Cryptocurrency News
Elon Musk's Tesla Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Conflict of Interest in $1.5 Billion Bitcoin Purchase
Bitcoin.com - 18 Feb 2021 04:31
Tesla is facing more scrutiny over its $1.5 billion dollar bitcoin purchase. A Tesla board member who reportedly approved the company’s bitcoin buy deal is a cryptocurrency investor who also sits on the boards of two m...
DDoS Attacks Slow as Botnet Operators Turn to Crypto Mining - Kaspersky
Crypto News - 18 Feb 2021 04:00
Source: Adobe/profit_image Cybercrooks are slowly turning their backs on crime because they are finding it is more profitable to mine crypto, according to research from Kaspersky Labs. Per Kommersant, the Russian softwar...
The Bond King Goes From 'Bitcoin Is A Lie' To BTC 'Maybe The Stimulus Asset'
Crypto News - 18 Feb 2021 15:54
Jeffrey Gundlach. Source: A video screenshot, Youtube/Real Vision Finance DoubleLine Capital LP chief Jeffrey Gundlach, known as the Bond King, now says that bitcoin (BTC) "maybe The Stimulus Asset" after claiming last O...
Digital Yuan Must Dethrone Alipay, WeChat Pay Before Taking on USD - Researcher
Crypto News - 18 Feb 2021 23:00
Much has been made of the forthcoming digital yuan - China's central bank digital currency - and its potential threat to the United States dollar, but a China watcher is saying that the token will first need to displace ...
Debut Canadian Bitcoin ETF nears $100 million in volume in first few hours of trading
Coin Telegraph - 18 Feb 2021 21:51
Investors are signaling clear demand for the first Bitcoin ETF in Canada, but an American product remains far out on the horizon.
BTC Transaction Stuck? Bitcoin Cash-Powered Accelerators Can Speed Up Transfers
Bitcoin.com - 18 Feb 2021 21:30
At the time of publication, there’s more than 69,000 transactions waiting in line to get confirmed by a bitcoin miner. Since bitcoin’s price rise, at certain times, transaction fees have climbed to $10 to $20 per tra...
Harmony (ONE) gains 230% after Ethereum network integration
Coin Telegraph - 18 Feb 2021 21:12
Harmony price surged in February after adding a trustless Ethereum bridge to avoid high gas fees.
Solana Founder On Critical DeFi Challenges and How To Fix Them
Crypto News - 18 Feb 2021 21:00
Anatoly Yakovenko. Source: A video screenshot, Youtube/Solana High transaction fees and security are the two most pressing challenges in the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry, according to Anatoly Yakovenko, Founder ...
Venture Capital Fund Yolo Invests in Digital Marketing Specialists eCartic
Bitcoin.com - 18 Feb 2021 20:00
PRESS RELEASE. Tallinn-based venture capital fund Yolo Investments has announced a new investment in digital marketing company eCartic. 18th February 2021, Tallinn, Estonia – Venture capital fund Yolo Investments has m...
Bitcoin trader explains why BTC outperforming Ethereum is just 'simple math'
Coin Telegraph - 18 Feb 2021 19:31
Bitcoin has been outperforming Ethereum in the past few days as one popular trader says this is a result of "simple math."
Nigeria Crypto Ban: Bitcoin Sells for $76K as Deposits on Centralized Exchanges Plummet
Bitcoin.com - 18 Feb 2021 19:30
According to a website that tracks the price of bitcoin across the globe, the crypto asset’s selling price in Nigeria as of February 18 stood at $ 76,000. At this price, the crypto asset is selling for $20,000 more tha...
As Millions Drown in Today's Poverty Trap, Macro Strategist Raoul Pal Says 'Bitcoin Is a Life Raft'
Bitcoin.com - 18 Feb 2021 17:15
Global Macro Investor CEO, Raoul Pal, discussed the current economy this week and asked his 394,000 followers if people are using the wrong denominator when it comes to certain economic factors. One thing’s for certain...
Russia's Digital Ruble Model to Get Bank-Friendly Redesign
Coin Desk - 18 Feb 2021 15:43
Banks had feared being drained of liquidity under the original concept for the digital currency.
Canada Has Approved Two Bitcoin ETFs -- First One Starts Trading Today
Bitcoin.com - 18 Feb 2021 15:15
Two bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been approved in Canada. Evolve Bitcoin ETF has become the second bitcoin ETF to get approval by Canada’s securities regulator. The first approved bitcoin ETF starts tradin...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Altcoins Basing for Next Move
Crypto News - 18 Feb 2021 15:11
Bitcoin price started a downside correction after trading to a new all-time high near USD 52,750. BTC declined below USD 51,500, but it is holding steady above USD 50,500. The current (05:00 UTC) price action suggests ch...
Safello Partnership Enables Direct Crypto Purchases From Users' Bank Accounts
Coin Desk - 18 Feb 2021 14:54
A new tie-up with payments firm Klarna brings the exchange access to more than 5,000 banks across Europe.
Bitcoin Mining Becomes A Side Venture For Chinese Non-Crypto Firms
Crypto News - 18 Feb 2021 14:24
Source: Adobe/SPICA-VEGA PHOTO ART As bitcoin's (BTC) skyrocketing prices continue to whet the appetites of companies from different backgrounds, tea and baked goods retailer Urban Tea is the latest example of a Chinese ...
Spiderman NFT sells for 12.75 ETH as Marvel comic artists land on Ethereum
Coin Telegraph - 18 Feb 2021 14:11
With great rarity apparently comes great value. An Ethereum-based Spiderman NFT just sold for $25k as Marvel comics enter the blockchain realm.
How Crypto Transforms Prediction Markets
Coin Desk - 18 Feb 2021 14:09
Betting can be used to predict the future. That's the crazy idea behind prediction markets. Here's how they work and where cryptocurrency fits into the picture.
'Insane' Bitcoin price consolidation means $48K is the new BTC support level
Coin Telegraph - 18 Feb 2021 14:00
A fundamental shift in technicals suggests that bulls should treat $48,000 like the new $35,000, says Glassnode.
Kia Motors America Victim of Ransomware Attack Demanding $20M in Bitcoin, Report Claims
Coin Desk - 18 Feb 2021 13:56
BleepingComputer claims to have evidence that the ransomware gang DoppelPaymer is demanding 404 BTC from the car firm.
Crypto Traders Might Find Familiar Playbook In GameStop Hearing Today
Crypto News - 18 Feb 2021 13:45
The GameStop (GME) saga is set to take another twist as a trader prepares to tell the American House of Representatives that social media has allowed retail traders to leveling the playing field with their bitter Wall St...