Cryptocurrency News
Competition is always a good thing, especially in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Even though a lot of people still focus on Ethereum when it comes to smart contracts, various competitors have emerged. The following projects – which only represent some of the top players – are listed in […]
Things are not looking too promising for the majority of cryptocurrencies. Albeit the Bitcoin price is still capable of minimizing the losses, it has become apparent this correction may become very steep in the coming days. Interestingly enough Dogecoin is going through a massive uptrend despite this overall bearish pressure. […]
It would appear that blockchain technology is slowly making inroads in the world of remittances and money transfers. Numerous companies are exploring this technology as we speak, even though there are still only a handful of service providers officially running their services on a blockchain. The following companies, listed alphabetically, have […]
Giving Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies a better reputation in the eyes of the general public remains a big challenge. One way of spreading the word is by focusing on the numerous charities accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The following firms, listed in alphabetical order, are some of the lesser-known charities […]
Fiat currencies have a far more troubled past than consumers give them credit for. More specifically, some of these currencies have disappeared from the face of the earth in spectacular fashion. World War II, a gruesome and terrible multi-year period, was also responsible for wiping out several currencies. Below are […]
As was to be expected after a few days of positive price momentum, the cryptocurrencies are in a battle for survival once again. Despite Bitcoin holding its own relatively well, the IOTA price is going off the deep end at an alarming pace. It is the only currency in the entire […]
Now that the cryptocurrency momentum is slowly turning against Bitcoin and altcoins again, it will be interesting to see how all markets respond. As is to be expected, the initial response is not promising. The Bytecoin price, for example, is almost down by 8.5% already as holders are cashing out […]
There is a very strong focus on the potential failure of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As unlikely as that may seem, there are numerous precedents for failed currencies. The following national government-backed currencies, ranked by reversed longevity, have all failed due to hyperinflation issues. 6. Yugoslav 1994 Dinar As the […]
There is growing interest among consumers in remaining anonymous while using either cryptocurrency or blockchain technology. Various methods can be used to achieve this goal, although some will be more effective than others. The following methods, listed alphabetically, are worth checking out. Your mileage may vary when using these options. […]
There is a lot more to cryptocurrency trading than just using popular exchanges. The rise of decentralized trading platforms should not be overlooked. Additionally, there are the so-called dark pools, which offer liquidity outside of the traditional exchanges’ order books. The following exchanges, listed alphabetically, offer this functionality to their […]
Various countries in Europe are becoming increasingly blockchain and cryptocurrency-friendly. Switzerland appears to be leading the way in this regard. As pointed out by Nexo, there are some good reasons why this country is making so many headlines. Below are some examples, ranked by importance. 6. Prone to Disruption Although one could […]
Numerous cryptocurrency and blockchain projects have yet to hit their stride. Tezos is one of those projects, primarily because it suffered from numerous setbacks during its early stages. Most of those issues have since been resolved, even though Craig Wright is convinced that Tezos is a “shite coin”. The Road Ahead […]
Even though Telegram has become a very popular social messaging platform, it offers a lot of functionality which users remain unaware of. One of those features goes by the name of Telegram Passport, which aims to disrupt traditional login and authentication services used on the internet today. Whether or not […]
It is evident there is still a lot of positive momentum affecting all cryptocurrency market. While that momentum can very well evaporate at any given moment, it seems things continue to improve for some altcoins. The EOS price, for example, noted higher gains in the past day compared to the […]
These are rather interesting times for the cryptocurrency markets. As Bitcoin sets the pace for all other currencies, it will be intriguing to see what happens next. The IOTA price continues to soar high after a full day of steep gains. It is well underway to hit $0.75 once again, […]
Many blockchain use cases exist today, although exploring them all will be a major challenge. In the case of disrupting social media, various projects claim the blockchain will help disrupt these centralized ecosystems once and for all. The following companies, listed alphabetically, are using distributed ledgers for that very purpose. 6. […]
Artificial intelligence is a very interesting technology which can offer a lot of benefits. A lot of potential use cases can be unlocked by combining AI with blockchain technology. These projects, listed in alphabetical order, are exploring ways to combine the best of both worlds into one appealing and comprehensive offering. […]
The cryptocurrency community has no love lost for Ripple and its native XRP asset. Even so, there are a lot of reasons as to why companies and service providers see merit in the company and its technology. The following use cases – ranked by importance – show how various aspects […]