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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bitcoin saw a notable increase in its price yesterday, conquering the $7,000 level, and it did a good job staying above so far. Meanwhile, the futures on legacy markets are also in the green, as news broke out that the Gilead coronavirus drug supposedly shows effectiveness. Bitcoin Price Above $7,000 As Cryptopotato reported yesterday, Bitcoin marked a steady increase upwards of $550 in 90 minutes to surge over $7,000. At the time of this writing, the cryptocurrency is trading just shy of...