In an effort to bring their members up to speed about the goings on in the financial world, the AARP has published a list of Wall Street definitions. Amongst the different terms defined by the U.S.-based interest group are “Bitcoin” and “blockchain.” Is the AARP Glossary Meant to Educate or Entertain Readers? The group formerly…
A former Wall Street hedge fund manager-turned-artist has erected a massive inflatable Bitcoin rat art exhibit across from the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank in New York City. It’s thought to serve as a reminder that 10 years ago the Fed issued taxpayer-funded relief to banks in a $700 billion “bailout” following the sub-prime mortgage crisis.…
As Bitcoin’s price continues to trade sideways amidst a bout of low trading volume, investors are becoming increasingly keen to know which direction Bitcoin will move next. This will likely signal the continuance or reversal of the persisting bear market trend. Today, Bitcoin was trading relatively flat, trading within the tightening range between $6,500 and $6,700,…
In a recent ad about its Call Screen service, Google has revealed its feelings about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, jibing at the massive electricity costs associated with mining them. Call Screen service is a new Android feature developed by the search giant, which will help put an end to telemarketing calls. The feature, which involves…
Despite its best efforts to keep crypto out of India, it appears that the Indian government is still not willing to completely exclude cryptocurrencies. According to the new announcement, India is making plans to launch its own digital currency. India Plans to Launch a Government-Backed Cryptocurrency One senior government official from a board created by…
In an extensive paper dedicated to the future of cryptocurrencies, Juniper Research Ltd. present a bleak view of the market over the coming months and years. The financial analysis group states that the entire Bitcoin and digital asset space appears to be heading towards an “implosion”. Juniper’s Report Analyses Cryptos Over the Next Five Years During…
It’s commonly known that cryptocurrency mining farms located in China have a stronghold over the Bitcoin ecosystem. However, a scathing new report suggests that China’s increasing influence over the leading cryptocurrency by market cap may be putting the Bitcoin network at severe risk. China’s Control Over the King of Crypto A new report entitled The…
Over the past week Bitcoin has seen an unprecedented amount of stability, with its volatility hitting a 17-month low. During the past few weeks, altcoins have had the chance to regain some of their losses, and they are now sitting well off their year-to-date lows. Despite the stability and increasing market sentiment, one analyst is…
The national currency of China weakened beyond a critical level as political tensions with the US worsened. The yuan dropped below 6.93 per dollar this week, within a striking range of its January 2017 low, owing to a series of negative factors from weaker equities to a vaguer monetary stance by the People Bank of China.…
Key Points Bitcoin price traded higher recently and broke the $6,600 and $6,620 resistance levels against the US Dollar. There is a major bullish trend line in place with support at $6,550 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair is likely to climb higher towards the $6,650, $6,700…