Category: Bitcoin

Bitcoin was invented in 2008 by  Satoshi Nakamoto, an unknown person or persons, and is the world’s first digital money (cryptocurrency).

Bitcoin transactions are on a secure, decentralized blockchain-based network. Its a new kind of money that’s instant, private, and free from traditional bank stranglehold

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Real Vision Tackles Altcoin Market, Analyzes Crypto Portfolio Construction Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum

Crypto investment heavyweights are laying out their strategies for investing in digital assets aside from Bitcoin. In a new interview with Raoul Pal of Real Vision Finance, the co-chief investment officer of Pantera Capital Joey Krug says outside of the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap, decentralized finance (DeFi) is the most appealing space to

Biden’s SEC Chair Nominee Says Bitcoin and Crypto Are Transformative Technologies

President Biden’s pick to run the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are triggering transformational change in the world of finance. In a Senate confirmation hearing, Gary Gensler told lawmakers that Bitcoin and crypto assets are paving the way for a new financial era, and regulators must ensure investors are safe. “These

Retail Goliath Rakuten Now Allows Users To Pay With Bitcoin, Ethereum and Bitcoin Cash

Japanese e-commerce titan Rakuten is now allowing customers to pay with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). In a new announcement, the retail giant reveals it’s integrating the company’s crypto exchange subsidiary with their Rakuten Pay app. The integration will allow customers to seamlessly convert their crypto into Rakuten Cash tokens which can

Top Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $100,000 Sooner Than Most Traders Think, Says Two Altcoins Ready to Rally

A widely-followed trader and crypto analyst believes Bitcoin will ascend to a new high of $100,000 sooner than most investors think. The pseudonymous trader Kaleo tells his 76,500 Twitter followers that the correction across the crypto markets is likely over. “Sale ends today. Buy more now… Good morning and happy Monday. Bitcoin higher. Alts higher. Stonks

Google Spotlights Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin in New Finance Crypto Section

The world’s biggest search engine is dedicating a section to cryptocurrencies on its finance platform. Alongside the world’s major markets covering the US, Europe, Asia and currencies, Google Finance has added a “Crypto” section spotlighting Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). The section gives users a rundown on price, “key stats”,

Goldman Sachs Launching Long-Anticipated Bitcoin Trading Desk: Report

US banking giant Goldman Sachs is reportedly launching a Bitcoin trading desk and exploring other products in the crypto space. An anonymous source “familiar with the matter” tells Reuters that Goldman will debut Bitcoin futures contracts later this month. The multinational investment bank will operate the BTC trading desk within its Global Markets division. Goldman