Industry Postpones Major Events to Prevent Coronavirus Epidemic
4.2.2020
The world is shocked by the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus bursting out of China, as the epidemic has seen about a dozen of cities fall into quarantine and more than 10,000 positive cases for the disease registered. Over 150 people, mostly from China and Asia, have lost their lives, and...
Bitcoin SV Genesis Upgrade Results in Chain Split
4.2.2020
A Bitcoin SV network upgrade has not gone flawlessly, with a minor chain split being observed
Pullback ahead? Bitcoin Price Indicators Suggest Waning Bull Momentum
4.2.2020
Bitcoin's technical charts are indicating temporary bull fatigue and hinting at stronger price pullback ahead
Government Think Tank Niti Aayog Identifies Key Blockchain Use Cases for India
4.2.2020
The policy think tank for the government of India, Niti Aayog, has published a strategy document identifying a number of key areas blockchain technology can significantly benefit the country. “By empowering citizens through features of transparency, decentralization and accountability...
South Korean Bankers, Crypto-advocates Hope to Drive Crypto Tax Law
4.2.2020
South Korea is inching closer to crypto tax legislation after a gathering of bankers, politicians and blockchain industry officials appeared to reach a consensus at a meeting held at the country’s parliament in Seoul.
Per Jose Ilbo, the event was co-chaired by the Korea Blockchain Association,...
Southern Indian State to Launch Dedicated Blockchain Incubator
4.2.2020
The southern Indian state of Telangana is to launch a dedicated blockchain incubator with assistance from top educational institutions
Zcash Is Now on Binance Futures With New Perpetual Contract
4.2.2020
A new Zcash–Tether perpetual contract with maximum leverage of up to 50x will launch tomorrow on Binance Futures
14 Major Japanese Finance Firms to Begin Blockchain Inheritance Pilot
4.2.2020
Fourteen of Japan’s biggest banks and securities companies will begin running a pilot for a blockchain-powered inheritance platform. The pilot, which is being spearheaded by the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, will begin in mid-February. If successful, financial institutions in the country could aim...
‘Dogs---? Who Cares’ — XRP Price Flags as BitMEX Debuts Perpetual Swaps
4.2.2020
BitMEX’s CEO is firmly tongue-in-cheek over its decision to offer an XRP perpetual swap
Study: Smart Contracts Limit Data Availability, But Improve Its Quality
4.2.2020
Research firm Gartner warns blockchain smart contracts could limit the availability of data for enterprises, yet argue their impact would be a net positive
Crypto.com Sheds Withdrawal Fees on 12 Digital Currencies
4.2.2020
Crypto.com, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, has made an official announcement concerning a change in the withdrawal fee charges. According to the news, the exchange platform has lowered down the withdrawal fees on twelve major cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, LTC, MCO, etc. The news...
Bitcoin And Altcoins Stuck in Range Above Key Supports
4.2.2020
After a steady rise, bitcoin price failed once again to stay above the USD 9,500 resistance. BTC/USD corrected lower and declined below the USD 9,400 level. It is now approaching a couple of important supports near the USD 9,250 and USD 9,200 levels.
Similarly, there was a downside correction...