Cryptocurrency News
$100 Swaps: Ethereum Dex Volumes Saw $39 Billion Last Month Despite 'Insane' Trading Fees
Bitcoin.com - 16 Jan 2021 03:30
During the last 12 months, Ethereum-based decentralized finance (defi) solutions and decentralized exchange (dex) platforms have been very popular. Dex applications, in particular, have seen massive demand and during the...
Venezuelan President Maduro Promises 2021 Will Be the Year to Boost Usage of Petro
Bitcoin.com - 16 Jan 2021 06:05
The Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, has claimed that 2021 will be the year of the state-backed petro (PTR) token. He also promised to boost a “100% national digital economy” agenda through a “complete digita...
BTC crash, DOT crushes XRP, man risks losing $262M: Hodler's Digest, Jan. 10-16
Coin Telegraph - 16 Jan 2021 22:43
The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more -- one week on Cointelegraph in one link!
Bitcoin bulls buy BTC's $35K support retest as altcoins push higher
Coin Telegraph - 16 Jan 2021 02:25
Bitcoin's lower support retest was bought up by bulls, preparing BTC for another push to $40,000.
3iQ's Canadian Bitcoin Fund Hits C$1B in Market Cap
Coin Desk - 16 Jan 2021 02:01
The digital asset manager passed a key milestone this week.
New Jersey Gym Claims State Seized $173K From Bank, Owner Discusses Cryptocurrency Solutions With Tucker Carlson
Bitcoin.com - 16 Jan 2021 01:30
On January 14, Ian Smith, the co-owner of the Atilis Gym in New Jersey appeared on Fox News with the news anchor, Tucker Carlson, and discussed his battle with the state of New Jersey’s coronavirus lockdown orders. Smi...
Traders say Bitcoin price 'needed pullback' to maintain bullish momentum
Coin Telegraph - 16 Jan 2021 23:30
Analysts say Bitcoin price needed to "slow down" in order to maintain the bullish momentum needed for the next leg up.
Central Bank Digital Currencies Not a 'Fad,' MetLife Investment Says
Coin Desk - 16 Jan 2021 22:59
The investment giant predicts CBDCs will continue gaining steam, although Western central banks have more outstanding questions than answers.
A Russian Operation Is Mining Bitcoin in the Arctic Circle for Cheap Electricity
Bitcoin.com - 16 Jan 2021 22:30
A Russian company is leveraging the Siberian city of Norilsk located above the Arctic Circle in order to mine bitcoins. Bitcluster, the owner of the crypto mining operation, plans to expand the firm’s activities after ...
Ethereum competitor Near Protocol (NEAR) gains 106% as DeFi heats up
Coin Telegraph - 16 Jan 2021 20:05
In the past month Near Protocol (NEAR) rallied 106% as the DeFi market captured the attention of new investors.
Mt Gox Creditors Asked to Approve a Settlement Proposal Drafted by Coinlab
Bitcoin.com - 16 Jan 2021 19:30
On January 15, the public was made aware of a deal between the firm Coinlab Inc., the Mt Gox bankruptcy trustee, Nobuaki Kobayashi, alongside MGIFLP, a subsidiary of Fortress Investment Group. According to the proposal, ...
Polkadot gains 75% in one week -- But can DOT price reach $20 next?
Coin Telegraph - 16 Jan 2021 16:35
The price of DOT is getting close to $20 but a pullback shouldn't be ruled out after such a strong rally.
Bahamas-Based Deltec Bank Holds a 'Large' Bitcoin Position
Bitcoin.com - 16 Jan 2021 16:00
Bahamas-based Deltec Bank & Trust said during a recent video review that it’s holding a “large position” in bitcoin. The information was given by their chief investment officer, Hugo Rogers. Deltec Executive Discus...
Peak fear? Bitcoin futures leverage gets reset by this week's wild price swings
Coin Telegraph - 16 Jan 2021 15:47
Bitcoin futures leverage is dropping steeply, indicating that traders are fearful or uncertain about the BTC price trend.
Crypto and Tax in 2021: Be Ready to Pay More
Crypto News - 16 Jan 2021 14:00
As some may be aware, there are only two things certain in life, death and taxes, and while crypto was initially able to avoid tax (to varying degrees), it would seem that the taxman is finally catching up with the indus...
Bitcoin has become nothing but the new Che Guevara T-shirt
Coin Telegraph - 16 Jan 2021 13:07
Bitcoin promised to create a new normal in finance, but it turned out to be nothing but the old normal with a new face.
Partial Blame, Promised Revocation, Presidential Attacks and 20 Crypto Jokes
Crypto News - 16 Jan 2021 13:00
This week in the world of crypto, analysts said USD and Coinbase might be partially blamed for the Monday BTC crash, EOS prices were in a tailspin after Daniel Larimer stepped down from his role as Block.One CTO, and XRP...
TNABC Miami's Eighth Annual Conference Goes Virtual, Event Underscores Technology's Important Role
Bitcoin.com - 16 Jan 2021 11:05
On January 28-29, 2021, The North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC) is preparing to kick off its eighth exhibition with another cryptocurrency and blockchain-focused event. The event organizers have lined up more speak...
French Programmer Sent Bitcoin Donations to Far-Right Activists Who Participated in the US Capitol Riots
Bitcoin.com - 16 Jan 2021 09:05
A crypto forensic analysis reveals that a French donor sent over $500,000 worth of bitcoin (BTC) to far-right activists in the United States. The half-million dollars went to the groups that took part in the pro-Trump ri...
Lack of Crypto Regulations a Turnoff for Japanese Investors - Coincheck
Crypto News - 16 Jan 2021 03:00
The head of the Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck said there are relatively "few" crypto-keen institutional investors in Japan - and has complained of the lack of a framework to help foster professional crypto investors...
K-Pop Sensation Mamamoo to Mint Digital Collectibles on Polkadot
Coin Desk - 16 Jan 2021 02:00
The popular K-Pop girl band's parent company RBW will be selling its singers' digital products on the blockchain.
Kraken to Halt XRP Trading for US Residents
Coin Desk - 16 Jan 2021 00:45
Clients residing outside the U.S. will be unaffected.