Japanese Investors Increasingly Switching From Traditional FX Trading to Bitcoin

A growing number of Japanese retail investors are switching from leveraged FX trading to leveraged cryptocurrency trading, thus driving the crypto market, according to a recent Deutsche Bank’s research. Operators of Japan’s largest FX platforms are launching their own crypto exchanges, offering leverage of up to 25x. Also read: South Korea Clarifies Position After Reports of … Read more

Scrutiny Intensifies as Tether Exceeds Supply of 1 Billion USDT

1 billion USDT have now entered into circulation, again drawing attention to the operations of Tether. The eight-figure threshold for Tether was passed during the creation of nearly 300 million USDT that has occurred over the last seven days. Also Read: Bitfinex Critic Claims to be Organizing Class Action Lawsuit Against Ifinex Tether First Emerged in … Read more

Bitcoin’s Market Cap Surpasses the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights Reserves

Twenty-four hours ago the decentralized cryptocurrency bitcoin and its US$300Bn market capitalization just surpassed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Special Drawing Rights market (SDR $291Bn). Also read: Cayman Investment Forum Focuses on Rise of Bitcoin and Failing Dollar Bitcoin’s Market Valuation Outpaces the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights Reserves Bitcoin’s value has grown immensely in 2017 outperforming … Read more

Bitcoin’s Price Captures a New High Touching $18,000

The price of bitcoin has reached the landmark milestone of $18,000 per BTC across global exchanges after having an incredible run during November and December of 2017. The decentralized currency’s price seems like it will close out with a bang as this year has been one of the most phenomenal growth cycles for bitcoin in … Read more

Cboe Strikes Back at CME with TD Ameritrade Bitcoin Futures on Monday

The half a trillion dollar cryptocurrency market is for the taking, and savvy market makers are not going to give up positions easily. Cboe was the first futures market for bitcoin, launching last Sunday a full week ahead of its crosstown and much larger competitor, CME Group Inc. With the might and heft CME brings … Read more