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How To Buy Bitcoin For Beginners

Buy Bitcoin (Dynamic With All Coins) Cryptocurrencies have been around for more than a decade. Many people have heard about them and some are even

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Bitcoin Smashes Through $10k Once Again

Bitcoin has been flirting with the $10k price level since about May 8th, right before the Bitcoin halving. Many traders on crypto Twitter were calling

June 2, 2020 10:45 am

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Blockchain Travel Platform Lost 90% of Booking Volumes Due to COVID-19

Booking volumes on the Binance-backed travel booking platform dropped by 90% during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Last Time Bitcoin’s 10-Day Realized Volatility Was So Low Was Before the Nov-18 Crash To $3200

Realized volatility reached a level that was last seen before the massive selloff during November 2018. The post Last Time Bitcoin’s 10-Day Realized Volatility Was So Low Was Before the Nov-18 Crash To $3200 appeared first on CryptoPotato.

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Cardano Founder: Scamming is an Industrywide Problem That Hurts us All

IOHK CEO Charles Hoskinson took the time to address concerns over crypto scam activity that has tainted Cardano’s reputation. In particular, he drew attention to a video showing scammers using Cardano’s logo to pitch to Chinese farmers. According to @boxmining, a group called the “Asian Dragons,” who are known for delivering aggressive multi-level marketing (MLM) […]

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XRP, Ethereum Classic, Chainlink price analysis : 06 July

With the start of a new quarter, slowly but surely some altcoins are moving out of Bitcoin's shadow. As the $9,000 mark does not look to budge for the king coin, some alts, led by the top two EthereumThe post XRP, Ethereum Classic, Chainlink price analysis : 06 July appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Crypto Finance Company: Bitcoin Could Boom as China Stocks Pass 2015 Highs

Bitcoin’s price action may be weak, but not the same can be said about the stock market. Ahead of Monday’s open, the futures of the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and other American indices are up by over 1.5%. But it’s an even more impressive site in Asia, especially China, where the stock market is hitting an all-time high. Analysts say that strength in the stock market, especially China’s, could set a bullish precedent for Bitcoin […]

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Travala Token Takes Flight Following Expedia Partnership

Travala has partnered with Expedia to allow crypto holders to book hotels using crypto, in a move that sent Travala’s token, AVA, over 30%. Travala Extends Crypto’s Reach in the...

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Crypto proponents Brock Pierce and Kanye West running for US presidency

Two cryptocurrency proponents ⁠— Brock Pierce, co-founder of EOS Alliance, Block.one, Blockchain Capital and Tether, and Kanye West, American rapper, song-producer, and entrepreneur — have declared that they are running for U.S. presidency.The post Crypto proponents Brock Pierce and Kanye West running for US presidency appeared first on The Block.

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Date: Bitcoin Hashrate has Continued to Rise in the Past Week

The 7-day average daily value of new addresses is 461,800 BTC, up 4.22% from the previous month.

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What’s Fueling the Kyber Network and Synthetix Surge?

As people search for higher yields and extended speculation capabilities, platforms like Kyber Network and Synthetix are gaining momentum. In less than a month, KNC and SNX more than doubled...

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First Mover: As Bitcoiners Watch Dollar, Deutsche Sees Trump Win Hurting Reserve Status

Add the U.S. presidential election to the growing list of volatility drivers as the bitcoin market enters the second half of 2020.

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Is It Safe To Invest In Bitcoin During A Pandemic?

Coronavirus is not just a medical issue. In light of the effect it has had on numerous economies, it is not something to take lightly, especially when you think of the fact that this pandemic has alsoThe post Is It Safe To Invest In Bitcoin During A Pandemic? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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CEO of the alleged crypto scam firm VaultAge officially declared bankrupt.

The CEO of the crypto firm VaulyAge, Willie Breedt, who is suspected of defrauding over 2,000 investors, has been handed a sequestration order by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, on Friday. A sequestration order is an order delivered by a court which forces a debtor into bankruptcy. The CEO of VaultAge is currently on […]

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Bitcoin trader bankrupt after fleeing investors’ $13m bill

The South African crypto trader went into hiding after investors hired a group of private debt collectors to recover their missing $13.3 million.

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CEO of Alleged $16M Cryptocurrency Scam Declared Bankrupt

VaultAge Solutions CEO has been tracked down by South African authorities and angered investors.

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CEO of Alleged $16M Cryptocurrency Scam Declared Bankrupt

VaultAge Solutions CEO has been tracked down by South African authorities and angered investors.

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Bitcoin Rises in Line With Stocks After Dip Below $9K

Bitcoin’s positive correlation with stocks continues Monday, with the cryptocurrency drawing bids alongside gains in global equities.

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Bitcoin Volatiliy Levels Hint “Great Sell-Off,” Skew Data Finds

Bitcoin 10-day realized volatility reaches 20 percent for the first time since November 2018, according to data collected by Skew. The dip follows the cryptocurrency’s sideways consolidation moves in a narrow trading range across the last two weeks. Skew alerted the current volatility levels risks a “great sell-off,” citing a similar downside move from the […]

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Bitcoin: $1,000 drop is on the cards before bull run begins

Bitcoin's funding rate has largely been negative for more than 3 months while the price barely moved. This shows that not only is the volatility low but buyers are being evened-out by sellers. BitcoiThe post Bitcoin: $1,000 drop is on the cards before bull run begins appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Chinese Courts Using Blockchain To Secure Sealed Property

According to a recent report, Chinese courts are using blockchain-based technology to secure and monitor the status of sealed property. The post Chinese Courts Using Blockchain To Secure Sealed Property appeared first on CryptoPotato.

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Bitcoin Realized Volatility Last Did This Right Before 2018 Sell-Off

10-day realized volatility hits its lowest since just before Bitcoin price fell to $3,100 in late 2018, sparking fresh bearish fears.

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Bitcoin Realized Volatility Last Did This Right Before 2018 Sell-Off

10-day realized volatility hits its lowest since just before Bitcoin price fell to $3,100 in late 2018, sparking fresh bearish fears.

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Bitcoin’s 90-Day Active Supply Points to Bullish Phase Ahead: Report

Bitcoin's 90-day active supply underwent a surge during the past quarter, pointing to a bullish phase in the near future according to a new report.

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Binance-backed crypto travel booking platform now supports +700,000 Expedia hotels via partnership

Crypto travel booking platforms like Travala.com is making the travel experience more convenient with cutting-edge technology and a variety of crypto payment options. Today, it partnered with one of Expedia Group’s brands to provide crypto travel booking services for more than 700,000 hotels. Travala.com enables crypto travel booking for Expedia’s hotels According to the blog […]

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Visa seeks Ethereum and Ripple devs for global blockchain payments

Visa is looking for developers experienced with Ethereum, Bitcoin and Ripple to build a global blockchain payments network.

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Former Crypto Firm CEO Willie Breedt Declared Bankrupt

Around 2,000 investors put R227 million into his VaultAge Solutions to invest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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Expert: China's Digital Yuan Will Target the Dollar, Not Bitcoin

With its forthcoming digital yuan, China will aim to rival the U.S. dollar, not Bitcoin, say experts.

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Expert: China's Digital Yuan Will Target the Dollar, Not Bitcoin

With its forthcoming digital yuan, China will aim to rival the U.S. dollar, not Bitcoin, say experts.

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Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk supports pro bitcoin Kanye West to become the US President.

Earlier, the famous musician Kanye West announced on Twitter that he will be running for the US President this year to replace Donald Trump. The announcement that took many people by surprise got support from the famous tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. Kanye West, who has been a vocal supporter of the current US Preside Donald […]

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Afghanistan Approves Blockchain Project to Help Tackle Scourge of Counterfeit Meds

Fantom is launching a pilot to help combat Afghanistan's counterfeit drugs problem using its blockchain to trace products along the supply chain.

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Ripple price in a downtrend, $0.17 is the main support line

The Ripple price may be recovering. The path of least resistance could be on the upside given the project’s numerous fundamentals that scream “buy.” Still, prices are capped, dragging investors’ hope as XRP oscillates within a tight trade range. The XRP security or utility question Presently, what’s trending is XRP’s classification. As the third most […]

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What Impending Doom? Analyst Asks as Bitcoin’s Chart Remains Bullish

Many analysts over recent weeks have claimed that Bitcoin is on the verge of plunging off a cliff. This is for good reason: there are technical signs indicating that BTC will soon be subject to a steep retracement. First and foremost, BTC was rejected at the ever-important $10,500 resistance. That level marked the highs of rallies in October of 2019 and marked the 2020 highs in February. The fact that Bitcoin failed to pass it […]

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Bitcoin’s mass adoption is still a dream, reveals data

The mass adoption of bitcoin or cryptocurrencies is yet to be achieved, according to several metrics tracked by The Block Research.The post Bitcoin’s mass adoption is still a dream, reveals data appeared first on The Block.

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Despite Chainlink adoption, a crucial LINK metric is reaching “dangerous” levels

Of all leading cryptocurrencies, Chainlink (LINK) has seen some of the strongest adoption-related news over recent weeks. Multiple reports have been released about the project’s oracles — its flagship product — being integrated by prominent firms and blockchains in the industry. The post Despite Chainlink adoption, a crucial LINK metric is reaching “dangerous” levels appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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43% of Crypto Twitter: Bitcoin Will See 1,000% Yearly Returns Again

Bitcoin is known for its parabolic rallies. Every few years, the leading cryptocurrency embarks on bull markets that take it hundreds, often thousands of percent higher in a year’s time. In 2017, for instance, BTC started the year under $1,000 and peaked in the middle of December at $20,000. And during 2013’s rally, the cryptocurrency […]

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Travala’s token up 30% on partnership with hotel booking giant Expedia

Travala.com customers can now book over 700,000 hotels and accommodations on Expedia using Bitcoin and other cryptos.

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Bank runs in China spur checks on big cash transactions

Checks are being rolled out as smaller lenders struggle under a mountain of bad debt.

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Beijing reveals action plan for Blockchain development across city’s operations

Beijing, one of the popular cities in China, is looking to boost Blockchain development across major sectors in the city. By doing so, Beijing intends to establish itself as one of the influential highlands for blockchain technology, and industrial development in years to come. Beijing heightens fostering blockchain developments According to the report on Sunday, […]

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As Bitcoin Reclaims $9.2k, Traders Reveal Bullish Price Trajectory

Is Bitcoin headed to a serious upswing in the next one year? That’s the question posed by stock-to-flow creator Plan B. To get the people’s accurate input, Plan B made a twitter poll asking people about their opinion about Bitcoin’s price by December 2021. The figures ranged from below $55k to $288k. The poll ended […]

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Brock Pierce Launches 2020 Election Bid One Day After Kanye West Announcement

Pierce is entering the race at the 11th hour with a future-focused, tech-forward campaign.

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China Stocks Boom Bullish for Bitcoin? 5 Things to Watch This Week

A turbulent mixture of macro, coupled with expectations of a big move in Bitcoin, could spell an interesting week for traders and holders alike.

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China Stocks Boom Bullish for Bitcoin? 5 Things to Watch This Week

A turbulent mixture of macro, coupled with expectations of a big move in Bitcoin, could spell an interesting week for traders and holders alike.

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Block.One’s New Social Media Platform Voice Briefly Launched Ahead of Schedule

Block.One's new social media platform Voice launched briefly ahead of schedule before being made officially available on July 4th.

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Arcane Research: Interest in XRP Waning As Bitcoin and Ethereum Outperform Ripple’s Native Cryptocurrency

Crypto intelligence platform Arcane Research says interest in XRP appears to be dissipating as Bitcoin and Ethereum pull away from Ripple’s native token. In a look at the top three crypto assets through the first half of 2020, the firm says XRP has struggled to regain its footing after the coronavirus-induced sell-off in March, while […]The post Arcane Research: Interest in XRP Waning As Bitcoin and Ethereum Outperform Ripple’s Native Cryptocurrency appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

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IOHK Invests Six-Figure Sum into Crypto Asset Manager Wave Financial

Charles Hoskinson, IOHK's CEO, will become an advisor to Wave Financial as part of the deal.

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Charles Hoskinson Spurns Apparent Cardano Scam That Reportedly Pumped ADA’s Price

IOHK CEO Charles Hoskinson has distanced himself and the Cardano ecosystem from what appears to be an apparent scam using Cardano and ADA as a way to dupe Chinese farmers. According to Mo Li, Head of Marketing at HashKey Hub, a roadshow in China which was allegedly hosted by 8BTC is shilling ADA to old […]

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Data shows that mass adoption is still nowhere to be found

Quick TakeBased on several indicators, mass adoption is still far away from materializingIn terms of the number of users, the market is still nowhere close to the turn of the year 2017However, the market structure has matured drastically in the last couple of years and the space is now much more institutionalized

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Expedia Taps Travala.com to Accept Crypto Payments

The accommodation listing giant earlier shelved its plans to accept Bitcoin.

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Cardano Gains Momentum as Ethereum 2.0 Release Continues to Stall

Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, recently appeared on the Hashing It Out podcast to discuss the latest developments with Ethereum. Hosts Corey Petty and Dean Eigenmann quizzed Buterin on his regrets over Ethereum’s initial launch, and how ETH2.0 will gear towards addressing those concerns. With that, Buterin acknowledged that, when designing Ethereum, many mistakes were made. […]

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Crypto Firm CEO Went Into Hiding After Claims 2,000 Investors Defrauded

The CEO of cryptocurrency investment firm VaultAge Solutions has forced into bankruptcy while on the run from angry investors.

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ChainLink Transfers into Binance Hit $16M, Suggesting a Top for LINK

Quick take: In the last 24-hours, there have been 5,000 LINK transfers into Binance. The value of these transactions is more than $16 Million. The high volume of LINK transfers could point to a top for the digital asset. The net transfer volume of ChainLink (LINK) transactions into the crypto exchange of Binance has hit a new high of $16 million. This value was from 5,000 LINK transfers into the exchange and is the largest inflow, to date, of ChainLink […]

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Cash shortage leads to increased demand for crypto in Cuba.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the economies across countries as people continue to remain cautious of going out. Cuba has also suffered from this ongoing pandemic as the socialist country now reports food and cash shortages. Cuba has stopped receiving aid from the South American country Venezuela amid the pandemic, which […]

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Market Analysis Report (06 Jul 2020)

Ravencoin vulnerability allowed attackers to increase total supply by 1.5% | Russian Courts Make Conflicting Rulings on Whether Cryptos are Property | Travala.com Starts Letting Users Book Expedia Hotels Using Crypto

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Bitcoin Gains $350 Intraday as Stock Futures in Green: Monday’s Price Watch

Bitcoin remains largely correlated to legacy markets. The cryptocurrency gained about $350 as most stock futures are currently in the green.The post Bitcoin Gains $350 Intraday as Stock Futures in Green: Monday’s Price Watch appeared first on CryptoPotato.

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Bitcoin Cash price hits $228 in bulls, what to expect?

The Bitcoin Cash price line fell towards the $219 mark on 5th July but recovered back up to the $228 mark in the bullish run that Bitcoin price movement initiated. At the time of writing, Bitcoin Cash traded at $220.36 US Dollars. 1-Day Bitcoin Cash price analysis (5th July) Bitcoin Cash price chart by Trading […]

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Customer Service Is Key, According to OKEx's CEO

OKEx CEO Jay Hao recently touched on the importance of good customer service.

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Singapore’s Blockchain Landscape Has Grown More than 50% Since Last Year

There are 234 companies in Singapore’s blockchain landscape.

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Bitcoin Is the ‘New’ Apple — How BTC Price Could Reach $60,000 by 2023

Bitcoin hangs near the chasm of the adoption curve and its price looks similar to Apple’s stock in 2008 before it broke out with a 520% rally.

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Expedia Partners With Crypto Service Travala.com for Crypto Bookings

Expedia now allows its over 700,000 accommodations to be booked with cryptocurrency through crypto travel platform Travala.com.

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Bitcoin Undo Button & Fleeing Firms: Bad Crypto News of the Week

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Enterprise Friendly Blockchain Tapping Into Wine Supply Chain Business

Symbol from NEM makes blockchain solution to solve wine tampering and counterfeiting problems to save millions for the wine industry.

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Bitcoin Stagnates, Criminals Targeted, $288K Prediction: Hodler’s Digest, June 29–July 5

Bitcoin is struggling to punch through stubborn resistance at $9,300, and a Russian court has effectively ruled BTC theft is not a crime.

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3 Reasons Why Bloomberg Calling Bitcoin a ‘Resting Bull’ Is Inaccurate

A recent Bloomberg report says Bitcoin is a resting bull but improperly interprets key metrics to paint a bullish case for BTC.

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Smart Vending Machine Maker Popcom Crowdfunds $1.3M

Smart vending machine maker Popcom raises $1.3 million through Regulated CF security token offerings.

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Brock Pierce Jumps Into 2020 US Presidential Election Last Minute

Brock Pierce joins the 2020 elections as a last-minute presidential candidate.

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Top 5 Cryptocurrencies to Watch This Week: BTC, NEO, TRX, XTZ, VET

Bitcoin and most altcoins are witnessing selling at every minor rally, increasing the possibility of a dip in the short-term.

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Binance Supports Ontology Upgrade, Stops Deposit of NEP5 ONT Tokens

Binance to support Ontology 2.0 upgrades and says it will not further allow NEP5-based ONT deposits.

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Philippine SEC Warns Against Crypto Schemes

Philippine SEC warns against investment schemes including one based on the Ethreum blockchain it says is a Ponzi scheme.

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Digital Assets Deliberations: The Role of ISINs in Relation to Digital Assets

A closer look at the role that International Securities Identification Numbers may take in the harmonization of standards for identifying digital assets.

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CBDC is the Most Important Trend in Payments Says Visa Crypto Chief

Visa’s head of crypto says CBDC is the most important payments trend in the next decade.

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Bitcoin Price Analyst Says This Can Prevent a Big BTC Drop in Q3 2020

The price of Bitcoin dropped below $9,000 for the second time in one week but the uptrend of BTC can be sustained despite a historically bearish Q3.

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Biggest Corporations Sceptical of Introducing Crypto Payment Option

Are traditional business enterprises ready to embrace a blockchain-based payments network? Maybe not, according to two research reports.

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Bitcoin Price Consolidating But What Happens if $9K Support Is Lost?

Several signs are pointing to a new bear market for Bitcoin as mining chip manufacturers are feeling the pinch from the halving and the global economic downturn.

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UNICEF Crypto Fund to Invest $100K in Humanitarian Blockchain Projects

UNICEF’s crypto fund is looking for blockchain startups from emerging countries that tackle COVID-19 and humanitarian challenges.

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DeFi Offers Potential Investment Opportunities Said HyperChain Capital

HyperChain Capital CEO says DeFi provides potential growth and investment opportunities for the digital assets management firm.

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Casa Releases Results on Server Implementation Test

Casa finds ElectrumX to be the “best bang for the buck” for server implementations after test.

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Renowned Cryptographer Says His Patent Was an Obstacle for Hal Finney

Okamoto explains why his “electronic cash” patent may have presented obstacles to Hal Finney’s plans to make his own electronic currency.

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Dalio Says Capital Markets Are ‘Not Free‘ as Central Banks Drive Economy

Bridgewater CIO Ray Dalio claims capital markets are no longer free as central banks drive more of the economy.

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Building Blockchains Secretly in South America

NULS core developer “Berzeck” speaks on the state of blockchain technology in Latin America.

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‘Everything Will Move to Confidential DeFi‘ Beam’s CEO Says

In the time of DeFi boom, how will Beam’s confidential DeFi stand different from others? Beam CEO Alexander Zaidelson spoke to Cointelegraph.

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Bored With Bitcoin? This BTC Price Level Is Key for a Big Breakout

The price of Bitcoin is consolidating below $9,300 but this isn’t necessarily bearish as a major breakout may be in the works.