Does Crypto Really Need Wall Street?
Wall street banking juggernaut, Goldman Sachs recently announced that it would be shelving plans to set up a cryptocurrency trading desk, indefinitely. The news apparently sent the crypto market…
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Bitcoin Drops to $6,900 After Mysterious Whale Moves Over $100 Million To Crypto Exchanges
Bitcoin has recently seen its price drop to little over $6,900 after it lost over $400 in only 90 minutes. The flagship cryptocurrency’s plunge notably comes…
Hodler’s Digest, July 29-August 5: Both Kim Kardashian and the Operator of the New York Stock Exchange Get Into Bitcoin
New York Stock Exchange Operator Announces Digital Assets Platform, BTC Futures Intercontinental Exchange, the operator of 23 global exchanges including the New York Stock Exchange…
The 7 Biggest Bitcoin Mistakes of All Time
It was once said, a dumb person doesn’t learn from their mistakes, a smart person learns from their mistakes, and a genius learns from other…
Hedge Fund Sell-Offs ‘Could’ Artificially Lower Bitcoin Prices, Predicts Blockchain VC
Blockchain venture capitalist Spencer Bogart forecast “artificial” Bitcoin price suppression June 25 as hedge funds near the end of their lock-up period. Speaking to CNBC, Bogart, who earlier this…
Mt. Gox Will Compensate $1 Billion in Bitcoin, But Will Not Sell Until 2019
The Mt.Gox debacle, originating from the devastating 800,000 Bitcoin hack in 2014, continues, with recent court documents showing that creditors may finally get the money…
Crypto Markets Fall Further Amidst Week of FUD From Asian Sector
The crypto markets are continuing to take a tumble today, June 23, following slew of FUD-like news from the crypto sector in South Korea and…
Japanese Gov’t-Licensed Crypto Exchange Acquired By International Investor for $50 Mln
Japanese crypto exchange BitTrade has been acquired for S$67 mln ($50 mln) by a Singaporean multi-millionaire and entrepreneur, Asia One reported yesterday, May 30. The acquisition will see Mr.…
Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken to Shutter Services in Japan
San Fransisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced it is shutting its doors for investors in Japan. According to a statement released on Tuesday, the company said it…
NY Regulator Argues BitLicense Regulation Boosted Businesses
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is taking steps to defend its much-contested track record as an early regulator of cryptocurrency. In remarks at…