cryptocurrency

Video: Blockchain.com’s Crypto Market Update — April

Today we’re excited to share the video recording of Blockchain.com’s Crypto Market Update discussion on April 2nd, 2020 between our Co-founder, Nic Cary, and Head of Research, Dr. Garrick Hileman.In the webinar, they cover:Price: what gold price in 2008–2011 may say about BTC?On-chain data: hashrate drop & upcoming halveningHistory: doesn’t always repeat, but often rhymesCOVID-19: winners & losersQ&A from attendeesWatch the full recording now on our YouTube. Source: https://medium.com/blockchain/video-blockchain-coms-crypto-market-update-april-bd3362feb32c?source=rss----8ac49aa8fe03---4

Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC/USD Bears Run out as Bulls Set Target at $7,200

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction – April 2The Bitcoin bulls keep on pushing towards the north as the coin has not lost sight of $7,500 despite the rejection of $7,258.BTC/USD Long-term Trend: Bullish (Daily Chart)Key levels:Resistance Levels: $8,000, $8,200, $8,400Support Levels: $5,700, $5,500, $5,300BTCUSD – Daily ChartOver the past hour, BTC/USD has continued to rip higher, adding to the 6.76% in gains registered today. The coin is successfully trading above the 9-day and 21-day moving averages. As of the time of writing this article, the cryptocurrency trades for $7,116, the highest

Bitcoin Price Soars 15% to $7.2K But Breaking $8K Won’t Be Easy

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $7,106 representing an impressive 14.7% gain in the last 24 hours and 6.8% for today. Other global markets are also up off the back of President Trump’s comments around the likelihood that crude oil production will be cut back, which is one of the triggers which caused Bitcoin to slide from $9K to $8K in early March.Looking at performance relative to its peers, Ether (ETH) and XRP both continue to underperform versus Bitcoin as was the case last week. Bitcoin dominance remains at 66%. Cryptocurrency market

Bitcoin in the Aftermath of COVID-19: Two Possible Scenarios

Futurist and author, Daniel Jeffries, shared with Cointelegraph his view on the future scenarios awaiting Bitcoin in the aftermath of COVID-19. Two possible outcomes In one particularly dark scenario,  the global economy will plunge into a severe recession and countries will turn to authoritarianism in order to survive. In such a scenario, world governments will impose capital control measures, curbing citizens’ financial freedoms. Authorities will then crack down on cryptocurrency to prevent people from circumventing their restrictions. Jeffries does not believe that Bitcoin would be able to survive in such a scenario. He

Confirmed! Brandon Chez Steps Down as Binance Completes Acquisition of CoinMarketCap

It all started out as a rumor and many thought it was just another April Fool’s prank, but it is now official. Binance has acquired the largest cryptocurrency data tracking site, CoinMarketCap (CMC), the exchange announced today. The coming together of the largest crypto companies is considered an industry milestone, as it could eventually result in significant opportunities, especially in the area of cryptocurrency data tracking, which will contribute to the growth of the industry. While commenting on the development, the CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), said that the

Remaining Anonymous: Which Crypto Privacy Solution Works Best?

The cryptocurrency industry was initially headlined as anonymous digital cash. While experts were keen to point out that this was not exactly the case, Bitcoin (BTC) found initial popularity in darknet markets such as Silk Road, where merchants sold illegal goods ranging from light drugs to, allegedly, hitman services. Founded in 2011, Silk Road thrived for the next two years until the Federal Bureau of Investigation shut it down in 2013. Authorities later revealed that completely free blockchain explorers aided their investigative efforts.Bitcoin’s transaction ledger is completely open for the

1.1 Million In USDC Invested Into Uniswap and PoolTogether By Coinbase

Coinbase, one of the world’s heavyweight exchanges, has recently invested 1.1 million in USDC to the decentralized finance protocols of PoolTogether and Uniswap.Pushing In 1.1 Million In USDC To Smart ContractsAccording to the announcement the San Francisco-based crypto exchange had made, the funding itself comes from its USDC Bootstrap Fund. This Fund was created back in September of last year, with an initial funding clocking in at $2 million. The move itself comes as a bid from the exchange to stimulate the growth of the USDC within the Decentralized Finance

SEC Demanding Feedback Regarding Proposed Security Exchange Of tZERO’s

Through a letter dated the 1st of April, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, gave out, the regulator stated that it would extend the timeline in regards to its review of the operations by a security token exchange, particularly one affiliated with tZERO.Needing More Time To Review ProposalIn what’s assumed isn’t an April Fools joke, the SEC stated that it would seek further analysis and input when it comes to BOX Options Exchange’s proposal for rule changes. These changes were made in order to start its operations within the

Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Consolidates Below $140 Resistance, a Breakout Likely

Key Highlights Ethereum is now in a tight range between $120 and $140 Currently, the key levels remain unbroken Ethereum (ETH) Current Statistics The current price: $138.05 Market Capitalization: $15,233,939,691 Trading Volume: $13,027,554,720 Major Resistance Zones: $175, $200, $225 Major Support Zones: $125, $100, $75 Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis April 02 Yesterday, Ethereum (ETH) rebounded from a low of $129 to a high of $$137. The upward move fell short of the bullish momentum to break the $140 overhead resistance. The market has been in consolidation since March 12. Initially,

Gold Is ‘Toilet Paper’ for the Rich, Bitcoin for the Poor — Max Keiser

People are going to buy Bitcoin (BTC) in droves — because there will be no gold for sale due to coronavirus, Max Keiser predicts.In a recent edition of his Keiser Report news program on March 31, Keiser said that the coronavirus pandemic will push billionaires into gold as a safe haven. Keiser: people will “flock en masse” to BTCOnce supplies are bought up and stockpiled, the only alternative left is Bitcoin.He summarized:“I predict — and this is not only the ultimate use case but the ultimate irony — that once people