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Mark Jason Alcala
Stories by Mark Jason Alcala
- Traders predict Bitcoin could rally to $12K but other investors are betting it could go as high as $50K in the long run
Many investors remain optimistic about BTC's short and long term prospects.
· Investing
- Bitcoin is resilient but won’t likely become ‘digital gold’ yet, according to analysts
While BTC has proven its resilience, it will likely continue to be treated as a speculative asset.
· Investing
- BitPay launches first Mastercard for cryptocurrency users
BitPay just launched its prepaid Mastercard, which users can load using cryptocurrencies.
· Business
- India successfully tests blockchain-based bills of lading processing
India is harnessing blockchain technology as it prepares for a paperless maritime supply chain.
· Business
- Cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH now part of inheritance in China’s new civil code
China's new civil code, which takes effect next year, recognizes cryptocurrencies as part of an inheritance.
· Regulation
- Indian cryptocurrency firms remain ‘cautiously optimistic’ after talks government might introduce a law banning cryptos surfaced
A recent report claimed that the government is planning to introduce a law that will ban cryptocurrencies.
· Regulation
- Quadriga cryptocurrency exchange’s lack of registration helped founder commit ‘large-scale fraud without detection’
The Ontario Securities Commission said that what happened at Quadriga was old-fashioned fraud wrapped in modern technology.
· Investing
- Crypto exchange Binance adds new Bitcoin futures to its list derivative products
Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, just added a new Bitcoin derivative.
· Investing
- Elrond Network CEO tests its blockchain by offering $60K to hackers who can break it
Elrond is letting node-runners test the security of its blockchain.
· Technology
- Cryptocurrency demand in Europe driven by continent's negative interest rates
European institutional investors are more attracted to cryptocurrencies compared to their U.S.-based counterparts.
· Investing
- Cryptocurrency traders’ accounts frozen by Chinese authorities
Chinese police close thousands of bank accounts of cryptocurrency traders as authorities ramped up efforts against illicit activities.
· Regulation
- Cryptocurrency attracts more institutional investors this year, says study
A recent study reveals that the number of institutional investors with exposure to cryptocurrency has more than doubled this year.
· Fintech
- Bitcoin scammers fake Elon Musk’s SpaceX YouTube channel to steal 150K worth of BTC
Scammers were able to get away with loot worth $150K in BTC.
· Fintech
- $2.6 M fee for 0.55 ETH transfer currently frozen by Spark Pool
Someone paid $2.6 million just to transfer 0.55 ether worth around $133 on Wednesday.
· Technology
- Investors prepare to file charges against crypto firm VualtAge founder
Investors of the South African crypto firm VaultAge Solution fear that its founder might have scammed them.
· Regulation
- Deutsche Borse Lists New Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product
A new bitcoin-backed ETF will soon be launched in Germany.
· Investing
- Busan opens Blockchain-based ID app
The city of Busan just launched a blockchain-based identification app that allows its citizens access to some of the government's services.
· Fintech
- Ethereum Topped Bitcoin in Network Daily Fees Over Weekend
Ethereum's network daily fees surpassed Bitcoin's for two days.
· Investing
- Blockchain as Possible Cure for Labor Market Woes
A new report from the American Council on Education suggests blockchain might solve the communication gap between universities and the labor market.
· Technology
- PUBLISH selected for overseas investment program by Seoul city
PUBLISH was accepted into the Outstanding Startup Overseas Market Entry Program.
· Business
- How blockchain technology can be used in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic
Blockchain technology has a role to play in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
· Insights & Views
- Riot Blockchain acquires 1,000 Bitmain S19 Pro Antminers to increase its aggregate hash rate by more than 400 percent
Riot Blockchain upgrades its mining fleet in response to the decrease of BTC mining reward due to the recent halving.
· Fintech
- Ethereum’s privacy and anonymity undermined by ‘careless usage’
A new paper claims that careless usage can create potential Ethereum privacy issues.
· Technology
- Bitcoin’s post-halving price could soar to $20,000 by yearend, says analyst
An analyst believes that Bitcoin's price would continue to rise this year.
· Investing