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Blockchain Bites: Binance vs. Ethereum, MicroBT vs. Bitmain, Libra vs. the World

Binance unveiled plans for a new smart contract blockchain, which could compete with Ethereum, while MicroBT looks to beat rival Bitmain to market.

Apr 17, 2020 at 4:50 p.m. UTC

Apr 17, 2020

Markets

First Mover: Stablecoin Surge Might Herald Bitcoin Binge

Investors might be waiting for the perfect opportunity to pounce.

Apr 17, 2020 at 11:26 a.m. UTC

Apr 17, 2020

Markets

Blockchain Bites: Ethereum's Inroads and Libra's Concessions

The Facebook-led cryptocurrency project has been scaled back while investors try to take advantage of market turbulence. Here's the story.

Apr 16, 2020 at 5:40 p.m. UTC

Apr 16, 2020

Markets

First Mover: Coronavirus Trillions Get Bitcoiners Wondering if Halving Still Matters

The much talked about halving looks to have been replaced by the coronavirus easing measures as crypto investors' top concern.

Apr 16, 2020 at 11:48 a.m. UTC

Apr 16, 2020

Markets

Blockchain Bites: DLT's Great Leap Forward, Bitcoin Hoarders and a16z's New Fund

China is taking charge in the digitization of the world economy, while Maker faces a $28M class action lawsuit. Get the latest bite-sized news.

Apr 15, 2020 at 5:32 p.m. UTC

Apr 15, 2020

Markets

First Mover: Gold Is Crushing Bitcoin, but Inflation May Bring the Cryptocurrency a Boost

Coin Metrics says bitcoin's correlation with gold has increased in recent weeks.

Apr 15, 2020 at 11:44 a.m. UTC

Apr 15, 2020

Markets

Blockchain Bites: The Global Lockdown, Privacy Preserving Cryptography and Bitmain's Cash Rebates

Crypto may protect privacy as governments turn to contact tracing apps, while hackers are selling your Zoom account information for pennies on the dollar.

Apr 14, 2020 at 5:25 p.m. UTC

Apr 14, 2020

Markets

First Mover: Bitcoin Market Goes Into 'Backwardation' Despite Fed's Trillions

Bitcoin futures are trading below the spot price, suggesting expectations of a drop. But there are signs of buying potential, too. Where will the market go next?

Apr 14, 2020 at 11:39 a.m. UTC

Apr 14, 2020