Regulation is still a contentious subject that splits the crypto community down the middle. But after all the abuses witnessed to date, it’s hard to swallow the argument that the industry needs no regulating at all. That it will stifle innovation and kill off the beautiful utopia created by… hacks […]
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Bitcoin Price Flirting With The Devil at $6666
The father of crypto is flirting with the devil, trading at $6666 at press time. After days or even weeks of bitcoin hovering at around $6,500 and traveling in a sideways motion, many analysts predicted that a sudden rise like this wasn’t in bitcoin’s immediate future. However, it seems the […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Is the Currency Likely to Drop in the Coming Days?
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency has dropped below the $6,500 mark and is now trading for $6,471. This means the currency has now lost approximately 54 percent of its value since the beginning of the year, and market players – particularly bitcoin-based hedge funds – are really starting […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Week in Review for the Leading Figure of Crypto
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is trading for just shy of $6,600 ($6,575). This is about $100 less than where it stood yesterday. It is unclear if this is some sort of correction attempt on the currency’s part. As we near the end of the week, it’s interesting […]
SEC Charges 1Broker With Securities Fraud as FBI Seizes Domain
Government agencies are cracking down on companies who are involved in cryptocurrency. In virtually every case, that is a direct result of said companies not following the necessary guidelines in terms of registered with the proper agencies and filling out the necessary paperwork. 1Broker, the popular Bitcoin futures firm, has […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Stays Put, but Is It Becoming More Mainstream?
The father of cryptocurrency is still trading for over $6,600. The currency is managing to retain its ground despite a few ups and downs in the market and incoming news trends. One source lists several reasons as to why bitcoin is becoming more mainstream, and why its price could climb […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Price Falls, but Trends Remain High
At press time, the father of crypto has dropped by roughly $100 and is trading for approximately $6,680. Overall, this has been a relatively positive week for the master of cryptocurrencies. While the price may be down for the time being, the asset did manage to retain its $6,700 price […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Decisions Delayed and a New Reputation for Tether
A lot’s happening in the bitcoin space. For one thing, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pushed their decision-making process regarding the VanEck SolidX bitcoin ETF to December. Previously, they had scheduled their decision for September 30 – approximately eight days from now – which, in turn, was a […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Is Another Bull Run in Store?
At press time, bitcoin is trading for over $6,700. That’s roughly $400 more than where it’s stood over the past week, and many are wondering if a year-end bull run is at hand. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sought further industry help and commentary regarding the bitcoin ETF […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Slightly Stable, but Crypto Market Is in Bad Shape
Bitcoin is trading for just over $6,200. This is about $100 less than where it stood yesterday. The currency continues to sputter along and encounter small ups and downs as it tries, once again, to rise to the top. While bitcoin itself remains somewhat stable, the crypto market in general […]
NEO Price Watch: People Stay Positive as Currency Loses Value
At press time, the coin that has often been called the “Chinese Ethereum” is up to about $22. This is about two dollars more than when we last covered NEO, which suggests that the currency is experiencing bullish momentum along with bitcoin. As the 15th-largest coin in the crypto space, […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Remains at $7,200, Shows More Stability
At press time, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap remains at $7,200, where it has been for nearly 72 hours. However, the price has bumped itself up just enough that $7,300 is likely right around the corner granted bitcoin can keep up this momentum. According to one analyst, bitcoin is […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Stumbles After International Speculation
At press time, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading for roughly $6,800. This is about $200 less than where it’s been over the past 48 hours, and a drop of roughly three percent. One analyst claims that short sellers still have plenty of control in the cryptocurrency market. […]
SEC Rejects 9 ETF Proposals From Direxion, ProShares and GraniteShares
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected applications from three applicants for nine Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The agency disapproved five leveraged and inverse ETFs from Direxion, one from GraniteShares, and another two from ProShares which would have tracked Bitcoin futures contracts. The rejections came only a day ahead […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Shows Signs of Maturing, Hits $6,700
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency has jumped to $6,700 – the highest it’s been in a while. This is about $200 “taller” than where it stood just 24 hours ago. Many sources claim that the bitcoin market is beginning to show signs of maturing. The latest sign comes […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Holds Despite ETF Rejections
At press time, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading in the $6,400 range and is virtually unchanged from yesterday and the day before. $6,400 is obviously a comfortable spot for bitcoin; it has remained here for some time and isn’t showing any signs of moving. Interestingly, bitcoin suffered […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Some Strange Coincidences Between the Currency and Overstock
At press time, bitcoin has fallen back a bit and is now trading for just over $6,300. This is about $200 less than where it stood yesterday. Some strange occurrences are happening in the bitcoin space. For example, one source notices that there’s a strong correlation between bitcoin and Overstock. […]
Real-World Adoption of Cryptos Is Steadily Rising Despite Volatility: Coinbase CEO
Real-world adoption of cryptos is steadily rising, but they are still a long way from becoming a mainstream payment method. Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, believes that cryptos and blockchain technology are at the same stage that the internet was at in the early 2000s and that despite the […]