21 Coins Have $1B+ Market Caps

Although it has been said multiple times now, 2017 is definitely the year of crypto in many ways. We have seen many existing coins rise to astronomical heights, and it is evident all other tokens and currencies are thriving as well. In fact, we now have 21 different currencies and tokens with market capitalizations of over US$1 … Read more

Russian Crypto News Outlet Shook Down by the Ukrainian Security Service

According to the owner of the Russian cryptocurrency news outlet Forklog, Anatoly Kaplan, his media firm is being harassed by Ukrainian law enforcement officials. On December 15, agents from the Ukrainian Security Service (SSU) searched both Kaplan’s apartment and the Forklog offices in Odessa for an alleged association with U.S. nationals committing criminal activities. Also … Read more

Yes, You Can Now Buy Guns With Bitcoin

Spending cryptocurrency has always been slightly more cumbersome than it needs to be. One would expect the majority of online merchants to accept Bitcoin by now, but that is not the case. Even the most recent Bitcoin price spike hasn’t changed this situation for the better. Thankfully, there are still companies willing to venture into … Read more

Crypto to Take Center Stage at G20 – “Need to See How We Can Regulate Bitcoin”

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire announced on Sunday December 17th that the next Group of 20 (G20) meeting would include discussion about how to regulate the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, bitcoin. The digital asset hasn’t ceased in making news all year, and European politicians appear more concerned in direct proportion to its price increase, … Read more

Markets Update: Bitcoin Spot Prices Slide After CME Group Opens Futures

Bitcoin markets took a slide on Sunday evening December 17 about an hour after CME Group launched the company’s futures markets. Even though the beginning of the derivatives sessions were quite bullish with contracts above $20K, bitcoin’s spot markets dipped to a low of $17,925 across many exchanges. Also Read: Bitcoin Fees Have Become Infeasible BTC … Read more