Bitcoin (BTC)

The crypto space saw unprecedented growth last year, and unfortunately, this led to a heavy surge in crypto-related crime. According to a new study conducted by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, illicit activity in the crypto space saw approximately $14 billion in crypto go to scam or fraudulent addresses. Chainalysis: The Amount of Crime Nearly Doubled in 2021 Compare this number with the $7.8 billion that was stolen in the year 2020. From one year to the next, the...

For the first time since September, Bitcoin dipped below the $40K mark. From the bullish side, the dip was quickly bought, but on the other hand, Bitcoin is still shaky and still at risk of losing the coveted mark. Options Market Analysis By @N_E_D_A After a large options expiry event at the end of 2021, Max Pain jumped to $55K. These days, the selling pressure of the spot market pushed BTC to plunge and then temporarily lose the $40k as support (as of now). Bitcoin is now...

The Central American nation of El Salvador entered into the pages of history as the first country to officially adopt bitcoin as a legal tender on June 9, 2021. Subsequently, the country went on a bitcoin buying spree, taking advantage of every opportunity to acquire more of the popular “digital gold” since it considers it a hedge against the consequences of inflation. A Breakdown of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Purchases El Salvador has made a total of eight BTC purchases to date,...

The town of Forsyth, Georgia is about to get a whole new cryptocurrency mining facility, but unfortunately, not all the residents are taking the news well. Forsyth, Georgia Will Be a New Crypto Haven The crypto mining industry has been great for many people. It has led to huge surges in new types of revenue, and it has also created a whole new string of jobs for tech hounds to enjoy. Sadly, the space has also garnered heavy bits of criticism from environmentalists who...

« L’histoire de Mt Pelerin commence avec son fondateur, Arnaud Salomon, né en 1982 […]. À la fin de 2012, il a découvert Bitcoin et le monde de la blockchain et des cryptomonnaies. Rapidement convaincu par le vaste potentiel d’innovation de cette technologie, il a commencé à réfléchir à son application dans le secteur qu’il connaissait le mieux : la finance. Le projet qui serait plus tard connu sous le nom Mt Pelerin est né en 2014, et a été sélectionné par le programme...

The American investor, fund manager, and philanthropist Bill Miller said he had distributed half of his personal wealth in bitcoin. The former Chairman of Legg Mason Capital Management stated he purchased “a fair amount” last year when the asset’s price dipped to $30,000. 50% of His Portfolio in BTC Even though he was not supportive of bitcoin in the past, Miller has become one of its most prominent advocates recently. Over the past couple of years, especially after the start...

Stellar lumen price declined heavily below the $0.2800 support zone against the US Dollar. XLM price is now trading below $0.2800 and the 55 simple moving average (4-hours). There was a break above a declining channel with resistance near $0.2588 on the 4-hours chart (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a steady upward move if there is a clear break above $0.2800. Stellar lumen price is trading in a positive zone above $0.2800 against the US Dollar, similar to...

Ripple price started a fresh decline from the $0.8650 zone against the US dollar. The price is now trading below $0.8000 and the 55 simple moving average (4-hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $0.7800 on the 4-hours chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Bittrex). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $0.8000 resistance. Ripple price is struggling below $0.800 against the US Dollar, like bitcoin. XRP price...

Johann Steynberg, a South African known for running the multi-million dollar Ponzi scam Mirror Trading International (MTI), was recently arrested in Brazil. This would be yet another large-scale arrest for the country. A few months ago, Claudio Oliveira of the Bitcoin Banco group was also put behind bars for the disappearance of 7,000 Bitcoin from his investors in 2019. Brazil Scores Another Point Against Crypto Scams Johann Steynberg managed to fraud thousands of people all...

Customers Bank – a top 100 commercial and consumer bank – is looking to broaden its expertise and presence in the cryptocurrency space. The company has worked to bring on at least seven new digital currency experts as a means of helping the bank provide proper crypto services to its many clients. At the time of writing, Customers Bank manages close to $20 billion in total assets. Customers Bank Is Looking to Boost Its Crypto Expertise Sam Sidhu – president and chief...