Tag: cointelegraph

Jan 04
Kosovar government halts crypto mining amid power crisis

Following a recommendation from the Technical Committee on Emergency Measures for Energy Supply, Kosovo’s Minister of Economy has decided to ban crypto mining. 2514 Total views 76 Total shares The government of Kosovo has ceased crypto mining in the country owing to power constraints during the winter season. Kosovo’s Minister of Economy, Artane Rizvanolli, has […]

Jan 04
Bitcoin mining manufacturer Canaan expands footprint in Kazakhstan

China’s crackdown on crypto mining has allowed Kazakhstan to quickly fill the void by offering cheap fuel and a welcoming business environment. 1673 Total views 17 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) mining hardware manufacturer Canaan Inc is expanding its footprint in Kazakhstan after signing new strategic partnerships with multiple crypto mining firms in the country.  The […]

Jan 03
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, LUNA, FTM, ATOM, ONE

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to languish below the psychological level at $50,000 in the first few days of the New Year, indicating a lack of aggressive buying by traders. Former BTCC CEO Bobby Lee said the exodus of the Chinese traders who had until Dec. 31 to exit Chinese exchanges may have kept prices lower into […]

Jan 03
Bitcoin dips below $47K as US dollar surge dampens BTC price performance

It’s not looking great for Bitcoin on short timeframes, and Ethereum is becoming an increasingly popular bet instead. 4378 Total views 56 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) crisscrossed $47,000 on Jan. 3 as the first Wall Street trading days of 2022 got off to a modest start. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Ethereum steals […]

Jan 03
Unlocking utility is key for fashion brands launching NFTs in 2022

Nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, have become one of the most discussed markets in the crypto space this year. A recent report from Cointelegraph Research found that NFT sales are aiming for a $17.7 billion record by the end of 2021.  This may very well be the case, as a number of mainstream brands have begun […]

Jan 03
More billionaires turning to crypto on fiat inflation fears

The number of billionaires who have invested in crypto increased last year, and that trend could continue into 2022 as fears over fiat intensify. 15078 Total views 158 Total shares Previously anti-crypto investors are increasingly turning to Bitcoin (BTC) and its brethren as a hedge against fiat currency inflation concerns. One example is Hungarian-born billionaire […]

Jan 03
New year, same ‘extreme fear’ — 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin (BTC) begins its first full week of 2022 in familiar territory below $50,000. After ending December at $47,200 — far below the majority of bullish expectations — the largest cryptocurrency has a lot to live up to as signs of a halving cycle peak remain nowhere to be found. With Wall Street set to […]

Jan 03
Bitcoin holdings of public companies have surged in 2021

The amount of BTC held by public companies has gained significant market share from that held in spot ETFs since Microstrategy’s “Bitcoin for Corporations” conference during Feb 2021. 3482 Total views 33 Total shares The quantity of Bitcoin held by private corporations has increased significantly during 2021, building on increases from the previous year. In […]

Jan 02
NFTs to help brewers and farmers preserve UNESCO Belgian beer heritage

As a part of the partnership, Zeromint will mint and offer exclusive NFTs on the GoChain blockchain, which will be made available for international beer fans via BBA. 5074 Total views 64 Total shares Brewers and farmers from Belgian Barrels Alliance (BBA) have partnered with Zeromint to offer nonfungible tokens (NFTs) aimed at preserving the […]

Jan 02
Bitcoin starts 2022 at $47.2K as fresh research pins performance on China trader exodus

Exchanges deplatforming Chinese citizens prior to the Dec. 31 deadline may have added to BTC selling pressure. 18877 Total views 71 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) bears lost out at the last minute as 2021 came to an end — and consensus is building around China again being the reason for weakness. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart […]