Sunil Sharma
Sunil is a serial entrepreneur and has been working in blockchain and cryptocurrency space for 2 years now. Previously he co-founded Govt. of India supported startup InThinks and is currently Chief Editor at Coingape and CEO at SquadX, a fintech startup. He has published more than 100 articles on cryptocurrency and blockchain and has assisted a number of ICO's in their success. He has co-designed blockchain development industrial training and has hosted many interviews in past. Follow him on Twitter at @sharmasunil8114 and reach out to him at sunil (at) coingape.com
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Hashrate Tokens: What is Bitcoin Hashrate Standard Token Aka BTCST Token?

Sunil Sharma January 25, 2021

Recently, the Bitcoin Standard Hashrate Token aka BTCST token, launched on Binance Smart Chain (BSC) on December 13, 2020 created a lot of buzz among crypto miners. Over the past week, “hashrate tokens”, which collateralize proof of work (PoW) hashpower have come to life as two of the largest mining pools –Binance and Poolin –

Recently, the Bitcoin Standard Hashrate Token aka BTCST token, launched on Binance Smart Chain (BSC) on December 13, 2020 created a lot of buzz among crypto miners. Over the past week, “hashrate tokens”, which collateralize proof of work (PoW) hashpower have come to life as two of the largest mining pools –Binance and Poolin –

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Chainlink Price Analysis: LINK Price Establishing All Time High Again, Will Increasing Volume Boost Price Further?

Sunil Sharma January 23, 2021

Chainlink price’s recent expansion has breached swing high posting a new all-time high LINK price as the macro bull trend continues to be intact. Consecutive higher highs and higher low are still integral thus higher prices are probable until proven otherwise. Weekly Bullish Order Block holding true.  Increasing volume profile suggestive of a climatic node. 

Chainlink price’s recent expansion has breached swing high posting a new all-time high LINK price as the macro bull trend continues to be intact. Consecutive higher highs and higher low are still integral thus higher prices are probable until proven otherwise. Weekly Bullish Order Block holding true.  Increasing volume profile suggestive of a climatic node. 

Bitcoin News
Bitcoin News

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust [GBTC] Premiums Drop to Lowest Since March 2017

Sunil Sharma January 23, 2021

As reported by Bloomberg, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust [GBTC] premiums fall by 40% during recent crypto meltdown as GBTC itself fall by 15% WoW. For the first time since March 2017, fall in prices of GBTC [15%] has outpaced that of Bitcoin itself [13%] on the weekly timeframe. Investors Might be Dumping Their Positions in

As reported by Bloomberg, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust [GBTC] premiums fall by 40% during recent crypto meltdown as GBTC itself fall by 15% WoW. For the first time since March 2017, fall in prices of GBTC [15%] has outpaced that of Bitcoin itself [13%] on the weekly timeframe. Investors Might be Dumping Their Positions in

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Coinbase
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Coinbase Custody Lists Ankr [$ANKR], Price of ANKR Token Soars by 30% in last 24 hrs

Sunil Sharma January 21, 2021

Coinbase custody today listed Web 3.0 enablement platform Ankr’s native $ANKR token. The news has already pumped the ANKR price by 38% in last 24 hrs with ANKR trading at $0.013. Coinbase Custody now supports deposits and withdrawals for Ankr ($ANKR) https://t.co/y4NV8jgtUP pic.twitter.com/s7xt7GUZ3Y — Coinbase Custody (@CoinbaseCustody) January 20, 2021 ANKR/USDT Price Soars by more

Coinbase custody today listed Web 3.0 enablement platform Ankr’s native $ANKR token. The news has already pumped the ANKR price by 38% in last 24 hrs with ANKR trading at $0.013. Coinbase Custody now supports deposits and withdrawals for Ankr ($ANKR) https://t.co/y4NV8jgtUP pic.twitter.com/s7xt7GUZ3Y — Coinbase Custody (@CoinbaseCustody) January 20, 2021 ANKR/USDT Price Soars by more

Crypto Banking Annual Report 2020- CoinGape
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Crypto Banking Annual Report 2020- CoinGape
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2020 Annual Report: Rise of Crypto Banking Services and Nexo Case Study

Sunil Sharma January 22, 2021

In the first quarter of 2020, the entire crypto market saw a massive crash as Bitcoin fell to the levels of $3500. Having said that, the following months gave a V shape recovery to Bitcoin, which can be attributed to the halving of the cryptocurrency. The recovery was an excellent sign of its prospects as

In the first quarter of 2020, the entire crypto market saw a massive crash as Bitcoin fell to the levels of $3500. Having said that, the following months gave a V shape recovery to Bitcoin, which can be attributed to the halving of the cryptocurrency. The recovery was an excellent sign of its prospects as

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Millions in USDT Moved & Minted at Tether Treasury, Analyst Peter Brandt Casts Doubts Over Tether And BTC Pumps

Sunil Sharma January 19, 2021

Updated: 100 Million Tether [USDT] were earlier moved to an unknown wallet and another 400 Million USDT is reported to be minted from Tether treasury. The movement of 100 Million USDT was followed by a decent pump in Bitcoin price, reaching a local high of $39,833 at the time of reporting. Is it just a

Updated: 100 Million Tether [USDT] were earlier moved to an unknown wallet and another 400 Million USDT is reported to be minted from Tether treasury. The movement of 100 Million USDT was followed by a decent pump in Bitcoin price, reaching a local high of $39,833 at the time of reporting. Is it just a

Bitcoin News
Bitcoin News

Week in Crypto: BTC Price and Data Analysis, Crypto Coin of the Week & Top Performers

Sunil Sharma January 18, 2021

BTC price was down 2.03% at USD 35,218, and volume was down close to 20% over the past 24 hours at press time. Binance (5.15%), Huobi Global (2.25%), and Coinreal (1.89%) were the top volume contributors for BTC in the spot market.   As the market seems to be building a base for the next breakout,

BTC price was down 2.03% at USD 35,218, and volume was down close to 20% over the past 24 hours at press time. Binance (5.15%), Huobi Global (2.25%), and Coinreal (1.89%) were the top volume contributors for BTC in the spot market.   As the market seems to be building a base for the next breakout,

Polkadot Price Analysis
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Polkadot Price Analysis
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Polkadot [DOT] Price Analysis: DOTUSDT Gains 295% Riding Strong Bullish Volatility Expansion into Price Discovery

Sunil Sharma January 17, 2021

DOT price is having an impressive bullish expansion as in last few days it breached key POC S/R. DOTUSDT price action has managed to post multiple percentage gains with no clear signs of topping out as of yet. Key takeaways: Key Weekly S/R Flip, POC technical confluence Bullish Engulfing Price Action Close Price Discovery Mode

DOT price is having an impressive bullish expansion as in last few days it breached key POC S/R. DOTUSDT price action has managed to post multiple percentage gains with no clear signs of topping out as of yet. Key takeaways: Key Weekly S/R Flip, POC technical confluence Bullish Engulfing Price Action Close Price Discovery Mode

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IMF digital Currencies
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Crypto Twitter: IMF’s Twitter Poll On Digital Currency Goes Viral, What’s so Special?

Sunil Sharma January 15, 2021

An interesting twitter poll titled, “Are Digital Currencies Real Money” regarding digital currencies posted by International Monetary Fund [IMF] has already received 75K votes and counting. Surprisingly, more than 80% of all the voters till now agree to this notion and believe Digital Currencies are actual Money. Are digital currencies really money? #poll — IMF

An interesting twitter poll titled, “Are Digital Currencies Real Money” regarding digital currencies posted by International Monetary Fund [IMF] has already received 75K votes and counting. Surprisingly, more than 80% of all the voters till now agree to this notion and believe Digital Currencies are actual Money. Are digital currencies really money? #poll — IMF

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Gary Gensler New SEC lead
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EX-CFTC Chair Gary Gensler Appointed As New SEC Lead, What to Expect for Bitcoin?

Sunil Sharma January 19, 2021

Ex-CFTC chair Gary Gensler today was announced the new SEC lead by the current Biden government. Gary Gensler is also a blockchain professor at MIT and comes with a good background in cryptocurrencies. Gary Admires Blockchain but supports Crypto Regulation Gary teaches a course on blockchain and cryptocurrencies titled Blockchain and Money at MIT. In

Ex-CFTC chair Gary Gensler today was announced the new SEC lead by the current Biden government. Gary Gensler is also a blockchain professor at MIT and comes with a good background in cryptocurrencies. Gary Admires Blockchain but supports Crypto Regulation Gary teaches a course on blockchain and cryptocurrencies titled Blockchain and Money at MIT. In

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Crypto Market
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Bitcoin Heading Towards Key Support at $28k While Dollar Gains Strength

Sunil Sharma January 11, 2021

Bitcoin price has turned bearish on lower time frames with BTC price falling by more than 13% in the last 24 hrs at the time of reporting. The sellers seem to be dominating the price movement in lower timeframes and all eyes are now towards the key support at $28k. The dollar seems to be

Bitcoin price has turned bearish on lower time frames with BTC price falling by more than 13% in the last 24 hrs at the time of reporting. The sellers seem to be dominating the price movement in lower timeframes and all eyes are now towards the key support at $28k. The dollar seems to be

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Elon musk cryptotwitter
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Crypto Stories: World’s Richest Man Wants to Be Paid in Bitcoin

Sunil Sharma January 10, 2021

Would you decline getting paid in Bitcoin next time? Well, world’s richest man Elon Musk agrees he will not. Earlier in his tweets Elon has agreed to own Bitcoin and enquired about Bitcoin’s capability to carry out large transactions. Why Elon Musk Means So Much to Bitcoin Fans Though in reality it is just a

Would you decline getting paid in Bitcoin next time? Well, world’s richest man Elon Musk agrees he will not. Earlier in his tweets Elon has agreed to own Bitcoin and enquired about Bitcoin’s capability to carry out large transactions. Why Elon Musk Means So Much to Bitcoin Fans Though in reality it is just a

RIpple Lawsuit
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RIpple Lawsuit
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“SEC can do Better on Clarity on Regulations” Says SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce

Sunil Sharma January 9, 2021

In a recent interview SEC commissioner aka Crypto Mom Hester Pierce said SEC can do better on clarity of regulations as enforcement should not be the only way to provide guidance. It should be noted that the hearing for the lawsuit is due in virtual court on Feb. 22nd, 2020 losing which XRP might be

In a recent interview SEC commissioner aka Crypto Mom Hester Pierce said SEC can do better on clarity of regulations as enforcement should not be the only way to provide guidance. It should be noted that the hearing for the lawsuit is due in virtual court on Feb. 22nd, 2020 losing which XRP might be

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Best Ways to Buy Bitcoin this Bull Season on Crypto.com 

Sunil Sharma January 5, 2021

Introduction The price of Bitcoin has witnessed an all-time high (ATH), going past $30,000 and this current trend has led to a “greedy” market where more people are investing in Bitcoin. If you must invest in Bitcoin, then you must do it the right way.  Crypto.com is one of the leading cryptocurrency and payment platforms

Introduction The price of Bitcoin has witnessed an all-time high (ATH), going past $30,000 and this current trend has led to a “greedy” market where more people are investing in Bitcoin. If you must invest in Bitcoin, then you must do it the right way.  Crypto.com is one of the leading cryptocurrency and payment platforms

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Breaking: Crypto Exchange Bittrex Delists Privacy Coins XMR, ZEC and DASH

Sunil Sharma January 1, 2021

U.S.-based exchange Bittrex today announced the delisting of 3 privacy coins namely Monero [XMR], Zcash [ZEC], and Dash [DASH] as of January 15th, 2021. Earlier South Korean exchanges were spotted to delist privacy coins citing the FATF’s regularity concerns. Bittrex Becomes First U.S. Exchange to Delist Privacy Coins In an official announcement, the Bittrex team

U.S.-based exchange Bittrex today announced the delisting of 3 privacy coins namely Monero [XMR], Zcash [ZEC], and Dash [DASH] as of January 15th, 2021. Earlier South Korean exchanges were spotted to delist privacy coins citing the FATF’s regularity concerns. Bittrex Becomes First U.S. Exchange to Delist Privacy Coins In an official announcement, the Bittrex team

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Stimulus-Checks-Crypto-Coinbase
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$600 Stimulus Checks on Their Way, Will the Fresh Stimulus Aid Boost Bitcoin Price?

Sunil Sharma January 1, 2021

As per latest statement released by IRS, $600 fresh COVID relief aid is on its way and initial direct deposits have started on Tuesday. Bitcoin price boosted partially with massive government stimulus throughout 2020 has already crossed $29,000 and traders are expecting more upward movement as soon as stimulus money hits bank accounts. Paper checks

As per latest statement released by IRS, $600 fresh COVID relief aid is on its way and initial direct deposits have started on Tuesday. Bitcoin price boosted partially with massive government stimulus throughout 2020 has already crossed $29,000 and traders are expecting more upward movement as soon as stimulus money hits bank accounts. Paper checks

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Binance delist XRP
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Breaking: Binance US to Suspend XRP Trading And Deposits From January 13

Sunil Sharma December 31, 2020

Binance US today in an official statement announced that it will suspend XRP trading and deposits on January 13, 2021 at 10am EST. However, it stated that XRP withdrawals will not be affected at this time. Binance US to Suspend XRP Trading, Is it the end for XRP? Further, in its statement, it stated if

Binance US today in an official statement announced that it will suspend XRP trading and deposits on January 13, 2021 at 10am EST. However, it stated that XRP withdrawals will not be affected at this time. Binance US to Suspend XRP Trading, Is it the end for XRP? Further, in its statement, it stated if

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Altcoin News

Breaking: Coinbase Sued For Selling XRP Alleged to be Security Tokens

Sunil Sharma December 31, 2020

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase was today sued by a customer for selling XRP alleged to be securities in federal court of California. The customer filed a complaint against Coinbase for taking commission from selling XRP and violating state unfair competition laws. Coinbase Sued Over Taking “illegal” Commission from XRP Sales Just few weeks after SEC filed

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase was today sued by a customer for selling XRP alleged to be securities in federal court of California. The customer filed a complaint against Coinbase for taking commission from selling XRP and violating state unfair competition laws. Coinbase Sued Over Taking “illegal” Commission from XRP Sales Just few weeks after SEC filed

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Crypto Stories: Wolf Of Crypto Street, 23 year Old Stefan Qin Charged for Fraud by SEC

Sunil Sharma December 30, 2020

Stefan Qin appeared in an interview at CNBC back in 2018 explaining how he has found a way to make money using Bitcoin no matter BTC prices went up, down or remain still. The interview made then 21 year old quite famous and his crypto hedge fund Virgil Capital was a one night success. The

Stefan Qin appeared in an interview at CNBC back in 2018 explaining how he has found a way to make money using Bitcoin no matter BTC prices went up, down or remain still. The interview made then 21 year old quite famous and his crypto hedge fund Virgil Capital was a one night success. The

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stock-market-listing
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Breaking: Coinbase to Suspend XRP Trading on January 19, Is Binance Next to Delist XRP?

Sunil Sharma December 29, 2020

Coinbase today announced that all XRP trading activities will be suspended at Coinbase from January 19, 2020 onwards. This decision comes in the light of $1.3 Billion lawsuit filed by SEC against Ripple for dealing in security. XRP Delisting at Exchanges Continues, Coinbase Joins the list Since the news of lawsuit against Ripple broke out,

Coinbase today announced that all XRP trading activities will be suspended at Coinbase from January 19, 2020 onwards. This decision comes in the light of $1.3 Billion lawsuit filed by SEC against Ripple for dealing in security. XRP Delisting at Exchanges Continues, Coinbase Joins the list Since the news of lawsuit against Ripple broke out,