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June 15, 2020

Order Types, Explained

Market orders, limit orders, time-in-force instructions and more — all explained in detail for beginning traders. What are post-only orders?One last type of instruction that can be embedded into the logic of an order is the “post-only” option, which makes sure that an order is placed if and only if it cannot be immediately filled.If […]

Fraudulent Site Impersonates Encrypted Messaging Service to Steal Bitcoins

A new Bitcoin-related scam emerged through a phishing site that impersonates a self-destructing encrypted notes service. Cybercriminals have reportedly created a fake site version of the legitimate encrypted self-destructing notes service privnote.com. The fake version can be shared with other users to steal Bitcoin.According to a June 14 report from KrebsOnSecurity, the creators of the […]

CFTC Chairman Cautions Against ‘Overly Prescriptive Rules’ for Crypto

Chairman of the CFTC Heath Tarbert calls for principles rather than rules to dictate the government’s handling of digital assets. In a framework published in the Harvard Business Law Review on June 15, Heath Tarbert, Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, broadly advocated financial regulation based on broader principles rather than specific rules.The argument […]

Price Analysis 6/15: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, BNB, EOS, CRO, ADA

Recent surges in open interest on Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts suggests institutional players are continuing to build positions in the top two cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin (BTC) futures daily trading volume plunged sharply from about $20 billion on June 11 to about $5 billion on June 13. This is a negative sign because the volume increased […]

Institutional Trading and Cryptocurrency Industry

Institutional interest in digital assets is growing as major financial players continue to enter the cryptocurrency space. A growing number of indicators suggest that institutional players are continuing to enter the digital asset markets, which have been dominated to date by high-net-worth individuals and actively trading crypto enthusiasts. Case in point: Crypto markets are seeing […]

Dash Investment Foundation Buying Gold as Part of Rebalancing Strategy

Dash Investment Foundation has launched a Dash-to-gold rebalancing strategy in order to grow its gold and Dash reserves while reducing volatility. The Dash Investment Foundation, which claims to be the first ownerless and memberless investment fund in the world, recently bought its first shipment of physical gold.This move, announced Friday, marks the launch of its Dash-to-gold […]

WhatsApp Debuts Fiat Electronic Payments While Libra Remains Stuck in Regulatory Maze

WhatsApp has announced instant in-app fiat payments for over 120 million users in Brazil. WhatsApp has premiered fiat electronic payments on its platform, with Brazil becoming the first country to experience a nationwide release.According to a statement released by WhatsApp earlier today, users who have Visa and Mastercard debit or credit cards from Banco do […]

Crypto Taxes Are Due July 15, but Be Careful — You May Need More Time

The Internal Revenue Service has already changed its deadlines to July 15, so if you are not ready to file your crypto taxes in a month, you should ask for an extension. Tax day this year, like everything else, is different. The United States Internal Revenue Service has rescheduled it to July 15, but there’s […]

Turkish Real Estate Firm Antalya Homes Now Supports Bitcoin Payments

Turkish real estate firm Antalya Homes announced that its customers can now pay for properties listed on its platform with Bitcoin. Turkish real estate firm Antalya Homes announced that its customers can now pay for properties listed on its platform with Bitcoin (BTC).According to a June 15 announcement, Antalya Homes claims to have recorded the […]

Stocks, Exchanges and COVID-19: 5 Things to Watch in Bitcoin This Week

Worries over a second wave of coronavirus are driving stocks down, with Bitcoin circling three-week price lows. Bitcoin (BTC) is feeling the pressure as a new week’s trading begins — but what will drive market sentiment in the coming days?Cointelegraph’s newsletter gives you five factors influencing the Bitcoin price for the week ahead.Stocks dive on […]