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$13 billion in Bitcoin longs were liquidated in 2019; what does it mean for 2020?

Analysis 5 years ago

For a second consecutive year, long liquidations dwarfed that of shorts by more than two-fold. In 2018, long liquidations reached $11 billion by the year’s end while short liquidations hovered at $5 billion. In 2019, long liquidations have totaled nearly $13 billion. What precedent does it set for the trend of Bitcoin in 2020? Bitcoin […]

$13 billion in Bitcoin longs were liquidated in 2019; what does it mean for 2020?

Bitcoin’s $132bn market cap puts it above Turkey in terms of M1 money supply

Adoption 5 years ago

Bitcoin’s $132 billion market cap might be a far cry from its 2017 all-time high, but it doesn’t mean it’s not playing in the big leagues. According to data from the CIA, Bitcoin’s current market cap makes it the 34th largest economy in terms of M1 money supply, just below the United Arab Emirates (UAE) […]

Bitcoin’s $132bn market cap puts it above Turkey in terms of M1 money supply

‘Fatal flaw’ set to destroy Bitcoin on Jan. 1, according to Craig Wright

People 5 years ago

Bitcoin could be living out its final hours today if you were to believe Craig Wright. The self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto said last year that there was a “fatal flaw” in Bitcoin which is set to completely destroy it, adding that “there won’t be any BTC by the end of next year.” Self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto predicted […]

‘Fatal flaw’ set to destroy Bitcoin on Jan. 1, according to Craig Wright

IOTA’s 15-hour downtime gets it on the comedy section on the CryptoCurrency subreddit

Technology 5 years ago

The IOTA network couldn’t process transactions for more than 15 hours after a software bug caused a “corrupt ledger state.” While IOTA’s developers managed to resolve the issue, the company’s response to the issue made it front-page news on the comedy section in the CryptoCurrency subreddit. IOTA team resolves a minor bug that left the […]

IOTA’s 15-hour downtime gets it on the comedy section on the CryptoCurrency subreddit

The DApp market is getting so big, it’s making Google and Apple worry

Analysis 5 years ago

After the DApp browser MetaMask got removed from the Google Play Store, Apple followed suit and is forcing crypto exchange Coinbase to remove the DApp browser feature from its iOS app. While many saw this as blatant censorship and a danger to the crypto industry, it goes to show that the DApp market has gotten […]

The DApp market is getting so big, it’s making Google and Apple worry

In 2019, Ethereum proved that blockchain’s ideals are alive and well

Contributor Analysis 5 years ago

When it comes to Ethereum, the future of adoption remains decentralized, privacy-focused, and non-custodial. Despite the lukewarm recovery of the cryptocurrency market and concerns about blockchain centralization, 2019 in Ethereum was big on figuring out easy and secure solutions to make decentralization user-friendly. After the 2017 ICO boom, 2018 was a year of uncertainty and […]

In 2019, Ethereum proved that blockchain’s ideals are alive and well

As major selling pressure for Bitcoin is absorbed, does it mean a relief rally is near?

Analysis 5 years ago

According to analysts, selling pressure across major spot exchanges like Coinbase and Binance is getting absorbed. Technical analysts have become increasingly optimistic as Bitcoin may be showing a bottom. Well-known Bitcoin trader Jacob Canfield said that “lots of sells” are being bought up on low time frames, indicating that a relief rally in the short-term […]

As major selling pressure for Bitcoin is absorbed, does it mean a relief rally is near?

CoinShares CSO: The rising popularity of Bitcoin derivatives means the 2020 halving won’t push its price up

People 5 years ago

The May 2020 Bitcoin halving might not have such a dramatic effect on Bitcoin’s price. According to Meltem Demirors, the chief strategy officer of CoinShares, the popularity of the Bitcoin derivatives market means that the price of the underlying asset is becoming less relevant, which will keep it in check even after the halving. Institutions […]

CoinShares CSO: The rising popularity of Bitcoin derivatives means the 2020 halving won’t push its price up

Here’s why 2019 was a record-breaking year for Bitcoin

Trading 5 years ago

Despite an overall bearish sentiment and high price volatility, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has had quite a successful year. From transaction count and volume, to hash rate and number of addresses, Bitcoin’s every major metric has reached its all-time-high. No bear market for the Bitcoin network Everybody had high hopes for Bitcoin this year. Prominent […]

Here’s why 2019 was a record-breaking year for Bitcoin

Ethereum researcher Virgil Griffith denied bail on charges of conspiring with North Korea

People 5 years ago

Virgil Griffith, the head of Ethereum’s special projects division who was arrested on federal charges of conspiracy with North Korea, has been denied bail. According to the Inner City Press, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Griffith’s text messages in which he renounced his U.S. citizenship were the determining factor. Judge denies bail for Ethereum’s head […]