV recently had its rewards cut in half, making it very cheap to orchestrate a lengthy 51% attack. There is a very big difference between Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency industry. Taking Over […]
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Bitcoin Might not Turn Bullish until After the Coronavirus Crisis
There are still many questions regarding the future of Bitcoin once the coronavirus crisis is over. deVere Group CEO Nigel Green expects big things and plenty of positive momentum. Financial uncertainty remains in place all over the world. Nigel Green Expects Bitcoin Action After the Coronavirus Crisis Any financial market […]
Cryptopia Clients Achieve a Small Victory in Court
It has been a while since a new update was provided regarding the Cryptopia exchange. A new breakthrough has occurred, which paints a somewhat positive outlook for affected users. The Cryptopia exchange went through a bit of a roller coaster in May of 2019. A Somewhat Promising Cryptopia Update Earlier […]
Mining Operator Bitfarms Temporary Lays off Staff due to Coronavirus Guidelines
It was to be expected that the coronavirus crisis would have a big impact for most businesses around the world. Even Bitcoin mining farms are now being affected, resulting in multiple people losing their job. The coronavirus crisis has taken the entire world by storm, but not in a positive […]
OKEx Sustains Derivatives Market Growth and Becomes the new Global Leader
Cryptocurrency derivatives trading is gathering interest from all over the world. Last month has proven to be an excellent month volume-wise, with OKEx coming out on top, noting successful growth for the third month in a row. Derivatives Trading Volume Spike The year 2020 has been off to a great […]
Nearly a Dozen new Lawsuits Target Crypto Firms Involved in ICOs
It would appear that multiple cryptocurrency exchanges have some legal trouble coming their way. Multiple class-action lawsuits have been filed against 11 cryptocurrency companies, including Binance and BitMEX. It is not uncommon for users to be upset by cryptocurrency exchanges. Exchanges are Being Targeted There is virtually no safety net […]
With Over 7,000 Projects, When are There too many Cryptocurrencies?
There has never been a lack of effort or projects in the cryptocurrency space. According to statistics by CoinGecko, over 7,000 cryptocurrencies are in circulation today, most of which will never amount to anything. Bitcoin remains the dominant cryptocurrency, for obvious reasons. Too Many Cryptocurrencies Exist Today There is ample […]
Honduras Prepares to Experiment With a Blockchain app for Coronavirus Cases
One thing has become fairly evident: governments are trying to track the coronavirus outbreak with interesting technologies. Honduras, while also pursuing a similar goal, wants to do so while keeping privacy in mind. Emergency measures regarding the coronavirus have gone into effect all over the world. A Blockchain app for […]
A Sovereign Blockchain is the Next Objective for China
China has made its blockchain ambitions very clear in the past few months. One of the ventures the government will focus on is a sovereign blockchain to be used by the Chinese Central Party School. More and more details have come to light regarding China’s vision of blockchain technology. China […]
More Blockchain Efforts Launch to Fight the Coronavirus
Several blockchain ventures are launching in quick succession. The WHO and various European governments now want to use this technology to combat the coronavirus crisis. It is evident that blockchain technology can unlock many potential use cases. Blockchain Technology and the Coronavirus Crisis Ensuring those use cases are unlocked, is […]
OKEx BTC Options Volume Reaches a new High
Despite some bearish price fluctuations, the Bitcoin market remains very appealing to a lot of people. OKEx notes a hefty increase in BTC options trading, pushing it up the global rankings fairly quickly. This new increase in BTC options volume is very interesting. BTC Options Remain Popular on OKEx Despite […]
ILCoin Announces Launch of the World’s First Decentralized Data Trading Platform
The ILCoin blockchain project recently announced the launch of the world’s first decentralized data trading platform. The Decentralized Cloud Blockchain (DCB) is designed as an innovative data management and storage format for blockchain networks with protective measures meant to prevent third-party manipulation. The platform’s native ILC coin will be acting […]
Chinese Courier SF Express Experiments With Blockchain Technology
Medical supplies have become a crucial commodity during the novel coronavirus crisis. SF Express, a courier in China, is now turning its attention to blockchain to streamline its delivery processes. There are many potential applications for blockchain technology. A Bold Venture by SF Express Unlocking the full potential of distributed […]
Coronavirus Crisis Highlights the Importance of Crypto Payments on Porn Sites
It is a well-known fact that the coronavirus crisis is beneficial to porn sites. While the production of new content may be slowing down, the sites themselves – especially those accepting cryptocurrencies – see a notable uptick in volume. When people are forced to stay at home, they begin looking […]
Crypto Users Demand Their Funds Back From BT360
Trusting a third party with one’s crypto assets is always a risky endeavor. Users of the BT360 wallet service are finding that out the hard way. The Israeli cryptocurrency wallet service provider has shut down in mid-February of 2020. BT360 Needs to Return Funds ASAP Ever since then, a lot […]
Binance Costs Users Potentially Millions by Removing Leveraged Tokens
Binance is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange. While that may be the case, its recent business decision is annoying a lot of users, and is seemingly driven by greed first and foremost. There are hundreds of trading pairs on the Binance exchange. Binance Takes the Easy way out Some of […]
Why Stablecoins Are Booming During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The global economy is facing an unprecedented meltdown. No part of the global economy has been left unscathed by the COVID-19 pandemic. While most financial markets have been facing weeks of a meltdown, some asset classes have grown due to the crisis. One of these asset classes is USD-backed stablecoins. […]
Venezuelan President Maduro is Indicted for Abusing Cryptocurrencies
There appears to be a lot more to Venezuela’s cryptocurrency plans than immediately met the eye. While the Petro isn’t doing too great, it now appears that cryptocurrencies have been abused by President Nicolas Maduro. Most people in Venezuela have no love lost for their own president. Maduro Faces Even […]