Category: N-Markets and Prices

  • Markets Update: Tranquil Markets Presage a Storm Brewing

    Markets Update: Tranquil Markets Presage a Storm Brewing

    Cryptocurrency prices have been quite stable over the last few weeks as volatility throughout many markets has been non-existent. After patiently waiting, traders and investors are now curious to see if something transpires after a long spell of tranquil digital asset markets. Also read: New Qart Wallet Gives Bitcoin Cash QR Codes a Personal Touch Do…

  • Markets Update: A Narrowing Range of Consolidation and Lower Trade Volumes

    Markets Update: A Narrowing Range of Consolidation and Lower Trade Volumes

    Not a lot has changed since our last markets update four days ago as cryptocurrency markets continue moving sideways in a consolidated pattern. The top five digital assets have seen modest northbound gains this week, with increases between 1-5% over the last seven days. This Sunday, Oct. 21, the entire cryptocurrency economy of over 2,000…

  • Markets Update: Stable Cryptocurrencies and Unstable Pegged Coins

    Markets Update: Stable Cryptocurrencies and Unstable Pegged Coins

    Since our last markets update, cryptocurrencies have been steadily moving sideways as traders are patiently waiting for the next big move. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, bitcoin core has been hovering between $6,400-6,550, while bitcoin cash has been coasting along around $425-500 per coin. The market capitalization of all 2,000+ cryptocurrencies hasn’t budged much over the…

  • The Fall of Tether and What It Means for the Cryptocurrency Markets

    The Fall of Tether and What It Means for the Cryptocurrency Markets

    The demise of Tether has been a car crash in slow motion. An unswervable event that has played out over the course of months, it has reached a crescendo in the past 24 hours, with tether slipping significantly from its dollar peg. It is possible, perhaps even probable, that it will regain parity with the…

  • Worst Cryptocurrencies of 2018 Have Left Some Heavy Bagholders

    Worst Cryptocurrencies of 2018 Have Left Some Heavy Bagholders

    Tales of woe are easy to come by in the current market, in which most altcoins are faring multiples worse than bitcoin. Investors that have avoided the following projects, however, can draw some solace. Also read: US Court Issues Emergency Order Halting a Planned Initial Coin Offering This Year’s Underperforming Coins Have Fared Worse Than You…

  • Markets Update: Heavy Selling Across Leading Markets, ZRX Rallies

    Markets Update: Heavy Selling Across Leading Markets, ZRX Rallies

    The cryptocurrency markets appear to be consolidating following the significant sell-off that transpired on Thursday. The event saw BTC produce the largest percentage red daily candle posted since Sep. 5, driving losses across most major markets. ZRX was the most notable exception to the bearish price action that erupted through most cryptocurrencies, rallying significantly following…

  • ‘Crypto Fund’ Approved to Manage Cryptocurrency Investments in Switzerland

    ‘Crypto Fund’ Approved to Manage Cryptocurrency Investments in Switzerland

    Emerging Swiss virtual currency fund, Crypto Fund AG, said on Tuesday it had been given an asset management license by the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma). The license allows the company to manage crypto-related investments within Switzerland and to solicit for others elsewhere. Crypto Fund will also be authorized to provide investment advice to corporate…

  • Binance Exchange to Replace Token Listing Fees With Donations

    Binance Exchange to Replace Token Listing Fees With Donations

    The popular Binance exchange has decide to replace its token listing fees with donations. The move follows a recent wave of strong criticism against cryptocurrency exchanges for the supposedly excessive fees they charge projects. Also Read: Binance Wants to Invest in Africa, Reaches Out to African Projects Donations Instead of Fees The Binance exchange has…

  • Bitfinex Strongly Refutes Insolvency Claims

    Bitfinex Strongly Refutes Insolvency Claims

    Bitfinex has vigorously refuted claims that it and its Tether stablecoin are on the brink of insolvency. Rumors have surrounded the opaque exchange for over a year, but have intensified in the past month. “Bitfinex is not insolvent, and a constant stream of Medium articles claiming otherwise is not going to change this,” asserts a…

  • September Volume Report: Altcoins See Increase in Trade Activity

    September Volume Report: Altcoins See Increase in Trade Activity

    September saw all but three of the top twenty cryptocurrency markets post an increase in monthly trade volume. XRP pairings saw the strongest month-over-month volume gain, with 30-day volume tripling when compared with August. Also Read: Markets Update: Crypto-Traders Patiently Wait for a Break Out  BTC Stagnates, USDT and ETH Post Strongest Volume Since Q2 Despite…