MicroStrategy stock surges 94% YTD as Bitcoin nears $100K

2021 has been a breakout year for the cryptocurrency sector, as the passage of the first Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a sign that crypto is becoming more mainstream and has the potential to lead to an increase in investors’ exposure to BTC.The influx of new participants into the market throughout the year has…

The Philippines has launched a blockchain-enabled mobile application for the distribution of government-issued bonds. 784 Total views 29 Total shares On July 19, the Philippine Bureau of the Treasury along with the UnionBank and Philippine Digital Asset Exchange launched a blockchain-enabled mobile application for distributing government-issued treasury bonds.According to local news outlet Inquirer.Net, the president…

Only 37 percent of Bitcoin (BTC) addresses in its network are “economically relevant,” according to a report released by research firm Chainalysis on Dec. 19.To date the Bitcoin blockchain forms a network of 460 million addresses, which can send and receive the coin, per Chainalysis. An individual or a legal entity can have any number…

Bitcoin may not be able to make good on its Bank of America pump if its daily close fails to impress. 610 Total views 3 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) passed $32,000 later on July 16 as positive reactions over Bank of America's (BoA) Bitcoin futures go-ahead continued.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewBitcoin nears $32,300…

Major money transmission network MoneyGram has entered into a strategic partnership with blockchain-based payments firm Ripple, according to a press release on June 17.As part of the two-year agreement, the two firms will become partners in cross-border payments and foreign exchange settlements with digital assets. As part of the agreement, MoneyGram will be able to…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested further comments regarding its decision on the listing and trading of a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to an official notice released September 20.The ETF under consideration is backed by investment firm VanEck and financial services company SolidX. Initially filed on June 6, the fund…

The Republican candidate laid out a plan for crypto policies should he win in November against prospective Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

The team said that the new tool has the potential to help lenders easily evaluate and determine if they should lend to a wallet. 52 Total views 1 Total shares Own this piece of history Collect this article as an NFTAs trading becomes increasingly difficult during the bear market, a nonfungible token (NFT) platform aims…

Coinbase’s new subscription service, “Coinbase One," is expected to roll out across 35 countries in the near future. 536 Total views 8 Total shares Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is set to launch its subscription service called “Coinbase One” across 35 countries. Initially, only customers in the United Kingdom, Germany and Ireland will have access to Coinbase…