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2021-05-04 01:00:05 ​​Ethereum bulls control 100% of this week's $470M ETH options expiry, & Other News

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Altcoins just repeated a move that could launch them 27,000% higher in 2021
The altcoin market cap has flipped its previous cycle high to support — and the last time that happened, it gained 27,623% in a year.

Ethereum bulls control 100% of this week's $470M ETH options expiry
Ethereum's spectacular rise to $3,300 has rendered all of the bearish put options worthless ahead of this Friday's $470 million expiry.

Mastercard adds 6 blockchain payments startups to accelerator program
The "fintech innovators" will receive direct support from Mastercard as they bring their products and services to market.

SPONSORED: Euro-pegged stablecoin at heart of DeFi protocol that’s taking on Tether
A rebranded crypto platform has launched a decentralized stablecoin that’s pegged to the euro, and says this asset will be crucial in encouraging the next wave of adoption. Open / Comment

2021-05-01 01:00:05 ​​Impact of crypto still years out, T. Rowe Price’s head says, & Other News

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MicroStrategy sees up to 52% revenue surge as Saylor confirms more Bitcoin buys ahead
New figures show certain revenue sectors boomed by over 50% in Q1 2021 compared to the same quarter last year.

Impact of crypto still years out, T. Rowe Price’s head says
Crypto could still be in its infancy, according to one mainstream company's CEO.

Hotbit crypto exchange shuts down for maintenance after attempted hack
The Chinese crypto exchange says funds are “SAFU” and that the emergency maintenance could take up to two weeks. Open / Comment

2021-04-30 01:00:05 ​​Bitcoin price stalls in April, but $4.2B options expiry may revive run, & Other News

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DOT over the counter? Osprey Funds set to launch Polkadot investment trust
Accredited investors will soon have over the counter access to a DOT investment trust.

South Korea reportedly set to approve cryptocurrency-focused fund
Regulators in South Korea are reportedly set to give the green light for the country’s first crypto-related investment fund.

Bitcoin price stalls in April, but $4.2B options expiry may revive run
As over $4 billion in BTC options contracts stand to expire, most options traders will feel “max pain,” while options writers could gain.

SPONSORED: App to deliver ‘magic button’ that delivers full control over finances
A crypto-focused app is going to boast a “magic button” that enables users to “securely perform virtually any transaction imaginable with just one tap.”

SPONSORED: DeFi platform offers free Eth2 staking… with an all-important twist
A blockchain financial services provider offers no-fee, no-cut virtual node hosting that includes insurance against slashing penalties. Open / Comment

2021-04-29 01:00:10 ​​Uniswap v3 hopes to reinvent its DEX, others see a different path for DeFi, & Other News

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'From dial-up to broadband': Banco Santander exec talks up DLT utilization in finance
Regulated decentralized finance that combines permissioned layer-two protocols and a public blockchain network could be the future of fintech.

Uniswap v3 hopes to reinvent its DEX, others see a different path for DeFi
The v3 upgrade seeks to maximize capital efficiency, but it may worsen many impermanent loss-related issues that plague DeFi.

Price analysis 4/28: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, DOT, UNI, LTC, BCH
After a sharp relief rally, Bitcoin price encountered resistance near $55,000, leading to a short-term pullback in select altcoins.

SPONSORED: DeFi protocol moves blockchains to sidestep ‘unsustainable’ gas fees
As DeFi users continue to grapple with “unsustainable” gas fees, one protocol has announced that it is moving over to a blockchain where transactions are faster and cheaper.

SPONSORED: This blockchain can scale to 100,000 TPS. Here’s what that would mean for you
An all-in-one blockchain that can be configured as a public, personal, or enterprise platform makes the case that it is the fastest and most scalable platform on the market. Open / Comment

2021-04-28 01:00:06 ​​Possible Bitcoin treasury adoption as more companies cite inflation concerns, & Other News

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Ethereum price all-time high follows reduced gas costs and DeFi revival
Analysts expect Ethereum price to rally to new all-time highs after the Berlin upgrade results in a drip in gas fees and a surge in DeFi activity.

Bitcoin eyes $58K as spot-driven BTC bounce makes rally 'look sustainable'
Organic growth from spot traders opens up key resistance levels closer to $60,000 for BTC/USD, analysts argue.

Possible Bitcoin treasury adoption as more companies cite inflation concerns
Bitcoin is likely a topic of conversation among the treasury department of many U.S. companies amid rising inflation.

SPONSORED: What’s holding crypto social networks back from greatness?
The crypto sector has an irresistible opportunity to be at the forefront of the next big social network — but there are a few issues that need to be ironed out first. Open / Comment

2021-04-27 01:00:05 ​​Ethereum and Tezos connected via blockchain bridge, & Other News

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The Giving Block launches 'Crypto Giving Pledge' to ramp up crypto donation efforts
“Crypto Giving Pledge” is the organization’s most ambitious fundraising initiative yet.

Ethereum and Tezos connected via blockchain bridge
Wrapped Ethereum is now available on Tezos.

Demand for PayPal’s crypto offering exceeded all expectations, CEO says
In the next five to 10 years, there will be more changes in the financial system than over the past two decades, PayPal's CEO predicted.

SPONSORED: Australian booking giant invests in blockchain-based travel marketplace
A $4.1 million investment could bring a travel booking site and its blockchain reservation protocols onto the front and back end of a major online travel agency.

SPONSORED: How to make hodling worthwhile, explained
Hodling can be a nerve-wracking experience — and if crypto is left to languish in a cold wallet for several years, it can also end up being an unrewarding one. Open / Comment

2021-04-24 01:00:05 ​​5 reasons Bitcoin and Ethereum plummeted 15% in a single day, & Other News

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Analyst enters $32.5K Bitcoin buy order as hodlers bet on $46K BTC price bottom
Peter Brandt is bracing for bigger price drops as technical indicators suggest bulls will yet be spared an apocalyptic crash.

5 reasons Bitcoin and Ethereum plummeted 15% in a single day
Bitcoin and Ethereum fell 15% and 20%, respectively, in one day, but why so much and so quickly?

Leaked Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU shown mining Ether at 118 Mh/s
Leaked screenshots of the latest Nvidia GPU mining Ether at full power leaves gamers worried and miners rubbing their hands.

SPONSORED: How one crypto exchange is injecting a little more fun into the trading experience
A crypto exchange is embracing gamification — and enabling traders to unlock achievements based on the digital assets they buy, and how often.

SPONSORED: EXODUS CEO AMA: How a wallet is solving crypto fundraising | by Exodus
Exodus’ co-founder and CEO JP Richardson in an exclusive AMA! Watch it to learn about the Exodus crypto wallet, Exodus’ recent $60+ million crypto fundraise through a regulated public offering, and some more exciting upcoming news. Open / Comment

2021-04-23 01:00:10 ​​Ethereum hits $2.6K all-time high as Bitcoin market dominance falls below 50%, & Other News

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Bitcoin whale watching: This metric that called the 2017 top is now flashing red
While demand for Bitcoin remains high, current profit-taking behavior suggests that the market may be on the verge of turning bearish.

Ethereum hits $2.6K all-time high as Bitcoin market dominance falls below 50%
Altcoins begin to deliver gains on Thursday, while Bitcoin stays down, bringing its market cap dominance below 50%.

DOGE out of control? Social media and whales sway Dogecoin price action
Dogecoin posting over 14,000% gains in a year could be a sign of the rise of retail investors in the crypto market, but will the price go up even further?

SPONSORED. Democratizing trading: After GameStop, does more need to be done?
There’s been a lot of talk about democratizing trading in recent years. But does the recent GameStop saga indicate that more needs to be done? Open / Comment

2021-04-22 01:02:10 ​​Ethereum price moves toward new highs even as pro traders turn bearish, & Other News

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Norwegian authorities urge crypto users to declare earnings on upcoming return
"Our experience is that most people will follow all laws and regulations, and we will help those who invest in crypto to do it right," said Marius Johansen.

Ethereum price moves toward new highs even as pro traders turn bearish
Ether's price is back on the path to a new high, but this key ETH derivatives metric signals that pro traders are exercising caution.

Guggenheim CIO repeats $20K Bitcoin price forecast as BTC doubles since last warning
Scott Minerd seems convinced that a huge price correction is imminent as industry names line up to disprove him.

SPONSORED: Decentralized blockchain aims for Ethereum and DEX compatibility with new wrapped token
A highly scalable, decentralized blockchain platform’s new Ethereum-compatible wrapped token aims to provide it with access to liquidity-rich decentralized exchanges.

SPONSORED: Why this platform could be a game-changer as crypto booms in South Korea
A platform that enables gamers to mine cryptocurrencies using their PCs is expanding into South Korea and is adding new features for its hundreds of thousands of users. Open / Comment

2021-04-21 01:00:00 ​​Bad omen? US dollar and Bitcoin are both slumping in a rare trend, & Other News

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Eftpos reveals plans to power Australian smart cities with blockchain tech
Eftpos revealed its plans to use distributed ledger technology to power smart cities and self-driving vehicles during the Australian Blockchain Week conference.

Bad omen? US dollar and Bitcoin are both slumping in a rare trend
Bitcoin struggles to regain momentum despite the dollar falling to a seven-week low.

Bitcoin rebounds to $56K as Dogecoin price halts at 420% weekly gains
Bitcoin benefits from an adoption boost by Venmo, while “Dogecoin Day” so far produces little in terms of fresh price upside for DOGE.

SPONSORED: Project to provide easy-to-use multichain wallet and Ethereum-to-Polkadot bridge
A smart contract platform aimed at the decentralized finance market seeks to make it easy to transfer DApps from clogged, expensive Ethereum to Polkadot.

SPONSORED: Bitcoin is facing a liquidity crisis, but this crypto app has a solution
Bitcoin is facing a liquidity crisis — and this crypto app is connected to four leading exchanges to ensure that customer’s orders can always be executed at the best price. Open / Comment