PayPal has recently announced that it will be keeping all seller’s fees when processing a refund going forward. Could such a self-serving policy drive online merchants towards alternate payment networks, such as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency? In addition to the seller fee adjustments, PayPal has also announced that it will be altering how it handles…
Token2049, a recent crypto conference in Hong Kong, saw some of the biggest names in Bitcoin and blockchain congregate. NewsBTC was lucky enough to snag Phil Chen, a world-renowned technologist and the head of HTC’s blockchain division, for a quick interview. We discussed his team’s phone, the Exodus One, and his thoughts on recent developments…
Crypto markets reach 2019 high; Ethereum way out ahead at the moment, Bitcoin still climbing, XLM and ETC going strong. Contrary to growing analyst opinion, crypto markets continue upwards and new 2019 highs are being made. There has been no major pullback as yet and total market capitalization has reached its highest level since mid-November…
Bitcoin has been able to hold onto most of its recent gains and has secured its position above the important $5,000 mark. Despite this, BTC does appear to be treating $5,200 as a level of relative resistance, and it is unclear as to whether or not the crypto will be able to garner enough buying…
Bitcoin (BTC) has continued its bullish assault late into the weekend. After rallying to and past $4,200 on Tuesday, the cryptocurrency continued higher throughout the week, currently sitting at a $5,150 valuation. While some analysts have been adamant that this is where Bitcoin’s winning streak ends, as what some call “Bloody Monday” approaches, others have…
Crypto markets still moving up; Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash and Ethereum Classic leading the way. The momentum has continued throughout the weekend and crypto markets remain buoyant this Sunday. More movement from Bitcoin has pushed total market capitalization up towards $180 billion which is the highest it has been since November. Bitcoin is up again as…
The crypto markets have continued to surge today, maintaining the upwards momentum that was first sparked when Bitcoin began to skyrocket from lows of $4,000. Today’s surge has led many cryptocurrencies to climb 3% or more, with some surging over 10%. Although today’s upwards momentum is certainly bullish, whether or not individual cryptos are able…
It isn’t a secret that last week’s price action has some convinced that the year-long crypto bear trend is coming to a head. In fact, Fundstrat’s in-house Bitcoin (BTC) optimist, Tom Lee, recently told Bloomberg that he adamantly believes that the cryptocurrency market can now be classified as a bull market, looking to the 200-day…
As the crypto markets head into the weekend trading session, Bitcoin has been able to maintain its upwards momentum, and has been able to continue its upwards ascent. Although BTC’s recent price action has been overwhelmingly positive as of late, it may still be caught in an accumulation phase. Assuming that Bitcoin’s current accumulation range…
Crypto markets consolidating at the weekend; Minimal movement but Monero leading the way. Crypto markets are still holding up as we enter the weekend. Gains made in Tuesday’s epic pump have held and total market capitalization remains above $175 billion as the majority of crypto assets are in the green again today. Bitcoin has remained…