Researchers debunk theory that single whale caused 2017’s Bitcoin bull run Story by 62 Shares Specialist blockchain research ers have debunked an academic paper that claimed Bitcoin ‘s astronomical price surge duri ng the infamous 2017 cryptocurrency bull r un was caused by a single whale . The paper, which Hard Fork previously reported on…
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Waves Trading Up 0.1% This Week (WAVES)
Waves Trading Up 0.1% This Week (WAVES) Posted by John Perry on Nov 18th, 2019 Tweet Waves (CURRENCY:WAVES) traded 0.1% higher against the U.S.dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 10:00 AM E.T.on November 18th.Waves has a market capitalization of $77.96 million and $22.68 million worth of Waves was traded on exchanges in the…
An Army of Bitcoin Devs Is Battle-Testing Upgrades to Privacy and Scaling
You can think of it as a massive study group with big potential repercussions for bitcoin’s usability. Almost 200 developers are currently reviewing “Bitcoin Improvement Proposals” (BIPs) around Taproot and Schnorr , upgrades to the premier cryptocurrency that could usher in enhanced privacy and scalability. Pioneered by Xapo bitcoin core contributor Anthony Towns, the idea…
IRS Set to Reel Bitcoin ATMs into Tax Policies
Investigators from the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have begun to open inquiries to the operation of Bitcoin ATMs and kiosks, as suspicions of the illicit use of these services have drawn their eyes.On November 15, news medium Bloomberg Law reported that John Fort, the Head of the IRS’ criminal investigation division, confirmed the…
CV Market Watch™: Weekly Crypto Trading Overview (November 8-15, 2019)
Bitcoin (BTC) unraveled further, stopping at $8,800 for most of the week before sliding toward $8,600.The leading coin decreases its dominance, while altcoins either stay stable or make gains. Bitcoin (BTC) Sinks Closer to $8,700, Avoids Death Cross for Now Bitcoin (BTC) moved down to $8,693.45 on Friday, as prices slid for most of the…
IRS Dispels Crypto Tax Confusion
2019-11-17 The U.S.Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has cleared up some confusion about how cryptocurrency transactions are taxed, particularly regarding like-kind exchanges and promotional airdrops.As the tax agency intensifies its enforcement efforts, more people are seeking the best tax software to help them. Also read: Tax Guide: What Crypto Owners Should Know Pre-2018 Like-Kind Exchanges The…
Indian Government Delays Introducing Cryptocurrency Bill
The Indian government previously told the supreme court that the country’s cryptocurrency bill may be introduced in the Winter session of parliament.However, the crypto bill is not included in the agenda published by Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s parliament.This gives the community a sigh of relief as many have been campaigning to convince…
6 Months Before Halving Signs Indicate Bitcoin Miners Are Hoarding
The great bitcoin reward halvings are coming and many newcomers have not experienced a halving event unless they joined the crypto community prior to 2016.A few speculators believe bitcoin miners and whales are hoarding coins right now until after the adjustment so prices will be driven up.Moreover, for the first time, crypto proponents will observe…
Apex Crypto Adds Silver Cost Basis to Its Unparalleled Cryptocurrency Platform through Partnerships with Broker-Dealers and Advisors
CHICAGO , Nov.12, Apex Crypto, the first-of-its-kind cryptocurrency platform that provides a seamless and effective way to introduce customers to digital currency trading through partnerships with broker-dealers and financial advisors, today announced its real-time integration with Silver Cost Basis (Silver), the industry’s leading regulatory cost-basis solution for cryptocurrencies. Through its integration with Silver, Apex Crypto…
Apex Crypto Adds Silver Cost Basis to Its Unparalleled Cryptocurrency Platform through Partnerships with Broker-Dealers and Advisors | Markets Insider
CHICAGO , Nov.12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Apex Crypto, the first-of-its-kind cryptocurrency platform that provides a seamless and effective way to introduce customers to digital currency trading through partnerships with broker-dealers and financial advisors, today announced its real-time integration with Silver Cost Basis (Silver), the industry’s leading regulatory cost-basis solution for cryptocurrencies. Through its integration with…