Showing posts from February, 2021
Listen To This Episode: Apple Spotify Google Libsyn Overcast In this episode of “The Van Wirdum Sjorsnado,” hosts Aaron van Wirdum...

Discussing Bitcoin Softchains, Sidechains Using PoW Fraud Proofs

In a Twitter video posted late last night, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced that city commissioners have supported his resolution to exp...

Mayor’s Proposal To Integrate Bitcoin Into Miami’s Operations Receives Approval

Earlier today, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced a partnership with hip-hop mogul and billionaire Sean Carter, aka Jay-Z, to create a Bitco...

Jack Dorsey, Jay-Z Launch Bitcoin Development Endowment

Canadian securities regulators have approved the world’s first “direct-custody” bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be launched by Purpose...

Canadian Securities Regulators Approve North America’s First Bitcoin ETF

The newly launched Purpose Bitcoin ETF surpassed even the most bullish expectations but how does it differ from Grayscale’s GBTC Trust?

Here’s how the Purpose Bitcoin ETF differs from Grayscale’s GBTC Trust

The recent push to the $1 trillion bitcoin market cap can at least be partially attributed to institutional investors; firms investing on th...

Breaking Down Square’s Bitcoin (BTC) Position

Bitcoin’s correction is accelerating, but a bounce off the 50-day moving average could give altcoins reason to rebound off lower support le...

Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, BNB, DOT, XEM, MIOTA

Crypto continues to enter mainstream usage. Google Finance users can now get a quick rundown of the top cryptocurrency prices with just one...

Google Finance adds dedicated ‘crypto’ tab featuring Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin

Bitcoin in Downtrend After another week of turbulent market volatility, the cryptocurrency market saw severe drops with Bitcoin (BTC) and i...

Bitcoin Miners Net Position Turn Positive: A Crypto Bull Case? 

The NFT craze has reached the NBA, with digital collectibles grossing $230 million in sales, according to Dapper Labs.

NBA Top Shot leads NFT explosion with $230M in sales

Small businesses can now accept cryptocurrency payments using OLB’s point-of-sale technology.

OLB Group enables crypto payments for thousands of US merchants

Though the Tether settlement may help bring in more transparency, experts believe that state-centric bans may not be the way out.

Transparent stablecoins? Conclusion of Tether vs. NYAG raises new questions

Did you know that Dogecoin used to sponsor a NASCAR driver? Learn some unbelievable stories behind Elon Musk's "favorite" cry...

Dogecoin hasn't always been a 'fun meme coin'

Bitcoin is retesting a key support level at $44K-$45K for the third time in the past week.

Bitcoin sell-off over? Strong 'buy the dip' signal flashes for the first time in 5 months

The cryptocurrency trading market is in its early stages, with regulations playing a key role in market fragmentation.

Professional traders need a global crypto sea, not hundreds of lakes

One of DeFi's strangest experiments continues to push the envelope in both governance and architecture.

Inverse Finance seizes tokens, ships code: Launches stablecoin lending protocol

Strong fundamentals and new partnerships back the strong rallies in Morpheus Network, Bridge Mutual and Reef Finance.

3 reasons why Reef Finance, Bridge Mutual and Morpheus Network are rallying

Bitcoin plunges, Ethereum suffers, Musk loses billions: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 21–27

Hate being liquidated? Here’s how traders use the Long Butterfly options strategy to generate profits with less downside risk.

This bullish Bitcoin options strategy lets traders speculate on BTC price with less risk

The latest attack relied on user permissions granted to the protocol

Transaction batching protocol Furucombo suffers $14 million “evil contract” hack

Critics of the digital currency have visions of the future every bit as silly as maximalists'.

Economist warns of dystopia if ‘Bitcoin Aristocrats’ become reality

6 Questions for Kain Warwick of Synthetix

These DEX tokens are quietly accruing triple-digit gains as the total value locked in DeFi reaches new highs each week.

Here are 6 DEX tokens that have seen exponential growth in 2021

I know that this advice is easier said than done, but don’t get distracted by the price of bitcoin.  We closed last Friday at $56,000 and s...

Despite The Bitcoin Price Dip, This Week Was Incredibly Bullish

Bitcoin in, and Bitcoin out: major players are deploying different strategies as BTC consolidates well under $58,400 highs.

Institutions and miners accumulating through Bitcoin chop; whales uncertain

Bitcoin is showing signs of weakness as February draws to a close.

Is Bitcoin at risk of another drop below $40K in a historically corrective March?

Over the last decade, crypto has weathered what feels like crisis after crisis. It’s time to think about what comes next.

Moving beyond the crisis narrative: Crypto in a post-pandemic world

While Wyoming was luring crypto businesses, such as Ripple Labs, New York’s AG was bringing enforcement action against Bitfinex.

While Washington dithers, Wyoming and other US states mine for crypto gold

In order for DeFi to have access to institutional actors, it will need to adapt. But by adapting, it might lose some of its core tenets.

What DeFi needs to do next to keep institutional players interested

Grayscale Investments’ GBTC might be the absolute market leader but it is currently trading below fair value as the TSX Purpose Bitcoin ETF...

Grayscale's Bitcoin premium has dropped to record lows below zero

Today has been a monumental day for Cardano. Caught within the recent crypto bull market, its token, ADA, hit a new all-time high price of ...

Cardano Reaches All-Time High, Ahead of Ethereum in Transaction Volume

Binance’s BNB token has surged more than 860% in the past month to attain the position of fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.  Bi...

Explaining Binance Coin’s (BNB) Surge Past DOT, XRP, and Litecoin

Investing in digital assets can offer a plethora of opportunities, but when the taxman comes, investors best be prepared.

Crypto can be lucrative, but make sure you’re ready for the taxman

As the traditional financial world begins its mainstream adoption of crypto assets, the process of legitimizing digital assets as financial ...

The SEC Releases Compliance Notice on Future Crypto Regulations

“Why won’t bitcoin die?” is a common question I’ve heard asked throughout the years by people sitting on the sidelines watching the bitcoin ...

Why Won’t Bitcoin Die? Because You Need It

Yemi Osinbajo sees potential for crypto and blockchain.

Blockchain and crypto will challenge current finance, Nigeria VP says

The notion of China racing to launch a CBDC that will end U.S. monetary supremacy doesn't hold up if you look at the facts on the groun...

China’s CBDC is about domestic dominance, not beating the dollar

By Dmitriy Gurkovskiy, Chief Analyst at  RoboForex Monero continues correcting after the February rally. On Friday, February 26th, the cryp...

Correction is XRM is not over yet

A 108-page report details how the United Kingdom can retain its status as one of the global centers for fintech innovation and business.

FCA releases detailed 5-point plan to make UK a fintech powerhouse

Traders are accustomed to slight price differences between exchanges, but is a 70% gap sustainable?

Why is Bitcoin $86K in Nigeria? Here's why the BTC premium is huge in some countries

The Tesla CEO avowedly loves "dogs and memes" and is greeting the alleged possibility of federal scrutiny of his Dogecoin tweets ...

Elon Musk unfazed by rumored possibility of SEC probe into Dogecoin tweets

The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Belarus has launched an investigation into the potential pros and cons of crypto mining.

Belarusian government explores potential move into crypto mining

If this bull cycle is like 2017 or even 2019, then the majority of investor "FOMO" and associated price gains lie ahead.

Bitcoin price 'macro top'? Not so fast — data shows the real FOMO isn't even here

The new BTSE Earn feature is undoubtedly the right step in the right direction for both users and exchange owners. With the new BTSE Earn, c...

How BTSE Creates Additional Value for Cryptocurrency Users with Earn Feature

Bitcoin will become more stable and liquid when regulatory certainty is in place, Bridgewater’s director of investment research argued.

Bitcoin needs clear regulations to be less volatile, Bridgewater analyst says

The Financial Action Task Force is looking to adapt its guidance standards for stablecoins and crypto peer-to-peer transactions.

FATF updates guidance on crypto service providers, calls for public comments

Multinational retail giant Carrefour will use IBM's blockchain tech to track two major food categories as part of a growing reorganizat...

Chicken and greens: $97B retail firm uses IBM blockchain to track food supply

It seems weak hands are not done selling, and data hints that institutions, as ever, are reaping the benefits.

Bitcoin price nears $44K as large Coinbase outflows fail to stop the sell-off

A relief bounce in the Bitcoin market Thursday did little in offsetting its prevailing correction bias as its price slipped inside a critica...

A $40,000 Bitcoin Likely as Price Breaks Critical Support Zone

Bordier & Cie partners with digital asset bank Sygnum to offer crypto trading to clients.

One of Switzerland’s leading banks now offers crypto trading

Bitcoin prices dropped Friday, tracking declines in the US indexes after new data indicated a stronger economic recovery and an auction of s...

Richly Valued Bitcoin Extends Decline After Positive Jobs Data

Kraken is reportedly in talks with top investment firms including Fidelity and Tribe Capital for a fundraising round that could value the c...

Kraken seeks $10B+ valuation in new funding round: Report

A new poll has found that more Australians invest in cryptocurrencies than in gold and silver .... but only by a tiny margin.

More Aussies invest in cryptocurrency than in gold and silver: Survey