US-China Trade War Driving Retail Investors to Bitcoin, Says EToro
Financial analysts say a growing number of retail investors are betting on Bitcoin (BTC) as a hedge against macroeconomic turbulence during the protracted United States-China
China’s Digital Currency Will Be Two-Tiered, Replace Cash: Binance
A new research report from crypto exchange Binance says China’s digital currency will most likely be a two-tiered system replacing notes and coins in circulation.
Bitcoin Price Hovers Around $9,500 Following Sudden Price Drop
Thursday, Aug. 29 — Top cryptocurrencies Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) are still in the red, though XRP has managed to see minor gains on
Coinbase Study Says 56% of Top 50 Universities Have Crypto Classes
Academic interest in crypto and blockchain is increasing across the board, according to a study from Coinbase published Wednesday. The crypto exchange looked at the
BlockFi Raises Over $18M in a Round Led by PayPal Co-Founders’ VC Firm
American cryptocurrency lender BlockFi has secured $18.3 million in a funding round led by Valar Ventures. The Series A funding round saw participation from a
Bitcoin Price Flash Crashes by $700 in Minutes Back Below $12K
The top 20 cryptocurrencies are seeing mixed movements as Bitcoin (BTC) suddenly flash crashed in minutes from $12,300 to as nearly $11,600. Market visualization. Source:
US Freezes Maduro Gov’t Assets as P2P Bitcoin Volume Soars in Venezuela
In a major escalation against socialist president Nicolas Maduro, Donald Trump’s administration has frozen all Venezuelan government assets. The United States’ hawkish move has been
The Real Reason People Buy Bitcoin
The Real Reason People Buy Bitcoin Regardless of Bitcoin’s well-known volatility, the digital currency continues to grow in popularity. Even the mainstream financial institutions are
Israeli BTC Investors Can’t Pay Taxes as Banks Refuse Deposit
Israeli Bitcoin (BTC) investors are unable to pay their taxes as banks do not accept deposits obtained from cryptocurrencies. Israeli banks freeze up the minute
Bitcoin and Ether Lender BlockFi Raises $18.3 Million Series A
Crypto lending startup BlockFi received $18.3 million in a Series A funding round led by Valar Ventures, the company announced Tuesday. Valar, which was founded
Canadian Bitcoin Educator Outwits Scammer, Donates Money to Charity
A Canadian Bitcoin (BTC) educator has scammed a crypto scammer and subsequently donated the money to charity. As the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported on Aug.
Bitcoin Breaks $12,000 Before Plunging, Crypto Markets Turn Downward
Wednesday, Aug. 7 — Most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting moderate losses on the day by press time, as Bitcoin (BTC) briefly broke
Online Sentiment Toward Crypto Market in 2019 — Attitudes Are Positive
Despite all of the bad press that the digital asset industry continues to receive on an almost daily basis, it appears as though the overall
Bitcoin Safe Haven Sucking in Money From China, Says Blockchain Executive
Bitcoin (BTC) really does function as a safe haven asset in 2019, another source has told mainstream media as the United States-China trade war rages.
BitMart Announces Investment From China-Based VC Firm Fenbushi Capital
Digital assets trading platform BitMart has reportedly secured “millions of investment” from Chinese blockchain-focused venture capital firm Fenbushi Capital. BitMart announced the news on Aug.
Bitcoin Stuck Hovering Around $11,700, Major Altcoins See Red
Thursday, Aug. 8 — Top cryptocurrencies Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and XRP are all seeing minor losses at press time. Market visualization. Source: Coin360 Bitcoin
No-Deal Brexit Will Reposition Bitcoin in the Global Economy: Analyst
Some analysts believe that the looming no-deal Brexit will push Bitcoin (BTC) price to an unprecedented breakout and record highs in 2019. Nicholas Gregory, CEO
Bitcoin price rises, but chance of a recession also rises
Bitcoin price rises, but chance of a recession also rises The bitcoin (BTC) price skyrocketed yesterday after the positive news regarding the lawsuit between Grayscale
Binance Hackers Bombard Chipmixer to Launder at Least 4,836 BTC
At least 4,836 Bitcoin (BTC) of stolen from Binance exchange in May 2019 was laundered through crypto mixing service Chipmixer. Attackers started laundering the stolen
Bitcoin Price Will Hit $250K by Q1 2023 Despite Consolidation, Says Tim Draper
Bitcoin (BTC) price will still hit $250,000 but its status as a safe haven asset could see investors waiting a little longer than planned, serial