Cryptocurrencies
Blockchain, Power and Politics: How Decentralization Engenders Freedom
Power in politics is at a moment of imbalance. With political power increasingly tending toward centralized structures, emerging technologies such as blockchain provide decentralized alternatives to the distribution of such power.
Bitcoin Fails to Break $7.8K and Now Risks Reversing to New Lows
Is a backtest of the $6Ks now imminent after Bitcoin failed to break $7,800 resistance?.
Criminal Activity in Crypto: The Fact, the Fiction and the Context
$400 million in XRP is used in illicit activity, how does this stack up against fiat fraud, and is the reputation of the crypto industry beyond saving?.
Scalability Enhancements Kept Bitcoin Decentralized: BitMex Research
Bitcoin scalability improvements implemented in its node software over the years have played a key role in maintaining decentralization.
European AML Regulations Follow the US Path With a Six-Years' Delay
The EU’s AML legislation is following the U. S. ’s path but with significant delays for the emerging tech industry.
Bitcoin Moves 30% in December Since 2015 — Will 2019 Be Different?
Bitcoin has shown to be volatile around Christmas as BTC price has seen major moves every December for the past four years.
Why Eurasian Debt, Economic Uncertainty Make a Bull Case for Bitcoin
Talk of the need for “a new, neutral global reserve asset” is ongoing at the heart of the traditional financial sphere.
Research: Bitcoin Futures Settlement Date Suggests 4% Gains Likely
Bitcoin poised for more gains after futures expiry.
Bitcoin Price Set to Reclaim $8K But a Rising Wedge Is Worrying Bulls
Bitcoin broke $7. 8K resistance but more volume is needed for #BTC to push above the rising wedge and clear the 61. 8% Fibonacci retracement.
American Citizen Arrested For Educating North Korea On Blockchain And Crypto
A U. S. citizen who traveled to North Korea to deliver a presentation on how to use blockchain and crypto to avoid sanctions was arrested at LAX.
If Bitcoin Price Drops — an Opportunity for Crypto Tax Planning
Bitcoin price drops – last chance to reduce tax due before the end of the year.
Study: Blockchain Can Reduce Food Fraud By $31 Billion Within 5 Years
The food industry could save up to $31 billion in food fraud savings by tracking supplies on the blockchain.