Even amid bearish market conditions, the regulatory status of crypto assets remains a hot-button topic, as global governments attempt to discern how to best approach this emerging market. Leading the charge for fair regulation is arguably the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has done its best to protect investors from unwarranted financial risk,…
A physical store in Central Moscow looks like a miniature version of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Except, the store doesn’t list stocks on its trading screens; it lists Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. DeeCrypto has been in business since seven-months but is more than just a place that lets members exchange virtual currencies in…
Chinese cryptocurrency mining giant, Bitmain, has officially released a firmware update that allows Bitcoin miners to activate the Overt AsicBoost upgrade that significantly increases their operational efficiency and decreases their cost-basis. The upgrade comes after the development group behind Slush Pool verified that Bitmain’s popular Antminer S9 hardware is capable of supporting the upgrade, even…
Online Swiss bank Swissquote announced the launch of its ICO offering, becoming the first bank worldwide to allow customers to buy tokens issued within an initial coin offering (ICO) supported by the Swissquote platform. Swiss Diamond Producer Set to Raise $60.73 Million in First Bank-Mediated ICO Ever As the financial industry adapts to the emerging…
Dragon’s Den entrepreneur and Irish Presidential candidate, Gavin Duffy, has once again had his identity used by a cryptocurrency scam. Images of Duffy and fake testimonials were used to promote Bitcoin Revolution, a fraudulent automated trading platform. Duffy’s Face Proves Popular for Scam Artists There must be something about Gavin Duffy’s face that makes it…
Key Points Bitcoin price failed to move above the $6,450 and $6,460 resistance levels against the US Dollar. There is a key connecting bullish trend line in place with support at $6,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The price must clear the $6,450 and $6,460 resistance levels to…
The Cyberspace Administration of China is tightening its stance against anonymity offered under the garb of blockchain technology. The central internet regulator, notorious for its role in building the so-called “The Great Firewall of China,” has drafted new regulations that would require local blockchain companies to register users with their real names and national identification…
Here at NewsBTC we believe that education and knowledge is fundamental to the wider adoption of cryptocurrencies and growth of the blockchain industry. We will be expanding our education section by delving deeper into some of the machinations and technology behind the blocks. Our weekly articles aim to provide a greater understanding of how things…
Over the decade-long history of Bitcoin, the popular digital asset has been called everything from a money launder’s tool to the first-ever truly global currency. But, although Bitcoin’s definition has undoubtedly changed over the years due to the whims of investors and industry leaders, many still believe that BTC is on the cusp of becoming digital gold…
Key Points Bitcoin price declined recently and tested the $6,350 support level against the US Dollar. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $6,410 on the 4-hours chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair is facing a solid resistance near the $6,480 and $6,500 levels.…