Bitcoin Examiner

Via BitcoinExaminer – 12:55 pm January 28, 2020
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 January 27, 2020 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.n LocalBitcoins traders from six different African countries have had their accounts disabled. The P2P platform cites guidance from an EU commission on countries requiring an enhanced due diligence process before they can be allowed access. These countries include Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Botswana, Libya and Tunisia. However, traders in other African countries are also reporting …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 11:05 am January 21, 2020
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 January 20, 2020 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.n Block.One, the company behind the EOS ICO, will no longer be launching its new crypto-integrated social network, Voice, on the EOS blockchain. Instead, a custom EOSIO platform will be deployed. Block.One has yet to explain its about-face, although some speculate that the EOS chain is strained and unable to support a popular new app. …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 10:15 pm January 13, 2020
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 January 13, 2020 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.n&160 Bitcoin reacted to the US airstrike in Iran by rising dramatically. Gold, the traditional safe-haven asset, also rose similarly over the same period as the threat of war loomed, raising the interesting prospect of whether Bitcoin is acting as a hedge against geopolitical risk. Two major Japanese corporations, GMO and SBI are to …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:05 pm January 6, 2020
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 January 6, 2020 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.n&160 The 3rd of January marks the 11th anniversary of the genesis block, the first-ever Bitcoin block mined by Satoshi Nakomoto in 2009. Bitcoin shows no signs of slowing down as it ages, with hashrate surging to new highs at the start of 2020. Over 2019, Bitcoin transferred a total of $673 billion in …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 9:45 am December 30, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 December 30, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.n&160 Google-owned video giant YouTube had erroneously removed several cryptocurrency-related videos. YouTube representatives have claimed that the removals were done in error and some content has started to be restored. Nonetheless, the unilateral nature by which YouTube videos were removed has led many content creators to explore migration to decentralized video hosting alternatives. At …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 11:45 am December 23, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 December 23, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.n&160 Blockchain analytics firm, Chainalysis, reported some downbeat price predictions based on its tracking of funds acquired by the massive PlusToken ponzi. PlusToken raked in over $2 billion from mostly Chinese citizens before the scam was busted and several leaders arrested. Those that remain at large have just under half their ill-gotten gains yet …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:40 am December 16, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 December 16, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.n&160 The United States Department of Justice arrested key figures in the BitClub Network ponzi scam. The scam is said to have pulled in over $722 million and remains active in several countries, such as Japan and South Africa. In 2016 our 99 Bitcoins website warned readers of the risks of the BitClub Network. …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:15 am December 9, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 December 9, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.n&160 Ethereum successfully upgraded to its latest version, dubbed Istanbul over the weekend. The update contains numerous improvements that address Ethereums security against DDoS and spam attacks, gas usage costs, and smart contract flexibility. Istanbul also makes Ethereum interoperable with Zcash. While the fork was highly anticipated, the effect on the price of ETH …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:50 am December 2, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 December 2, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.n&160 Worth nearly $50 million in Ethereum, 342,000 ether was hacked from South Koreas Upbit exchange. The hack occurred during maintenance and is one of the largest Ethereum thefts ever. The exchange has suspended operations for at least a couple of weeks but plans to repay users for the loss. It remains unknown how …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:45 am November 25, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 November 25, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.n&160 Bitcoin is down more than 15 from the weekly opening price and has dragged the entire crypto market downward along with it. Peoples Bank of China warned it will take action against entities that may be involved in trading cryptocurrencies. The move was in response to a rise in trading activity following Chinas …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:35 am November 18, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 November 18, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.n&160 Payments app, Fold now allows users to book AirBNB accommodations using Bitcoin and Lightning payments. Users will also receive 3 back in Bitcoin for their bookings, as well as for purchases from Folds other partners, including some big-name retailers like Amazon, Starbucks and Uber. BitGo, the crypto wallet and custodian, said that 20 …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:20 am November 11, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 November 11, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.n&160 In Canada, the British Columbia Securities Commission has taken control over the troubled Einstein Exchange, which owes over $12 million to users. At the end of October, Einstein announced that it would suspend services in the coming months, but the government agency seized the company before those plans could be implemented. According to …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 9:30 am November 4, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 November 4, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.n&160 Bitcoin futures exchange, BitMEX accidentally compromised user privacy, when it sent out a mass email to clients revealing all their email addresses to each another. Shortly after BitMEX warned its users about the email leak, hackers briefly took over its Twitter account too. The exchange claims, that although its Twitter account was hacked, …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:10 am October 28, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 October 28, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin. Bitcoin had a real roller-coaster week. The price dropped like a stone on Thursday, falling to five-month lows of just over $7,000, only to bounce back to over $10,000 on Saturday. This 40 price surge represents the biggest daily gain since 2011. In China, President Xi Jinping …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:10 am October 21, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 October 21, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin. It was not a good week for Facebooks Libra project &8211 again. Hotel reservation company, Booking.com, joined PayPal, Visa, and Mastercard to become the 7th major company to exit the project. Furthermore, a US Congressman said Facebook should drop Libra and instead implement Bitcoin. Warren Davidson criticized …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:05 am October 14, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 October 14, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin. Some of the biggest corporate backers of Facebook&8217s Libra currency have withdrawnfrom the project, dealing a major blow to Facebooks plans for a global cryptocurrency. Visa, MasterCard, eBay, and Stripe have all followed PayPals lead in bowing out of the Libra Association, just prior to its upcoming …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:50 am October 7, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 October 7, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin. Coinbases specialized exchange for advanced traders, Coinbase Pro, unexpectedly hiked its fees significantly. Beginning Monday, Coinbase Pro introduces a new tiered system whereby anyone trading under $10,000 per month will pay half a percent fee on every trade. Small traders are understandably unhappy with the new fee …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 12:50 am October 2, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 August 26, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin. Online retailer, Rakuten, often described as the Amazon of Japan, announced the launch of its new crypto exchange app, Rakuten Wallet. Initially, supported cryptos are Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Bitcoin Cash. The app is available for Android, with iOS coming next month. Major crypto derivatives exchange, BitMEX, has …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 12:50 am October 2, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 August 19, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. New Zealands tax agency, the Inland Revenue Department, released a groundbreaking ruling, stating that salaries and wages may be legally paid in cryptocurrency. Income tax will be applied to such payments as per usual. To qualify, payments must be in regular amounts in cryptos …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 12:50 am October 2, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 August 12, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Binance clients take note it appears that KYC data from around 10,000 users have been stolen from the exchange and leaked online. The hacker was attempting to blackmail Binance for 300 BTC or would otherwise release the users photos. Binance refused to comply with …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 12:50 am October 2, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 August 5, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Americas Internal Revenue Service published on its official site regarding the 10,000 notices it sent out to crypto exchange users. The names of these taxpayers were obtained through various ongoing IRS compliance efforts. The notices remind citizens of their tax obligation and threaten consequences …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 12:50 am October 2, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 September 2, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin. The trial between the self-proclaimed creator of Bitcoin, Craig Wright, and the family of his former partner, Dave Kleiman, was concluded this week. The judge found that Wright lied in his testimony and falsified evidence. The judge further ordered Wright to transfer 410,000 bitcoins thought to be …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 12:50 am October 2, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 September 9, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin. The US Securities and Exchange Commission finally approved a limited ETF. The Van Eck SolidX ETF will only allow institutional investors to get Bitcoin exposure via the traditional securities market, so a full ETF tradable by the general public is still pending. The Winkelvoss twins first proposed …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 12:50 am October 2, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 September 16, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin. Bitmain opened sales for its new Antminer S17e and T17e Bitcoin mining ASICs this week. The first batch was quickly sold out. The units are said to achieve high efficiency with max hash rate of 64 Terahash per second but cost up to $2700. Crypto payment service …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 12:50 am October 2, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 September 23, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin. Financial giant, Wells Fargo is developing a U.S. dollar-linked stablecoin that will run on the firms blockchain platform. Dubbed Wells Fargo Digital Cash, the tokenized dollar will be used in a pilot for internal settlement across the companys business. Snowdens new book, Permanent Record, sheds further light …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 12:50 am October 2, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 September 30, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin. Crypto markets suffered a serious drop this week. Bitcoin led the market downwards, as it slipped below its support level of $10,000. Bitcoins falling dominance is perhaps a result of stablecoins holding steady during this market decline. Binance.US, the American arm of cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance, has …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:15 am July 29, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 July 29, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. St. Louis Federal Reserve President, James Bullard, remarked that the US is headed towards a non-uniform currency, with crypto competing with the Dollar. Bullard further said that crypto tackles an important social problem. Bakkt, the forthcoming institutional crypto exchange run by Intercontinental Exchange and …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:35 am July 23, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 July 23, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Major US bank, Wells Fargo, will no longer allow its customers to purchase Bitcoin with their own funds. Specifically, the bank responded to a customer complaint on Twitter that &8216they do not allow transactions involving cryptocurrency. Last year, Wells Fargo banned the purchase of …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 11:50 am July 15, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 July 15, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. The Fold mobile app, which allowed discounted Starbucks purchases for Bitcoin is now back with Lightning Network support. Fold now allows for almost-feeless purchases at Amazon, Starbucks, Uber, Home Depot, Target, and more. Bitcoin got its first mention by a sitting US president. Trump …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:55 am July 8, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 July 8, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. eToroX, the specialized blockchain division of social trading platform eToro, has announced the launch of the first five of 120 ERC-20 tokens. ERC-20 is a technical standard that sets rules for tokens launched on the Ethereum or related blockchains. The new tokens include two …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:10 am July 1, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 July 1, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. A video surfaced this week of an Iranian Bitcoin mining operation running inside a mosque, buildings which receive free electricity in the country. It was reported that $260k worth of Bitcoin has been mined inside 100 different Iranian mosques. Meanwhile, the government is shutting …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 11:40 am June 25, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 June 24, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. The bull trend continued this week, driven by Bitcoins breakout above the $10,000 level. After breaking through $9,000 resistance, Bitcoin gained momentum to reach as high as $11,150 on Saturday. These are the highest levels seen since June of 2018. In fact, according to …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:40 am June 17, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 June 17, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Binance, the largest exchange by volume, is launching a new trading platform specifically targeting U.S. customers, in partnership with BAM Trading Services. The platform will be operated by BAM, while using Binances wallet and matching engine technologies. At the same time, Binance also altered …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:45 am June 10, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 June 10, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Americas Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint against popular messaging app creator, Kik, for failing to register its recent Kin ICO as a securities sale. The SEC is seeking to impose a $100 million fine on the Canadian firm about the same value …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 11:17 am June 5, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 June 3, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. The long-running exchange LocalBitcoins removed the ability for users to arrange in-person cash trades. Only online payment methods remain. This move comes soon after the imposition of more stringent KYC and AML requirements, and spells the end of an era. Bisq, HodlHodl, LocalCoinSwap and …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:05 am May 27, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 May 27, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Facebook is said to be finalising plans to launch its own cryptocurrency next year. testing of the cryptocurrency, referred to internally as GlobalCoin, will start by the end of this year. Facebook is expected to outline plans in more detail this summer, and has …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:15 am May 20, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 May 20, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Crypto markets this week reached their highest level since August of 2018. Markets then corrected downwards, however, sentiment is still bullish, with major news networks covering the resurgence of crypto. Bitcoin, Ethereum, BCH, and Gemini exchanges US Dollar-based stablecoin can now be used to …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 12:41 pm May 13, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 May 13, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. The crypto market, particularly Bitcoin, has been in bull mode, surging into the weekend to reach levels not seen since November 2018. Volume remains strong, which confirms widespread participation in this rally. Binance exchange was hacked for 7000 Bitcoins. The exchange stated several attack …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 3:41 pm May 6, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 May 6, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. The forthcoming Bakkt exchange, notable for its high level of investment by the company behind New York Stock Exchange, announced that it acquired a company specializing in cold storage, Digital Asset Custody Company. Bakkt also revealed a partnership with Bank of New York Mellon …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:08 am April 29, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 April 29, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Crypto payments processor, Moon, announced a new Chrome browser extension which will allow Amazon purchases via Bitcoins Lightning Network. Coinbase account holders will also be able to pay via Bitcoins base layer, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash. A survey of South Koreans revealed that 7.4 …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:20 am April 22, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 April 22, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Belorussian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, last week called for a large Bitcoin mining center to be constructed near the countrys new nuclear power plant which is expected to be fully operational by 2020. Belarus has already developed a special economic zone, the High-Tech Park, with …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:20 am April 15, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 April 15, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. We reported previously that Electrum Bitcoin wallets were under phishing attack, and recommended that users update to the latest version only via the official Electrum dot org website. This has now escalated to a Denial of Service attack from over 25,000 IP addresses, aimed …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:15 am April 8, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 April 8, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Professional crypto traders suggested that this weeks dramatic price rise was a result of a major short squeeze in a low liquidity environment. A major Bitcoin buy order was split between at least three major exchanges, and the resulting upwards price pressure led to …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 10:43 am April 1, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 April 1, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Wuabit crypto wallet will be accessible within WhatsApp. Bitcoin will be supported at launch, with altcoins set to follow. The wallet uses a simple and intuitive chat interface for transactions. This wallet has the potential to boost adoption, as WhatsApp has over a billion …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:31 am March 25, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 March 25, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Digitec-Galaxus, considered Switzerlands Amazon.com, started accepting Bitcoin and 9 major altcoins. The company will utilize payment processor Coinify to instantly convert all crypto received into Swiss francs. The company may expand this initiative to German customers in future. Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:42 am March 18, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 March 18, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 Some disappointing news came out when Samsung revealed that the hardware wallet on their newly-released S10 phone will only support Ethereum, ERC20 tokens, and four dApps. It appears that Samsung will upgrade the wallet to also support Bitcoin and further altcoins in the …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 5:17 pm March 11, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 March 11, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Following the hashtag DeleteCoinbase campaign we reported on last week, the exchange announcedon Monday that it will it fire all former the Hacking Team members it hired recently. These members were involved in selling malware to governments prior to starting a blockchain analytics company, …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:29 pm March 5, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 March 4, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. A critical bug was exposed for the Coinomi desktop wallet. The bug states that if youve imported a seed phrase into the wallet, that seed was actually sent to Google for spelling check. A seed phrase should NEVER leave the wallet and this issue …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 3:15 pm February 25, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 February 25, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Elon Musk, the tech entrepreneur and CEO stated that he considers Bitcoins design to be quite brilliant and views it as a far better way to transfer value than pieces of paper. Musk denied any plans to involve Tesla in crypto mining. Last week, it …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 4:28 pm February 19, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 February 18, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Morgan Creek Digitals new crypto venture capital fund received investment from Virginian pension plans. The fund has raised $40 million, most of which for investment in promising crypto companies, though some portion will also be allocated to Bitcoin. A series of tweets by Wikileaks …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 1:00 pm February 11, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 February 11, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Major US exchange, Kraken, reported that its raised $100 million in investment from its own whale clients. The exchange also disclosed the acquisition of Crypto Facilities, a UK firm focused on derivatives. This news suggests that crypto futures will be coming to Kraken. Blockstream …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:41 am February 4, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 February 4, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Bitcoin has officially entered the longest stretch of declining prices in its 10-year history. The worlds oldest cryptocurrency achieved an all-time high of $19,764 on December 17, 2017 and has posted a series of lower price highs ever since, making February 4, the 413th …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 2:03 pm January 28, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 January 28, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. LocalBitcoins users, be aware of a recent phishing attack. Users of the LocalBitcoins forum were redirected to a phishing site, which harvested their login details to steal deposits. The forum is currently disabled, as were withdrawals. LocalBitcoins users are urged to check out the …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 9:16 am January 21, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 January 21, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Mining giant, Bitmain, is closing another office in Amsterdam and they are also halting its mining operation in Texas. While bad for Bitmain, these developments are actually improving decentralization in the Bitcoin mining space. Currently, only the BTC.com mining pool controls more than 11 …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 9:53 am January 14, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 January 14, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. At Consumer Electronics Show, Ledger confirmed the new Nano X hardware wallet will contain Bluetooth support. This will allow users to run mobile wallets with far greater security. The Nano X is expected to begin shipping in March 2019 at a price of $119. …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:12 pm January 7, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 January 7, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. The forthcoming major exchange Bakkt announced the completion of their first funding round, which raised $182 million. Bakkt intends to cater to institutional interest in Bitcoin and other digital assets. Concerns surfaced regarding crypto exchanges. Bitcoin investor, Trace Mayer, called for a Proof of …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 12:37 pm December 31, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 December 31, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 Before we begin, an important update for Electrum users. If when broadcasting a transaction, you receive an error message about a security update, disregard it, this is a phishing attack. For more info visit Electrum.org. Assist, a South Korean business school based in …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:45 am December 24, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 December 24, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Facebook is said to be working on a cryptocurrency that will let users transfer money on its WhatsApp messaging app, focusing first on the remittances market in India. The company is developing a stablecoin &8212 a type of digital currency pegged to the U.S. …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 2:30 pm December 17, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 December 17, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. A major shakeup occurred in the crypto market cap rankings this week, with Bitcoin Cash ABC falling to 7th position and Bitcoin Cash SV falling to 9th. The top 6 coins are now Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, Stellar, and the US Dollar pegged stablecoin, Tether, followed …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:37 am December 10, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 December 10, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Bitcoin hit a new yearly low just below $3,300. Altcoins fared even worse, with Ethereum falling below $90 and Ripple below 30 cents. The total crypto market cap stands at $108 billion with Bitcoins value comprising 55 of that figure. The G20 member nations …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:25 am December 3, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 December 3, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 Crypto markets hit a fresh low for the year early this week, with Bitcoin falling as low as $3,600. It was reported that Google search interest for Bitcoin is at a 6 month high. As searches tend to correlate with price activity, this …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 9:45 am December 2, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 November 26, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 Overstock plans to sell its decades-old retail business in the next few months to focusing on its multiple blockchain-oriented startups. As a result of the announcement shares of Overstock surged as much as 26 percent although the stock is down 66 percent this …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:39 am November 19, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 November 19, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 Markets moved sharply to the downside to a new low for 2018. The $212 billion market cap moved down to $183 billion with Bitcoin falling almost $1,000. Ethereum lost its second place position in market cap rankings to Ripple. The messaging app Kik …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 5:52 pm November 12, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 November 12, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 A strong move in Bitcoin Cash price comes in the run-up to the Bitcoin Cash SV hard fork, scheduled this week. On this date, Bitcoin Cash will split into Bitcoin Cash ABC, backed by Jihan Wu, Amaury Sechet, and Roger Ver, and Bitcoin …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:30 am November 5, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 November 5, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Former US congressman and famous Libertarian, Ron Paul, advocated for the abolition of all taxation on cryptocurrencies. Paul said such a move may prevent recession. He also supported President Trumps recent criticism of the Federal Reserve. Venezuelas state cryptocurrency, the Petro, was officially launched. …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 9:57 am October 29, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 October 29, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Crypto markets remain steady this week. Markets were largely unchanged from last week, with Bitcoin holding the $6,400 level, Ethereum keeping its $200 level, XRP steady at 45 cents and BCH holding the $440 range. The total crypto market cap is now at around …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 8:20 am October 22, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 October 22, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. US investment giant Fidelity, which has over $7 trillion under management, announced its new crypto custody and order execution service, Fidelity Digital Asset Services. Fidelity aims to make Bitcoin trading accessible to major institutions, such as hedge funds. Major exchange Bitfinex re-opened fiat deposits …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 11:00 pm October 20, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 October 8, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Chinas longest-running technology magazine, Beijing Sci-Tech Report, will accept Bitcoin payments for annual subscriptions. Starting in 2019, readers will can pay 0.01 BTC to receive the publication. Some crypto industry research by Diar pointed to a bullish future. According to their report, venture capital …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 11:00 pm October 20, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 October 15, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Major exchange and Tether operator, Bitfinex, has imposed a temporary ban on all fiat deposits. Clients are no longer able to deposit Euros, Dollars, Yen or Pounds to the exchange. Withdrawals are reportedly working normally. Bitfinex has said that they expect the issue to …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 2:10 pm October 5, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 October 1, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 Google is ending its ban on crypto-related adverts across the US and Japan. The ban was put in place this June. Its expected this will boost adoption by exposing more people to crypto. Bitmain published its IPO prospectus, making public its recent financial …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 9:40 am September 24, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 September 24, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. A vulnerability in the Bitcoin software was revealed this week but quickly patched in a later version. Although the bug is difficult and costly to exploit, a malicious miner could use it to potentially cause a blockchain split. If youre running Bitcoin Core, updating …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 9:35 am September 17, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 September 17, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Coinbase announced the doubling of its February staff count, to 500 permanent members. Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, predicted 1 billion crypto users within 5 years. The SEC suspended the Swedish Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs within America known as Bitcoin or Ethereum Tracker One. On …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 9:35 am September 10, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 September 10, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. News came out earlier this week that investment bank Goldman Sachs was cancelling its plans for a Bitcoin trading desk. However, Goldman Sachs refuted the report, calling it fake news. Some Bitcoiners have accused the journalists behind the piece of market manipulation. Russian police …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 11:30 am September 9, 2018
The post What is Ethereum &8211 A Simple Non Technical Guide for Beginners 2018 Updated appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nIn this article were going to explain in depth what is Ethereum. Don&8217t worry, the whole explanation will be non technical and easy to understand! What you will learn in this video What Ethereum is How Bitcoin contributed to the concept of Ethereum Ethereum&8217s goal and the centralization of the Internet What smart contracts are, …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 9:10 am September 3, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 September 3, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Bitcoins hashrate jumped by as much as 35 over the past week reaching an all-time high of 61 exahash. Some speculated that new ASIC manufacturers are powering up their new hardware. The nation of Iran unveiled its plan for a national cryptocurrency, designed to …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 3:15 pm September 2, 2018
The post Bitcoin Fees Explained &8211 How to Calculate and Solve Pending Transactions appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nThis guide will explain the basics of fees from how they are calculated to what you can do in case you didnt pay a big enough fee. Post summary Bitcoin transaction fees sometimes referred to as mining fees allow users to prioritize their transaction sometimes referred to as tx over others and get included faster …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:40 am August 27, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 July 30, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. The price upswing of Bitcoin this week was attributed to bullishness over a possible Bitcoin ETF and also Chinese inflows following the devaluation of the Yuan as a response to Trumps new trade tariffs. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange tweeted that Bitcoin futures trading volume had …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:40 am August 27, 2018
The post 11 Ethereum Wallets Dissected and Reviewed appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nToday were going to talk about Ethereum wallets &8211 those pieces of software, or hardware, that allow us to interact with the Ethereum network. Here&8217s what we&8217ll go over Introduction Accounts and addresses Sending Ether Types of wallets MyEtherWallet Hardware Wallets MetaMask Exodus Jaxx MyETHAddress &8211 Paper Wallet Units of Ether Ethereum Gas Conclusion Ethereum …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:40 am August 27, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 August 6, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. The unexpected price drop in Bitcoin last week likely resulted from a failed margin call on a massive position on Hong Kongs OKEx exchange. A highly-leveraged position, representing about $416 million, had to be liquidated by the exchange once it started losing. However, the unidentified …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:40 am August 27, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 August 13, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Bitcoin continues to outperform altcoins, reaching over 51 of the total crypto market cap this week. The story behind this weeks $900 price drop was the SECs decision to delay its decision on the highly-anticipated Bitcoin ETF until September 30th. Agency officials want more …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:40 am August 27, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 August 20, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. The popular mining company Bitmain is looking to IPO, forcing it to disclose its financial position. Surprisingly, Bitmain has over 1 million Bitcoin Cash while their Bitcoin holdings are at only 71,560. Analysts say that this outsize Bitcoin Cash position represents a major liability …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 7:40 am August 27, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 August 27, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nHeres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Venezuelas president Nicolas Maduro announced a desperate new action to control its hyperinflation. The government will devalue the Bolivar by 95 and peg its value to that of Venezuelas new government cryptocurrency. This crypto, known as the Petro, is linked to the oil price. …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Zcash Mining Hardware for 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol Zcash is a privacy coin thats been on the market for a few years now. It uses a mining algorithm called Equihash. With an active developer and community, shielded or private transactions, and an appropriate fund for the founders, Zcash has been steadily developing, innovating, and appreciating in price. Zcashs Equihash is currently …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post HashFlare Review Is This Cloud Mining Platform Legit appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol July 2018 update HashFlare announced thatthat it is stopping mining services and shutting down hardware on currentSHA-256contracts due to difficulty generating revenue. This basically support my theory that there&8217s no way to make any substantial profit with HashFlare and that you&8217re basically putting your money at risk. I&8217ve said it before and I&8217ll …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 May 14, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol Heres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Bitcoins price came close to the key $10,000 level last weekend but failed to overcome it during this week. Late in the week, the price fell below $9,000, accompanied by negative news out of Asia. The rest of the crypto space also plunged …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 May 21, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol Heres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 Heres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds.Consensus 2018conference, held in New York, failed to trigger the anticipated Bitcoin price rally as it does each year. The turn out for the event was extremely overwhelming with almost 8500 people attending …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Kyber Network Review appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol Kyber Network is a decentralized exchange for cryptocurrencies. Founded by Loi Luu, Victor Tran, and Yaron Velner in 2017, Kyber Network can be used to exchange and convert digital assets. The Kyber Network token sale took place in September 2017, which raised around 200,000 ETH the equivalent of $60 million USD at the …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post How to Mine Litecoin &8211 The Complete Beginner&8217s Guide to Litecoin Mining appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol To get started mining your L3 Litecoin, or other Scrypt coins, watch this video! You can also use it to get paid with BTC, LTC, or just about any other altcoin! The Risks of ASIC Mining Some developers don&8217t like the idea of ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit manufacturers having a say in …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Complete List of Bitcoin Friendly Countries for Cryptocurrency Businesses in 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol One of the great advantages of Bitcoin is its international nature. Wherever you are in the world, so long as you have an internet connection, you can use Bitcoin to send and receive money. That said some parts of the world are much friendlier to Bitcoin users than others. Anyone seeking to set …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 May 28, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol Heres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 &160 Despite continuing mainstream adoption and technical improvement, Bitcoin spent the latter half of the week in the mid-$7,000 range, having failed to hold the $8,000 level. Argentinas Banco Masventas revealed that it would be exiting the SWIFT payment system in favor …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Bitcoin Inheritance Planning &8211 What You Need to Know and do&8230 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol Its said that in this world, only two things are certain death and taxes. While the invention of Bitcoin may cast a little doubt on the certainty of taxes, death remains sadly inevitable. However, one consolation of mortality is the ability to pass on ones values, knowledge and accumulated wealth to others. When …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 June 4, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol Heres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 &160 The National Tax Agency of Japan revealed that 331 crypto traders earned more than $1 million Dollars in profit over the course of 2017. In further news out of Japan &8211 massive GMO corporation announced plans to trial Bitcoin-based rewards in …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post The Best Bitcoin Poker Sites on the Web Sign Up Bonuses Included appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol As the gambling world begins to recognize the benefits of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin poker sites are becoming more popular, bringing all the benefits of bitcoinfast transactions, control over funds, low feesto traditional online poker. Heres a quick rundown of the best places to play online poker with your Bitcoins. Fortune Jack Fortune Jack claims …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 June 11, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol Heres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 Japans GMO corporation revealed its new ASIC miner, the B2. The device achieves a 24 terahash per second hashrate for a power cost of 1950 watts, making it about 20 more efficient than Bitmains S9. The B2 sells for $2000 and will …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 June 18, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol Heres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 The US Securities and Exchange Commission stated that they dont consider Bitcoin or Ethereum as securities, renouncing any claim to oversight of these coins. However, the SEC regards the majority of ICOs as securities, and thus within their regulatory scope. ICOs will …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 June 25, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol Heres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 Some market watchers blamed the bearish price action on news that Japans largest exchange, BitFlyer, was ordered to suspend new account registrations. Japans Financial Services Agency, which oversees crypto exchanges, has demanded that BitFlyer improve their KYC / AML processes. Those who …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Ripple Mining aka XRP mining &8211 It&8217s Not Something You Can Actually Do appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol As a cryptocurrency information resource, we get a lot of questions. We make every effort to provide helpful answers in plain English and, of course, user questions give us a lot of information too. They let us know what newcomers to the space find important, difficult, or confusing. One question which has been …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post What is Ethereum &8211 A Simple Non Technical Guide for Beginners appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol Today were going to explain in depth what is Ethereum. Don&8217t worry, the whole explanation will be non technical and easy to understand. What you will learn in this video What Ethereum is How Bitcoin contributed to the concept of Ethereum Ethereum&8217s goal and the centralization of the Internet What smart contracts are, …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 July 2, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol Heres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 Facebook will rescind its ban on crypto ads across its social media platform. The ban was instituted in January. The move stoked rumors that Facebook is intending to launch its own crypto or even acquire US exchange giant, Coinbase. For now, all …n

Via BitcoinExaminer – 6:05 am July 30, 2018
The post Bitcoin News Summary &8211 July 9, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.nEspaol Heres what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. &160 Cryptos combined market cap rose over 15 from $233 billion late last week to its current level of $270 billion. Trading volumes on Binance and Houbi exchanges were up by over 100 over the last 10 days, with the volume on South …n