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Crypto Analytics Firm Coin Metrics Raises $15 Million, Goldman Sachs Leads Funding Round
6.5.2021
On May 5, the cryptocurrency data and analytics provider Coin Metrics announced the firm has raised $15 million in Series B financing round. The funding was led by Goldman Sachs and a number of other venture firms, as digital currency data has become a hot commodity in recent times. Digital...
Metromile Goes Extra Mile With BTC, Crypto Investor Protection + More News
6.5.2021
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Metromile, a listed digital insurance platform and pay-per-mile auto insurer, said it will soon allow...
If History Rhymes, ETH Might Hit USD 19K; Downside Risk Stronger Than BTC's
6.5.2021
Should ethereum (ETH) follow bitcoin (BTC)'s former path, its price might hit USD 19,000 this year, one analyst estimated, while another one argued that ETH is now being driven by demand, and BTC - by scarcity.
Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, wrote in his latest...
Bitcoin clips $58K as Dogecoin stalls and adoption news fuels bulls
6.5.2021
New allocations from big business come as momentum behind the latest altcoin rally seems to shift away from familiar names
Signs the Bitcoin hashrate is starting to move away from China
6.5.2021
The U.S. is slowly increasing its share of the Bitcoin hashrate
VanEck and BetaShares apply for Aussie crypto ETFs as family offices snap up BTC
6.5.2021
Numerous institutional crypto product applications have been lodged as Australians buy more Bitcoin
Revolut app announces Bitcoin withdrawals… within limits
6.5.2021
Revolut has rolled out its Beta launch of Bitcoin withdrawals to U.K.-based Metal customers, who will be allowed to withdraw 500 to 1000 pounds a month in its initial stages
Bears aim for sub-$60K Bitcoin price ahead of Friday’s $1.1B options expiry
5.5.2021
Bitcoin bulls have a $104 million advantage leading into Friday's $1.1 billion options expiry, but a favorable close depends on BTC price reaching $60,000
Climate Change Targets Bitcoin Mining: NY Lawmaker Proposes 3-Year Moratorium on Mining Operations in the State
5.5.2021
U.S. bureaucrats, particularly Democrats, are concerned about climate change and have introduced lots of legislation in order to address these concerns. Now a lawmaker from New York wants to establish a moratorium for bitcoin mining facilities located in the state, which means cryptocurrency miners...
Price analysis 5/5: BTC, ETH, BNB, DOGE, XRP, ADA, DOT, LTC, BCH, UNI
5.5.2021
Bitcoin is trying to stage a comeback in order to catch up with the spectacular price action seen in Ethereum and other altcoins
How Did Satoshi Nakamoto Remain Anonymous? A Detailed Look at the Bitcoin Creator’s Opsec
5.5.2021
The creator of the world’s first successful blockchain network has been an enigma ever since the mysterious inventor released the white paper over 12 years ago. Interestingly, Satoshi Nakamoto worked on the Bitcoin project publicly for 25 months and 13 days, all while being able to remain...
Bitcoin miners' revenue rebounds to $60M per day — Is the bull run about to resume?
5.5.2021
Miners are returning to Bitcoin as difficulty drops and revenues reach all-time highs
Bitcoin back above $57K as 'hundreds' of US banks prepare to HODL for clients
5.5.2021
Bullish news kickstarts a lackluster Bitcoin after an overnight slump neared $53,000 and altcoins kept surging
US banks to allow Bitcoin trading in 2021, says NYDIG execs
5.5.2021
U.S. lenders are keen to get in on the crypto trading action and could soon allow customers to buy Bitcoin right from their accounts
JPMorgan Boss Still Bashes Bitcoin – as His Firm Readies a BTC Fund
5.5.2021
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan. JPMorgan’s CEO Jamie Dimon has reiterated he has no interest in bitcoin (BTC) in spite of the fact that his company is reportedly on the verge of launching a ground-breaking bitcoin fund.
Last month, media reports linked the firm with the imminent launch of...
Three reasons why the ‘other Ethereum’ has pumped 130% in the last week
5.5.2021
Ethereum Classic has almost matched Dogecoin’s massive pump in the last seven days
Researchers Spot New Cryptocurrency Stealing Malware Advertised Under a Subscription Model
5.5.2021
A cryptocurrency-related malware program has been advertised on darknet forums as the “leading way to make money in 2021,” raising alarms among the cybersecurity community. Palo Alto Networks published a report on the malicious app Westeal, detailing the author’s ties with other...
Venezuelan Minimum Wage Reaches $3 as More Venezuelans Take Refuge in Cryptocurrencies
5.5.2021
The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, approved a minimum wage raise increase last week that took it to three dollars monthly, a very low income for the citizens of the country that are facing a strong economic crisis since 2013. However, the crypto environment has been growing, and...
Mogo Adds 146 ETH to Firm’s Balance Sheet, Plans to Turn 5% of Its Portfolio Into Crypto Assets
5.5.2021
On Tuesday, the Nasdaq-listed Canadian company Mogo revealed the firm has purchased 146 ether at an average price of $2,780. The move follows the firm’s corporate investment in bitcoin, as well as offering bitcoin rewards for the company’s mortgage and card clients. The company plans...
Bitcoin Depot Deploys Over 350 ATMs in the US, Global Number Exceeds 19,000
5.5.2021
Cryptocurrency ATM operator Bitcoin Depot has launched 355 new teller machines across the United States. The announcement comes as the number of ATM locations supporting crypto-fiat exchange now exceeds 19,000 globally. US Company Bitcoin Depot Expands ATM Coverage in 40 States Bitcoin Depot, which...