Cryptocurrency News
As Bitcoin Tests $10K, Experts Answer: 'Where to From Here?'
Coin Telegraph - 8 May 2020 05:40
With Bitcoin rallying to test $10,000, Cointelegraph reached out to several top crypto analysts to get their take on what the halving means for Bitcoin's price.
Bitcoin Price Touches $10K Amid 2020's Macroeconomic Storm and Covid-19 Fears
Bitcoin.com - 8 May 2020 02:41
On May 7, 2020, the price of a single bitcoin crossed $10,000 per unit in USD value as the network only has four days until the halving, otherwise known as the “quantitative hardening” by some investors. The cryptocu...
Bitcoin Gains Traction Ahead of Halving, Altcoins Struggle To Follow
Crypto News - 8 May 2020 11:27
In the past two days, there was a steady rise in bitcoin price above the USD 9,000 and USD 9,200 resistance levels. BTC even broke the USD 9,500 resistance and spiked above USD 10,000. It is currently (08:30 UTC) correct...
Five Things to Do Other Than Worry About Coronavirus and Bitcoin Price
Coin Telegraph - 8 May 2020 23:28
The Bitcoin halving and coronavirus are still dominating media headlines, here's five things to do while waiting on both events to end.
Google Searches for 'Bitcoin Halving' Skyrocket to Unprecedented Numbers
Coin Telegraph - 8 May 2020 22:58
Google data shows unprecedented interest in Bitcoin's block halving, far exceeding 2016 numbers.
Bitcoin Acceptance Skyrockets in Venezuela Amid Hyperinflation Crisis
Coin Telegraph - 8 May 2020 22:52
As Venezuela's economy continues to endure hyperinflation, more businesses start accepting crypto.
"I Can't Wait to Throw Up Less Bitcoin," Says Bitcoin Cartoon Hero
Coin Telegraph - 8 May 2020 22:32
Bitcoin from cartoon series "Bitcoin and Friends" shared his feelings about the upcoming halving and bullish view of his own future.
Market Wrap: Interest in Bitcoin Rises as Prices Near $10K, but Can It Continue?
Coin Desk - 8 May 2020 22:18
Casual investors are hearing about bitcoin more often while professionals are taking advantage of a growing derivatives market.
Bitcoin Went Parabolic The Last Time This Happened
Coin Telegraph - 8 May 2020 22:00
A key plateau was reached yesterday that is associated with some of the biggest bull runs in history.
New Zealand's Central Bank Is Hiring a Money Futurist
Coin Desk - 8 May 2020 21:35
New Zealand's central bank is looking for a Head of Money and Cash to focus "on the future of money" and be a "thought leader" for digital currency.
Price Analysis 5/8: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, BNB, EOS, XTZ, XLM
Coin Telegraph - 8 May 2020 21:34
After Bitcoin's rally, several major cryptocurrencies are attempting to resume their up move.
Bitcoin Suisse Sells 20% Stake to Raise $47 Million: Crypto Valley Broker Aims To Expand Into Banking
Bitcoin.com - 8 May 2020 21:15
Crypto valley firm Bitcoin Suisse has announced plans to sell a 20% stake in the company. The sale is expected to raise 46 million Swiss francs ($47.38 million). Bitcoin Suisse said it intends to use the money to expand ...
Most Bitcoin Buyers Are in the Money Ahead of the Halving, Data Suggests
Coin Desk - 8 May 2020 21:12
Nearly 85% -- or 25.79 million -- of addresses holding bitcoin are now "in-the-money."
Blockchain Bites: Paul Tudor Jones, Open Options and Why Bitcoin Looks Strong Heading to the Halving
Coin Desk - 8 May 2020 20:36
Bixin is launching a $66M fund, Massive Adoption's Jacob Kostecki is getting sued and Filecoin is delivering physical hard drives.
22 More Crypto-Stealing Google Chrome Extensions Discovered
Coin Telegraph - 8 May 2020 20:08
A security researcher discovered another 22 Google Chrome web browser extensions that tried to steal users' cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Pre-Halving Hash Rate Volatility to Shake Up the Mining Sector
Coin Telegraph - 8 May 2020 19:28
As the halving approaches, Bitcoin's hash rate sees major volatility. So what does it mean, exactly?
Money Reimagined: Picasso Up, Main Street Down
Coin Desk - 8 May 2020 19:07
The Fed is handing Wall Street an asset inflation payoff while Main Street stares down the barrel of deflation. But bitcoin may benefit.
Gold's Post-Pandemic Upside Is Huge. But it Pales Alongside Bitcoin
Crypto News - 8 May 2020 19:00
Juan Villaverde is an econometrician and mathematician devoted to the analysis of cryptocurrencies since 2012. He leads the Weiss Ratings team of analysts and computer programmers who created Weiss cryptocurrency ratings...
Binance Doesn't Have a Headquarters Because Bitcoin Doesn't, Says CEO
Coin Desk - 8 May 2020 18:45
"Wherever I sit, is going to be the Binance office," says Changpeng "CZ" Zhao.
Popular Hedge Fund Manager Paul Tudor Jones: 'Bitcoin Reminds Me of Gold Back in 1976'
Bitcoin.com - 8 May 2020 18:05
Hedge fund manager and investor, Paul Tudor Jones, discussed his opinion in regard to the crypto asset bitcoin on Thursday, saying that it reminds him of the part gold played back in the ‘70s. Jones also disclosed that...
Bitcoin News Roundup for May 8, 2020
Coin Desk - 8 May 2020 18:00
Bitcoin bumps against six figures while a cancelled crypto event draws legal ire. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast.
Chinese, International Telcos Explore 'Blockchain + 5G' Paradigm
Crypto News - 8 May 2020 17:52
Telecoms companies are increasingly looking to combine 5G and blockchain operations - particularly those based in China, per a new report that suggests blockchain development is as now as important to telecoms firms as n...