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August 1, 2020

Blockstack CEO Says Bitcoin Is a Better DeFi Solution Than Most Think

Bitcoin a secure cryptocurrency, whereas Ethereum has been a “frontrunner” when it comes to smart contracts. As interest in smart contracts surges, some Bitcoiners are asking: why can’t Bitcoin (BTC) become the foundation for smart contracts too, instead of Ethereum (ETH)?Muneeb Ali, co-founder and CEO of Blockstack open-source platform, believes that the best way to […]

Japan’s Dormant BTC Trading Accounts Wake up as Bitcoin Price Rallies

“Old-time” Japanese crypto traders are coming back as Bitcoin recovers to $10K. Japan’s “dormant” crypto accounts are starting to see activity as Bitcoin breached a critical price resistance level this week. According to the Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, their trading volume this week has risen by two to three times in comparison to the previous […]

Bitcoin Hits $11.6K for First Time in a Year as Traders Expect $15K

The price of Bitcoin has surpassed $11,600 for the first time in 12 months as traders say that there is a lot of open range between $11,600 and $15,000. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has surpassed $11,600 for the first time in 12 months buoyed by rising market sentiment. As BTC/USD demonstrates strong momentum, investors […]

Total Value Locked in DeFi Hits New ATH of $4B

A total of $4 billion in value is now locked in the DeFi markets, according to DefiPulse.com. The Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, industry continues its massive growth trajectory as the total value locked in the DeFi markets hits $4B, according to data from major industry website DefiPulse.com.Total value locked in DeFi markets, August 1. Source: […]

Bitcoin Price Soars to $11,400 as Traders Say a ‘Bull Phase’ Is Igniting

Bitcoin price continues to test the $11,400 level, leading top crypto analysts to believe a rally to $12,000 could occur soon. The price of Bitcoin surpassed $11,400 for the third time in three days, breaching a critical resistance level. Earlier today BTC price reached $11,444 but it quickly rejected back to the $11,250 range.Surprisingly, within […]

Here’s Where the Earliest ETH Ever Mined Ended Up 5 Years Later

Coinfirm details what happened to the first mined Ethereum after the asset’s launch in 2015. Ethereum, a household name in the crypto industry, fired up its network on July 30, 2015, but what happened to the first ETH coin ever mined all those years ago? Blockchain analytics and Anti-Money Laundering company Coinfirm found out. “Another great […]