CRYPTOCURRENCIES
North Korea Accused of Cyber Attacks on Crypto Exchanges
The Justice Department has accused a network of North Korean and Chinese citizens of secretly advancing North Korea’s nuclear weapons program by channeling at least $2.5 billion in illicit payments through hundreds of front companies.
Man Charged in Scheme That Used Bitcoin to Buy Personal Data
A New Hampshire man has been charged in a fraud scheme that involved using Bitcoin to buy stolen personal data belonging to people across the country, officials said.
Does a Higher Bitcoin Value Mean More Bitcoin Casinos?
Bitcoin is one of the most baffling currency concepts ever created in the 21st century. While others are keener to continue transacting with traditional currency, others have shifted to using bitcoin in their daily transactions. Some have even gone so far as playing in online casinos using this cryptocurrency.
Argentina Cryptocurrency Trading Crackdown
If you have ever met anyone from Argentina, you probably have heard how difficult it is to get money in and out of that country. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have helped in recent years, but now Argentina is beginning to crack down on local Bitcoin trading.
Did Bitcoin's Creator Just Move 50 BTC? First Time Since 2009
Rumors that Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's creator, had moved 50 BTC remain unsupported, claims Zack Voell of CoinDesk.
Cryptocurrency Company Closes Montana Data Center Operation
A digital currency company announced the closure of its Montana data center and the initiation of bankruptcy proceedings.
The Fed’s Unlimited Ammo Highlights Importance of Bitcoin’s Digital Scarcity
In a follow-up interview, last night on 60 Minutes Powell made comments that underscore the importance of the digital scarcity hard-coded into the Bitcoin protocol.
Bitcoin Loophole a Scam? App Claims You Can Make $13K in 24 Hours
A bitcoin investment scheme calling itself Bitcoin Loophole claims it can help people make over $13,000 within 24 hours via its algorithmic crypto trading app. You can become a millionaire in just 61 days. But wait!. This is a scam associated with a different kind of investment, according to Kevin Helms of Bitcoin News.
More Than $220M in Bitcoin Withdrawn from Crypto Exchanges Since the Halving
So much of the end of the world coming following Bitcoin's third ever halving. As of Wednesday night Eastern Standard Time, the largest cryptocurrency was trading at just over $9300, peaking at $9411 earlier in the day. This represented an increase of more than 4%.
Bitcoin Goes Through Third Halving, Blockchain Solution for Provably Fair Gaming
Bitcoin slid on Monday in volatile trading, after it went through a technical adjustment that reduced the rate at which new coins are created, but the outlook remained upbeat as the increase in supply slows down.
Whales Sink Price of Bitcoin
The price of Bitcoin fell from a high of $9990 to $7995 before rebounding to $8656 late Saturday. This represented at 15% drop.
Bitcoin Eclipses $10K Mark, 'Halving' Searches Up 300 Percent
Will Bitcoin’s Halving Be The Gold Rush Some Expect? This is the question everyone in the crypto sphere is asking ahead of Tuesday's highly anticipated halving.
Bitcoin Miners See Price Move Towards 12K But Will Bloodbath Follow?
The price of Bitcoin hit just shy of $10,000 Thursday and had been hovering around the $9800 mark by mid-afternoon Eastern Standard Time.
Bitcoin Up 4% Today As Halving Approaches
The price of Bitcoin hit a high of $9430 over the last 24 hours ahead of upcoming halving.
Investigators Search for 'Crypto Queen' as Part of OneCoin Lawsuit
In mid-April, news.Bitcoin.com reported on the unsealed indictment tied to the Onecoin cofounder Sebastian Greenwood. At the same time, U.S. Judge Valerie Caproni had placed a stay order on the case against Greenwood, Konstantin Ignatov, Mark Scott and David Pike.
Bitcoin Price Hits Resistance at $9,050? JP Morgan Tells Clients Stay Clear
The price of Bitcoin continued to soar this week, reaching over $9000 ahead of Friday. The price Friday morning hovered around the $8800 mark.
Bitcoin Up Over 17 Percent, Shoots Above $9K, Record High Sell-Off Reported
Bitcoin has shot above $9,000 after taking down several key resistance zones in less than 24 hours. BTC was climbing past the $9200 mark heading into the Midnight hour Eastern Standard Time Thursday morning.
Price of Bitcoin Shoots Up Past $8700
Ahead of Bitcoin’s upcoming halving, all major trends surrounding the premier cryptocurrency seem to be positive, writes Shiraz Jagati of CoinTelegraph.
Bitcoin Whale Suggests BTC Price Will Crash, $8.8 Trillion in Crypto Traded Q1
The upcoming halving of Bitcoin is likely to cause a crash in the price, at least that is what one Bitcoin whale believes.
Documentary Film Review – ‘Crypto Rush’, Emergence of New Crypto Millionaires
Women in crypto and an explanation on how digital currency works to the masses. Jack Martin of CoinTelegraph says, ultimately, "ends up achieving none of these goals".
Bitcoin is No Good for Illicit Activity And Here's Why... Blockchain's Covid Solution?
“Bitcoin is incredibly simple to freeze,” says Dr. Craig Wright, meaning it “will never be a good system for illicit markets.”
Bitcoin Car Finishes First in Virtual NASCAR Race Beating National Champion Kyle Busch
A bitcoin-themed car has won an e-NASCAR race, beating professional Cup Series racers, including Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch. While sporting events have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, many NASCAR drivers have moved to race virtually.
Ripple Sues Youtube For Allowing Scams That Promised Returns Up to $1 Million
Ripple is suing Youtube, accusing the video platform of not doing enough to eliminate crypto-related “giveaway” scams. The payment network wants to force Youtube to protect its users from such scams. Some scammers promise returns up to 5 million XRP or about $930,000 at current prices, but participants in the “giveaway” never received the money, according to court papers.
Ayre Ventures is Looking to Invest in Gaming Industry Blockchain Tech
The gambling industry is a paradox. The entire gambling industry was built on risk; be it risk on a sports team or a dealer drawing a five-card 21 to beat a 20. That risk doesn’t regularly carry over to innovation despite the gambling industry employing some of the most innovative minds in technology.
Litecoin Leads Way With Crypto Surge
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continue to be on the rise in recent days, lead by none other than Litecoin.
Ver: COVID-19 Lockdowns Will Kill More Than Disease Itself
Referred to as "Bitcoin Jesus," one of Bitcoin's earliest investors, Roger Ver, is among those in the camp that believes stringent home lockdowns to combat the Covid-19 pandemic will cause more harm than good.
Morehead: "Bitcoin Born in a Financial Crisis, It Will Come of Age in This One"
CEO of Pantera Capital, the first investment firm in the US to launch digital currency, pre-auction ICO, and blockchain-enabled venture funds, noted Monday that Bitcoin is up 1% on the year as of Monday while pointing to other financials including commodities and the S&P 500, all down by 15% or more.
Bitcoin Gambling News: Bitcoin Shoots Past $7K Mark as Investors Search for Stability
Here you will find all the latest news pertaining to Bitcoin and the world of online gambling.
How Japan Became A Bitcoin Hotspot
As a nation, Japan has wholeheartedly embraced Bitcoin, along with a number of other virtual currencies. The land of the rising sun has seen a surge in the usage of Bitcoin over the last few years, and is showing no signs of slowing down. Paying with Bitcoin has become part of the daily routine and on some days, over half of the entire global Bitcoin trade happens in Japan alone. I'm sure there are many questions... When did this start? Is it safe?
Bitcoin Bright Spot in Midst of Coronavirus Pandemic
When the Stock Market started crashing a few weeks ago, cryptocurrencies followed the same downward spiral. Suddenly on Wednesday Bitcoin and other digital currencies suddenly began to rebound. That trend continued through Thursday. In fact, Bitcoin was up a whopping 16.1% reaching a high of $6441.
