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Ethereum 2.0 Testnet Performing Well, 1 Million ‘ETH’ Staked

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Time Stamp: August 10, 2020 3:10 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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It’s been almost a week since the launch of the ETH 2.0 final public testnet, which has been performing as intended by most accounts. As many as one million ETH have been staked on the Beacon Chain simulation, reviving hopes of a mainnet launch later this year. The Medalla ETH 2.0 testnet has been running for six days which has given developers a chance to monitor early progress. Launched on Aug 4, Medalla is the fifth and final testnet for the long-awaited upgrade to an Ethereum proof-of-stake consensus. Phase 0

South Korean Beachgoers Can Now Use Bitcoin to Pay for Services

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Time Stamp: August 8, 2020 9:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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A pilot project run by Bitbeat-affiliate company CIC Enterprise wants to provide crypto payment solutions at two of the busiest beaches of the country for tourists to use.According to ZDNet Korea, the firm partnered with card and cash payments provider Innotech for the token-powered payments solution in the Haeundae Beach System on the beaches of Busan in South Korea famous with tourists.The program will allow people to pay for water sports-related activities, life jackets, and even parasol rentals, among others, with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), along with MCI and WAY

BTC and ETH Crypto Derivatives in Demand, Market Expected to Grow Further

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Time Stamp: August 8, 2020 12:42 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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The crypto options market has been evolving rapidly over the second quarter of 2020. According to TokenInsight’s recent crypto derivatives industry report, trading volumes are seeing a 166% year-on-year increase compared to Q2 2019. The derivative products driving these volumes are futures and options. While futures grow with traders betting on a bullish price sentiment, both open interest and volumes of options have reached all-time highs.All-time highs On Wednesday, open interest in Ether (ETH) options hit an all-time high of $351 million on Deribit and $37 million on OKEx. In fact, open

Bitcoin is Overvalued at $11,000, Analyst Explains Why

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Time Stamp: August 4, 2020 4:44 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Bitcoin stands overvalued at $11,000 in the short-term, according to analysts at Phi Deltalytics. The statement followed a drop in net positions on Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s Bitcoin Futures last week. It showed institutional investors are bearish, a sentiment that amounts to a correction in the Bitcoin market. A cheerful Bitcoin price rally above $11,000 is unlikely to sustain in the short-term, according to analysts at Phi Deltalytics. Bitcoin CME Positions Fall The crypto-focused investment consultation portal said the BTC/USD stands overvalued above $11,000. It reasoned the analogy with a drop

Dogecoin (DOGE) is now being used by crypto hackers after TikTok boom

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Time Stamp: August 1, 2020 5:00 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Dogecoin’s usecases have seemingly evolved over time. The meme coin was initially created as a joke in 2014, turned into one of the hottest cryptocurrencies in 2015, became Elon Musk’s favorite in 2018, and was part of a TikTok challenge in 2020.But things have taken a darker turn for the currency; hackers are now utilizing the token to control crypto mining botnets, security firm Intezer Labs said in a report this week.Such DOGE, much hackIntezer Labs, a New York-based malware analysis and detection firm, found out hackers using the infamous

Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC/USD Reaches the Expected Target at $11.5k as Buyers Take Bold Steps to $12k Mark

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Time Stamp: August 1, 2020 2:14 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction – August 1, 2020Today, BTC/USD is now trading above $11,400 after days of battle against the resistance at $11,200. The king coin is close to its next target price of $11,500. This is a positive sign as buyers continue to exercise dominance over sellers. Resistance Levels: $10,000, $11, 000, $12,000Support Levels: $7,000, $6,000, $5,000 BTC/USD – Daily Chart Since July 27, the bulls have been having a running battle to push BTC above the $11,200 resistance. Buyers have retested the resistance on four different occasions without

There’s More To Bitcoin’s Rally Than Just Inflation Fears

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Time Stamp: August 1, 2020 12:15 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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While some analysts are pointing to inflation fears to explain bitcoin’s recent rally, there are so many other factors at play that affect the cryptocurrency’s rise.Neil Johnston was a creature of habit, and it was one of the things which his wife of twenty-four years Dorothy, both loved and loathed about him. While Dorothy appreciated Neil’s dependability, she was wondering if things were getting a little stale.So naturally Dorothy grew a little worried when Neil, who would walk through the door almost like clockwork at 7 pm every evening for

Crypto Tidbits: Bitcoin Explodes Past $11k, Ethereum 2.0 Nears, Cardano’s Shelley Launches

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Time Stamp: August 1, 2020 12:00 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Another week, another round of Crypto Tidbits. It’s been an explosive week for the Bitcoin and crypto market, to say the very least. Bitcoin surged from under $10,000 to as high as $11,500 this week. Over the past seven days, the asset has gained approximately 20% — the best weekly performance in many months. Chart of BTC's price action over the past two weeks from TradingView.com Bitcoin’s recent price action comes as a breath of fresh air for crypto traders, which had to deal with BTC flatlining in the $9,000s for