Cryptocurrencies
Buy Bitcoin to Escape Fiat ‘Debasement’ Says New Grayscale Report
Promises of unlimited money-printing lead the world’s largest crypto asset manager to sound the alarm to investors, promoting Bitcoin as a solution.
Justin Sun Recounts Steem-Hive Hard Fork at Virtual Blockchain Week
During Virtual Blockchain Week, Justin Sun recounted his version of the events surrounding Hive’s controversial fork away from Steem.
ETH 2.0 Issuance Will Be 2 Million a Year at Most Says Vitalik
Ethereum token issuance will be greatly reduced with Ethereum 2. 0 says Vitalik Buterin.
Bitcoin Unfazed by Record Profit-Taking as BTC Price Resets for $9K
Bitcoin price corrected 11. 36% after setting a multi-month high at $9,400 but bullish investors appear intent on recapturing $9,000.
Honor Among Thieves? Darknet Markets Refuse COVID-19 ‘Cures’
Professor of Criminology Roderic Broadhurst found that some darknet market operators may have scruples after all.
Two Thirds of Users Support Taxation of Crypto Assets
The crypto industry’s attitudes toward tax are maturing, with a recent survey indicating that two-thirds of digital asset users are in favor of cryptocurrency taxation.
Grant Thornton Moves Intercompany Transactions to EOSIO
Accounting firm Grant Thornton will record intercompany transactions for its clients on the EOSIO blockchain, capturing a small slice of an area worth $40 trillion annually.
Ripple’s XRP Sales Fall to $1.75M as ODL Network Volume Triples
The XRP Markets Report for Q1 2020 shows the On-Demand Liquidity network is more popular than ever, while Ripple’s XRP sales have hit a new low.
Charlie Shrem Says QE, Halving Will Spark Bull Run … in 2021
Crypto pioneer Charlie Shrem told Virtual Blockchain Week the combination of the halving and QE will spark a major bull run … but it might take some time.
Data Shows $1,000 Bitcoin Price Gains are Followed by 38% Drawdown
Data shows that $1,000 intraday surges in Bitcoin price often lead to double digit corrections shortly thereafter.
Noted Tax Haven Cayman Islands Sees New Bills to Bring Local Crypto to FATF’s Heel
In new legislation, the Cayman Islands is looking to clarify rules on crypto exchanges, including registration and sandbox licensing.
Famous Venezuelan Entertainer Quits Acting to Lead Controversial Crypto Startup
Fernando Carrillo is looking for opportunities in the crypto sphere after a long-time career acting in TV and film.
Local Chinese Government Launches Its First Blockchain Platform
Chinese Anhui province gov launches its first blockchain platform.
Nasdaq Partners With R3 to Help Build Institutional-Grade Digital Assets
Nasdaq is partnering with the blockchain solution provider R3 to build institution-grade digital assets and marketplaces.
Matic Announces a Privacy-Centric Coronavirus Tracking App
Blockchain scalability solution Matic launched a privacy-focused coronavirus tracking mobile application.