One of the world’s leading cryptocurrency asset management companies, Grayscale Investments, has registered its strongest quarter to date. Despite the violent price developments in the market, the firm has raised over $500m, and its 12-month product inflow crossed the $1b mark for the first time. Grayscale On The Rise According to the quarterly report published earlier this week, the company saw inflows of $503.7 million over the past three months. The number is nearly twice as much...
Read More »Why The 2020 Bitcoin Halving Is Different And Might Disappoint Price Spike Expectations Like In 2012 & 2016
In less than a month, the third Bitcoin block halving, arguably the most anticipated event in the crypto space as of now, will take place. After the halving, the reward that miners receive for verifying transactions and maintaining the Bitcoin network will be cut in half. In theory, the price of Bitcoin should increase after rewards divvy up, as it means Bitcoin will become even scarcer. Recall these mining rewards are the way new Bitcoin is created, and cutting them in half means that new...
Read More »Bitcoin And Ethereum Networks Transfer The Same Value As Stablecoins Grow
The total value transferred on the Ethereum network reached full parity with Bitcoin last week. It’s mainly due to the increasing role of stablecoins in the market as they are responsible for 80% of all transactions on the Ethereum blockchain. Ethereum Network Transfer Value Parity With Bitcoin A publication revealed by Ryan Watkins, a researcher in the cryptocurrency intelligence firm Messari, showcased the comparison in transferred value on Ethereum and Bitcoin. Transferred Value On...
Read More »The Crypto VIX? Bitcoin Volatility Tokens (BVOL) To Be Launched by FTX Exchange
FTX derivatives exchange launched early 2019 with more than $400 million worth of daily trading volume, has recently announced plans for a new product: the BVOL tokens, which will be available to non-U.S. users. The new tokens are ERC20-based tokens that attempt to track the volatility of the crypto markets through exposure to the FTX MOVE contracts that represent the absolute value of the amount Bitcoin (BTC) moves over daily, weekly and quarterly periods. The new tokens aim to become the...
Read More »Mark Cuban: I’d Consider BTC if It Was Simpler
Billionaire Mark Cuban has never been a huge fan of bitcoin, and to be fair, he’s still not prone to BTC use. However, he does comment that he’d be willing to change his mind on the digital currency given that the right changes are made to its infrastructure.Mark Cuban: Make BTC EasierIn the past, Cuban has gone so far as to say he’s rather have “bananas” over bitcoin, and for the most part, he’s still pushing this mentality. In a recent podcast interview, Cuban explains:I can trade bananas...
Read More »Grayscale Reports $1 Billion in BTC Trades Since 2019
One of the biggest complaints about the cryptocurrency space is that it isn’t doing enough to attract institutional investors. Well, this may be changing thanks to newfound attention for the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust in New York.Grayscale Is Boosting the Institutional PresenceDespite attempts to integrate institutional crypto trading platforms such as Bakkt – owned and governed by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) – the presence of professional investors in the crypto world appears to be...
Read More »Libra Project Shrinks as Coronavirus Proves Too Heavy to Handle
The coronavirus appears to be taking a toll on Facebook’s Libra project.Libra Is Now SmallerLibra was first introduced in June of last year. The project was designed to initiate an entire payment network in which users could potentially pay for goods and services through Facebook utilizing a new cryptocurrency known as Libra. There was just one big problem… At the time, nobody trusted the social media giant.Facebook’s reputation had been seriously marred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal...
Read More »Crypto Price Analysis & Overview April 17th: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Binance Coin, And Chainlink
Bitcoin Bitcoin saw a small 2.6% price increase from where it was trading seven days ago. However, it had dropped substantially throughout the week. The cryptocurrency fell beneath support at the rising trend line to find additional support at the $6,447 level (short term .618 Fib Retracement). From here, Bitcoin rebounded yesterday to climb back above the $7,000 level where it currently trades. Looking ahead, the first level of resistance lies at $7,200 (bearish .5 Fib Retracement). Above...
Read More »Binance Launching Smart Contracts Blockchain: New Competitor For Ethereum?
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, published a new white paper for a solution called Binance Smart Chain. It’s a new blockchain that will run in parallel to Binance Chain and will also support smart contract functionalities. Binance Announces Smart Chain Blockchain In a recently published whitepaper, Binance announced the development of Binance Smart Chain – a new blockchain that will support smart contract functionality. The new network is described as an innovative...
Read More »Coinbase Sees $1,200 Deposits Peak Following First US Stimulus Package Distribution
The most widely used American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, reported increased $1,200 deposits yesterday. Interestingly, this coincides with the stimulus checks for the same amount that the U.S. government began sending this week to fight the financial struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Record $1,200 Coinbase Deposits According to data provided by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, the popular exchange received a record number of $1,200 deposits yesterday. Coinbase $1,200...
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