Goldman Sachs, the many-tentacled monstrosity of Wall St, took aim at #Bitcoin this week with a head-scratching argument about whether #crypto is an asset class. (Hint: it is.)
Are the bankers just terrified of losing their grip on the financial system? Does a bear wear a silly hat? We time-traveled to the year 2030 to see what history had to say about it...
https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/2020/06/01/goldman-sachs-bitcoin-squid
Are the bankers just terrified of losing their grip on the financial system? Does a bear wear a silly hat? We time-traveled to the year 2030 to see what history had to say about it...
https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/2020/06/01/goldman-sachs-bitcoin-squid
Cointelegraph Magazine
Goldman Sachs’ Time-Traveling Vampire Squid Fails To Undermine Bitcoin
Goldman Sachs tried a novel argument against Bitcoin and crypto this week, Epically Failing to notice that it flew in the face of logic and reality.
Matic's Price Crumbles 20% Amid Mainnet Launch
Despite beginning its mainnet rollout today, the price of Matic has fallen 20% in 48 hours — shedding nearly all gains made during the week leading into the launch.
https://ct.com/8mna
Despite beginning its mainnet rollout today, the price of Matic has fallen 20% in 48 hours — shedding nearly all gains made during the week leading into the launch.
https://ct.com/8mna
Forwarded from Cointelegraph Markets & Research
XRP Price Must Shake 30-Month Lows Vs. Bitcoin to Start Rally
It’s high time for XRP and XLM to catch up to not only Bitcoin but also some notable altcoin counterparts such as Ethereum and Cardano.
https://ct.com/8mmv
It’s high time for XRP and XLM to catch up to not only Bitcoin but also some notable altcoin counterparts such as Ethereum and Cardano.
https://ct.com/8mmv
If you haven't read our new digest yet, now is your chance! A review of the main news, events and stats of the past month!
Bitcoin undergoes a halving for the third time in its history, Telegram pulls out of the TON project, and more. Start your day with Hodler's Monthly and say farewell to May.
https://ct.com/8mnj
Bitcoin undergoes a halving for the third time in its history, Telegram pulls out of the TON project, and more. Start your day with Hodler's Monthly and say farewell to May.
https://ct.com/8mnj
A New Economic Order: What is the Post-COVID-19 Financial Paradigm?
Join the free interactive webinar to explore the effect COVID-19 has had on the global financial paradigm and the future of digital assets. Get your ticket by clicking the link below:
https://ct.com/8mnr
Join the free interactive webinar to explore the effect COVID-19 has had on the global financial paradigm and the future of digital assets. Get your ticket by clicking the link below:
https://ct.com/8mnr
Swiss Bank Maerki Baumann Launches Crypto Custody and Trading
Swiss private bank Maerki Baumann deepens crypto push by adding crypto custody and trading services.
https://ct.com/8mnu
Swiss private bank Maerki Baumann deepens crypto push by adding crypto custody and trading services.
https://ct.com/8mnu
Creative value tends to move from the bottom upwards: from creator to patron to product to platform.
What if a decentralized, Web3-enabled cultural revolution redressed the imbalance?
https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/2020/06/01/blockchain-web3-brands-decentralized-renaissance
What if a decentralized, Web3-enabled cultural revolution redressed the imbalance?
https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/2020/06/01/blockchain-web3-brands-decentralized-renaissance
Cointelegraph Magazine
Unlocking Cultural Markets with Blockchain: Web3 Brands and the Decentralized Renaissance
Web 3.0 offers personal sovereignty and agency through rethought sharing and distribution of content and value, in which people are not the product. Is a decentralized cultural renaissance on the horizon?
Miners Have Been Selling More Bitcoin Than They Generate, Recent Data Suggests
Last week, Bitcoin miners reportedly sold 11 per cent more coins than they generated over the same period.
https://ct.com/8mnv
Last week, Bitcoin miners reportedly sold 11 per cent more coins than they generated over the same period.
https://ct.com/8mnv
Cash or Plastic? Countries Where Crypto Debit Cards Are Fair Game
Cointelegraph examines where crypto debit cards are available and what options they offer as wider adoption starts to take hold.
https://ct.com/8mo0
Cointelegraph examines where crypto debit cards are available and what options they offer as wider adoption starts to take hold.
https://ct.com/8mo0
Exclusive: Binance Korea to Integrate Coinfirm Real-time AML Monitoring
Binance Korea will be using an anti-money laundering solution developed by Coinfirm, as the country requires a high level of regulatory compliance for crypto.
https://ct.com/8mo1
Binance Korea will be using an anti-money laundering solution developed by Coinfirm, as the country requires a high level of regulatory compliance for crypto.
https://ct.com/8mo1
Hacker Steals Database of the Largest Hosting Provider on the Dark Web
Sensitive data from darknet websites hosted in Daniel’s Hosting have been leaked by a hacker who claims ties to Anonymous.
https://ct.com/8mob
Sensitive data from darknet websites hosted in Daniel’s Hosting have been leaked by a hacker who claims ties to Anonymous.
https://ct.com/8mob
Protestors Invoke Bitcoin in the Wake of George Floyd’s Death
Cryptocurrencies appear on the scene of massive protests in the U.S. in response to police killing George Floyd, with many industry leaders weighing in.
https://ct.com/8moi
Cryptocurrencies appear on the scene of massive protests in the U.S. in response to police killing George Floyd, with many industry leaders weighing in.
https://ct.com/8moi
Ledger CTO Explains Why Smartphones Won’t Ever Be Fully Safe for Using Crypto
Recent developments led by some smartphone manufacturers aim to use hardware to make the system more secure, but it won’t protect from all attacks, cautions Ledger’s CTO.
https://ct.com/8mok
Recent developments led by some smartphone manufacturers aim to use hardware to make the system more secure, but it won’t protect from all attacks, cautions Ledger’s CTO.
https://ct.com/8mok
Mining Hardware Maker Canaan Looks to Issue $12.4M in Stock to Employees
Cryptocurrency mining ASIC producer Canaan filed with the U.S. SEC to issue around $12.4 million worth of shares to its employees.
https://ct.com/8mom
Cryptocurrency mining ASIC producer Canaan filed with the U.S. SEC to issue around $12.4 million worth of shares to its employees.
https://ct.com/8mom
Satoshi Nakamoto Had Outside Cryptography Help, Says Early Bitcoin Dev
Satoshi Nakamoto sought help from expert cryptographers, which allowed him to make Bitcoin secure, says an early developer.
https://ct.com/8mon
Satoshi Nakamoto sought help from expert cryptographers, which allowed him to make Bitcoin secure, says an early developer.
https://ct.com/8mon
Samson Mow’s Infinite Fleet Game 2020 Launch Backed by Major Players
Pixelmatic hopes to use the support of major crypto players for mainstream gamer adoption of digital currency with its INF token.
https://ct.com/8mpg
Pixelmatic hopes to use the support of major crypto players for mainstream gamer adoption of digital currency with its INF token.
https://ct.com/8mpg
Western Union Makes Takeover Offer for MoneyGram
According to Bloomberg, financial giant Western Union has made an offer to purchase cross-border payments company MoneyGram.
https://ct.com/8mpp
According to Bloomberg, financial giant Western Union has made an offer to purchase cross-border payments company MoneyGram.
https://ct.com/8mpp
Ripple's ODL Network Records ATH for XRP/AUD on BTC Markets Exchange
The ODL index for XRP/AUD exceeded the previous all-time high value of $15,640,530 despite the price of XRP staying relatively flat.
https://ct.com/8mpx
The ODL index for XRP/AUD exceeded the previous all-time high value of $15,640,530 despite the price of XRP staying relatively flat.
https://ct.com/8mpx
Japanese Finance Minister May be Opposed to Lowering Tax on Crypto
Taro Aso might not be willing to support legislation in Japan treating cryptocurrency-related income the same as that for stocks.
https://ct.com/8mq5
Taro Aso might not be willing to support legislation in Japan treating cryptocurrency-related income the same as that for stocks.
https://ct.com/8mq5
Indian IT Giant Tech Mahindra to Offer Blockchain Certification Courses
Indian technology company Tech Mahinda signed a partnership with edtech firm Idealabs to offer blockchain certification courses.
https://ct.com/8mqg
Indian technology company Tech Mahinda signed a partnership with edtech firm Idealabs to offer blockchain certification courses.
https://ct.com/8mqg
Venezuela Raises Petrol Prices, Mandates Support for Petro at Gas Stations
Venezuelan petrol stations now support the state-issued Petro cryptocurrencies, however, the rollout comes amid an aggressive adjustment to the country’s petrol regime.
https://ct.com/8mql
Venezuelan petrol stations now support the state-issued Petro cryptocurrencies, however, the rollout comes amid an aggressive adjustment to the country’s petrol regime.
https://ct.com/8mql
