MoneyGram, ein Partnerunternehmen von Ripple, setzt seit Sommer 2019 für internationale Überweisungen XRP ein und hat nun ein Rekordwachstum gemeldet. Dass tatsächlich XRP für dieses Anstieg verantwortlich ist, ist jedoch zweifelhaft. Bereits Anfang August des vergangenen Jahres wurde bekannt, dass MoneyGram xRapid von Ripple einsetzt. Ungefähr zur gleichen Zeit erwarb Ripple MoneyGram-Aktien...
Read More »China: Suchmaschine Badiu lanciert Digitale Währung
Baidu ist die meistbesuchte Webseite Chinas. Global belegt Baidu den 4. Platz aller Webseiten. Jetzt gibt auch Baidu, die führende Suchmaschine auf dem chinesischen Markt, eine eigene Kryptowährung heraus. Das verkündete der Konzern auf einer eigens veranstalteten Konferenz im Online Format. Die jetzt gestartete Beta-Version der Digital-Währung lautet auf den Namen...
Read More »Chain2020 Hong Kong Blockchain Event Prepares for Over 10,000 Participants
An estimated 10,000 people from around the globe with interest in decentralized finance (DeFi), blockchain and other tech related services will converge on January 15, 2020, rubbing shoulders with seasoned professionals and experts in the field during the Hong Kong Chain2020 event.Chain2020 is a series of educational events seeking to spearhead the promotion of blockchain technology in Asian regions. The event is organized as a key driver in creating a floodgate for security-related...
Read More »The Bitcoin Hash Rate Could Be Behind Its Recent Spikes
As we all know, bitcoin has spent the last few days gaining steam and jumping into higher ranges. While we’ve been quick to assume it has something to do with the political unrest due to tension between the U.S. and Iran, another source is claiming something different.The Bitcoin Hash Rate May Have Something To Do with ThisBitcoin first began jumping upward on January 3 following a U.S. drone strike on Iran that killed off one of the latter country’s top generals. From there, bitcoin – which...
Read More »Sonny Singh: BTC Will Reach the $20,000 Mark Over the Next 12 Months
Another bitcoin price prediction is in the books. This time, the words come from Sonny Singh, an executive with Bit Pay.Singh Predicts Big Things for BTC This YearIn a recent interview, Singh explained that he thinks 2020 will be the year in which bitcoin strikes $20,000 territory again. Thus, crypto enthusiasts will see three 20s this year; $20,000 in 2020. One wonders if this is meant to be funny…On the one hand, it’s good news. Bitcoin – which recently fell back into the $7,000 range...
Read More »Two Plaintiffs Drop Lawsuit against Tether and Bitfinex
Eric Young and Adam Kurtz suddenly revoked their lawsuit against the Bitfinex exchange and Tether founders. The two previously claimed market manipulation and fraud.The plaintiffs said they are crypto traders who suspect that Bitfinex and Tether fed the market with fake data about their volumes, operations, and deals. However, on January 7 both filed a document saying they demand voluntary dismissal for their claims:“The Court having considered the Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Without...
Read More »Bitcoin Falls Back Into the $7,000 Range
What did we tell you all? Political unrest has a lot to do with bitcoin’s sudden rise to power. Now that relations between the United States and Iran are easing up a bit, it appears bitcoin has quickly descended back into the $7,000 range.Bitcoin Is Falling Back DownAt the time of writing, the world’s number one cryptocurrency by market cap is trading for just over $7,800. While this is not a massive difference from yesterday’s $8,000, it’s still a punch in the gut. Many enthusiasts thought...
Read More »Ethereum Could See More Pain Before Face-Melting Bull Market: Analyst
Ethereum may be due for one last leg down. Despite ether’s bearish price action in 2019, it has made significant progress. The cryptocurrency’s growing fundamentals will likely eventually catalyze a new bull market. Just like bitcoin, Ethereum has been correcting ever since it posted a high in June 2019. From last year’s high of $363.30, the number two cryptocurrency has lost over 62% of its value. Those losses are significantly magnified if you consider that Ethereum...
Read More »Business Analytics Startup Sisense Touches $1 Billion Valuation after Latest Funding Round
New York-based leading business analytics platform Sisense has touched $1 billion valuation after its recent $100 million funding round. Insight Venture Partners led this funding round along with other investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Battery Ventures, DFJ Growth, and others.In the last three years, the company’s valuations have surged 200% as it now serves over 2000 customers. Some of the big names in Sisense’s client list include Nasdaq, Philips, Salvation Army, and Tinder. Amir Orad,...
Read More »Crypto Price Analysis & Overview January 10th: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Tezos, and BSV.
Bitcoin saw a 7.51% price increase over the past week that allowed it to rise above the previous range it was trading within. The cryptocurrency broke above the upper boundary at $7,800 and continued to surge much higher as it reached expected resistance at the 200-days EMA at around $8,160. The cryptocurrency did climb even higher than this as it approached the resistance at $8,458 but it quickly rolled over and started to fall. After reversing at the 200-days EMA, Bitcoin started to fall...
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