No one will or should be surprised to learn the cryptocurrency markets look anything but healthy at this stage. It has not been a good year for cryptocurrency, and expecting something to change seems a bit odd at this point. Most of the top currencies are still struggling with losses, […]
Author: JP Buntinx
Reserve Bank of Australia Has Some Interesting Views on Bitcoin
Australia is quickly positioning itself as a very interesting location for cryptocurrency and blockchain development. Although the overall climate appears relatively positive, it remains to be seen how things will play out. The Reserve Bank of Australia is still not convinced that Bitcoin and its cohorts are here to stay […]
Japan Introduces Additional Crypto Regulation to Crack Down on Money Laundering
Japan is a very different country when it comes to cryptocurrency activity. With its open-minded approach and legitimization of Bitcoin, an interesting situation has been created. It now seems officials will subject crypto investors to credit evaluations. Another Positive Regulatory Development In Japan, cryptocurrency regulation has become rather interesting to […]
New EU Directive Further Erodes Cryptocurrency Anonymity
A lot of people still assume all cryptocurrencies are anonymous. That is not the case, though, and it seems that situation will only become more apparent moving forward. EU regulators are actively cracking down on any and all anonymity associated with cryptocurrency, which could have all kinds of consequences. Another […]
Pigzbe Wants to Make Cryptocurrency More Appealing to Children
Making cryptocurrency more appealing to the masses is one of the more interesting social experiments to keep an eye on. So far, no real progress has been made other than for speculative purposes. Pigzbe may be introducing a major change in this regard, as its cryptocurrency wallet is primarily designed […]
Cryptocurrency Exchange Insurance Policies Remain Difficult to Come By
Running a cryptocurrency exchange may seem easy on paper. In the real world, it is very difficult. Dealing with new users, ensuring operations remain normal, and even obtaining insurance are just some of the struggles these companies go through. Insuring a Cryptocurrency Exchange There is a good reason why any […]
ING Experts Present a Bullish Outlook for Cryptocurrency Adoption
It is evident the year 2018 has not been kind to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. With the prices still in the dirt compared to late 2017, interest in these assets should be waning. According to some experts, that is anything but the case. In fact, ING believes interest in Bitcoin […]
Another Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Attracts VC Funding
Even though the current market momentum might not warrant any excitement, cryptocurrency hedge funds are still quite popular. Union Square Ventures has recently made a strategic investment in Multicoin Capital. This relatively new crypto hedge fund has attracted a lot of attention of late. The Appeal of Multicoin Capital As […]
Monero Price: Green Territory Where Others Remain in the Shallow Red
With the day almost coming to a close, it would appear there may be some positive short-term momentum for all cryptocurrencies. A few coins have gone in the green, whereas the others have recovered from the most recent setback. The Monero price continues to impress, as it has gained another […]
Bitcoin Cash Price: Negative Pressure Seeks to Push Value Below $700
The current cryptocurrency market situation looks no better than it did late last night. In fact, the current market conditions are even worse than they were less than 24 hours ago. All currencies remain in the red, and it remains to be determined if the Bitcoin Cash price can remain […]
TRON Price: Onslaught Drives Price Below $0.4 in Quick Succession
The expected bearish pressure is hitting all cryptocurrency markets once again. Bitcoin is on the verge of dropping below $6,100 again, and all other currencies are taking a similar approach. It would appear the TRON price has taken a major beating again, even though it seems the worst may be […]
South Korean Firms Flock to Singapore for ICO Purposes
Even though the initial coin offering industry has attracted a lot of attention, it is also a problem. Especially when it comes to regulation, the opinions on ICOs are quite divided. With South Korea still banning this activity, a fair few domestic firms are organizing ICOs in Singapore due to […]
EOS CTO Claims it Takes Three Parties to Reject Ethereum Transactions
It has become apparent that there is a lot of friendly competition among existing and new blockchain projects. In most cases, competition is a good thing, as it leads to innovation. However, the ongoing spat between EOS and Ethereum supporters is taking an interesting turn. Centralization is always a big […]
Fear of WannaCry Fuels New Email Spam Campaign
In the world of ransomware, there is no such thing as a quiet day. Although the days of WannaCry attacks are long past, it seems some people are trying to bring them back. A new email blackmail campaign is sending out threatening messages in this regard, even though it has […]
EOS Price: More Declines as Network Issues and FUD Spread Slight Panic
As was to be expected during the recent crypto market recovery, a further decline would occur sooner or later. Unfortunately for all cryptocurrency enthusiasts, that correction is taking place right now. All currencies are dropping like flies, although the EOS price is definitely taking the brunt of the assault. EOS […]
Coinbase Complaints Highlight the Flaws of Centralized Trading Platforms
Late last week, it became apparent that a lot of people have issues with the Coinbase exchange. While it’s not uncommon for rapidly growing companies to face a few setbacks, certain issues are recurring a lot more often than others. Keeping up with customer queries can be troublesome, but for such […]
Bahamian Government Mulls a National Digital Currency
There has been a lot of talk about countries issuing their own cryptocurrencies. While most of those plans have been put on ice indefinitely, it seems the Bahamas isn’t giving up on this dream. The country’s government has made it clear it wants to issue a digital currency, although it […]
Gun Industry’s Concerns Over Access to Financial Services Create Opportunities for Bitcoin
Finding new use cases for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has not been easy or straightforward. It now seems a new potential use case is on the horizon, as the gun industry is getting fed up with bankers’ attitudes. Guns and Cryptocurrency Most people will agree Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies do […]