Bitcoin
The US government is suing for the formal forfeiture of $1 billion worth of Bitcoin connected to the darknet marketplace, Silk Road. US Government Seizes $1bn Worth of Bitcoin Silk Road was an online darknet marketplace where different kinds of products and services could be purchased, many of which could
Bitcoin
Web search data from Google reveals that interest in Bitcoin is staying steady despite a price rally to $16,000. Google Data Shows Little FOMO in Bitcoin Markets FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is usually a sign that an asset is reaching the top as major retailers are usually the
Bitcoin
A pickup in volatility is expected for Bitcoin due to the U.S. elections. Investors' expectations of how turbulent the cryptocurrency markets could be over the next four weeks rose to a two-week high of 59%. Implied Volatility for Bitcoin as America Decides in the U.S. Elections As
Africa
Celebrity music producer - Don Jazzy has called for the use of blockchain technology in the 2023 elections in Nigeria, in a bid to ensure transparency in the electoral process. Don Jazzy's remarks came in the heat of the #EndSARS protest which saw calls for a reform of
Bitcoin
While the BTC market is agog with the price uptrend, there has also been a side-by-side increase in Bitcoin transaction fees. Bitcoin's price today (Oct. 31) hit its highest price ever since January 2018. The sad news however is that transaction fees have also gone over the roof
Bitcoin
DBS Bank Ltd - Singapore's biggest bank has announced plans to launch a fiat-to-cryptocurrency exchange. The new venture dubbed "DBS Digital Exchange" will offer a platform for users to trade four crypto assets: Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP); against fiat currencies
Bitcoin
Chinese phone giant Huawei has launched a new smartphone with a built-in wallet for China's central bank digital currency. Announced Friday, the company unveiled the new device - Huawei Mate 40 among other products. CEO Yu Chendong, says the Mate40 smartphone is the first mobile device to enable
Bitcoin
Bitcoin price surged past the monthly resistance at $13,800 to hit $14,000 on the day - its highest level since January 2018. Today Oct. 31 also marks 12 years (2008-2012) since Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin whitepaper, detailing the concepts of the cryptocurrency's creation - an
Education & News
China's optimism for blockchain technology was praised as cryptocurrency businesses in the nation and outside of the nation anticipated market opportunities with its 1.3 billion-strong population. Now, eyebrows are raised as the nation drafts law to legalize the digital yuan and outlaw cryptocurrencies by anyone else competing
Bitcoin
Even before the historical #EndSARS protests, many in Nigeria had interests in the market for Bitcoin, choosing to use the cryptocurrency for different reasons including international transfers and purchase of goods and services. Nigeria and the Bitcoin Markets Over the years, Nigeria has recorded several highs for Bitcoin adoption rates,
Bitcoin
In a trending development, over 40 million troy ounces of gold have been discovered in Russia's Siberian region - a welcome boost to the country's large gold reserve. What is however in question is the now increased supply of gold - amidst claims of it being
Blockchain
Malaysia-based blockchain startups can now secure funding for their projects courtesy of a new loan program launched by LuneX. According to reports, the program looks invest in early projects by providing funds starting from $100,000 to millions for crypto and blockchain entrepreneurs in the country; as it says the