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Tether (USDT) is still the stablecoin of choice for most crypto traders. Despite criticism about Tether, Inc. not having complete fiat backing, as well as the banking troubles of iFinex, the coin is still widely used. USDT Keeps!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
1 Billion XRP Worth $225M Released from Escrow; Still OK to Hold Ripple’s Token?
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Ripple, Inc. unlocked its monthly escrow, raising more questions about the performance of XRP. Over the course of 2019, the token has underperformed, also losing hopes of an end-of-year rally. XRP Long-Term Holding Still Won’t Pay!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ethereum (ETH) 2.0 Upgrade May Revive Staking in 2020
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Ethereum (ETH) may bring another round of staking enthusiasm if it moves forward to further replace mining in 2020. New Staking Projects Appeared in the Past Year Staking coins may come in fashion again, as passive income and slow!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Wall Street Still Doesn’t Get What Bitcoin Might be Used For
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Despite being one of the most discussed topics in the last few years, Wall Street still can’t figure out the utility of Bitcoin. Bitcoin Needs Greater Utility, Bakkt CEO Says Adam White, CEO of Bitcoin futures exchange operator Bakkt,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
IMF Calls on Georgia to Evaluate Crypto Income for Trade Balance
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommends that Georgia include the income from crypto trade and mining in its foreign trade balance reports. IMF Welcomes More Transparency on Crypto Mining The IMF’s suggestion is quite!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Russia: De Facto Crypto Ban Will Be Hard to Achieve, Official Says
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Russia may prohibit crypto payments for goods and services, but achieving such a ban might be quite difficult. This is the conclusion of Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Financial Market. Ban Enforcement Might!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bakkt Boss is the Choice for Vacant Georgia Senate Seat
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Endorsed by Gov. Brian Kemp, Kelly Loeffler, CEO of the Bakkt bitcoin futures exchange, will be offered a seat in the Georgia Senate next week. Bakkt Boss Takes Hot, Disputed Spot in Senate Loeffler will displace the previously!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ethereum Researcher Arrested by FBI but ETH Price Unfazed
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Ethereum Foundation member Virgil Griffith was arrested on Thursday for traveling to North Korea to hold presentations regarding crypto and blockchain technologies and their use for evading sanctions. ETH price, however, has remained!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bitcoin Price to ‘Trade Again at $8000 Soon’: Analyst
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Bitcoin price has had a very positive week on the back of probably its worst one this year. Since Monday’s dip, BTC has gained 18% to current prices. Chart patterns and the lack of a major capitulation could indicate that the bottom!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Why is Russia Mirroring China’s Anti Crypto Stance?
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Reports are emerging that Russia’s stance on crypto has turned negative. The news comes in the wake of a week of FUD stemming from another ‘bitcoin ban’ in China. It is no surprise that central banks do not favor decentralized!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Nouriel Roubini Joins the Anti-Ethereum Brigade
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Nouriel Roubini, “Dr. Doom”, once again lashed out against the perceived lack of value of crypto assets. This time, he selected Ethereum (ETH) specifically.ETH Has No Intrinsic Value, Dr. Roubini BelievesDr. Roubini, known for trashing!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Overstock Shareholders Compete to Lead Class Against tZERO’s Parent
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E-commerce giant Overstock faces a difficult period as several former and current shareholders fight for the status of lead plaintiff in a class action against the company.Overstock’s tZERO Project Created to Be Used Against Short!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bitcoin (BTC) Futures Markets Hit $5B Daily Volume
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The Bitcoin (BTC) market has evolved to include the simplest kind of derivative financial products – futures contracts. Those markets now reach $5 billion in daily volumes, taking a significant chunk from spot trading markets.Bitcoin!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bitmain Lawsuit Heats Up, Plaintiffs Fight Motion to Dismiss
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United Corp, a Florida-based cryptocurrency company that sued Bitmain in December 2018, contested the mining giant’s motion to dismiss the case in a US court this week. A cryptocurrency company United American Corp claims that!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
How Bitcoin Miners Are Not Causing The Price Plunge
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When bitcoin starts to turn south and the selloff intensifies, fingers start pointing. The crypto community wants to blame something and the mainstream media wants to sensationalize fearful headlines to get their clicks.Bitcoin Miners!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
BREAKING: IDAX Admits CEO Has Vanished With Cold Wallet Keys
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The International Digital Asset Exchange (IDAX) admitted the news that its CEO went missing, locking the exchange out of the cold storage wallets.Reports of Missing CEO Turned Out RealThe IDAX exchange stated it went through!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
US Court Allows IRS to View Bitstamp Customer Information
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US federal judge allowed the IRS to demand information about users’ assets from Bitstamp crypto exchange, although the agency was also ordered to reduce the number of requests.The IRS’s involvement with the cryptocurrency industry!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Binance CEO Clarifies Situation on Crypto in China
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In a recent interview, the enigmatic chief executive of crypto exchange Binance expressed his views on the current situation in China. There has been a lot of unwarranted FUD emerging in the mainstream media regarding another crypto!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…