Cryptocurrencies
Sell the News? Why the Post-Halving Bitcoin Price Drop Isn’t Guaranteed
Bitcoin price faces strong resistance at $9,000 but if the upsurge continues post-halving, BTC could reach new range highs.
Survey Shows Many BTC Holders Use Hardware Wallet, Have Backup Keys
A doctoral candidate posted the results of a survey on Bitcoin security from his thesis to Reddit on April 30.
Overstock’s tZERO to Launch Broker Dealer in US by Q2
Overstock’s blockchain arm tZERO aims to launch a broker dealer service in the United States by the second quarter of 2020.
Ripple Co-founder Jed McCaleb Sold 54 Million XRP in April
Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb sold more than 54 million XRP in April and still has billions left to sell, according to his wallet activity.
Iranian Authorizes Issue License for 6000-Rig Crypto Farm
Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade issued a license to Turkey-based company iMiner for operating in the province of Semnan.
Bitcoin Hash Rate Tag Hits New Record 8 Days From Halving
Bitcoin’s hash rate has set a new record just eight days from the halving and six weeks after crashing by 40% over two weeks.
Oscar-Winner’s Satanic Conspiracy Theory on COVID-19 and Crypto Goes Viral
Oscar-winning director shares conspiracy theory which claims Microsoft’s recent crypto mining patent is satanic.
A Roundup of Virtual Blockchain Week
Leaders throughout the Blockchain space came together to share their views on the future of the industry at Virtual Blockchain Week.
What’s Next for BTC, Chainalysis Criticized, Crypto Fears Kim Jong Un’s Death: Hodler’s Digest, April 27–May 3
Uncertainty over where Bitcoin will go after its $9,400 rally, a well-known BTC educator criticizes Chainalysis, and nerves over North Korea’s crypto holdings.