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Unraveling the Blockchain and Crypto Gaming World One Click at a Time

Regular readers will no doubt be aware of the high expectations currently being placed on the shoulders of blockchain gaming. For advocates of blockchain technology, there is the hope that tapping into the estimated 2.5 billion gamers worldwide will provide a huge leap toward mainstream adoption.Blockchain and distributed ledger technology continue to make inroads into all kinds of industries as an increasing number of people discover and gain an understanding of the benefits that it can bring. From supply chain efficiencies through certification of authenticity and provenance to the immutable

Ethereum Price Hits 2-Year High as ETH Futures Open Interest Tops $1.5B

Today the price of Ethereum’s Ether (ETH) hit a two-year high according to data from crypto trading terminal Crryptowatch. Despite the breakout to $445, open interest on ETH futures remains steady at a new record high of $1.5 billion.ETH-USD 4-hour chart. Source: TradingView.comThe record high open interest on ETH futures hints that traders remain bullish and further gains could be seen over the coming days.In recent months, Ethereum has seen strong momentum due to the explosive growth of the Decentralized Finance sector. The demand for Ether led to a sharp

Cryptocurrency News Roundup for August 14, 2020

In a polarising move that has drawn mixed reaction from the company’s user-base, cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX announced today that it’s making KYC verification mandatory on the platform. The noises surrounding the move are hardly surprising given that privacy and easy-registration were two of the primary factors that contributed to the exchange’s growing popularity. Some BitMEX users are, however, in favor of the decision as it may help the exchange improve its security and appeal to would-be customers. All said and done, the u-turn into a conventional exchange underlines the impact

Here’s How Low Ethereum May Need to Plunge Before it Can Rally Higher

Ethereum saw a massive price spike yesterday that allowed it to shatter its previous resistance at $400 From here, the cryptocurrency rallied nearly 10% higher until it hit the $430 region, which is where it found some short-term resistance Although being incredibly strong at the present moment, analysts are noting that it may first need to see a deep pullback before its price can push any higher This may lead it as low as $360 in the near-term, but analysts are also noting that a bounce here could confirm a

Analyst Who Called Bitcoin’s Move to $3,000s Thinks This Comes Next

Bitcoin is pressing higher after consolidating in the mid-$11,000s for a number of days. As of the time of this article’s writing, the leading cryptocurrency trades for $11,800. BTC is up 2% in the past 24 hours, underperforming Ethereum’s 10% performance. A historically accurate analyst expects Bitcoin to press lower towards $11,000 one more time, then potentially break out. This is a sentiment differing from other analysts, who argue that Bitcoin is likely to break higher right away. Bitcoin Could Drop Towards $11,000 Once Again, Says Trader Who Predicted $3,000s

Analyst: Bitcoin Likely to Tap $10,000 Unless Bulls Spark Strong Movement

Bitcoin has been oscillating between the lower and mid-$11,000 region throughout the past few days This rocky price action comes close on the heels of the harsh rejection at $12,000 that it posted this past weekend The cryptocurrency will likely continue struggling to garner any momentum as long as hovers below the upper-$11,000 region, which is where it faces some resistance Analysts do believe that some near-term downside could be imminent in the days and weeks ahead One trader is setting his sights on a move towards $10,000 Bitcoin and

Bitcoin Could Retrace to $9,000 if it Breaks Below This One Key Level

Bitcoin is now hovering within the mid-$11,000 region following the intense bout of selling pressure it witnessed yesterday The decline beneath $11,200 was quickly absorbed by bulls, although BTC remains in a somewhat precarious position One analyst is pointing to massive support just below where the crypto is currently trading as a bullish factor That being said, other traders are cautioning that BTC is getting closer to a key level that could lead the crypto down to $9,000 if it is broken below Bitcoin and the aggregated cryptocurrency market is

Token Launches From Ethereum to Telegram: Where Do We Go From Here?

In February, United States Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Hester Peirce was asked to give her opinion on the SEC’s case against Telegram. She declined to comment at the time, as SEC officials do not speak publicly about ongoing enforcement actions. In late July, however, with the Telegram case settled, Commissioner Peirce gave a speech titled “Not Braking and Breaking” that pointedly questioned the approach taken by the SEC in the Telegram case. Concluding her remarks, Commissioner Peirce asked:“Who did we protect by bringing this action? The initial purchasers, who

VeChain & Oxford Announce New Framework to Assess Consensus Protocols

Since 2018, VeChain has partnered with the Mathematical Institute at Oxford University to carry out research and provide independent scientific advice. As of August 11, it appears this collaboration is beginning to pay dividends. Yesterday, the VeChain Foundation tweeted, “with the purpose of supporting the #blockchain industry, #VeChain and the University of Oxford releases AlphaBlock – our joint research paper on blockchain consensus”. Source: Oxford University In a blog post, VeChain went on to detail the need for its proposed AlfaBlock framework, “considering the pivotal role of consensus protocols in

Institutional FOMO? CME Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Soars to $841M

Today the open interest on Chicago Mercantile Exchange Bitcoin (BTC) futures reached a new all-time high at $841 million. Although this can't be deemed bullish on a standalone basis, it does signal that professional investors' interest in Bitcoin continues to grow at an immense rate. Further proof of this comes as MicroStrategy, a Nasdaq-listed company worth more than $1.2 billion, announced the acquisition of 21,000 Bitcoin for $250M. This shows that regardless of what critics have said about cryptocurrencies, savvy investors and entrepreneurs have recently built sizable positions in Bitcoin and some altcoins.CME

Here’s the Crucial Trading Range That Will Determine Bitcoin’s Macro Outlook

Bitcoin has been caught in a firm consolidation phase but is now showing some signs of weakness The cryptocurrency is currently pushing down towards its key support within the mid-$11,000 region as its bulls falter There is currently a massive trading range that analysts are closely watching Which of the range boundaries that the crypto breaks above – or below – first will likely offer significant insight into its near-term trend Some respected traders are also gearing up to short the upper end of this trading range This is a