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Kraken Begins Bitcoin Cash SV Trading but Says Users Face 'Extremely High Risk'
Major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Kraken confirmed in a blog post Nov. 18 that it had begun supporting both forks of Bitcoin Cash, while warning traders about "Many red flags."
Bitcoin Price Hits 13-Month Low as Crypto Market Slumps
Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level since October 2017 on Monday, as losses are seen across the broader crypto market.
Israel: Crypto Investment House Launches Two New Funds for Institutional Clients
Israel's first dedicated crypto investment firm for institutional investors, Silver Castle Ltd., has launched two new crypto funds this month, Bloomberg reported Nov. 18.
Has a Platform Offering 40m TPS Found the Key to Blockchain's Mainstream Adoption?
BEXAM initially intended to serve the cryptocurrency market as a hybrid exchange which used a unique algorithm to deliver the best features of centralized and decentralized platforms alike.
Crypto Exchange Kraken Warns Traders Over Bitcoin Cash SV 'Red Flags'
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has warned users against the perceived risks of trading the new bitcoin cash token, Bitcoin SV - one of two competing versions of the cryptocurrency created when the blockchain split during last week's hard fork upgrade.
Bitcoin Smart Contract Protocol Rootstock Acquired by Spin-off Project RIF Labs
Bitcoin-based smart contract protocol Rootstock is integrating with spin-off project RIF OS to expand its scope of operations, the parties confirmed in two separate blog posts Nov. 18.
Beyond Price: Why We Need a Better Way to Value Crypto Assets
The most commonly cited number for comparing the worth of different crypto projects is market capitalization.
7 Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google Staffers That Went Full Crypto
We found examples of staff from five giants of Web 2.0, the so-called FANGs: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google.
Jihan Wu May Sell 1 Million Bitcoin Cash SV, Triggering a Carnage
Bitmain's billionaire co-founder Jihan Wu may sell over 1 million Bitcoin Cash SV, following the successful completion of a scheduled Bitcoin Cash hard fork on Nov. 15.I am wondering when I can deposit my BSV token into exchange to sell.
Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork Battle: Who Is Winning the Hash War
The latest Bitcoin Cash network update has resulted in a complex battle, and the blockchain has been split into two: BCH ABC is in one corner, and BCH SV is in the other.
SIM Swapping Becomes Increasingly Popular in California, Police Make It "High Priority"
In California, where the REACT team is based, SIM swapping appears to be a new craze among crypto fraudsters.
Rural Washington County Utility Proposes Increased Electricity Costs for Crypto Miners
Washington's Chelan County Public Utility District has proposed a new electricity pricing structure for cryptocurrency miners meant to pass down the cost of increased electricity demand, Central Washington radio station KPQ reported Nov. 14.
Crypto Markets See Flush of Green as Bitcoin Moves Closer to $5,600
A Twitter poll Nov. 15 from former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul saw the majority of respondents - 50 percent - picking Bitcoin as their preferred "Store of value" if they had to invest $10,000 over the next decade in any given asset.
Hodler's Digest, Nov. 12-18: a Stablecoin Gets Sharia Certified, the IMF Considers Central Bank Digital Currencies
According to the X8 director and co-founder, the ETH-based crypto asset is backed by a basket of eight fiat currencies and gold, allowing Islamic advisors' concerns over excessive volatility and speculation to be assuaged.
Canadian House Finance Committee Recommends Crypto Regulation to Prevent Money Laundering
The Canadian House Finance Committee has recommended that the government start regulating cryptocurrencies to prevent money laundering, Canadian digital newspaper iPolitics reports Nov. 14.
Top 5 Crypto Performers Overview: XEM, Ripple, Stellar, Bitcoin, IOTA
We made an exception this week because, among the sea of red in the top 20 cryptocurrencies, the New Economy Movement stands out, as it is the only one that has fallen the least in the past seven days and keeps oscillating into the green once in a while.
50% Favor Bitcoin as Long-Term Investment in Former US Rep Ron Paul's Twitter Survey
Former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul has asked Twitter users Nov. 15 how they would prefer to receive $10,000 if they had to keep it in this form for a decade, with the majority picking Bitcoin.
Huobi Exchange's Plans for Russia Go Well Beyond Crypto Trading
Huobi, the third-largest crypto exchange by trading volumes, is seeking to fill a void in Russia's cryptocurrency community.
Deloitte Blockchain Chief: Bad Crypto Headlines Making Clients 'Nervous'
That's how Linda Pawczuk, leader of Deloitte Consulting's financial services industry blockchain group, describes the conversations she often has these days with executives and board members of client companies.
Major Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Lists World's First Multi-Crypto ETP Amidst Market Collapse
Switzerland's principal stock exchange SIX Swiss Exchange will list the world's first multi-crypto-based exchange-traded product next week, the Financial Times reported Saturday, Nov. 16.
SEC Investigating Crypto Company Salt's $50M Sale
Salt Lending Holdings Inc., a lender that uses cryptocurrencies as collateral, is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission for a roughly $50 million dollar ICO it held in August 2017.Salt, a company tied to prominent bitcoin entrepreneur Erik Voorhees, received a subpoena from the SEC in February seeking records related to a $50 million cryptocurrency sale it held last year https://t.
Ripple Continues to Rebound, While Most Major Cryptocurrencies See Mild Wave of Red
Saturday, Nov. 17: crypto markets have seen another mild decline, with losses across the top 20 coins by market cap reaching 4 percent over the past 24 hours.
Crypto Hangover Hits Nvidia as Chip Sales Plunge With Bitcoin Prices
After a stellar rise in business over the last year due to the cryptocurrency boom, chipmaker Nvidia's optimistic figures for graphics card demand in 2018 has drastically fallen short of expectations, with share prices falling by 17 percent on the back of millions of unsold chips.
Data Research Firm: 96 Percent of Companies That Exist Today Will Fail in 10 Years
The rise of big data and analytics technology promises to change that situation.
'Bitcoin's No Longer Boring,' Price Heading Towards $1.5K, Say Bloomberg Analysts
Analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence predict that Bitcoin "Has further to fall," Bloomberg reported Nov. 16."Bitcoin's no longer boring" declares Bloomberg, before stating that analysts predict the price could fall as low as the $1,500 point, a further 70 percent drop in the coin's price.
Fundstrat's Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin Recovery, But Lowers End-Year Target to $15K
Wall Street analyst and cryptocurrency bull Tom Lee has nearly cut his end-year Bitcoin price target in half from $25,000 to $15,000, CNBC reported Nov. 16.According to Lee - the co-founder of market advisory firm Fundstrat Global Advisors - the key factor behind his new target is Bitcoin's "Break-even point," or the level at which the cost to mine Bitcoin matches its trading price, as CNBC reports.
CryptoRuble: How Stable Could Russian National Stablecoin Be?
Specifically, the official said that a state-backed stablecoin would be a complete equivalent to the Russian fiat ruble, but in a digital space.
ICO Performance in Q3 2018 Saw 'Overall Disappointment,' Study Shows
Initial Coin Offering performance was in part characterized by "Overall disappointment" in the third quarter of 2018, according to a study from ICO analysis firm ICORating published Nov. 15.As the report states, Q3 2018 saw 597 ICOs raise over $1.8 billion, a notably lower value than the over $8.3 billion reportedly raised in the previous quarter.
Festive, Free Automated Trading Bot Can Be Set Up in 10 Minutes
A cloud trading software platform argues the public has the chance to take advantage of volatility in the cryptocurrency marketplace through automated trading - "Maximizing their opportunities" and enabling their assets to appreciate.
Stablecoin Purchases Surged Amid Wednesday's Crypto Market Drop
The crypto market took a turn for the worse on Wednesday when it lost nearly $30 billion in total market capitalization - but not every asset struggled to find buyers.