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Mutual Fund Giant Fidelity Reportedly Starting its First Bitcoin Fund

The US-based mutual fund giant Fidelity is reportedly set to launch their first bitcoin (BTC) fund targeted at high profile investors. The new filing with sparse details was made public by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and it revealed that Fidelity's head of strategy and planning,...

, by Godfrey Benjamin

As Browser-Based Cryptojacking Surges, AI Could Soon be Hunting Hackers

The second quarter of 2020 brought a sudden surge in browser-based cryptojacking, with U.S. cybersecurity firm Symantec reporting a 163% increase in detected incidents compared with the previous quarter. To counter this worrying trend, researchers are developing new solutions based on artificial...

, by Jaroslaw Adamowski

HODLing on the Rise, Wallets w/ More Than 1k BTC Hit All-Time High

As the bitcoin (BTC) whale population continues to grow to a fresh all-time high, hardcore HODLing also appears to be on the rise, with coins not moved for at least two years hitting the highest level since June 2017.After months of accumulation by the largest bitcoin holders, the number of wallet...

, by Fredrik Vold

Crypto Investor Ribbit Files USD 350m IPO, Set for Possible Mergers

Aiming for potential future mergers with related companies, Ribbit LEAP, a newly-formed business offshoot from early bitcoin (BTC) venture capital firm Ribbit Capital, has filed for a USD 350 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The IPO filing...

, by Godfrey Benjamin

Biggest Darknet Market Allegedly Exit Scams USD 30M In Crypto – Report

Leading darknet market Empire Market has reportedly shut down its operations, exit scamming the site’s estimated 1.3 million users out of some bitcoin (BTC) 2,638, worth close to USD 30 million. Reported by dark.fail, a journalist specialized in covering the darknet, the development comes...

, by Jaroslaw Adamowski

Bitcoin and Altcoins Turn Red, Eye Last Line of Defense

Bitcoin price extended its decline below the key USD 11,550 support level. Ethereum broke the USD 385 support, XRP is now trading well below USD 0.280. KSM extended its rally by 25% and ANT is up 15% today.In the past few hours, bitcoin price followed a bearish path below the USD 11,650 and USD...

, by Aayush Jindal

Bitcoin and Fiat Most Donated as NGOs ‘Dip Their Toes’ in Crypto – BitGive

With COVID-19 relief becoming a major necessity in the long string of causes people are fighting for, the world of philanthropy is set to benefit from the increased transparency of bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency donations - with BTC and fiat remaining the most popular currencies to donate on the...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Japanese Cities Disrupted by Bitcoin-Seeking Bomb Threat Emails

Police are investigating a number of emailed crypto ransom bomb threats in several Japanese cities – with criminals threatening to destroy city halls and go on killing sprees unless they are paid in bitcoin (BTC).Per a report from Kyodo News, and published by Chunichi Shimbun, the threats...

, by Tim Alper

Snappa Joins Companies That Diversified Cash Holdings Into Bitcoin

Snappa, an online graphics creation company, joined the group of companies diversifying their cash holdings into bitcoin (BTC), with its co-founder and CEO, Christopher Gimmer, describing the world's number one crypto as "a far superior savings technology."Gimmer went on to give a detailed...

, by Godfrey Benjamin

US Election & Weakening USD Will Fuel Bitcoin Price – deVere Group CEO

"History will show that 2020 was a breakout year for Bitcoin," said Nigel Green, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of deVere Group, a financial advisory and fintech organization. The analyst said Bitcoin’s price will soar, prompted by the upcoming US presidential election in November and the...

, by Godfrey Benjamin

Bitcoin and Altcoins Struggle To Clear Key Uptrend Hurdles

Bitcoin price failed to break the USD 11,850 and USD 12,000 resistance levels. Ethereum is back below USD 400, XRP is down 2% and it is likely to retest USD 0.280. KSM rallied over 40% and LEND is up 25% today.Yesterday, bitcoin price started an upside correction above USD 11,650 and USD 11,700....

, by Aayush Jindal

Stop Sweating About BTC Supply, Expert Tells Bitcoiners

Bitcoiners’ greatest fear – certainly in recent months – revolves around supply issues. What happens to bitcoin (BTC) when there is nothing (or very little) left to mine. How will the world’s biggest token respond?Well, one expert says that “concerns about...

, by Tim Alper

Japanese Government Urges Blockchain ‘Cooperation’ + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.Regulation newsThe Japanese finance minister and deputy prime minister Taro Aso has addressed the country’s blockchain industry,...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

‘Avoid Bitcoin Like a Plague’ RyanAir CEO Says

The enraged Chief Executive Officer of major budget airline RyanAir, Michael O’Leary, stated that he hated Bitcoin, adding that everyone should avoid the world's number one crypto like a plague. This follows the use of the CEO’s image to promote a bitcoin (BTC) scam."I have never, and...

, by Godfrey Benjamin

Crypto Market Sentiment Drops Out of Positive Zone; Litecoin Wins the Week

Though its fall in the past seven days is relatively low, the combined moving 7-day average crypto market sentiment score (sentscore) for the top 10 coins by market capitalization dropped out of the positive zone, and is now sitting at its verge. Per crypto market sentiment analysis service...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Crypto Question Placement on New Tax Return ‘Signals IRS Action’

The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a new draft for filing the 2020 tax returns, with several significant changes - primarily placing the crypto transaction question on the first page of the return. Form 1040, US Individual Income Tax Return, will ask citizens filing their...

, by Godfrey Benjamin

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