Michael Canfield
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Developer Reveals Layer-Two Private Messaging and Payment System on Bitcoin Cash
On July 4, 2020, the Bitcoin Cash proponent Cain published an interview with the blockchain developer, Shammah Chancellor, about a new project called Stamp Chat. At its basic level, “Stamp is a prototype of a layer-2 private messaging and payment system on...
European Blockchain Ecosystem Needs €350 Million for the Next 18 Months
A study report by Leadblock Partners, an appointed representative of Sapia Partners LLP, finds an accelerating growth of the European blockchain ecosystem.The findings of the Leadblock Partners study suggest European respondents have a funding need for €350...
Bitcoin Volatility Hits Three-Year Low, Sparking Fears of Massive Sell-Off
The cryptocurrency data analytics and research company, Skew has warned that bitcoin could see a massive sell-off due to declining volatility. The data analytics firm says that bitcoin (BTC) realized volatility hit 20% over the past 10 days – it’s the...
The Tokenized Metaverse: Non-Fungible Token Sales to Surpass $100 Million
On July 1, 2020, the partner of Polynexus Capital, Andrew Steinwold, detailed that the sales of blockchain-powered non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are about to cross the $100 million mark. The popularity of NFTs has grown massive since 2017, as blockchain cards,...
700,000 Expedia Hotels Can Now Be Paid With Cryptocurrencies via Travala
More than 700,000 Expedia Group hotels and accommodations are now available via crypto-friendly travel booking platform Travala. Bookings can be paid with more than 30 cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. Despite covid-19, Travala saw a 170% increase in booking...
Bitcoin Entrepreneur Brock Pierce Joins the 2020 US Presidential Election
Blockchain entrepreneur and former Disney child actor, Brock Pierce, is running for President of the United States this election. Pierce announced he was running during America’s Independence Day celebration on July 4, the same day Kanye West revealed his...
Tron analysis: price jumps 5.6% to hit new weekly high
Tron price is up more than 5% on the day to see buyers take charge above a support area that marks the lower boundary of the June 8 highs of $0.018 The price of Tron is in an uptrend, with a daily surge that has seen the token upstage most altcoins in the top 30 by...
A New Price Valuation Model Says $10,670 Fair Value For Bitcoin
Seba, a Switzerland based bank, is proposing a Bitcoin valuation model that places its fair value at $10,670. At this price, the model suggests Bitcoin is trading at a significant discount, at just above $9,100. In a blog posting this past Thursday, Seba says the...
Bitcoin Cash analysis: price moves towards key trendline
Price is on the verge of a breakout at the upper limit of a key trendline Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin Cash has been trending towards the upper limit of a long term range, with buyers to benefit from a boost of fresh supply to test higher lines between local...
Encryption Crackdown: Private Phone Network With 60,000 Users Dismantled by Law Enforcement
An international law enforcement team has brought down an encrypted phone network with 60,000 users worldwide. The platform was one of the largest providers of encrypted communications, widely used by organized crime groups. UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA),...
Cryptocurrency-Focused Docuseries Airs to Millions of Viewers via the Discovery Science Channel
A new docuseries called “Open Source Money” recently aired on July 4 and premiered on the Discovery Science channel. The new show gave millions of Discovery viewers information concerning bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, initial coin offerings, and blockchain...
Food and Cash Shortages Push Cubans Toward Permissionless Cryptocurrencies
The Nation of Cuba is dealing with a national food crisis, as Venezuela has stopped offering aid to the small island nation. Moreover, the coronavirus outbreak has caused a shortage of cash couriers called “mules” and everyday items are becoming scarcer....