Tag: Respond

As Coordinated Sell-Offs Strike Altcoins, How Do Exchanges Respond?

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Cryptocurrency liquidity has long been a thorny issue for enthusiasts and evangelists. Although they eagerly promote the ecosystem and tout blockchain’s benefits, the elephant in the room that most enthusiasts willingly ignore is the challenging liquidity conditions that impact cryptocurrency markets’ orderly flow. The enormous volatility witnessed across the cryptosphere has been a staple of the industry since Bitcoin trading began. Intraday moves exceeding 10% are not uncommon or unheard of, and even steeper inclines and declines have dotted the trading landscape fairly regularly over the years.  Still, the market itself has been…

Bitfinex and Tether Respond to New York Judge, Will Pursue Appeals

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Bitfinex and Tether have replied to Judge Joel Cohen’s recent ruling in the New York Attorney General (NYAG) ongoing case against companies. Cohen dismissed Bitfinex’s motion to throw out the case due to lack of jurisdiction, so the NYAG will continue to prosecute the companies via the Martin Act. Bitfinex issued its reply in an official blog post on Aug. 20. Tether published the same response on its website, also on Aug. 20. The companies maintain that the NYAG’s claims are meritless and say they will pursue the issues at…

Malta Needs to Improve Readiness to Respond to Cryptocurrency Crime

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The European Union has told Malta it needs to improve the resources it has to fight potential financial crime as a result of cryptocurrency popularity, local daily news outlet Malta Today reported on June 5. In a letter to member states advising how to spend EU funds, the European Commission flagged Malta’s burgeoning cryptocurrency sector as a potential weak link in the fight against financial crime. “The Commission, in its recommendations to member states for the use of EU funds, said that the size of Malta’s financial and gaming sector,…

Tron’s DAU Highs But Will TRX Respond and Rally?

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Tron (TRX) prices drop 3.5 percent Platform registers new dApp DAU highs Tron’s superior dApp count and DAU is the reason why Misha Lederman, the network’s advisor of the Dapp Evolution Ecosystem is upbeat. Regardless, TRX prices are under pressure but technically bullish above 3.1 cents. Tron Price Analysis Fundamentals Misha Lederman is a Tron and TRX bull. He’s an ardent supporter as well a certified protector of the network. While Justin Sun has his fair share of criticism, what Tron represents and strive for cannot be dismissed. Adopting a…

Ethereum (ETH) Respond After Elon Musk Tweet, ProgPOW Has the Funding

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Ethereum (ETH) add 2.8 percent ProgPOW funding secure, Berlin’s Least Authority to audit Ethereum Price Analysis Fundamentals Ethereum (ETH) is superior and an upgrade of Bitcoin. Its native currency in ETH can operate within an ecosystem, powering smart contracting as a settlement coin. Besides, considering the infinite number of possibilities that the platform opens up for visionaries, it is understandable that the community reacts the way it did to a single one-word tweet by Elon Musk, the brains behind Tesla and Space X. Ethereum — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 30,…

Cardano 1.5 Means Project Shelly, Will ADA Prices Respond?

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Cardano price stable but bullish Development and consequent release of Cardano 1.5 test-net positive Average volumes low, pumps must be accompanied by volumes above 210 million Project Shelly is on the horizon thanks to Cardano 1.5. That means an improved consensus protocol that could possibly drive Cardano (ADA) above 4.5 cents towards 6 cents. Cardano Price Analysis Fundamentals That Cardano is special is true. The evidence is littered all over the inter-webs, and as they continue to research, their priority is not on speed but quality. While they admit that…

The Changpeng Reassurance, Ripple (XRP) Slow To Respond

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Ripple (XRP) prices consolidation, likely to print above 40 cents Changpeng Zhao supports XRP, says it is a utility until decided otherwise Q1 2019 transactional volumes low averaging 184 million Candlestick arrangements coupled by recent fundamentals places Ripple (XRP) at an advantage. As a result of this, it is likely that XRP will increase driving prices above key resistance levels at 40 cents. Once that prints out, there will be little resistance for upsides and that places realistic targets at 60 cents. Ripple Price Analysis Fundamentals Perhaps as a show…

Exchange Users Respond to Acquisition of a Firm Run by Former Spyware Developers

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Last week, Coinbase announced that it had acquired Neutrino, a blockchain intelligence startup, which at first seemed like a regular purchase for the ever-growing United States cryptocurrency exchange. However, soon the crypto community learned that Neurino’s key staff are directly affiliated with Hacking Team, a controversial information technology outfit that sells offensive surveillance capabilities to governments, law enforcement agencies and corporations across the world. A hashtag #DeleteCoinbase has been launched as a result, prompting users to cut ties with the platform. However, some clients have since reported that they are…

Coinbase, R3 and Other Major Firms Respond to CFTC’s Request for Input on Ethereum

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Several major crypto and traditional finance companies have replied to the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) request on crypto asset mechanics as late as Feb. 25. The CFTC published its inquiry in late December 2018. In it, the regulator’s LabCFTC initiative, focused on fintech innovations, sought public comments on the main principles of the Ethereum network. The watchdog’s reported aim was to understand similarities and distinctions between different cryptocurrencies and the “technology, mechanics, and markets for virtual currencies beyond Bitcoin.” In particular, the request for input focuses on…