Venezuela Wants to Use Petro to Finance Large Housing Program

Completing a project to build 3 million homes for its suffering population is the next big initiative Venezuela wants to finance with its digital currency, the petro. The socialist government in Caracas says there is enough money and materials to fulfill the main objective of the “Great Housing Mission.” Also read: Crypto-Friendly Statesman Takes Over Swiss … Read more

Report: Most Major Crypto Assets Show Close Price Correlation

The 2018 bear trend brought an increase in correlation across the leading cryptocurrency markets, with recent research indicating that 10 of the top 15 crypto assets by market cap show a price correlation of more than 64%. Additionally, five cryptocurrency pairs show a correlation larger than 80% for 2018 – ADA and XLM, BTC and … Read more

All Market Cap Sites Incorrectly Display the Circulating Supply of at Least Three Currencies

In the world of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and digital assets, a very big issue has presented itself. Most, if not all of the coin tracking websites have incorrect supply values for at least three currencies on the market today. This issue started with Coinmarketcap, but has now spilled over to Livecoinwatch and Coincap as well. The … Read more

More Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchanges Sign up for Self-Regulation

Five cryptocurrency exchange operators including Coincheck have signed up to self-regulate under Japanese law. They have joined the self-regulatory association which, until now, has only accepted regulated crypto exchanges as members. According to Japan’s top regulator, companies seeking to register their exchanges in the country must follow to self-regulatory rules. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves … Read more

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Chile’s Antitrust Court Orders Banks to Keep Crypto Exchange Accounts Open

Following the ruling by Chile’s supreme court that a bank can legally close accounts of a crypto exchange, the country’s Court of Defense of Free Competition reaffirmed that banks must reopen crypto exchanges’ accounts. The Chilean antitrust court continues to hear the case alleging that banks exploit their dominant position to keep crypto exchanges off the … Read more

Number of Chinese Crypto Lawsuits Doubles in 2018

According to China Judgements Online, a database of Chinese court documents, half of all lawsuits pertaining to cryptocurrencies were filed last year, highlighting an increase in fraudulent activity despite China’s regulatory crackdown. The database indicates that at least 202 cryptocurrency scams were promoted via more than 3,000 different platforms. Also Read: Indian Central Bank’s Report Shows … Read more

Indian Central Bank’s Report Shows Cryptocurrencies Are Not Currently a Threat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published a report indicating that cryptocurrencies are not a threat currently. However, the central bank says, with rapid growth and adoption of cryptocurrencies, this assessment could change, adding that constant monitoring of cryptocurrencies is needed. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto Hearing, Community Calls for Positive Regulations No … Read more

Brenna Sparks Blasts The Concept of “Technical Analysis” for Cryptocurrencies

Analyzing financial markets can often be done in many different ways. Most market speculators and investors rely on technical analysis to discover recurring patterns and signals. Not everyone is a fan of this approach, as the recent comment by Brenna Sparks clearly illustrates. The Technical Analysis Conundrum On paper, it has become more than apparent … Read more

Indian Cryptocurrency Exchange in 45 Countries Sees Strong Demand in Venezuela

An Indian cryptocurrency exchange, which is now live in 45 countries, reports that it is “seeing immense enthusiasm and buyer activity in Venezuela,” a spokesperson for the exchange told news.Bitcoin.com. Compared to other countries, “Venezuelans are looking more at the longer-term yield of bitcoin.” Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto Hearing, Community Calls for Positive … Read more

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