Day: January 13, 2019

Max Keiser: Bitcoin (BTC) Is The Currency Of Global Revolution

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“Bitcoin is Currency Of Resistance”  Max Keiser has long been a Bitcoin (BTC) bull, finding first about the cryptocurrency during its earliest blocks, if you will. And since then, the American broadcaster has incorporated his love for this nascent asset class onto his and his wife’s show hosted on RT, which has been fittingly named the “Keiser Report.” Recently, Keiser called on Jimmy Song, a Bitcoin Core developer and leading cryptocurrency educator, to sit down with him and talk about this budding technology. Song, an overt skeptic of altcoins (especially Bitcoin’s forks),…

Japan Not Considering Approval of Bitcoin ETF, FSA Denies Reports

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According to a spokesperson from the Financial Services Agency (FSA), Japan is not considering the approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Speaking to Bitcoin.com, an FSA representative said: There is no such fact that we are considering approving ETFs which track crypto-assets at present. We are not currently considering approving them. Japan Doesn’t See the Need for a Bitcoin ETF Last week, several sources including Bloomberg reported that Japan is exploring the possibility of approving Bitcoin ETFs as an alternative to Bitcoin futures. The reports led to an increase…

Coincheck gets FSA approval to run cryptocurrency exchange one year after the NEM theft

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About a year after a massive digital heist that shocked the cryptocurrency industry around the world, Japan’s financial watchdog gave Coincheck Inc. the green light Friday to officially run a virtual currency exchange. Following the Coincheck hacking case in late January that cost the Tokyo-based startup ¥58 billion worth of NEM coins, the Financial Services Agency began inspecting other exchanges, stalling the approval process for newcomers. No new operators were given the OK last year as a result. With Coincheck gaining permission, the FSA will likely proceed with the examination…

Bitwise Applies for a Physically Held Bitcoin ETF with the SEC

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Bitwise, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency index fund provider, has filed an initial registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, proposing a physically held Bitcoin ETF, the SEC announced on their website on January 10, 2019. Bitwise Files for a new Bitcoin ETF The crypto industry has entered the year with new hope about the future of cryptocurrencies, as a startup is looking to introduce a new type of Bitcoin ETF. Bitwise, a San Francisco-based cryptocurrency index fund provider, has applied with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a…

Prominent Investor Optimistic, Awaits Crypto Adoption In 2019

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Many pundits have agreed that crypto and related technologies have the potential to shift global paradigms. And while this potential is widely acknowledged, with many forward-thinkers throwing themselves at the blockchain ecosystem, adoption of crypto products has yet to occur. But one prominent Bitcoin investor expects for this to change in the coming months. Related Reading: PwC Crypto: 2018’s Bitcoin Crash “Cleared Out The Noise” Multicoin Capital Head Expects Crypto Adoption Business Insider recently sat down with Kyle Samani, the managing partner of Multicoin Capital, to discuss his predictions on the…

No, IBM’s Quantum Computer Won’t Break Bitcoin

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Featured IBM recently unveiled its Q System One at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019, with the company describing the quantum computer as being developed for “commercial use.” Despite numerous media outlets again decrying the imminent death of Bitcoin, IBM’s quantum system is not the game-changer that many are heralding it to be. Also Read: Japanese Regulator Clarifies Stance on Bitcoin ETFs and Derivatives IBM Unveils Quantum Computing System IBM’s commercial launch of its new quantum computing system has fueled reports claiming that the technology may spell doom for bitcoin and…

Tron, Neo, Cardano, Binance Coin, Litecoin

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After a strong start in 2019, the crypto markets have witnessed sharp selling that dragged the prices down by about 10 percent on Jan. 10. This indicates that the process of bottom formation will be volatile. The traders should aim to book quick profits and trail their stops higher to protect any potential profits. The important event that turned the tide in favor of the bears was the 51 percent attack on the Ethereum Classic network. The crypto markets had topped on Jan. 7, 2018, reaching a total market capitalization…

Is the SEC Violating the First Amendment Rights of ICO Operators?

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Is the SEC Violating the First Amendment Rights of ICO Operators? January 13, 2019 by Paul de Havilland Is the SEC’s gag order tactic in enforcement action settlements a breach of the First Amendment? The regulator’s “neither admit nor deny” policy for defendants who choose to settle when charged with violations is about to be tested. Also read: Ahead of Ethereum Constantinople Update, Community Eyes ProgPoW Subscribe to the Bitsonline YouTube channel for great videos featuring industry insiders & experts Cato Institute and Institute For Justice Team up to Find Out The Washington,…

Bitcoin Falls Under $3,600 as Top Cryptocurrencies Report Moderate Losses

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Sunday, Jan. 13 — all the top 20 cryptocurrencies are seeing slight to moderate losses in the 24 hours to press time. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has fallen below $3,600 again, according to Coin360 data. Market visualization from Coin360 At press time, Bitcoin is down over 2 percent on the day, trading at around $3,568. Looking at its weekly chart, the current price is lower than the intra-week high of $4,109 — registered on Jan. 8 — and is also lower than $3,869, which is the value of one bitcoin last Sunday.…

University of Bahrain Will Issue Diplomas on the Blockchain Employing Blockcerts

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The University of Bahrain will issue diplomas on the blockchain, English-language local media Trade Arabia reports on Jan. 13. According to the aforementioned article, the university employs the Blockcerts open standard in partnership with Learning Machine, a startup providing a system to issue verifiable official records using a blockchain-anchored format. As Cointelegraph reported in September last year, the government of Bahrain has stressed the importance of blockchain technology for the country’s economy while urging cybersecurity vigilance. Abdulhussain Mirza, Bahrain’s minister of electricity and water affairs, declared: “Blockchain’s ability to protect user’s…