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Bears batter Bitcoin market sentiment as Bitfinex margin shorts surge 378%
7.6.2021
The latest rally in BTC shorts is similar to what appeared ahead of the Elon Musk-led May 19 market crash
Bitcoin and Ethereum Gain Momentum, DOGE and BNB Surge
2.6.2021
Bitcoin price is rising and it is trading above the USD 36,500 resistance zone. BTC is currently (12:40 PM UTC) trading above USD 37,000 and it seems like the bulls are aiming for a break above USD 38,000. If they succeed, the price could test USD 40,000.
Besides, most major altcoins are trading...
Bank account flows for South Korean crypto exchanges surge 40% since 2020
1.6.2021
Upbit exchange paid 10 times more in fees to South Korean internet bank K bank Q1 2021 than in the previous quarter
Coinbase Goes After Institutional Customers Amid Investment Surge
26.5.2021
US-based crypto exchange giant Coinbase is expanding its offer for institutional investors with a prime brokerage service, Coinbase Prime, building on its earlier success in attracting more than 8,000 customers in this market as of last March, the company said.
“Today we are doubling down on...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Gain Traction, Altcoins Surge
24.5.2021
Bitcoin price started a strong recovery wave from USD 31,150. BTC broke the USD 35,500 and USD 36,500 resistance levels. It is currently (12:20 PM UTC) showing positive signs, but it must clear USD 38,000 for a sustained upward move in the near term.
Besides, most major altcoins are gaining bullish...
Bitcoin Adoption Picks up Steam in Peru After Presidential Ballot
24.5.2021
Peru, a country not commonly associated with bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, is experiencing a sizable surge in digital currency adoption following the first round of its presidential ballot process. The presidential candidate with the most vote support, Pedro Castillo, is known for...
Bitcoin $5K ‘kimchi premium’ returns while gold prices surge in Korea
19.5.2021
Bitcoin is trading at 12.5% higher in South Korea than in other markets, while gold prices climb to quarterly highs
BTC sinks to $40K, Bitcoin inflows to centralized exchanges surge
19.5.2021
High Bitcoin inflows to centralized exchanges have prompted predictions of further bearish momentum on social media
There are now 6,710 Cardano millionaires following latest ADA surge
18.5.2021
The number of Cardano millionaires has gone up 1,2341.34% this year, according to Coin Metrics data
Elon Musk impersonators make bank as crypto scammers' profits surge
18.5.2021
Scammers are impersonating Elon Musk and other prominent crypto figures to dupe naive investors out of their coins at an accelerated rate
Bitcoin and Ethereum Inch Higher, XRP and MATIC Surge
18.5.2021
Bitcoin price remained stable above the main USD 42,000 support zone. BTC is currently (04:30 UTC) recovering and trading above USD 45,000. To continue higher, a decent close above USD 45,500 is a must in the short-term.
Similarly, most major altcoins are slowly moving higher. ETH is stable above...
Crypto Miners Using Household Electricity Face Fines as Consumption Spikes in Iran
17.5.2021
Those who mine cryptocurrencies with power intended for domestic use will pay hefty fines, the Iranian government warned. The country is experiencing shortages due to reduced hydropower generation as authorities register a surge in electricity consumption for cryptocurrency mining. Crypto Miners...
Official Remittance Inflows to Zimbabwe Surged to $1 Billion After Covid-19 Restrictions Forced Migrants to Use Formal Channels
13.5.2021
Cross border remittances into Zimbabwe surged to $1 billion in 2020, more than a 36% increase from the $636m that was recorded in 2019. This surge in remittances occurred despite the “steep decline in economic activity in host countries, which in turn made it difficult for migrants in...
Analyst Warns of Broad Correction in the Cryptocurrency Market
12.5.2021
Vanda Research has warned of a broad correction in the cryptocurrency market. Ben Onatibia, the firm’s partner and senior strategist, said that the surge in cryptocurrency prices this year is reminiscent of bitcoin’s rally in 2017. A Correction in Crypto Market Appears to Be Brewing...
South Korean Banking Association Concerned Over Surge of the Altcoin Trading Frenzy
12.5.2021
A banking association in South Korea recently added weight to regulatory discussions across the country, raising concerns about the high altcoin trading volume. The Korea Federation of Banks (KFB) requested its members to audit trading volumes through their crypto exchanges’ customers’...
Citigroup considers crypto amid surge in customer demand on Wall Street
7.5.2021
Trading, financing and custody services are being pursued by the investment bank
WazirX Crashed for an Hour Due to Dogecoin Price Surge
6.5.2021
Digital money platforms like Robinhood and India-based WazirX slammed because of the Dogecoin price surge, which affected many other currencies too. Around 8 pm, hundreds of clients took to the Twitter platform and complained about WazirX not working. Nischal Shetty, the CEO, cited that the website...
Ethereum Resumes Rally While Bitcoin Is Muted, Litecoin Surges 15%
4.5.2021
Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the USD 55,500 resistance. BTC cleared the USD 56,000 level, but it is currently (12:00 PM UTC) facing many hurdles. A close above USD 57,000 is needed for a steady increase.
Besides, most major altcoins are moving higher. ETH tested the USD 3,250 support...
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Now a Billionaire as ETH Prices Surge
3.5.2021
Vitalik Buterin. Source: a screenshot, YouTube/ETHWORLD.
The Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin appears to have become a billionaire – as the latest ETH price surge saw the token reach a new all-time high, pushing the value of his crypto holdings well over the USD 1 bn mark.
And in addition...
Goldman Sachs Lists 19 ‘Crypto’ Stocks That Crushed S&P 500 Thanks to Bitcoin’s Surge
1.5.2021
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has compiled a list of 19 large-cap stocks with cryptocurrency exposure that have massively outperformed the S&P 500. “On average, these stocks have dramatically outperformed the S&P 500 during the last several months alongside the surge in the price...