Cryptocurrencies
With 7,600 Blockchain Patent Applications, Chinese Firms Far Outpace US
Chinese firms submitted 7,600 blockchain patent applications between 2009 and 2018, about three times as many as U. S. -based companies.
Doom or Double Bottom? — Bitcoin Price Support at $7.8K Is Key
If Bitcoin fails to hold the 61. 8% Fib retracement at $7,845, a full retrace and double bottom at $7. 4k is possible.
Bitcoin.com Launches $200M Bitcoin Cash Investment Fund
Bitcoin. com launches $200 million Bitcoin Cash investment fund, Roger Ver announced at a Blockchain. com-hosted BCH meetup.
Web 3.0 Initiatives Can Drive Crypto Adoption Across the Globe
Opera is joining other companies to use existing traditional networks to encourage crypto adoption.
Two European Salmon Producers Use IBM’s Blockchain Platform to Track Supply Chain
Salmon farming company Cermaq and smoked salmon producer Labeyrie now use the IBM Food Trust platform to trace their product supply chains.
ShapeShift Cryptocurrency Exchange Launches FOX Token for New Trading Scheme
ShapeShift cryptocurrency exchange has launched FOX tokens that allow holders to trade on the platform with no fees.
Price Analysis 20/11: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, EOS, BNB, BSV, XLM, TRX
If Bitcoin turns around, select altcoins might outperform it on the way up? Which are those? Let’s find out.
French Cybercrime Division Uses Smart Contacts on Tezos Blockchain
The French Gendarmerie’s cybercrime unit has validated expenses on the Tezos blockchain.
Monex Subsidiary Trade Station Launches New Crypto Brokerage
Trade Station — a subsidiary of Coincheck owner Monex Group — unveils a new crypto brokerage for U. S. investors.
US Federal Reserve Exploring Digital Dollar and Its Effect on Monetary System
The U. S. Federal Reserve System is evaluating the development of a digital dollar and what issues and risks it could potentially pose.
Altcoin Market Capitalization Shrinks Despite Volume Boost Since 2017
Despite losing their relative market share, most altcoins have produced significant gains in volume since the 2017 bull run.
Quebec Mining Firm Expands Despite Protests of Local Population
Mining firm Bitfarms expands its operations in Sherbrooke despite complaints about the noise from the local population.
Sberbank Patents Blockchain Repo Solution in a Purported First for Russia Banks
Russia’s state-owned Sberbank, has pioneered a blockchain solution to automate and reduce counterparty risk in repo markets.
New York Judge Grants US Government Right to Intervene in $7M Bitcoin Fraud Case
The U. S. government now has the right to interfere in a multimillion Bitcoin scam case initially brought before the court by the CFTC.
Cryptocurrency Forensics Firm Elliptic Ties $400M in XRP to Illicit Activities
Cryptocurrency analytics firm Elliptic states that $400 million in XRP tokens are tied with illicit activities.
Dutch Soccer Assn. Trials Blockchain App at EU Championship Qualifying Match
A blockchain-based app designed to combat ticket fraud was trialed at yesterday’s Netherlands-Estonia European Championship qualifying match.
Libra Network Logged Over 30 Projects Over Past Two Months of Testing
The Libra Association has managed to log more than 30 projects and 51,000 transactions on the Libra network since it reset the testnet on September 17, 2019.
Bitcoin Price Clings to $8K as Analysts Warn Market Has Turned Bearish
Bitcoin likely in line for further drops despite preserving $8K.
Bitcoin May Hit $4,500 But Miners Have Mostly Capitulated — Analysts
Tone Vays and Willy Woo weigh odds of $4. 5K Bitcoin price floor.
Singapore: Crypto Derivatives Set to Come Under Regulatory Oversight
Crypto derivatives are poised to come under the regulatory oversight of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.