Bitcoin price spikes to $20K as whale bought BTC confirms support
Bitcoin bounces to five-day highs while Ethereum rises above the $1,100 mark. Bitcoin (BTC) rose to clip $20,000 for the first time in five days on July 4 as the…
Multichain adds Rootstock to its blockchain bridge ecosystem
The RSK sidechain is the first Bitcoin-based sidechain to be incorporated into Multichain. Multichain, a cross-chain platform, has announced the integration of the Bitcoin-based (BTC) smart contract protocol Rootstock (RSK)…
Does the Metaverse need blockchain to ensure widespread adoption?
While not absolutely necessary, omitting it would be misguided. “The Metaverse without blockchains would likely just advance the ball for Big Tech.” Many assume, too, that blockchain technology will play…
5 Top Crypto to Buy This Week [LBLOCK, BNB, MKR, FTT, AXS] – July 2022 Week 2
Coin prices are starting the week at a low, amidst additional declines in the traditional market. While investors remain relatively sceptical, the most opportunistic investors understand that market downturns are…
Argentina Saw 3x More Stablecoin Buys As Traders Hedge Against Rising Inflation – CoinDesk
Summary: Stablecoin purchases in Argentina shot up over the weekend. Arbitrage opportunities erupted for stablecoins paired with the country’s national fiat currency – Peso. The buying pressure increased following economy…
Biggest Movers: RUNE Rallies to Start the Week, as SAND Extends Recent Gains
RUNE rose by over 10% to start the week, surging as global crypto markets pushed to enter the green on July 4. After a slow start to the day, the…
Crypto Lender Vauld Suspends Withdrawals, Company Is Discussing ‘Restructuring Options’ With Advisors
On July 4, the crypto lending company Vauld announced it suspended withdrawals, trading, and deposits after disclosing the firm is “facing challenges.” While not naming any specific companies, the Singapore-based…
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Hover at Key Support Levels to Start Week
Bitcoin continues to hover below $20,000 to start the week, as U.S. markets were mainly closed due to the Independence Day celebrations. This past weekend’s volatility carried forward into Monday’s…
Colombia to Use Ripple Ledger to Issue Land Registry Certificates
The government of Colombia announced a new system that will allow it to use the Ripple Ledger to store and authenticate property titles. The system, which was developed by a…
Central African Republic launches a cryptocurrency dubbed “Sango Coin”
The President of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has unveiled Sango Coin. Sango is a national cryptocurrency for the CAR, and it would allow the country to continue supporting…
Institutions short Tether amid concerns over stablecoin’s reserves
Short selling on the USDT stablecoin has increased despite Tether assuring the community that its reserves are fully backed. The Chief Technology Officer at Tether, Paolo Ardoino, had posted a…
EU agrees on a provisional deal to regulate crypto assets
The European Union is set to become among the first jurisdictions to formulate comprehensive rules for the cryptocurrency market. Last week, the EU lawmakers agreed on a provisional deal that…
Cardano successfully launches Vasil hard fork on testnet
Cardano has successfully completed the Vasil hard fork on the Cardano testnet. The Vasil hard fork is expected to boost the scalability of the Cardano network, and with the testnet…
FTX CEO denies interest in crypto mining companies
The founder and CEO of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange has denied reports that the company is looking at the acquisition of mining companies stressed by the ongoing market conditions. This…
The UK ‘Bitcoin Adventure’ shows BTC is a family affair
A family-friendly day out in South West U.K. got the kids, adults and grandparents on their feet, learning about magic internet money and dancing to Bitcoin tunes. Bitcoin (BTC) is…