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The U.S. dollar has long been a dominant form of finance, but according to some analysts, the dollar’s strength and place in the monetary space is beginning to fade.How the U.S. Dollar Is Losing Its GripTo be fair, the U.S. dollar still holds plenty of precedence. The currency is utilized to pay for goods and services in both the U.S. and several allied nations. In addition, the U.S. dollar is what is giving many people their stimulus funds to help them survive the present coronavirus crisis,...

Recently, Live Bitcoin News reported that MicroStrategy Inc. spent more than $250 million on bitcoin. The company’s CEO Michael Saylor obviously believes in crypto and thinks bitcoin is the money of the future. This gamble has already paid off somewhat given that the company has now added roughly $100 million to its overall value thanks to the growing price of the digital asset.MicroStrategy Is Witnessing Solid Results from Its BTC BetWhen MicroStrategy first bought the bitcoin in question,...

A report issued by San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken says that bitcoin’s volatility is at an all-time low, and that the currency could potentially shoot up another 200 percent in the coming months.Kraken Says Bitcoin’s Volatility Is Super LowAt the time of writing, the world’s number one cryptocurrency by market cap has surged into the $11,800 range after spending the last few days trading for approximately $11,500. This marks a $300 surge in just 24 hours. The currency was...

As per the latest statistics, around $8 million was paid as fees to conduct transactions on the Ethereum network. That works out to be approximately 18,300 ETH. What is driving this humongous spike in gas fees? Research shows that it is due to the booming ‘yield farming’ craze.Gas Fees Tops $8 Million Led By Massive Transaction DemandAs per data from Glassnode, transaction fees paid on the Ethereum network topped $8 million recently (read August 13, 2020).This is a new all-time high level for...

With YAM Financial’s token value almost at zero, the team behind the project has proposed a two-phase migration plan that could see an audited version.Two-Step Migration Process for YAMIn a Medium blog post on Friday (August 14, 2020), the YAM Finance team announced plans for a planned migration to a new protocol called YAM 2.0. According to the team, the migration will be implemented if there is enough support from the community.The migration planned follows from a failure of the YAM...

The leading cryptocurrency asset management company – Grayscale Investments – has recorded its most significant fundraising week in its 7-year history.Interestingly, the massive spike followed a nationwide advertising campaign the company ran in the U.S.Grayscale Commercial WorkedAs CryptoPotato reported a week ago, the digital asset manager planned to run a widespread advertising campaign in the United States to promote its Investment Trust and highlight the merits of investing in Bitcoin...

Bitcoin took yet another swing at $12,000 but to no avail so far, while Ethereum continues climbing to $440.Macrodata reaffirms the ongoing bull trend as almost all top 100 digital assets have been in the green in the past three months.Bitcoin Not Yet Conquering $12kAbout three days ago, the primary cryptocurrency was in a bit of a jam as it dipped to $11,100. It began losing its dominance over the market, but the bulls have since regained possession and drove Bitcoin upwards.Their attempt...

One of the significantly technologically developed cities in South Korea is aiming to expand its payments programs through digital gift certificates based on blockchain technology. One of the goals is to educate the elderly on contactless payments.Giving The Elderly A More Simplified Payment ProcessAccording to a recent news report, the new establishment of South Korean Seongnam city would be accessible through a mobile app. The main idea is reaching out to its elderly residents and getting...

New York is a growing hotspot for bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining companies like Greenidge Generation.New York – Where Bitcoin Miners Never SleepOften, New York is known for being a rather expensive place. The real estate alone attracts only the rich and famous, while a bowl of soup in an upscale Manhattan restaurant is likely to cost $100 or more. New York may be pricier than other places, but its upstate region appears to offer some relatively cheap energy, which makes it a prime location...

The UK Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has arrested a 35-year old woman and seized over $150,000 worth of Bitcoin as part of an investigation into fraudulent applications for government-backed loans for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.MPS Seized $150K Worth Of BTCThe MPS (or Met) announced that the Proactive Money Laundering Team had investigated a 35-year old woman for illegally acquiring substantial amounts of government-backed funds and using them to purchase Bitcoin.Upon...