Tag Archives: News

Though other cryptocurrencies will likely go through periodic pumps, bitcoin is the only crypto with real and lasting value, according to Peter Brandt. | Source: ShutterstockAre you holding cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin? If so, you might want to overhaul your portfolio.That's because an expert in classical charting principles warns that buying altcoins is not a wise investment decision.Not now, not ever.Altcoins Are 'Lead' to Bitcoin's 'Gold'Earlier this week, Peter Brandt took to...

Bitmain, the world's largest maker of bitcoin mining equipment, has been named the third hottest startup to work for in China. | Source: ShutterstockChina has held the crown for being the home of some of the largest makers of bitcoin mining equipment for years now. According to LinkedIn, one of these bitcoin mining rigs has emerged as a favored destination for job seekers in the world’s second-largest economy.Per CNBC citing a report by the Microsoft-owned professional social network,...

The correlation with bitcoin price is becoming obvious. | Source: ShuttertockBitcoin (BTC) started this week off in good spirits, citing an impressive rise of around 8%. Interestingly, analysts are attributing some of this action to the close of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).Bitcoin's 8% rise this week which left a gap in the CME futures chart | Source: TradingViewOn Labor Day, September 2, the CME closed up shop. Far from the typical bloody Monday the cryptocurrency markets...

Bitcoin has had a volatile year and the clouds are gathering for stormy end to 2019. | Source: ShutterstockToo many people focus on bitcoin’s wild highs and fluctuating daily price. A better metric to look at is the monthly low points.By tracking the lows, you see the steady accumulation of bitcoin. This is the foundation of the market and it’s getting stronger.The chart below tracks the bitcoin price, overlayed with a red line marking the monthly low point. It’s a steady, upward curve of...

An illegal crypto mining operation involves hijacking multiple internet cafes, bribery and some 100 million yuan in crypto. | Source: ShutterstockFifteen Chinese individuals have reportedly been arrested for their involvement in an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation that hijacked the bandwidth of scores of internet cafes to mine approximately 100 million yuan (nearly $14 million) in cryptocurrency.The operation involved the bribery of over 9,000 internet cafe administrators who infected...

VanEck and SolidX are reportedly selling a “limited version” of a bitcoin ETF after every BTC ETF proposal has been rejected by the SEC. | Source: ShutterstockPrimarily targeting institutional investors, VanEck and SolidX are reportedly selling a “limited version” of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) after every bitcoin ETF proposal has been rejected by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to date.According to the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust 144A Shares proposal, qualified...

The Dutch Central Bank is putting crypto companies on notice, saying it will even include their shareholders under its microscope. | Source: ShutterstockThe Dutch central bank has run out of patience with the crypto space. The De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) put certain players on notice that they have until 2020 to register.That's when they'll become subject to "integrity supervision."On Tuesday, the De Nederlandsche Bank claimed it was required to start supervising crypto-related businesses...

VanEck plans to launch a bitcoin fund designed for institutional investors that The Wall Street Journal falsely describes as a "limited version of a crypto ETF." | Source: ShutterstockThe bitcoin bulls have wrestled back control of the BTC price, with the leading cryptocurrency barreling for $11,000 once again. While the positive momentum emerged over the weekend, the optimism is no doubt also being fueled by today's VanEck development. The New York-based investment management firm plans to...

Bitcoin bull Anthony Pompliano wants Satoshi Nakamoto to win the Nobel Peace Prize, but other crypto fans aren't sure that's a good idea. | Source: ShutterstockWhoever the real Satoshi Nakamoto is, one long-time Bitcoin enthusiast thinks he, she, or they should win the Nobel Peace Prize.The recommendation came from Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano, a partner at Morgan Creek Digital Assets.Satoshi should win the Nobel Peace Prize.We finally have a currency that can assume global reserve status...

Interest in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin tumbled 13.9% in Japan in the latest quarter, according to Japan's financial regulator, the FSA. | Source: ShutterstockInterest in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin tumbled 13.9% in Japan, according to the country's financial regulator.In data posted Sept. 3, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) says the volume of crypto-related inquiries fell in the latest quarter. The office handled 494 inquiries about crypto assets in the second quarter ended June...