The entire crypto market lost tens of billions in just a matter of days. Again. We’re looking at Bitcoin’s worst performance for the month, as the most popular cryptocurrency in the world dropped below $8,000 again. The other digital coins aren’t doing much better — and we’ve rarely seen any of them outperform Bitcoin. At …
After Facebook banned ads about cryptocurrency on its products, a practice also observed in China where crypto-related ads aren’t allowed online, Google just announced that it’ll restrict adverts for certain financial products, including cryptocurrency. In fact, ads for Bitcoin and any kind of crypto product will not be allowed on Google AdWords starting June.
After falling below $10,000 again last week, Bitcoin dipped under $9,000 on Tuesday as all digital coins continue to lose value. We’re not looking at a “bloodbath” similar to what happened in February, but no coin out there is safe. Fear of regulations still loom, although not all the news is bad right now. At …
You don’t have to be an actual Bitcoin enthusiast or trader to be aware of the concept. In fact, unless you’ve been living under a rock for the better part of the last 12 months, then you’re also familiar with other tech terms that go along with Bitcoin, including cryptocurrency and blockchain. That’s because Bitcoin …
We’re three for three when it comes to substantial Bitcoin crashes. After the slumps of January and February, the first significant Bitcoin price crash has just arrived, taking the price well below that magical $10,000 mark that makes many people feel safe for the sixth time this year. There’s nothing special about that price point, …
Bitcoin dipped below $10,000 on Wednesday for the fifth time this year, and all the other cryptocoins saw similar plunges. One of the reasons that drove down the prices is the Securities and Exchange Commission’s announcement that any exchange that allows customers to trade securities, including initial coin offerings, needs to comply with existing rules. …
Cryptocurrency’s rollercoaster ride took a sharp downwards swing Wednesday as the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a statement warning against unlicensed crypto exchanges. The commission confirmed that any exchange that allows investors to buy and sell securities — whether that’s boring government bonds or the latest ICO — needs to comply with existing SEC rules …
All digital coins are climbing on Monday, although it’s Ripple (XRP) that’s really the star of the whole crypto trading show. The third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap is riding high on positive news from Korea, but mostly because rumors say that Coinbase will soon support Ripple. XRP was up almost 15% at the time of …
If you find yourself a victim of cryptocurrency theft, odds are that you’ll never see the money again. As it turns out, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recently learned this lesson the hard way when he was scammed out of a few bitcoins with an estimated value of $74,000. While speaking at Global Business Summit this …
Bill Gates answered questions from the Reddit hive-mind in one of his periodic AMAs today, and as you’d expect from the internet today, the topic quickly turned to cryptocurrencies. While Bitcoin mania has overtaken casual gambling addicts and Ponzi schemes of late, established figures in technology and finance have been much more cautious. Although Gates …
