Cryptocurrency News
66% of Europeans Believe Crypto Will Still Be Around in 10 Years: Survey
Coin Desk - 29 Apr 2020 16:15
A poll from bitFlyer Europe suggests confidence in crypto is growing, despite the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
With Bitcoin Price Surging, What Do Key Trends Say About BTC Halving?
Coin Telegraph - 29 Apr 2020 19:50
Many of the key trends surrounding Bitcoin prior to its upcoming halving event, such as its social media buzz and hash rate, seem positive
Bitcoin Wallets Are Adopting This Tech to Simplify Lightning Payments
Coin Desk - 29 Apr 2020 15:49
Bitcoin's Lightning network has a long way to go in terms of user experience. To tackle this problem, a standard known as lnurl is quietly gaining ground.
66% of Europeans Feel Optimistic About Future of Bitcoin, Study Shows
Bitcoin.com - 29 Apr 2020 16:15
Europeans are feeling more optimistic about the future of bitcoin. A recent study shows that more than two thirds of them believe cryptocurrency will remain in existence in 10 years time, with some convinced BTC will bec...
Bitcoin-Themed Manga Debuts in Japan Amid Anime Creation Crisis
Coin Telegraph - 29 Apr 2020 23:36
The "Genesis Code" series appears amid a recent growing interest towards crypto-related topics within anime in Japan
Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Price Tear Suggests It's FOMO Time Again
Coin Desk - 29 Apr 2020 23:19
Fear of missing out, or FOMO, ahead of the halving, along with strength in stocks despite bad economic data, appear to be driving bitcoin's ascent.
China's Attitude to Crypto Can't Change Significantly in the Short Term: Expert
Coin Telegraph - 29 Apr 2020 23:19
Analyst at a Chinese-led investment research firm said he does not expect China to change its stance towards crypto rapidly
Coinbase Crashed as BTC Skyrocketted
Coin Telegraph - 29 Apr 2020 22:11
Coinbase and Coinbase Pro faced platform stalls as Bitcoin's price soared.
Bitcoin Jumps 12% as Fed Keeps Money Flowing and US Economy Shrinks
Coin Desk - 29 Apr 2020 21:43
"It's clear that the effects on the economy are severe," said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. "We won't run out of money. It's an unlimited pot."
When Currencies Fail: A Primer on the Dollar Crisis in Lebanon
Coin Desk - 29 Apr 2020 21:00
A massive shortage of dollars is instigating economic chaos, including a more than 50% loss of value in the Lebanese pound and what looks like an enormous local premium for bitcoins. Presented in podcast and full-transcr...
Price Analysis 4/29: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, EOS, BNB, XTZ, XLM
Coin Telegraph - 29 Apr 2020 20:48
Bitcoin's decisive move today increases the possibility of a rally to $9,200
Arweave 2.0 Gets File Storage Project One Step Closer to Its 'Library of Alexandria' Dreams
Coin Desk - 29 Apr 2020 20:00
Arweave operates on the same idea as other blockchain-based file storage services such as Filecoin or Storj, but with far larger ambitions backed by new technical developments unveiled Wednesday as Arweave 2.0.
Market Outlook: Crypto Market Prices Rally Ahead of Bitcoin Halving, BTC Up $1K in 24 Hours
Bitcoin.com - 29 Apr 2020 19:45
Cryptocurrency markets are bullish on April 29, as BTC prices have spiked over 11.8% in the last 24 hours touching a high of $8,740 per coin during Wednesday’s trading sessions. Bitcoin has gained 130% in value since t...
How Blockchains Become Great Big Garbage Patches for Data
Coin Desk - 29 Apr 2020 19:30
Far from making blockchains more convenient, unlimited block size and zero fees render them less reliable, says Nic Carter.
Bitcoin Price Smashes $8.5K Resistance With $1K Gain in 24 Hours
Coin Telegraph - 29 Apr 2020 19:17
Bitcoin is making a beeline for $9,000 as resistance barriers fall and daily gains hit 12%
Chinese Kennel Owner Caught Stealing Electricity to Power Underground Bitcoin Mining Farm
Bitcoin.com - 29 Apr 2020 18:39
The largest oil field in the People’s Republic of China has been a target for individuals and organizations attempting to mine bitcoins with free electricity. After a bunch of mining farm operators allegedly got caught...
Bitcoin News Roundup for April 29, 2020
Coin Desk - 29 Apr 2020 18:00
BTC prices rise as experts agree that the halving isn't that big a deal. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast.
CZ Blames 'Self-Perceived Competitors' for New DDoS Attacks on Binance
Coin Telegraph - 29 Apr 2020 17:59
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao confirms DDoS attacks on Binance, blaming "self-perceived competitors" for the attack
BitMEX Leaves Japan, Youtube Suspends Ripple CTO + More News
Crypto News - 29 Apr 2020 17:26
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news - investigating the stories flying under the radar of today's crypto news. Exchanges news BitMEX has announced that it will sto...
Bitcoin-themed Manga Series Debuts in Japan
Crypto News - 29 Apr 2020 16:03
The front cover of the first edition. The cryptocurrency-manga bond is growing stronger. While manga-flavored token monacoin (MONA) was arguably the first major crypto-manga crossover, a new series of bitcoin (BTC)-theme...
DPRK Insider: Kim Jong-Un in Good Health, Crypto Will Help Fight Imperialism
Coin Telegraph - 29 Apr 2020 16:03
A special delegate of the North Korean government has told Cointelegraph that Kim Jong-un is in good health and that Bitcoin will help the regime fight imperialism
Chinese Media Outlets Rush to Distance the Digital Yuan from Bitcoin
Crypto News - 29 Apr 2020 15:51
A number of Chinese media outlets have published reports outlining the central bank's plans for the digital yuan, which is set to make its debut at testbed sites next month, with some keen to point out that the new token...