It’s no secret that 2018 has proven to be a rough year for the cryptocurrency markets, which have seen their market capitalization plummet from highs of over $800 million in January of 2018 to recently established yearly lows of under $120 billion. The poor market performance, which can be attributed to little more than a… Continue reading Legendary Venture Capitalist: “We’re Close to a Crypto Nuclear Winter”
Month: December 2018
Alert (AA18-337A) SamSam Ransomware
Original release date: December 03, 2018 Summary The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are issuing this activity alert to inform computer network defenders about SamSam ransomware, also known as MSIL/Samas.A. Specifically, this product shares analysis of vulnerabilities that cyber… Continue reading Alert (AA18-337A) SamSam Ransomware
Top Coins Are Shaky, But Bitcoin Still Holds $4,000 Mark
While the top 20 cryptocurrencies are mostly in the red, Bitcoin has been holding above $4,000. Sunday, Dec. 2: the top 20 cryptocurrencies are mostly in the red, according to data from Coin360, after a modest recovery yesterday, Dec. 1. Despite the mild losses, Bitcoin (BTC) is still holding just above the $4,000 mark. Market… Continue reading Top Coins Are Shaky, But Bitcoin Still Holds $4,000 Mark
G20 Country Leaders Call for International Cryptocurrency Taxation
Leaders of G20 member countries have started work on an international cryptocurrency taxation system. The G20 countries have called for the taxation of cryptocurrency, as well as its regulation to combat money laundering, Japanese news outlet Jiji.com reports Dec. 2. According to Jiji.com, the final text of a document jointly delivered by G20 leaders calls… Continue reading G20 Country Leaders Call for International Cryptocurrency Taxation
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Satoshi Nakamoto is “Alive”, BTC/USD Prices Steady
Technically, BTC/USD is bearish but with increasing adoption and an optimistic market expecting entry of institutional grade investors thanks to Fidelity Custodial Services, launch of NASDAQ Bitcoin Futures and a likely approval of Bitcoin ETF by the SEC, digital asset investors are set to gain. However, before traders begin ramping up, prices must first expand… Continue reading Bitcoin Price Analysis: Satoshi Nakamoto is “Alive”, BTC/USD Prices Steady
Crypto Week In Review: Bitcoin ETF Talk Mounts, Nasdaq To Launch “Crypto 2.0” Futures
The crypto market at large sustained its turbulent price action this week, with Bitcoin (BTC) jolting up and down between key levels of resistance and support. However, in spite of the dreary price action, this industry’s participants kept their pedal to the metal, announcing a series of developments that piqued the interest of investors worldwide.… Continue reading Crypto Week In Review: Bitcoin ETF Talk Mounts, Nasdaq To Launch “Crypto 2.0” Futures
Estonia: Amendments to Anti-Money-Laundering Regulations Will Tighten Crypto Regulation
The Estonian Ministry of Finance is about to add amendments to the national AML regulation, bringing tighter cryptocurrency regulation. The Estonian Ministry of Finance will shortly add amendments to a recently-passed financial bill that are meant to “tighten” crypto-related regulation, Estonian financial newspaper Äripäev reports Nov. 28. According to the article, a new version of… Continue reading Estonia: Amendments to Anti-Money-Laundering Regulations Will Tighten Crypto Regulation
Crypto Markets Meet December in Green, Bitcoin Trades Above $4,200
Crypto markets go green on the first day of December, with Bitcoin breaking and holding the $4,200 threshold. Saturday, Dec. 1 — Crypto markets have seen a substantial influx on the first day of this winter month, with all top 20 coins by market cap firmly in the green, according to CoinMarketCap. Market visualization from… Continue reading Crypto Markets Meet December in Green, Bitcoin Trades Above $4,200
November Has Been Bitcoin’s Worst Month for Seven Years
Bitcoin has just emerged from its worst month in terms of price declines for seven years. The big daddy of crypto has shed almost 40% in this one month alone as it pulled the entire crypto market down to new yearly lows. Bitcoin Dumps Over a Third of its Value in a Month Starting out… Continue reading November Has Been Bitcoin’s Worst Month for Seven Years
Cryptocurrency Market Update: $10 Billion Dumped as The Dead Cat Bounces
FOMO Moments Crypto markets predictably dumping this weekend, Bitcoin SV, Cardano and Neo getting hurt. As predicted crypto markets have dumped again after a few days of solid gains and the dead cat has bounced. Over $10 billion has flooded out wiping out all progress made this week. Total market capitalization is back below $130… Continue reading Cryptocurrency Market Update: $10 Billion Dumped as The Dead Cat Bounces