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Newsflash: Bitcoin Price Slips Below Crucial $6,800 Support Level

August 8, 2018 0 0

The worst does not appear to be over for the bitcoin price, as the flagship cryptocurrency on Tuesday slipped below $6,800, a mark that many analysts had pegged as a critical support level for BTC’s short-term prospects. Bitcoin had spent the majority of the day trading above the $7,000 mark. However, as CCN reported, the market […]

Coinbase Begins Taking Ethereum Classic Deposits, Raises Buy Limit to $25,000

August 8, 2018 0 0

It’s been a tough week for most cryptocurrency investors, as the groundbreaking news that the world’s largest stock exchange operator is launching a bitcoin market failed to translate into bullish price movement. For ethereum classic supporters, however, the week could not have gone much better. Coinbase Pro Begins Taking Ethereum Classic Deposits Over the past two days, […]

Want to Short Ethereum? This Uber Vet Has Built a DEX for That.

August 8, 2018 0 0

Are you a bitcoin maximalist? Convinced that EOS is the “Ethereum killer?” Soon, you’ll have the opportunity to put your money where your mouth is, thanks to a new ethereum derivatives product from decentralized fintech startup dYdX. The open-source platform, built on top of decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol 0x, uses smart contracts to allow investors […]

There Are Now More Than 3,500 Bitcoin ATMs Worldwide

August 7, 2018 0 0

While not as widely used as those made for fiat currency, cryptocurrency ATMs remain a popular medium for buying and selling cryptocurrency such as bitcoin. Today marks a milestone, as there are now over 3,500 bitcoin ATMs installed and operational around the world. ATM Count Breaks the 3,500 Mark The latest data from Coinatmradar — a leading […]

‘New Things Are Scary to People,’ Says NC Politician Told He Can’t Accept Bitcoin Donations

August 7, 2018 0 0

North Carolina State Board of Elections Campaign Finance Office rejected an application to permit candidates accept campaign donation in bitcoin. Emmanuel Wilder, the Republican state legislature candidate and Systems Analyst who submitted the unsuccessful application sat down with CCN to give his opinion about the decision and share some of his thoughts on the wider cryptocurrency, blockchain and tech […]

Chinese Investor Sues OKCoin over Bitcoin Cash from Last Year’s Hard Fork

August 7, 2018 0 0

A Chinese investor has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin regarding more than 38 bitcoin cash that he claims the platform failed to distribute to him following last year’s hard fork, according to a charge sheet on LegalWeekly. The plaintiff, known only by the pseudonym Feng Bin, claims he was expecting to get the BCH […]

Crypto Market Valuation Drops to $250 Billion, Volume Declines Substantially

August 6, 2018 0 0

The valuation of the crypto market has dropped by $50 billion within a week, from $300 billion to $250 billion, led by the fall of Bitcoin. In the past 24 hours, the Bitcoin price fell from $7,250 to $6,950, extending its loss on August 4 and recording another 4 percent loss on the day. Volume […]

Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales has ‘Zero Interest’ in an ICO

August 6, 2018 0 0

The founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, has ruled out the possibility of the free online encyclopedia getting involved with cryptocurrency. Asked whether Wikipedia had any cryptocurrency or ICO ambitions during an interview with Business Insider Wales said the platform had ‘zero interest’. “We are absolutely never going to do that. Zero interest,” Wales said. The internet entrepreneur also […]

Mt Gox Creditors Prepare Revised Claims for Bitcoin Repayments Plan

August 6, 2018 0 0

In 2014, Mt Gox exchange handled an estimated 70% of the total Bitcoin supply until a security breachled to the loss and/or theft of approximately 850,000 BTC, worth $450 million at the time and billions today. The exchange filed for bankruptcy, leaving creditors in the lurch ever since, but a new plan for (partial) repayment has […]

Bitcoin Price Intraday Analysis: BTCUSD Beating Continues

August 5, 2018 0 0

It was consolidating sheepishly until a big red candle just appeared out of nowhere. The bitcoin price, at the time of this writing, has dropped to around $7,000 in what seems like a carefully orchestrated dump. We cannot tell what has caused a $500 drop in the past four hours, but people are already blaming BitMEX for the […]