Cybercrime is rife across the crypto industry, ranging from SIM-card swap hacks, phishing attempts, password cracking, and even cryptocurrency mining malware. Today, the altcoin project known as VeChain experienced that first hand.The project’s buyback wallet containing a substantial amount of VET tokens was hacked, and the VeChain Foundation is now hard at work doing their...Read More
Crypto exchange giant Binance is currently looking to expand its token trading pair listings for its US platform by as many as 18 new cryptocurrencies. Tron and Tezos On Binance Radar for US Crypto Exchange In a blog post published on Tuesday (December 11, 2019), Binance.US, the American arm of Binance announced that it was...Read More
Although Litecoin is often criticized for a lack of development, the community tends to come up with new solutions. One user has developed TheLitecoinApp, which gives users access to everything Litecoin-related. Although one could easily find Litecoin-related resources online, having them all in one app adds a degree of convenience. TheLitecoinApp is a Great Addition...Read More
Today was a weird day for the crypto markets. For the first time in seeming months, altcoins dramatically outperformed Bitcoin — managing to gain multiple percent on the market leader.While Bitcoin has gained 2.5% over the past 24 hours, leading altcoins, including everything from Ethereum and EOS to Monero and Chainlink, have rallied higher by some...Read More
It would appear the notorious ZCash project has hit a fair few hurdles in recent days. Not only is there a trademark dispute regarding the ZCash name, but it seems the price of this altcoin is collapsing as well. Finding a solution to either of these problems may be further away than most people realize....Read More
Despite the drawdown in the price of Bitcoin (BTC) — which some analysts say would result in a change of tides for altcoins — BTC dominance continues to tick higher. As of the time of writing this, the key market metric is approaching 70% for the first time in years, implying that once again, almost...Read More
Despite the drawdown in the price of Bitcoin — which some analysts say would result in a change of tides for altcoins — BTC dominance continues to tick higher. As of the time of writing this, the key market metric is approaching 70% for the first time in years, implying that once again, almost all...Read More
Your favorite altcoin may be up 100% year-to-date, but make no mistake, Bitcoin is currently the alpha of the cryptocurrency pack.Related Reading: Bears in Charge as Bitcoin Price at Risk of November 2018 Style DumpSince Bitcoin dominance hit some 32% in early-2018, altcoins have underperformed. Dramatically. In fact, dominance for the leading cryptocurrency now sits...Read More
Bitcoin’s true share of the total market capitalization for all cryptocurrencies could be as high as above 90%, a new analysis claims. Bitcoin’s true share of the total market capitalization for all cryptocurrencies could be as high as above 90%, Forbes reported on Aug. 22. While mainstream crypto data aggregators have been pointing to a...Read More
Bitcoin’s short-term outlook has turned decidedly bearish after a week of sideways action. Bitcoin (BTC) price was testing support at $10,000 Aug. 22 as the largest cryptocurrency fluctuated between four and five figures. Market visualization. Source: Coin360 Difficulty must touch floor before Bitcoin price moons Data from Coin360 showed BTC/USD crossing the $10,000 mark multiple...Read More
Cryptocurrency investor and Placeholder partner Chris Burniske has argued that Ether is enduring its first mainstream bear market, just as Bitcoin did back in 2014-15. Cryptocurrency investor and Placeholder partner Chris Burniske has argued that Ether (ETH) is enduring its first mainstream bear market, just as Bitcoin (BTC) did back in 2014-15. In a tweet...Read More
Ledger will provide its asset management system to Estonian cybersecurity-focused crypto exchange Rokkex. French hardware wallet producer Ledger will provide its asset management system to Estonia-based crypto exchange Rokkex. Cybersecurity-focused exchange Built by Lithuanian cybersecurity and fintech professionals, Rokkex will integrate its trading platform with Ledger’s enterprise wallet management solution Ledger Vault to secure its...Read More
Independent public charity Fidelity Charitable has received $100 million in cryptocurrency donations since 2015. Independent public charity Fidelity Charitable has received $100 million in cryptocurrency donations, according to its recently published report. In its “2019 Giving Report,” Fidelity Charitable illustrated account development throughout 2018, and provided insights into its growth since its establishment. Generally, the...Read More
Binance’s intended launch of a Libra-like stablecoin appeared to buoy markets as Bitcoin reversed previous losses. Bitcoin (BTC) price was returning to bullish form on Aug. 19 as markets look to break out from last week’s sideways trading. Market visualization. Source: Coin360 Bitcoin price builds on $10K support Data from Coin360 revealed Bitcoin challenging $11,000...Read More
Beijing’s state-issued offering might also help keep funds flowing into bank deposits, mainstream media reports. China’s answer to Facebook’s Libra digital currency could help the central bank attract business away from Alipay and WeChat Pay. Speaking to mainstream media outlet the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on Aug. 19, Cindy Wang, an analyst at DBS...Read More
Silvergate Bank’s Silvergate Capital Corporation is examining the possibility of offering cryptocurrency loans. The holding company of cryptocurrency-friendly Silvergate Bank, Silvergate Capital Corporation, announced that the firm plans to offer cryptocurrency-collateralized loans. In an S1/A form filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on Aug. 15 the bank notes: “We believe there may...Read More
Most top performers of the past seven days are consolidating in a range. At what levels do they become an attractive buy? Let’s look at the charts. The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. Every investment and trading move involves risk,...Read More
A delegation of the United States House of Representatives will visit Switzerland on cryptocurrency concerns, with Facebook’s stablecoin Libra being in the focus. A delegation of the United States House of Representatives will visit Switzerland on cryptocurrency concerns, with Facebook’s not-yet-released stablecoin Libra being in the focus. As local weekly news outlet NZZ am Sonntag...Read More
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone has released a set of criteria for digital currency projects to be listed on the exchange. South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone has released a set of criteria for determining whether to list new digital currency projects on the exchange. In a blog post published on Aug. 8, Coinone described nine...Read More
While Coinbase is still the place many Americans go for their first cryptocurrency purchase, another crypto exchange has them backpedalling. As the Malta-based exchange Binance continues its rise to the top, Coinbase is making moves to ensure they don’t become “Yahoo!” to Binance’s “Google.” The San Francisco-based platform just announced that they’re looking to add...Read More
When the Bitcoin price starts to head south in rather quick succession, it is evident the rest of the markets will follow suit pretty quickly. The Ethereum price, while going through a bit of a run recently, is now facing a fair struggle in terms of maintaining the $170 level. It has become apparent this...Read More
