Okay, so Bitcoin Bulls does sound a lot like a basketball team. But hey, investing in Bitcoin has a lot in common with an adrenaline-packed b-ball game. Highs and lows, wins and losses, regrouping in the locker room after a thrashing from regulators and cybercriminals… 2018 has been a tough […]
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Nanjing City in China Launches $1.5B Fund to Support Blockchain Projects
After taking a hard stance on cryptocurrencies and ICOs, China is slowly warming up to them and allowing blockchain and crypto innovation to flourish in the country. The latest effort is a $1.5 billion fund launched by the city of Nanjing which will support crypto and blockchain initiatives in the […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency at $8,095
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency has fallen by about $150 and is down to about $8,095. This isn’t something enthusiasts need to concern themselves with too much, considering it’s still very early in the game and bitcoin has been on a speedy roll as of late. The currency […]
Operators of Fraudulent Bitcoin Firm Fined $1.9M by CFTC
Various firms related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have no honest intentions. This problem has plagued the industry for quite some time now. The CFTC recently scored a big victory in this regard, as The Entrepreneurs Headquarters Limited was forced to pay $1.9 million for its fraudulent Bitcoin and binary […]
#FreeRoss Activities Are Gaining Steam
The trial and conviction of Ross Ulbricht for his administration of the Silk Road darknet market represented a landmark event in cryptocurrency. For many, the investigation and sentencing were a contradiction to the commonly held belief that cryptocurrency and activities involving cryptocurrency could not be regulated by the government. For […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency at $8,300
Bitcoin has done it, ladies and gentlemen! At press time, the father of cryptocurrency has jumped past the $8,000 line and taken the currency further than it’s been since last May. July is proving to be a hot month by both temperature and financial standards. The price burst is happening […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency at $7,700
At press time, bitcoin is up by $200 and is trading for approximately $7,724. The father of digital currency has undergone a series of price swells over the past seven days and is up by nearly $2,000 from two weeks ago, when it was hanging around at $5,800. This price […]
What Is Ninja Cash?
Cryptocurrency users have shown an increasing interest in peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchanges. A lot of platforms exist in this market, but there is always room for additional competition. Ninja Cash aims to make its mark in this area, although it remains to be seen how successful its mobile-only approach will be. […]
Ethereum Price: Battle for $470 is in Full Effect
The rather uneasy situation across all cryptocurrency markets continues unabated. With Bitcoin still soaring, altcoins continue to struggle for any real momentum at this stage. The Ethereum price has finally found some support and is slowly bouncing back after a few rough days. Successfully maintaining the $470 price level will […]
IOTA Price: Dip Below $1 is Caused by Bitcoin’s Bull run
Most of the top cryptocurrencies are still in the green after a relatively positive weekend. There are some clear exceptions in this regard, which is always to be expected. The IOTA price has dropped below $1 again due to some bearish pressure. Whether or not this will remain in place, […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Up to $7,500
At press time, the father of crypto is back up to $7,500. This is a hugely positive sign that bitcoin is regaining traction in the monetary market and moving up the financial ladder. 24 hours ago, bitcoin had slumped slightly to $7,400. While $100 is never a huge deal, it […]
HashFlare Offers Clients No Alternatives for Suspended Bitcoin Cloud Mining Contracts
Cryptocurrency companies active in the world of cloud mining always face an uphill struggle. It is evident things are not looking all that great as of right now. HashFlare, one of the bigger cloud mining providers as of right now, has confirmed that it will not resume Bitcoin mining for […]
UK Judge Confiscates 300 Bitcoin Through Proceeds of Crime Act
Criminals still tend to favor Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to mask their activities. That is not an advisable course of action, as most of these currencies lack both privacy and anonymity features. Over 300 BTC was confiscated by the UK police after they arrested a notorious drug dealer and money […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Now at $7,400
So, the father of crypto has dropped a bit. At press time, bitcoin is down by roughly $100 and is now at $7,400. This is not a big deal, however, and granted bitcoin can stay above the $7,000 line, enthusiasts and traders likely have nothing to worry about. Indeed, the […]
JPMorgan Chase Scores Another Bitcoin Technology Patent
Banks have shown a keen interest in Bitcoin technology over the years. Various patents have been filed by these financial institutions to explore new potential business use cases. JPMorgan was recently awarded a patent which could allow the bank to issue blockchain-based virtual depository receipts. JPMorgan Chase and Blockchain With […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Shoots Up to $7,500
At press time, bitcoin has reached $7,500, a coveted position according to most analysts. Many believe that $7,500 will lead the path to $8,000, and now that the first figure has been reached, the second will be easy as pie. One source explains that the big number to be concerned […]
Billionaire Investors Trash Bitcoin Despite Recent Uptrend
Bitcoin has no intrinsic value, and those who invest in it only do so in the belief that they’ll find a greater fool who’ll buy it at a higher price. This is according to billionaire investor Howard Marks who in a recent interview tore into Bitcoin, stating that it does […]
U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman’s Negative Stance on Bitcoin Is Loud and Clear
Wednesday’s US House Committee hearing on financial services and Bitcoin was not exactly successful. In fact, it was another example of how biased some politicians are when it comes to new forms of money. US Representative Brad Sherman is getting a lot of heat for his comments, but it seems […]