- Crypto Is Far From Dead, as These Scaling Projects Show
Far from seeing the death of crypto, we may be entering its most exciting phase, argues Michael J. Casey. ...6 hours ago - Cryptocurrency Trading Update: $10 Billion Injection Pumps Crypto Markets
FOMO Moments Big pump day for crypto markets; EOS flying, XRP, Stellar and Cardano recovering well. It has been a long time coming. A market bounce that results in a sea of green with the majority of cryptocurrencies gaining double figures on the day. From almost falling into double digits total market capitalization has gained a solid 14% from its yearly low over the weekend. Bitcoin sparked off the rally ...6 hours ago - Swiss executive government wants laws more suited to blockchain
The Swiss Federal Council believes that the country’s laws could be better adapted for integrating blockchain. In its report, ‘Legal basis for distributed ledger technology and blockchain in Switzerland,’ the council said that the existing Swiss legal framework was relatively open to blockchain companies, yet more could be done to “improve the innovation-friendly framework conditions.” According to the seven-member body, improvements to legislation could be achieved by “targeted adjustments” focusing ...7 hours ago - Blockstream Satellites Now Support Lightning Network, Global Expansion on the Way
CoinSpeakerBlockstream Satellites Now Support Lightning Network, Global Expansion on the Way In order to attract more users, blockchain companies are continuously improving their services and coming up with new ideas on how to foster mainstream adoption of Bitcoin and blockchain in general. The startup Blockstream, which was initially founded to develop new ways to accelerate innovation in cryptocurrencies, open assets, and smart contracts, has recently made good progress, offering a new update to ...7 hours ago - 8 Days of Christmas: Coinbase Adds Crypto-to-Crypto TradingCoinSpeaker8 Days of Christmas: Coinbase Adds Crypto-to-Crypto Trading Coinbase said they believe it’s important that they build features that let people take advantage of the unique attributes of cryptocurrency. That’s why they’ve decided to roll out a new feature called Convert, which customers can use to convert one cryptocurrency into another. “We’ll be gradually rolling out the ability to convert cryptocurrencies to customers in all 34 countries in which Coinbase offers ...7 hours ago
- Ripple’s XRP price analysis: Bullish trend eyes $0.36 – FXStreetRipple’s XRP price analysis: Bullish trend eyes $0.36 FXStreetFollowing the happy Monday where cryptocurrencies made a considerably recovery, the market is currently mixed red and green. However, most assets are. ...7 hours ago
- Crypto Market Recovers with Tether and EOS Leading the WayCoinSpeakerCrypto Market Recovers with Tether and EOS Leading the Way Stablecoins have been gaining dominance in the crypto market due to the continuous slide-down of other altcoins. In the last few months, a number of stablecoin projects have made an entry in the crypto space. Some of the recently announced stablecoin projects include Gemini Dollar (GUSD), Paxos Standard Token (PAX), and TrueUSD (TUSD). However, on Monday, the most popular stablecoin ...7 hours ago
- Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH/USD Trends of December 18–24
CoinSpeakerEthereum Price Analysis: ETH/USD Trends of December 18–24 Key Highlights: Ethereum price is consolidating; ETH price may target $131 price level as its high; the bearish trend may continue in the ETH market. ETH/USD Long-term Trend: Bearish Supply levels: $103, $131, $157 Demand levels: $79, $60, $47ETH remains in its bearish trend on the long-term outlook. The bears still hold tight to the Ethereum market without giving space to the ...7 hours ago - Crypto-to-Crypto Trading Now Live on Coinbase
Crypto-to-crypto trading is now live on Coinbase. The largest and most popular crypto exchange in the United States made the announcement on Twitter, writing: “Starting today, you can convert one crypto to another on Coinbase. Conversions are available between bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), Ethereum Classic (ETC), Litecoin (LTC), 0x (ZRX), or bitcoin cash (BCH). It’s day 8 of 12 Days of Coinbase.” How Are Crypto Enthusiasts Reacting? “12 Days ...7 hours ago - EOS Jumps to Fourth with 30% Surge as Crypto Markets Bounce
Finally EOS has come out on top today. Following several weeks of getting pounded, cryptocurrency markets have at last shown a bit of life with a solid rebound on the day which added over $10 billion back into digital currencies. EOS Passes Litecoin, Tether and Stellar The jockeying for position between the top ten largest cryptos by market capitalization has been lively to say the least. With massive hemorrhaging of ...7 hours ago - 2 crypto investment projects face 90-day suspension in ItalyFor precautionary reasons, Italian securities regulator Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB) has suspended two projects that were reportedly offering fraudulent crypto investment schemes in the country. Effective Dec. 12, Bitsurge Token and Green Energy Certificates have been banned from offering their crypto investment products, according to two CONSOB resolutions. The firms were projects of a non-EU company called Avalon Life. Bitsurge reportedly offered Italian investors “the ...8 hours ago
- DigitalBits Partners With Metalyfe Blockchain Browser
We are excited to announce the addition of Metalyfe to the DigitalBits partnership ecosystem. Metalyfe is a blockchain browser that allows users to regain control of their personal data generated via online activities. The current state of the internet sees large technology companies such as Amazon, Google and Facebook collecting and profiting from valuable user data, without compensation to … Continued The post DigitalBits Partners With Metalyfe Blockchain Browser appeared first on CryptoCanucks. ...8 hours ago - Bitcoin Price Watch: Can BTC Buyers Keep The Rally Going?Bitcoin Price Watch: Can BTC Buyers Keep The Rally Going? Key Points Bitcoin price rebounded nicely and broke the $3,380 and $3,460 resistances against the US Dollar. There is a short term contracting triangle formed with support at $3,480 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The price could correct… The post Bitcoin Price Watch: Can BTC Buyers Keep The Rally Going? appeared first on ...8 hours ago
- Zurcoin Co-Founder Alleges Most Exchanges Manipulating Cryptocurrency Market
Zurcoin co-founder Daniel Mark Harrison has alleged that the majority of crypto exchanges are actively engaged in manipulating digital asset markets, which threatens the long term stability of the market and also fundamentally contradicts cryptocurrency’s principle of decentralisation. In a post published on his Medium page, Harrison stated that exchanges are effectively stealing from The post Zurcoin Co-Founder Alleges Most Exchanges Manipulating Cryptocurrency Market appeared first on CCN ...9 hours ago - Crypto Market Turns Green: EOS, Cardano (ADA), Stellar (XLM), Dogecoin Price AnalysisCrypto Market Turns Green: EOS, Cardano (ADA), Stellar (XLM), Dogecoin Price Analysis Key Points The total crypto market cap bounced back and moved above the $110.00B resistance zone. EOS price rallied more than 30% and climbed above the $2.50 resistance. Cardano (ADA) price moved above the $0.0300 and $0.0320 resistance levels. Setllar (XLM) gained more… The post Crypto Market Turns Green: EOS, Cardano (ADA), Stellar (XLM), Dogecoin Price Analysis appeared ...9 hours ago
- Bitcoin Surges Above $3,500; Other Major Crypto Prices Also Jump
...9 hours ago - Iranian Students in UK Choose Bitcoin to Circumvent US SanctionsThe US sanctions against Iran have cut the global economic corridors for the Western Asian country. And the latest victims of this ongoing political mishap are students. According to the Guardian, hundreds of Iranians students in the United Kingdom have been denied banking services. As a result, they are falling behind their payment dues, including The post Iranian Students in UK Choose Bitcoin to Circumvent US Sanctions appeared first on ...10 hours ago
- How Dr. Craig Wright’s Bitcoin SV-powered Metanet maximizes value for allAfter his presentation at the recently held CoinGeek Week Conference in London, nChain’s Dr. Craig Wright talked to CoinGeek’s Becky Liggero about Metanet and how it will revolutionize how people do business. It’s hard to overstate the potential of nChain Chief Scientist Dr. Craig Wright’s Metanet project, which he describes as “redoing the internet in a way.” He explained, “We’re going to use the internet as just one of ...10 hours ago
- CNBC’s Brian Kelly Is Reportedly Short on BitcoinBrian Kelly – often described as CNBC’s “uber” bitcoin bull – is allegedly short bitcoin. The news came forth in a new podcast published on Zerohedge.com. The bitcoin market has been seriously crashing over the past few days. Late last week, the currency struck the $3,100 range for the first time in over 15 months, though at press time, the price has risen back up to roughly $3,400. The currency ...10 hours ago
- Ripple Price Analysis: XRP’s Rally Could Extend To $0.3500-0.3600
Key Highlights Ripple price rallied recently and broke the $0.3000 and $0.3200 resistances against the US dollar. Yesterday’s highlighted key bearish trend line was breached with resistance at $0.2850 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair traded above the $0.3300 resistance and it may continue to move higher in the near term. Ripple price jumped back in a bullish zone against the US ...10 hours ago - Humans on the Blockchain: Why Crypto Is the Best Defense Against AI OverlordsThe strategic use of blockchains will be essential in enabling humans to become meaningful long-term stakeholders in the future of governance, argues entrepreneur Santiago Siri. ...10 hours ago
- Bitcoin Cash – ABC, Litecoin and Ripple Daily Analysis – 18/12/18 – FX Empire
Bitcoin Cash – ABC, Litecoin and Ripple Daily Analysis – 18/12/18 FX EmpireBitcoin Cash ABC rallied 11.98% on Monday, following on from a 3.58% gain on Sunday, to end the day at $88.49. Tracking the broader market through the day, ...11 hours ago - Crypto Schisms and Fork Psychology
Forking within the crypto ecosystem is often controversial subject. Many crypto-enthusiasts loathe it, taking particular exception to the so-called “contentious hard fork.” They believe hard-forking damages a cryptocurrency, and say it should be avoided at all costs. They also believe forking is detrimental to the market and represents a financial burden. However, this view is limited and narrow-minded. Also read: Lawyers to Help the Russian Crypto Industry Deal With Inadequate Laws Forking for Good, ...11 hours ago - The Ripple Effect Debate Around XRP Being Considered a Security or Not Continues with the SEC – Bitcoin Exchange GuideThe Ripple Effect Debate Around XRP Being Considered a Security or Not Continues with the SEC Bitcoin Exchange GuideRipple is a very popular and recognized company in the cryptocurrency industry. It has been in the market for several years and it has expanded all over the ...11 hours ago
- Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Turned Buy On Dips Above $90
Key Highlights ETH price traded higher recently and broke the $89-90 resistance area against the US Dollar. There was a break above a crucial bearish trend line with resistance at $87 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair traded as high as $97 and it is currently consolidating gains above $90. Ethereum price made a nice bullish move against the US Dollar and bitcoin. ETH/USD ...11 hours ago - Executive Blockchain Advisor
It’s been one year now since bitcoin achieved an outstanding all-time high of $20,155 per coin and today it seems we’re testing new lows of $3,122, a total drop of 84.5%. This massive slide in value may seem unprecedented but in fact, retracements of this magnitude have happened no less than four times in Bitcoin’s short history. To get a better understanding of Bitcoin’s price cycles please see this article that I wrote ...11 hours ago - Litecoin (LTC) Price Leader In Uptrend, Outperforms BTC, XRP and ETH
Litecoin price started a solid bullish wave and moved above $26.00. LTC performed really well and overpowered gains in bitcoin, Ethereum and other major altcoins. Key Talking Points Litecoin price gained pace recently and broke the $26.00 and $28.00 resistances (Data feed of Kraken) against the US Dollar. There was a break above a few key breakout patterns near $26.10 and $28.50 on the hourly chart of the LTC/USD pair. ...11 hours ago - Exclusive: Aelf’s Zhuling Chen on The Power of Multi-Blockchain ArchitectureAelf is a project which could ultimately change the way we view blockchain infrastructure. CCN spoke to Zhuling Chen, MIT graduate and co-founder of Aelf, who sincerely wants to create a developer and consumer friendly blockchain operating system with high reliability. A privately offered ICO has funded its development thus far in order to remain The post Exclusive: Aelf’s Zhuling Chen on The Power of Multi-Blockchain Architecture appeared first on ...12 hours ago
- The Crypto Show With Andreas Antonopoulos & Connie Gallippi At LaBitConf, Santiago Chile
On my visit to LaBitConf in Santiago Chile I was lucky enough to catch up with Andreas Antonopoulos and Connie Gallippi. VideoAndreas covers some of the topics of his speech at LaBitConf and his plans towards outreach in Latin America. Connie gives us the latest on GiveTrack and BitGive as well as some of the history of BitGives successes.LaBitConf is definitely one of if not the best bitcoin conference in ...12 hours ago - Bitcoin (BTC) Hit $20,000 One Year Ago Today: “Happy Mooniversary”
“Happy Mooniversary,” Yell Bitcoin Enthusiasts One fateful year ago, Bitcoin (BTC), the world-renowned digital asset, hit $20,000 on a majority of exchanges amid 2017’s jaw-dropping, unprecedented “speculmania” that took the entire globe by storm. Now, on December 17th, 2018, a number of crypto’s most prominent commentators have taken to Twitter to commemorate that day in Bitcoin’s relatively short ten-year history. (Altcoin) Thoreau, who goes by the handle “PrintingUSD” in a ...12 hours ago - IOTA (MIOTA), Monero (XMR) & Stellar (XLM) price analysis – 18th Dec – The Crypto Globalist
IOTA (MIOTA), Monero (XMR) & Stellar (XLM) price analysis – 18th Dec The Crypto GlobalistIOTA (MIOTA). It's a good day for crypto, and IOTA (MIOTA) could be headed for some good times ahead. In the last 24-hours, IOTA (MIOTA) has pushed from a ...12 hours ago - Better Than Corporations: Layoffs in Crypto Are On the Rise, Still Lower Than in Other Industries
Job cuts have become a reality in the crypto industry - but they pale in comparison to the biggest corporate layoffs in history. Since Bitcoin hit its all-time high of $20,000, the dominant cryptocurrency has seen more than an 80 percent decline in value from that historic milestone over the past 12 months.The popularity of Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin pioneered the way for other projects to explore the possibilities of ...12 hours ago - US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces Digital Asset Conversions
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has launched direct crypto conversions on its retail trading platform. San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service Coinbase has launched its new “Convert” service, according to an official statement on Dec. 17.Per the statement, customers will initially be able to convert between Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ethereum Classic (ETC), Litecoin (LTC), 0x (ZRX) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). The service will be available on coinbase.com and ...13 hours ago - Exclusive: Malta To Get A Blockchain BankIt seems that Malta is about to get a bank that will finally begin servicing crypto and blockchain companies as well as high net worth individuals, who until recently, have been shunned by traditional banks on the so-called ‘Blockchain Island’. OK Group’s investment arm, OK Blockchain Capital Limited, announced that it is the anchor investor The post Exclusive: Malta To Get A Blockchain Bank appeared first on CCN ...13 hours ago
- Monero Market Capitalization Hits $734.96 Million (XMR) – Modern ReadersMonero Market Capitalization Hits $734.96 Million (XMR) Modern ReadersMonero (CURRENCY:XMR) traded 11.9% higher against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 21:00 PM E.T. on December 17th. Monero has a total ...13 hours ago
- Ripple (XRP) Price Analysis: Upside Momentum Gaining Traction – Ethereum World News
Ripple (XRP) Price Analysis: Upside Momentum Gaining Traction Ethereum World NewsRipple recently broke above a descending trend line hinting that a reversal from the slide may be in order. Price has since gained momentum on this upside ...13 hours ago - Ripple (XRP) Price Analysis: Upside Momentum Gaining Traction
Ripple recently broke above a descending trend line hinting that a reversal from the slide may be in order. Price has since gained momentum on this upside move as it also busted through a consolidation pattern. From here, XRP could be aiming for the next area of interest at .3600 then the 200 SMA dynamic inflection point around .3800. The 100 SMA is still below the longer-term 200 SMA, though, ...13 hours ago - Bitcoin Surges 10% To $3,550, Yet Calvin Ayre Expects BTC To Fall To $0
Bitcoin (BTC) Booms, Crypto Market Cap Nears $115 Million On the first anniversary of Bitcoin (BTC) hitting $20,000 (for the first time?), the crypto market as a whole has posted a stellar performance, which comes after weeks of dismal price action and lower lows. At the time of writing, as per data compiled by Live Coin Watch, the collective valuation of all cryptocurrencies in circulation is currently $115.57 billion, a ...13 hours ago - Ripple tower in Labrador flagged to go up for sale by Harvey Norman boss Katie Page – Gold Coast BulletinRipple tower in Labrador flagged to go up for sale by Harvey Norman boss Katie Page Gold Coast BulletinHARVEY Norman CEO Katie Page has shelved an ambition to build a shapely apartment tower overlooking the Broadwater at Labrador and is selling the site. ...14 hours ago
- How to Spend and Give Bitcoin Cash Over the Holidays
It’s the season of giving and many Bitcoin Cash (BCH) advocates will be spending some of their coins on gifts for family and friends this year. With the holidays approaching, we take a look at some of the various methods BCH holders can use to spend peer-to-peer electronic cash. Also read: A Look at Some of 2018’s Most Popular Cryptocurrency Traders Plenty of Places to Spend BCH This Holiday Season ...14 hours ago - Japan’s FSA to Categorize Digital Currencies As “Crypto-Assets”
The post Japan’s FSA to Categorize Digital Currencies As “Crypto-Assets” appeared first on DCEBrief. ...14 hours ago - Teen Bitcoin Millionaire Erik Finman Proclaims Bitcoin Is ‘Dead’ in the Long TermTeen Bitcoin Millionaire Erik Finman Proclaims Bitcoin Is ‘Dead’ in the Long Term Teen crypto star Erik Finman has said Bitcoin (BTC) “may have a bull market or two left in it,” but that “long-term, it’s dead,” in an interview with financial news site MarketWatch on Dec. 17. Finman is famous for his precocious investment in Bitcoin back in 2011, when… The post Teen Bitcoin Millionaire Erik Finman Proclaims Bitcoin Is ‘Dead’ in the Long Term ...14 hours ago
- Bitcoin Economist Saifedean Ammous Rips ‘Relics of the 20th Century’
What happens when you gather together a bunch of staunch, skeptical, middle-aged financial capitalists with a feisty, quick-witted Bitcoin economist like Saifedean Ammous? A whole bunch of sparks starts to fly. If you do nothing else today, take the time to watch the below video in which author of the Bitcoin Standard, Saifedean Ammous, rips into The Spectator’s Business Editor Martin Vander Weyer. Vander Weyer opens up the panel ...14 hours ago - GSR Capital Engages tZERO to Develop Commodity Contract TokenCompanies plan to build tokenized cobalt commodities project in Asia SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) and its subsidiary tZERO Group, Inc., the global leader in blockchain innovation for capital markets, announced today that Hong Kong-based private equity firm GSR Capital has retained tZERO to develop a smart contract token […] ...15 hours ago
- Coinbase Opens Up To Altcoins, Launches Crypto-To-Crypto Trading
Coinbase Surprises Users With Monday’s “12 Days Of [Christmas]” Feature Last Monday, Coinbase, the world’s most valuable crypto company, revealed that it would be launching a “12 Days of Coinbase” initiative, an obvious reference to the age-old holiday song of a similar title. In an announcement pertaining to this program, the San Francisco-headquartered platform divulged that 12 Days was a culmination of its development efforts for 2018. Keeping this in ...15 hours ago - Ripple’s XRP Latest Wrapped Up: Double Digit Price Ascend – Ethereum World News
Ripple's XRP Latest Wrapped Up: Double Digit Price Ascend Ethereum World NewsRight after the outstanding gain Yesterday showcased by Litecoin [LTC] against the US Dollar following the LightningNetwork – CoinGate announcement, the ...15 hours ago - Ripple’s XRP Latest Wrapped Up: Double Digit Price Ascend
Right after the outstanding gain Yesterday showcased by Litecoin [LTC] against the US Dollar following the LightningNetwork – CoinGate announcement, the market took a turn and now it is welcoming an all green increasing day throughout the crypto-verse. Read: Litecoin [LTC] Differentiates itself from Bitcoin: Eye-opening Gain? Per time of writing, the highest value hoist in the top-ten by market capitalization is experiencing the pair EOS/USD with 25.85% increase only ...15 hours ago - Report: Traditional Investors Shift to Over-The-Counter Bitcoin Markets
Research firm Diar has found that institutional traders have shifted to OTC Bitcoin markets. In its recent analysis published Dec. 17, research firm Diar has found that institutional investors have shifted towards higher liquidity over-the-counter (OTC) physical Bitcoin (BTC) markets.Diar noted growing investment in OTC funds like that offered by major American cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. According to the report, Coinbase outperformed Grayscale’s Bitcoin Investment Trust (GBTC) on OTC markets ...15 hours ago - Bears Seize the Stock Markets While Cryptos Add $9 BillionAfter ongoing stock market volatility, blamed on technology stocks, interest rate hikes and trade disputes, the bears are calling a possible crash. Meanwhile, as money flows out of the conventional markets, cryptocurrencies are green and gaining. Cryptocurrency market capitalization is now up over $9 billion. For the stock markets, the Dow has fallen 508 points The post Bears Seize the Stock Markets While Cryptos Add $9 Billion appeared first on ...15 hours ago
- Why fiat pundits don’t have a case against cryptoIn 1775, the U.S. created the Continental Currency, the first step in creating a national currency. In 1792, the dollar was established as its standard unit of money. However, it would take about another 100 years for the U.S. dollar to truly begin to be recognized as an accepted currency, both in the U.S. and internationally. In 1889, journalist and author Elizabeth Jane Cochrane, under the name of Nellie Bly, ...15 hours ago
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