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A new cryptocurrency app known as Bottlepay will be introducing itself to the crypto-going public following months of delays.Bottlepay Is Now UnderwayBottlepay was originally set to be introduced in late 2019, though there were several problems with the product’s launch thanks to newfound regulations set forth by European lawmakers. The app had to redesign its cryptocurrency wallet to meet the standards set forth by AMLD5, which is the European Union’s anti-money laundering initiative. At the...

It looks like Chainlink (LINK) is today’s big gainer. Despite mediocre activity amongst some of the leading cryptocurrency assets – i.e. bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, etc. – the asset has shot up by more than 1,000 percent since May of last year.Chainlink Is on a Serious RollMany of the primary cryptocurrencies within the space have been hit hard by the coronavirus-induced global market crash, which ultimately caused assets like bitcoin to temporarily lose as much as 70 percent of their values...

People holding cryptocurrency in exchanges based in Japan apparently increased their holdings of bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple over the past few months. BTC, ETH and XRP are the three largest cryptocurrencies in the industry by market cap.Japan Is Still a Major Crypto HubThe surge in holdings appears to stem from the spread of the coronavirus, which has led to the shuttering of the global economy and the ravaging of global financial tools. The virus first began to spread in late 2019, but by...

According to a new report issued by Whale Alert, approximately $24 million in crypto funds have been stolen from people by bitcoin scammers during the first half of 2020 alone.Whale Alert: Scammers Have Made Off with a Lot of BTCBitcoin is a hardcore financial tool that can lead to a lot of positive change. For one thing, it can ensure that the entire financial market is decentralized, meaning it will take control out of traditional financial institutions and place it back in the hands of...

A bitcoin-based blockchain company called Bitxoe is looking to establish a new product that will make BTC transactions much safer and more secure for users.Bitxoe Is Making BTC SaferOne of the biggest concerns surrounding the bitcoin market today is a lack of safety. Many exchanges and wallets have been attacked and robbed, with hackers making off with sometimes millions of dollars in crypto funds. In addition, many of these platforms often do not offer insurance, and as a result, the...

Early yesterday, Pfizer announced that the early phases of its new coronavirus vaccine bore positive results. The stock market has since shot up following the news, while bitcoin has also recently jumped up to the $9,400 range from $9,200.Bitcoin Is Exploded Following Vaccine HopeThe coronavirus has been one of the biggest global pandemics in recent history, as many countries throughout the world – not just some contained to a certain area or continent – have been affected. Regions of Asia,...

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” is back at it again with his praise of bitcoin, the world’s number one cryptocurrency by market cap.Robert Kiyosaki: Forget About Houses and GoldIn an interview conducted by top bitcoin investor and enthusiast Anthony Pompliano – who just last week convinced comedian Bill Burr to purchase BTC for the first time – Kiyosaki explained to listeners that gold and real estate no longer hold powerful sway in the United States, and that investing in...

Some analysts are warning that the Lightning Network is becoming a frequent target for thieves and hackers.The Lightning Network Is Open to AttacksThe Lightning Network is a new platform designed to assist bitcoin and make it faster by processing several small transactions off-chain. As bitcoin is the biggest and most popular blockchain in the world, it is often bogged down by the amount of activity it witnesses. It has slowed down heavily over the years, resulting in too much traffic and...

For all everybody’s been talking about bitcoin as of late, it looks like gold is on the verge of getting just as much attention.Gold Is Potentially Outdoing BTC in a WayBitcoin and gold are often compared with one another. Bitcoin, playfully referred to as “digital gold” by crypto enthusiasts, is often cited as having aspects and traits that are similar with the precious metal in the sense that it can be used to hedge one’s wealth against inflation and other economic problems, but while...

Just yesterday, Live Bitcoin News reported that Brock Pierce – arguably one of the biggest figures in the crypto space – had announced a bid to run for president this year in the U.S.The Idea of A Crypto President Has Failed to Make HeadwayThe story raised many pressing questions, the first being, “Does Mr. Pierce realize just how little time he has left?” With just under four months to go before election day, the controversial crypto advocate would probably have to be Superman to put an...