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The billionaire CEO of Tesla shocked the entire crypto community on Twitter with an enticing offer he presented to major DOGE holders in his most recent engagement.Too Much ConcentrationHe noted that the only thing hindering Dogecoin from becoming the “official currency of the internet” is its high level of concentration among a few wealthy people.With this minority group owning more than 50% of the entire Dogecoin supply, it becomes increasingly difficult for the cryptocurrency to achieve...

Bitcoin dropped by a small 2.8% today after failing to breach resistance at $50,000 yesterday. The cryptocurrency increased by 22.5% over the past week of trading as it surged higher to meet resistance at $48,570 (1.414 Fib Extension green).Yesterday, Bitcoin was able to breach the significant resistance at $48,570 but struggled to advance above the next major supply zone at $49,500 – $50,000. It then failed to close the daily candle above $48,570, and drop further down to retest below...

The recent boom in institutional interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies might be a fresh sign that the market needs crypto regulations. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce pointed out that the wide range of investors would also improve price formation.Institutional Interest as the Long-Awaited Sign for Crypto RegulationsUS Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Peirce has said that there is a need for precise cryptocurrency regulation. According to a recent news report, the...

Bitcoin went through a mild correction in the past hours. Its value dipped below $46K after failing to conquer the coveted $50,000 level. However, according to the CEO of a popular cryptocurrency monitoring resource, this might be the time to buy BTC if you’re a long-term investor.‘Now is the Time to Buy BTC’Bitcoin went through what many consider to be a mild healthy correction. As CryptoPotato reported earlier today, the cryptocurrency dipped below $46,000 after failing to clear the coveted...

Stellar lumen price started a fresh decline from the $0.6060 high against the US Dollar.XLM price is approaching the $0.4500 support and the 55 simple moving average (4-hours).There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $0.44020 on the 4-hours chart (data feed via Kraken).The pair could start a fresh increase as long as it is above the trend line and $0.4200.Stellar lumen price is correcting gains from the $0.6060 yearly high against the US Dollar, similar to bitcoin. XLM...

This Monday, in the EU morning trading session, the cryptocurrency market is going through a pullback. Bitcoin got rejected at $50K as it was unable to break this level, resulting in a drop that saw around $70 billion wiped off the total cryptocurrency market capitalization at the time of this writing.Bitcoin Price Fails at $50K.Hopes were high yesterday that the price for Bitcoin would finally break the coveted $50,000 mark. The cryptocurrency came very close to breaching it. It charted a...

Ripple price started a fresh increase above the 0.5000 and $0.5500 resistance levels against the US dollar.The price is now trading well above the $0.5000 zone and the 55 simple moving average (4-hours).There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $0.5400 on the 4-hours chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Bittrex).The pair is likely to remain well bid above the $0.5200 and $0.5000 support levels in the near term.Ripple price is trading in a positive zone above $0.5000...

On Sunday, Feb. 14, Bitcoin prices hit an all-time high of $49,850 according to Tradingview, however, on some exchanges it may have reached $50k.Since then, it has begun a sharp correction dropping prices by 7% in a retread to just over $46k during early trading in Asia on Monday. At the time of press, Bitcoin was changing hands for $47,100 and looking in danger of falling further if current support levels fail.BTC/USD Binance – Tradingview.comThe next level of support below the current one...

One of the biggest cryptocurrency thefts in history occurred last year. It involved the digital exchange KuCoin, which ultimately lost more than $275 million in total assets. Now, a new report has emerged blaming Lazarus – a North Korea-based hacking group – for the attack.Lazarus Is Behind a Massive TheftLazarus has been active for several years. The organization is believed to be centered in North Korea. It is also alleged that the group has stolen more than $1.75 billion in total digital...

Could 2021 finally bring a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to life?Is a Bitcoin ETF Heading Our Way?For as long as bitcoin has existed, traders have been waiting with bated breath for a bitcoin ETF. This, in their minds, would bring the asset fully into mainstream territory, but unfortunately, its volatility has long gotten in the way and prevented the currency from attaining the attention it deserves. Several companies have tried and failed to establish a bitcoin ETF for traders to enjoy,...