Following yesterday’s market surge, the crypto markets have dropped slightly but Bitcoin is still trading well above its recently established support level at $3,550. Currently, most major cryptocurrencies are trading down 1% or more Analysts now expect the markets to trade within a relatively tight range for the near future, which could be proceeded by…
Last year, the crypto community pointed fingers at tax payers liquidating assets in order to cover inflated tax bills due to the substantial gains realized during the 2017 Bitcoin bull run as among the chief reasons the bear market had begun. In 2018, however, the inverse happened, and most cryptocurrency investors suffered massive losses as…
Since BitMEX rocketed to the tip of the crypto market, hosting hundreds of millions of dollars worth of nominal Bitcoin (BTC) trades each and every day, the company has come under pressure from regulators. And while the Asian startup is mostly well-respected, with its chief executive, former stock trader Arthur Hayes, being very forthcoming and…
The race to launch the first crypto powered messenger app is heating up. Naturally the internet monopolies such as Facebook are scrambling to be first, but looking at its history it is one of the least suitable to handle decentralized currencies. New contenders are appearing on the scene with far better credentials than the world’s…
Although 2019 is expected to be a turnaround year for the broader Bitcoin market, a crypto exchange recently divulged that it had fallen victim to a “security breach.” This is the exchange hack of 2019. First Crypto Hack Of 2019 On Tuesday morning, Cryptopia, a lesser-known crypto exchange centered around small cap assets, took to…
Since early-2018, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investors alike have been caught in what seems to be a large sea full of endless waves comprised of price drops, fake news, accounts of fraud, and countless other examples of occurrences that have shaken out the weak speculators. This has left behind a community of investors who either ardently…
Following the crypto market’s recent downturn that sent many altcoins spiraling down 10% or more as Bitcoin fell to lows of approximately $3,550, the markets have regained some strength and bounced today, leading most altcoins to surge 5% or more. Today’s upwards move after a volatile weekend seems to confirm that Bitcoin is in fact…
Between wild price volatility, the fear of Bitcoin-stealing malware, the risk of having assets left on an exchange that could become a target of hackers, and so much more, crypto investors are stuck looking over their shoulder at every turn. Cyber criminals are pulling out all the stops, doing everything from creating fake websites, to…
Just in the past two months, Bitmain has fired more than half of its staff, has closed an entire office in Tel Aviv, has shuffled top management, and removed two of its chief operations officers. And today, the Chinese bitcoin mining giant decided that it would close another overseas workplace – this time in Amsterdam.…
Bitcoin has failed to stabilize above $3,600, which is leading the crypto markets to now face new levels of support. Today’s downwards move has led many altcoins to plunge 6% or more, and they are showing few signs of major buying support near their current price levels. Analysts have mixed opinions regarding exactly where the…