Bitcoin has returned into its former range between the 0.236 Fibonacci level at $10,446 and $10,000 after prices crashed a further 3% yesterday, around 15:00 (UTC+1). This was the level that took over nine days to successfully clear earlier in the month and could keep prices suppressed again if volume remains low. On the 4-hour timeframe, we can also see long wicks above the last four candles, which suggest bears are defending this strong resistance level vehemently. The...
Read More »Bitcoin Sinks Again as Options Contracts Are Set to Expire
Well, it looks like we may have spoken too soon when it comes to bitcoin. We were all so sure that the $11,000 price it just reached roughly 48 hours ago would stick around this time, but it looks like that’s not the case. Volatility is coming back, and we’re witnessing it today as bitcoin has dropped roughly $600 to $10,400 at press time.Bitcoin Drops into the Low $10K RangeThis is a rough time for bitcoin considering how up and down it’s been over the past several weeks. The currency has...
Read More »Member Of Bitcoin Ransom Group The Dark Overlord Sentenced To Five Years In Prison
A UK national has pled guilty and will be sent to prison for his involvement in the notorious hacker’s group “The Dark Overlord.” The organization breached and stole sensitive information from numerous companies and demanded the ransoms to be paid in Bitcoin.The Dark Overlord Member ImprisonedThe US Department of Justice announced yesterday that Nathan Wyatt, 39, has pled guilty to conspiring to commit aggravated identity theft and computer fraud. Consequently, he received a sentence to five...
Read More »Chainlink Price Analysis: LINK Seeks Support After Losing 27% Weekly
Chainlink has now dropped by a total of 27% over the past week as it crashes beneath $9.00 today.The coin is trading at support at the July high-day closing price as the bulls attempt to stall the downtrend.Against Bitcoin, LINK has fallen into the support at the .618 Fib Retracement at 0.000826 BTC.LINK/USD – Bearish Momentum Reaches Oversold ConditionsKey Support Levels: $8.67, $8.05, $7.66.Key Resistance Levels: $9, $10, $10.40.Five days ago, LINK penetrated beneath crucial support at the...
Read More »ECB Report: Stablecoins Should Not Be Named Stablecoins
In a recent report on stablecoins, the European Central Bank (ECB) questioned the accuracy of their name arguing that it may be misleading to users. The paper also highlighted that stablecoins could have a significant role in a digital economy if adequately regulated.The Name Stablecoins May Not Be A Proper Fit: ECBWhether they are backed by a fiat currency like the US dollar or commodities such as gold, stablecoins were created to provide a “stable” alternative to the highly volatile...
Read More »World’s First Bitcoin ETF Approved with Expected Launch in Bermuda by End of Year
The first-ever Bitcoin ETF will be launched on the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) by Hashdex, a regulated Brazilian fund manager, and Nasdaq after garnering approval for the “Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index” four days ago.The news continues Bermuda’s legacy of being a crypto-friendly offshore international business and financial center.Three million Class E shares will be issued for trading and the exchange-traded fund is expected to go live by the end of 2020.Hashdex currently boasts $46.4 in...
Read More »Free DeFi Money: MEME Airdrop Now Worth $700,000
The DeFi space continues to amaze with stunning developments happening on a daily basis. Announced on August 18th through a Medium Post, Meme protocol is quickly catching speed with its native token hitting almost $2,000 a couple of hours back.The interesting thing is that it has a very limited supply of 28,000 tokens and most of it was distributed through an airdrop to people who joined their Telegram group.MEME Airdrop Worth $700,000Data from Etherscan shows that 72 people received around...
Read More »Erster Bitcoin-ETF noch in diesem Jahr verfügbar
Nachdem die Winklevoss Zwillinge jahrelang an einem Bitcoin-ETF gearbeitet haben, wird dieser nun ganz ohne ihr Mitwirken Realität. Allerdings wird der BTC-ETF vorerst nur über eine Börse der Bermudas erhältlich sein.Bitcoin News: Erster Bitcoin-ETF noch in diesem Jahr verfügbarHashdex aus Brasilien und Nasdaq haben sich zusammengetan, um den Bitcoin-ETF auf der Börse „Bermuda Dtock Exchange“ möglich zu machen. Das offizielle OK wurde bereits am 18. September gegeben und es wird erwartet,...
Read More »US Banks Can Now Hold Reserves on Behalf of Stablecoin Issuers: OCC
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is turning out to be the greatest supporter of the US cryptocurrency industry.Yesterday, the banking regulator issued a letter that greenlighted national banks and federal savings associations to hold “reserves” on behalf of stablecoin issuers. The stablecoins in the discussion are fiat-collateralized, i.e., backed by the US dollar or fiat currency of any other nation.US Banks Allowed To Hold Reserve Funds For Stablecoin IssuersOn Monday,...
Read More »Cardano (ADA) Price Analysis: More Losses Likely Below $0.07
ADA price is down over 5% and it broke the key $0.0900 support zone against the US Dollar.The price is now trading well below $0.0860 and the 55 simple moving average (4-hours).There was a break below a key declining channel with support near $0.0855 on the 4-hours chart (data feed via Kraken).The price is likely to face hurdles near $0.0850 and $0.0900 if there is an upside correction.Cardano price is currently declining and trading well below $0.0900 against the US Dollar, similar to...
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