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FXCM, a provider of online foreign exchange, is providing customers with a new form of “basket trading” comprised of some of the top 20 cryptocurrencies.FXCM Brings Its Crypto Offerings to New HeightsThe cryptocurrency baskets, which are available for the firm’s retail customers, are comprised of bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), bitcoin cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC) and Ripple (XRP). It’s intriguing to see companies still working towards retail participation in the crypto space given how many have...

As China continues its long fight against bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, a new step has been taken. Alipay, owned by Alibaba, has announced on Twitter that it will be discontinuing all BTC and crypto payments from here on out.Alipay: No Crypto Use, PleaseThere has been serious confusion as of late given that Binance, the largest and most popular cryptocurrency exchange by market cap, has allegedly joined hands with Alipay. When a Twitter user asked if Binance was allowing fiat-to-crypto...

Ripple’s XRP is leading the way as many of the industry’s top 20 cryptocurrencies are beginning to experience solid gains over the early morning and afternoon hours.XRP, Bitcoin and Ethereum Are Fighting for Their LivesAt press time, XRP has built itself up to 28 cents per unit – a near five-cent boost since it was first struck by the crypto bloodbath of last September. Bitcoin is also holding its own and is currently trading at just shy of $8,450. This is a spike of more than $100 in just...

With bearish activity spreading throughout the crypto space as of late, many people are looking for some sort of miracle to sort things out. Many have long believed that the upcoming bitcoin halving – set to take place in May 2020 – is likely to do the trick. Unfortunately, according to Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu, this may not be the case.Bitmain CEO Predicts a Lack of BullsBitmain is one of the largest – if not the largest – cryptocurrency mining corporations in the world. Stationed in China, the...

After an extremely disappointing debut, Bakkt – the trading platform designed for institutional investors – is exploding in use, with the number of bitcoin futures contracts being traded having exploded by roughly 800 percent.Bakkt: A Late Start Leads to Massive JumpsBakkt was first introduced last year. Many claimed it would bring a whole new level of mainstream use and legitimacy to the cryptocurrency space, as it was designed for institutional traders and retailers who were curious about...

Rock It Coin, a bitcoin kiosk company, has joined hands with the Blockchain Institute to install its 200th machine in the middle of Chicago.Rock It Coin Is Creating a World of Mainstream Blockchain AppsMichael Dalesandro, CEO and fonder of Rock It Coin, comments:This installation marks yet another milestone in our company’s growth. After installing machines across the country, it means a lot to install our 200th one in Chicago where we started the company… We see this [blockchain] technology...

Charity and cryptocurrency have developed quite a partnership over the years. The latest addition to that mix comes in the form of UNICEF, the United Nations’ organization that seeks to aid starving and impoverished children across the globe.UNICEF Is at the Heart of a Crypto BoostUNICEF has announced that it will begin accepting donations in both ether and bitcoin. It is the first UN-based organization to accept crypto, which could potentially mark a huge point in crypto’s development and...

Earlier today, Forbes put out an article asking the question, “Is Bitcoin Dead?” The writer suggests that the currency is not necessarily deceased; just experiencing a nasty pullback of sorts, and that what could really sink it is if it doesn’t find a “killer app” that keeps it alive and in use.Bitcoin: It’s Still Chugging AlongIt’s funny how the minute something doesn’t seem to be doing well, people begin to question whether it had any prowess in the first place, and bitcoin is no exception....

It looks like we won’t be seeing a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) anytime soon. The latest (and allegedly final) attempt being made by Bitwise has outright been rejected by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which means there are no more proposals on the table waiting to get a “yes” or “no” vote.Bitwise Is Out of the LoopThe good news is that this hasn’t harmed bitcoin or Ethereum in the process, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap. While other smaller coins have...

At press time, bitcoin has jumped beyond $8,600, meaning the currency has incurred a $500 spike in the last 24 hours. Naturally, everything is looking good for the currency right about now, but would it be possible for bitcoin to still wind up in the gutter, and if so, when?Could Bitcoin Fall Into a Dismal State?According to MIT’s Cory Fields and former Block Stream CTO Greg Maxwell, bitcoin is still something of an “experiment.” They acknowledge that it’s been around for roughly ten years...