So Far in 2020, we have survived Australia burning, a WWIII threat, and now we have Covid-19. In the beginning, people took the whole Coronavirus thing as quite a joke, but in the last couple of weeks it has got a whole lot more serious, and the government is asking people to self-quarantine and practice social distancing.

But, what exactly does one need to survive quarantine? This article has you covered: https://4king.com/how-to-survive-quarantine/

What is a Quarantine must-have for you?

Feeling a little lost for inspiration at the moment? Not sure what coin to add to your portfolio? Many use astrology to answer some of life's most complicated questions, like who to marry and where to work, so why not let the stars guide your next crypto trade?

Here is which coin you should trade according to your star sign: https://4king.com/which-coin-you-should-trade-according-to-your-star-sign/

Do you agree with the stars?

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice - it’s just a bit of fun.

Tap.Global has brought a revolutionary new product to the table that is making trading, spending and keeping crypto safer and easier than ever before. The Tap products are enabling crypto users everywhere to step into the future of digital assets.

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Geoff Hinton was building and researching neural networks long before the rest of the world caught on. Hinton's fascination with the working of the human mind led him to a lifetime of trying to replicate the way that the brain works, in machines.

Here is everything the Godfather of Modern AI achieved over 4 decades of hard work: https://4king.com/godfather-of-modern-ai/

Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency, built out of a fork of the Bitcoin blockchain. It’s often referred to as the silver to Bitcoin’s gold, and with a bitcoin bull run almost certainly on the cards, will Litecoin follow suit and reach an all-time high?

This article seems to its will: https://www.tap.global/is-ltc-set-for-a-2020-ath

So, is LTC set for a 2020 ATH?

With  Covid-19 spreading at exponential rates it is having a major impact on the stock markets and there are growing fears amongst US stock traders. While the US stock market seems to be in a free fall Bitcoin has been on the rise, which accounting to this article, is making it a safe haven for US Stock Traders: https://coins.newbium.com/post/30029-bitcoin-is-a-safe-haven-for-us-stock-traders-amid

With no end in sight, Covid-19 may very well trigger the next global recession but do you think Bitcoin could play a role in rescuing the situation?

The CoronaCoin is a coin developed by a group of 4Chan ( ‘surprise surprise’) activists and developers. While they are adamant that the purpose of the coin is to help raise awareness and funds for the RedCross, there is something distinctly unethical about profiting off the death of others.

Here is why the intention behind CoronaCoin seems a bit sketchy: https://4king.com/whats-up-with-the-coronacoin/?preview=true&_thumbnail_id=27123

Do you think they are profiting off death and infection or actually trying to help?

Relations between the United States and Mexico are strained at the moment and the Trump administration is mostly to blame. With many Mexican citizens living in the States, there is a clear niche available for a company like Ripple to fill.

Ripple is breaking down walls for cross border payments to Mexico and here is how: https://thecoinshark.net/en/ripple-is-breaking-down-walls-for-cross-border-payments-to-mexico/

What do you think of Ripples' efforts to break down walls for cross border payments to Mexico?

Ethereum has been steadily on the rise for a good while now, and this first half of Q1 2020 has proven that they have brought that same energy into the new decade. They have started 2020 with a bang, more than doubling in value in just 2 months.

There are quite a few factors that have come into play to make this a winning year for Ethereum and here are just a few: https://thecoinshark.net/en/5-reasons-why-ethereum-is-winning-in-2020/amp/

What do you think we can expect to see for the rest of the year?

The short answer to this is yes, but we all know that the short answer never does Bitcoin any justice. So what is the long answer you may ask? Well, there is no one long answer, but there are a couple of indicators and factors that may hold the answer.

One of the factors that play a role in volatility is the activity of Crypto Whales and here is how: https://www.tap.global/on-chain-activities-suggests-bitcoin-volatility-will-continue

Do you think Crypto Whales play a significant role in Bitcoin price volatility?

In just a few short years Ethereum has managed to pass the billion dollar milestone with the total value locked into Ethereum’s decentralized finance apps. Things have come a seriously long way for the blockchain, and the process is still ongoing.

Here is what the next few years have in store: https://themerkle.com/the-billion-dollar-milestone-has-been-hit-for-ethereums-defi-whats-next/

What do you think we can expect to see from Ethereum's DeFi in the next couple of years?

We all know eSports is a big deal and it is becoming a bigger deal every year. 2019 saw huge growth in the esports industry, as it grew 3% – surpassing $120.1 billion. Over and above that, mobile eSports has become one of the fastest growing sectors in gaming, and it’s not slowing down.

Here is why eSports is set to get even bigger in 2020: https://4king.com/2020-is-the-year-of-esports/

Do you think 2020 is going to be the year of eSports?

Have you ever wondered, with all the technological advancements made in recent years, if AI can predict your future? Well if you have the answer is yes… sort of. An AI by the name of GPT-2 has gotten good at predicting which words will appear sequentially but so far that is about it.

Here is why: https://4king.com/want-your-fortune-told-consult-ai/

Do you think AI will be able to tell our fortunes in the future?

For a long time now we have been hearing a ton of different things when it comes to the launch of Ethereum 2.0. There has been a huge amount of speculation and delay along the way, but now it seems that developers are 95% confident that Ethereum 2.0 will launch in July.

Here is why they are so confident: https://nulltx.com/developers-are-95-confident-that-ethereum-2-0-will-launch-in-july/

We are all painfully aware that 95% is not 100%. So, do you think that Ethereum 2.0 will be launched in July or, do you think this is just another false alarm?

Tap has a mobile app that is both a cold wallet and a hot wallet ensuring your crypto is always secure and accessible. The Tap wallet is completely secure and comes with 2-factor authentication. So you can rest assured your assets are not only accessible but that they are always safe.

- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, the second largest Japanese bank, has partnered with SBI Holdings to build a blockchain-based banking platform.
- SMBC is investing in Ripple’s MoneyTap app, which allows users to send money using a telephone number or QR code.
- However, SMBC is just one of hundreds of banks using Ripple’s products.

The second largest bank in Japan, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), recently partnered with SBI Holdings to build a blockchain-based financial services platform. SMBC is planning to put funds into companies involved with the Japanese financial conglomerate, as a way to expand the use of blockchain technology in finance and remittance. Ripple is part of that plan. So, the second largest bank in Japan is investing in Ripple’s MoneyTap - what does that mean for the company?

What is Ripple?
According to eToro, “Simply put, Ripple is the company behind XRP. RippleNet and the XRP Ledger were created by RippleLabs, which uses open-source technology to beat Bitcoin in speed, and banks and other financial institutions in fees. Having launched in 2012, Ripple soon exploded onto the crypto scene.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epvQvY9IdHE&t=10s

The low-down
As part of the plan, SMBC has decided to invest in the blockchain-powered payment app MoneyTap, which is owned and developed by Ripple and SBI Holdings. This move comes after Fukushima Bank, and a number of other financial institutes, decided to integrate the app.

MoneyTap enables its users to send money using a telephone number or QR code - however, no XRP is involved in the process. While it’s part of the Ripple company, it’s not technically involved with the cryptoasset.

SMBC is not the first
SMBC is far from the first bank to invest in Ripple’s products. In fact, when we look at the xrparcade.com website, we can see that more than a third of the world’s largest banks are using Ripple. They may be piloting it, but many are already using it in business operations. This means that Ripple’s products are being used in more than 250 banks, in over 50 countries.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, the fifth largest bank worldwide, is collaborating with Ripple to provide cross-border money transfer services based on the payment corridor from Brazil to Japan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ket7OgJXrZY&t=7s

This table, from crypto-news-flash, shows the top 10 banks using Ripple’s products:



While it’s big news that the second largest bank in Japan is investing in Ripple’s MoneyTap, they’re really only following in the footsteps of hundreds of other banks already using Ripple’s products. Now’s definitely the right time to get in on XRP - head to eToro to start trading today.
https://twitter.com/Ripple/status/1221877944148267010?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Ripple is on the up
With the second largest bank in Japan investing in Ripple’s MoneyTap, and hundreds of other banks already using or piloting Ripple’s products, it’s no secret that RIpple is on the up. In fact, as the cryptocurrency with the third largest market cap, it’s likely that we’ll see even bigger movements from them soon. Ripple is rising, and 2020 is set to be one hell of a year for the company, and XRP.

https://coins.newbium.com/post/29805-second-largest-bank-in-japan-is-investing-in-rippl

We’ve got the scoop

- Bitcoin recently tested 10K.
- The coin surged by 68% in less than three months, possibly in anticipation of the upcoming halving.
- Get ready to throw that Bitcoin 10K party.

Since 18 December 2019, Bitcoin’s price has surged by a whopping 68% against the US dollar. It recently tested the 10K market, and we all have a major cause for celebration. So put on your party hat, grab that bottle of champagne you’ve been saving, and get ready to invite your friends over, because we’ve got all the info on how to throw a 10K BTC party.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgUTBMNlxKU

Bitcoin rallies
2018 was an abominable year for Bitcoin - the OG cryptocurrency crashed badly after the high of December 2017, finishing at a low of around $3,500 at the end of the year. 2019 saw some major improvements, surging above 10K in July, but ending the year at around 7K. 

Since then, Bitcoin has seen a whopping 68% rally in less than three months. This past weekend, Bitcoin surged above 10K and is currently sitting at roughly $9,800.

Why Bitcoin has surged now is a topic of debate. The recent rally is thought to be due to the upcoming Bitcoin halving in May, as well as a resurgence in institutional interest in the cryptocurrency.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX0gL0mo8v8


How to throw a 10K BTC party
Now onto the important business - how to throw a 10K BTC party:

Clothes
As with any event, you’ll need to show up sporting the right clothes. You don’t want to look like an idiot in front of all of your guests, right? Check out this epic crypto-themed apparel from CryptoClothing.

Music
Okay so crypto music hasn’t quite hit the mainstream yet, but you can still get your listening on, on blockchain streaming platforms like Musicoin.

Drinks
Most of us can’t imagine a good party without some booze, but sometimes running down to the local liquor store doesn’t feel special enough for a Bitcoin 10K party. Crypto enthusiasts can actually get their hands on the good stuff through sites like Overstock - and you can pay in crypto! This BTC cocktail recipe is a winner too.

Food
Crypto food is a tricky one - unless you’re dining out at a restaurant that accepts your coins. Still there are loads of ways for you to customize your food into being crypto appropriate. These Bitcoin-themed cupcakes can give you an idea of the kind of thing your guests might like to sink their teeth into.

Decor
If you really want to flash your 10K cash, look into putting up some epic Bitcoin decorations. You can find a bunch of wacky ones on Etsy - get that party spruced up nicely.

https://twitter.com/MattEgelkraut/status/1226738003080511488

Bitcoin to 10K
Now that you know how to throw a 10K BTC party, it’s time to get planning. BTC is rising, and we’ll likely see a lot more milestones this year. With the halving coming within the next few months, and the soft fork following shortly after, 2020 is set to be one hell of a year for Bitcoin (and the cryptocurrency community as a whole). If things go our way, we’ll be partying through 2020, 2021 and beyond.

https://4king.com/how-to-throw-a-10k-btc-party/

Bitcoin has a whopping 65% dominance over the cryptocurrency market - which means that when Bitcoin is strong, altcoins thrive



Over the last few days, Bitcoin has rocketed up to $10000$, with altcoins such as Dash following suit. In the past few weeks, for example, Dash was up a whopping 32%, overtaking Monero as one of the top 10 coins at a certain point.

What is Dash?

Dash is a cryptocurrency. According to eToro, “Unhappy with the transaction speed of bitcoin, Evan Duffield decided to found his own coin, seeking faster transaction speeds and more privacy.” Like Litecoin, Dash aims to fix some of the issues seen on the Bitcoin blockchain. Dash has a total supply of 18 million DASH coins, and a market cap of $1,117,521,576, at the time of writing. It’s placed in the top 20 coins according to CoinMarketCap.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0oNO3mbBE8&t=40s

Dash is leading the way

Since January 10th, 2020, Bitcoin has seen a rally from $7,700 to the current price of $9,794.70.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) can help us identify a bull or bear market. A value above 55 indicates a bull market, while under 55 indicates a bear market. Bitcoin is currently sitting just below 55, so it hasn’t entered a bull market at the macro level yet.

However, Bitcoin’s surging price is pulling altcoins up alongside it. Dash is up a remarkable 32%, and seems to be leading the pack. The coin hit $136.51, the highest it has been since July 2019. While it’s currently sitting at $120, that’s still around 30% higher than it was a couple of weeks ago. Dash is now sitting at 17th place on the global cryptocurrency market ranking.

https://twitter.com/novogratz/status/1217450277609132032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1217450277609132032&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crypto-news-flash.com%2Fbitcoin-moving-sideways-dash-monero-augur%2F

What’s driving Dash’s surge is somewhat of a mystery. FXStreet recently reported that internet outages in Venezuela are helping to support Dash adoption, because it can be sent and received via SMS. However, various Twitter users have also highlighted the Dash Evolution rollout as a possible factor, after it brought major changes to the ecosystem:

Terry Langston noted, “Dash Evolution rolled out huge (3 yrs in development) Name-based transactions that are private/secure. Dash DAPI platform & Dash Decentralized Storage utilizes leverages Dash decentralized PoService & PoW infrastructure (game changer). Dash Investment Foundation New Board member.”

Dash also has the ability to complete private transactions, which is becoming more and more of a concern for the contemporary crypto holder. Privacy coins like Monero are increasing in popularity, and it’s likely that something like Dash will follow suit soon.

From a technical point of view, Dash is overbought on all timeframes. The coin is likely vulnerable to a correction, though this is an incredibly volatile market so that’s not guaranteed.

However, Dash may not retest the recent high of $136,50. The next resistance is $186,50, which is the recovery high of 2019. So, is Dash leading the race to altcoin season? It seems like it at the moment - however, the market is volatile so things can change at any point.

Alts follow Bitcoin

Is Dash leading the race to altcoin season? At this point, yes. However, alts are following Bitcoin at the moment, and if the OG coin takes a dip, we’ll likely see the rest of the market plummet. It’s also a good idea to keep in mind that we’re expecting the Bitcoin halving in May 2020, and that will likely herald a major bull run for the entire market.

Whether or not Dash will lead that race remains to be seen, but it’s likely that we’re going to see some enormous shifts in the market. Take a good look at the top 20 ranking, because when the bull run hits things are going to change in a big way.

https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2020/02/09/dash-leading-altcoin-season/

Over the last few years, Ripple has managed to convince many large banking institutions of the advantages of its products - and for good reason. SendFriend confirmed that transaction costs of more than 80% could effectively be saved using Ripple’s solutions. Still, it’s not just remittance companies that are on the XRP train. More than a third of the world’s most prominent banks are using Ripple - inching us closer to mainstream adoption every day.

What is Ripple?
According to eToro, “Simply put, Ripple is the company behind XRP. RippleNet and the XRP Ledger were created by RippleLabs, which uses open-source technology to beat Bitcoin in speed, and banks and other financial institutions in fees. Having launched in 2012, Ripple soon exploded onto the crypto scene.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmaWDpg4fMU&t=108s

Which banks are using Ripple?
When we look at an overview of the xrparcade.com website, we can see that already more than a third of the world’s most prominent banks are using Ripple. They’re either piloting it, or are already using it in business operations. Ripple’s cross-border tech is being used by more than 250 banks in over 50 countries.

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, the fifth largest bank in the world in terms of assets under management, announced in November 2018 that they would be collaborating with Ripple, to provide an cross-border money transfer service, based on the payment corridor from Japan to Brazil.

Another major player is HSBC Holdings PLC, based in the UK. Their subsidiary, Saudi British Bank, announced in April 2019 that it would use Ripple’s payment solutions to transform and enrich the experiences of their customers.

This table shows the top 10 banks, in terms of assets under management, already utilizing or piloting Ripple:



Ripple is expecting massive growth this year
Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO, announced at the end of 2019 that they expected transaction volumes to grow by a whopping 600% in 2020, and for the customer base to increase by 30-40%. This forecast is not actually unrealistic, as already in October last year, Ripple was able to reach a high transaction volume.

Ripple signed its 300th partner with RippleNet in November 2019, and it currently employs more than 500 people worldwide - with plans for further expansion, particularly in the APAC region.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epvQvY9IdHE 

Ripple and Banks
No other cryptocurrency has been so wholly welcomed by the financial sector, proving Ripple’s merits in real time. Ripple is the third largest cryptocurrency by market cap, but it’s so much more than that. Ripple is a blockchain company, which makes it stand out thanks to its whole suite of products catered directly to traditional financial institutions. They’ve tapped into a market that others have yet to, and it’s standing them in good stead. What’s perfectly clear is that Ripple has found a niche and it plans to exploit it - for the benefit of themselves and of their partners.

https://twitter.com/Ripple/status/1221877944148267010?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

What next?
More than a third of the world’s most prominent banks are using Ripple, and that’s good for business. Ripple’s idea of catering to the financial sector has really taken off, with more partnerships climbing aboard all the time. Could Ripple’s success with banks finally send crypto mainstream? Or is this issue still to fringe for the majority of the population? Either way, Ripple is absolutely setting a precedent for other blockchains hoping to break into the traditional financial sector - develop a great product (or products) that can really help them, and you’ll likely see a great deal of interest. As more banks begin using Ripple, XRP could very well skyrocket - we'll just have to wait and see.

https://coins.newbium.com/post/29781-more-than-a-third-of-the-worlds-most-prominent-ba

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