Day: May 10, 2019

Ethereum 2.0 Proof-of-Stake Transition Not to Happen Until at Least 2021

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The Ethereum (ETH) 2.0 proof-of-stake (PoS) transition will not take place until 2021, the CEO of crypto analytics firm Messari predicted at a panel of ConsenSys’ Ethereal Summit on May 10. During the panel titled “The Smart Contract War Is Coming,” Messari’s Ryan Selkis pointed out major risks associated with Ethereum’s migration from a proof-of-work (PoW) to a PoS consensus algorithm, arguing that PoS systems “are not proven to work.” According to Selkis, the currently PoW consensus algorithm of ethereum 1.x, is “probably pretty good, and maybe even good enough.”…

Facebook Coin | Catalyst for Crypto Growth, Says Spencer Bogart

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With the introduction of the Facebook Coin, the cryptocurrency world is facing a revolution. Spencer Bogart of Blockchain Capital, in an interview with Bloomberg, shed some light on the media giant’s venture into the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The Trickle-Down Effect of Facebook Coin In the interview, Bogart stated that there are several catalysts on the horizon in the cryptocurrency market despite the speculated “bottom” being reached. One good catalyst will be the anticipated Facebook Coin that will change dynamics in the cryptocurrency industry. The Facebook Coin project will be an incredible project…

Financial Advisory Firm Says Past Market Trends Point to Bitcoin at $20,000 by 2021

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Financial advisory firm Canaccord Genuity has predicted that bitcoin (BTC) could hit $20,000 by 2021 based on retrospective projections in an analysis published on May 9. This prediction is based on a close similarity between the four-year price cycles of bitcoin during the 2011–2015 and 2015–2019 ranges, as shown in the following graph: Bitcoin price cycles. Source: Canaccord Genuity Canaccord Genuity points to the bitcoin mining rewards schedule as a possible cause for these four-year price cycles, since the reward drop — which decreases by 50% for every 210,000 blocks…

Key Bitcoin Metric Barrels to Highest Level Since December 2017

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By CCN: As the bitcoin price bounded to a new 2019 high on Friday, a key market metric quietly surged to its highest level since December 2017 when the bitcoin price peaked at an all-time high just under $20,000. Bitcoin Market Share Explodes to 17-Month High That metric, “Bitcoin Dominance,” measures what percentage of the overall cryptocurrency market cap belongs to bitcoin. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin Dominance jumped to 58.4% on Friday as the flagship cryptocurrency smashed through resistance to set a new six-month high at $6,425 on Bitstamp. Bitcoin Dominance surged to its…

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, EOS, Binance Coin, Stellar, Cardano, TRON: Price Analysis May 10

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The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. Мarket data is provided by the HitBTC exchange. Bitcoin has been crossing every overhead resistance with ease. A few months back, the question troubling analysts was where Bitcoin would bottom out, but now the analysts are wondering how long the recovery can last. Noted Bitcoin bull Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz expects…

QuadrigaCX Has $21 Million in Assets and Owes $160 Million: EY Report

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QuadrigaCX, the Canadian crypto exchange that collapsed after the death of its CEO and founder late last year, has just $21 million in assets, but owes creditors $160 million, its court-appointed monitor and trustee said. The latest report by Ernst and Young (EY), which is dated May 1 but appears to have been published in the last few days, outlines three legal entities affiliated with the exchange – Quadriga Fintech Solutions Corp., Whiteside Capital Corporation and 0984750 B.C. Ltd., each of which is presented as its own bankrupt firm. As a…

Tether’s Rivals to Gain Traction amid Bitfinex ‘Mess’

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By CCN: The Bitfinex “mess” won’t be resolved anytime soon, charged Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin. His comments, which came on Thursday, come after a New York Supreme Court judge scathingly criticized the NY Attorney General who filed an injunction against Bitfinex and Tether. The office, led by AG Letitia James, contends Bitfinex and Tether committed fraud when it handled the hack that led to the loss of $850 million of tokens. While Lubin didn’t mention the Supreme Court development, his thoughts align with those of the judge. Bitfinex Mess Will…

Another ETF Application Flash with Bitcoin (BTC) Milestone, Next $8,500?

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Bitcoin (BTC) surge, blast above $6,000 The US SEC considering another ETF application It’s a new milestone for Bitcoin. After Q4 2018 steep losses, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above $6,000 for the first time in more than five months. Even so, we expect more upsides, and with the US SEC considering another ETF application, prices could soar to $7,500 as sentiment shift, boosting prices. Bitcoin Price Analysis Fundamentals The market is vibrant, and Bitcoin is a standout. After overcoming this week’s FUD thanks to an unexpected Binance heist, market participants…

Massive Bitcoin Price Rally Awaits Shorts’ Trigger Beyond Fresh 2019 High

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By CCN: In the past month, the bitcoin price has climbed 23 percent against the U.S. dollar in major markets, recording nearly a 70 percent year-to-date (YTD) gain. The bitcoin price is up by more than 23 percent in the past month (source: coinmarketcap.com) The bitcoin price has almost fully recovered to November 2018 levels as it surged past $6,300 with strong volume and momentum. Since March, the real volume of bitcoin calculated using the methodology of Bitwise Asset Management has surged by three-fold from $270 million to over $700…

US Senate Banking Committee Presses Facebook for Info on Crypto Project

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The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the United States Senate is seeking information on Facebook’s reported cryptocurrency project. The committee addressed its concerns to Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a letter on May 9. In a series of questions, the Senate highlights certain aspects of consumer protection, asking Zuckerberg how the company plans to protect consumer financial information. The committee also asks Zuckerberg whether Facebook shares or sells consumer information with unaffiliated third parties. The social media giant become embroiled in controversy last year, when…