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Why is Bitcoin Going Down?

The post Why is Bitcoin Going Down? appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. The following article represents the author’s opinion only and should not be taken as investment advice. Whenever investing in Bitcoin your capital is in risk. Make sure to read this post in order to educate yourself better on Bitcoin investments. First, I don’t […]

Should I Invest in Bitcoin in 2017? Here’s What You Need to Know

The post Should I Invest in Bitcoin in 2017? Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. 2017 started with a bang as Bitcoin shot through the $1000 mark with no signs of slowing down. As a result I get about 2 emails a day from people around the world who are asking one […]

BNP Paribas Pilots Real-Time Corporate Payments on the Blockchain for Large Corporate Clients

BNP Paribas, one of the world’s top banks, announced that it has processed real-time payments for two of its longstanding corporate clients, Amcor, a global leader in packaging solutions, and Panini Group, an international leader in collectables and trading cards using blockchain technology. BNP Paribas has successfully processed and cleared payments in various currencies for […]

Bitcoin Breaches All-Time High Market Cap (In Several Ways)

Bitcoin is surging. The exchange rate of the leading digital currency broke the $800 mark earlier this week, to reach a two-year high of about $875 today. The all-time high of over $1,100 or even over $1,200 depending on the exchange, may very well be tested soon. Arguably, an even more important milestone has already […]

Comparing Digital Currencies? Market Cap Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

To track the progress and value of a digital currency, most people go to a website like CoinMarketCap or CoinCap.io to see the different tokens ranked by their current market capitalization. A digital currency’s market cap is the total supply of coins multiplied by the token’s current market price. While nothing else really comes close […]

Bitcoin a Safe Haven in the face of Italian Banking System Crisis

Monte Dei Paschi, Italy’s third largest bank is in eye of the storm, as its shares fell by 12% on Wednesday ahead of a deadline for recapitalisation. Italy’s banking system is on the verge of a meltdown with the oldest bank in the world falling short of 3 billion euros. Other big names, like UniCredit, are […]