These are very peculiar times for the cryptocurrency industry as a whole. With the Bithumb exchange facing a hack, one would expect a lot more market volatility. Somehow, that momentum has seemingly been contained. While no big gainers are visible in the top 10, the Ethereum Classic price is noting […]
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Ukrainian Cyber Police Shut Down Six Fraudulent Exchanges
Cryptocurrency exchanges play an integral role in this booming industry. They are the go-to solution for people looking to buy and sell Bitcoin and altcoins. Unfortunately, not all trading platforms can or should be trusted. In Ukraine, half a dozen fake trading platforms were shut down last week. Cracking Down […]
Millionaires Don’t Receive Sufficient Crypto Investment Advice from Wealth Managers: Study
It is evident the cryptocurrency industry continues to attract people from all walks of life. Those with little money hope to strike it rich, whereas the wealthy hope to make more of what they already have. One thing both groups have in common is a desire for better cryptocurrency advice. […]
What Are Cryptocurrency Trusts?
The topic of cryptocurrencies and taxes has been kicked around a fair few times. It seems cryptocurrency trusts offer a legal method of avoiding taxes. They are not necessarily for everyone, yet they do raise some interesting issues. The Future of Cryptocurrency Trusts It has become apparent that not everyone wants […]
EOS Price: Remaining Above $10 Will be a big Challenge
No one will be really surprised to learn there isn’t much positive momentum across the cryptocurrency markets these days. Bearish pressure has been a part of the game for most of 2018. The EOS price is under severe pressure right now, as the negative momentum continues to mount. EOS Price […]
What Is Kirik Cryptocurrency?
The world of smart contracts has been evolving quite rapidly. With this technology generating so much attention, it’s becoming apparent that there is plenty of room for improvement. Kirik claims to be the “ideal smart contracts platform”. Only time will tell if it can live up to that promise. Kirik […]
Monero Community Proposes Overhaul of GUI Wallet to Improve Usability
Innovation is not hard to come by in the cryptocurrency sector. Although most of these changes are taking place behind the scenes, community feedback also plays an integral role in the process. One particular proposal to make Monero’s GUI client more user-friendly is attracting a fair amount of attention. Improving […]
Binance Coin Price: Unexpected Downturn may Trigger More Panic Selling
It would appear the most recent cryptocurrency momentum is already turning against the markets once again. That brief spell didn’t last long, albeit it was to be expected. The Binance Coin price is the first to go in the red, thanks to declines in USD, BTC, and ETH value alike. […]
TradeSatoshi Finally Removes BitConnect Trading Months After Ponzi Scheme Collapsed
It has been a while since people last heard about Bitconnect. The infamous Ponzi scheme collapsed a while ago, even though it was never completely ‘gone’. With TradeSatoshi now finally ending BCC trading, the final nail has been put in BitConnect’s coffin. Finally Ending the BitConnect Scam Over the past […]
More Claims Regarding Exchanges Faking Trading Volume Surface
Even though the cryptocurrency industry is of great interest to a lot of people, it has become evident that there are quite a few concerns to contend with. One of the bigger concerns involves fake trading volume on exchanges. One particular story stands out in this regard, although it needs […]
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Make Inroads in Various Industries
As we recently highlighted in our “Bitcoin in Crime” series, Bitcoin is increasingly considered to be a tool for illegal activity. Whether or not that situation will ever change is unknown. Nevertheless, there have been some positive – though largely overlooked – developments. Bitcoin Is Going Places Getting Bitcoin – […]
TRON Price: Massive Upswing Pleases Short-term Speculators
It almost seems as if all cryptocurrency markets are bound for a solid rebound. Although it is a matter of time until this happens, the current 24-hour trend looks pretty interesting. Especially where the TRON price is concerned, good things are happening. An overnight 20% gain is nothing to sneeze […]
Universities and Business Schools Double Down on Blockchain Educational Efforts
Educational institutions worldwide are beginning to focus their attention on blockchain and cryptocurrency. Several universities have begun offering courses on both topics. It now seems some business schools are looking for ways to get in on the action, which is pretty interesting. Educating the Masses on Bitcoin and Blockchain […]
What Is the Crypto Exchange Ranks Project?
There are a lot of interesting developments in the world of cryptocurrency. Crypto Exchange Ranks is a rather unusual venture, although it could prove rather valuable in the long run. Assessing the vulnerability and liquidity of exchanges is direly needed at this point in time. CER in a Nutshell On […]
Cryptocurrency Markets Will See Solid Growth Once the ICO Bubble Bursts
The first half of 2018 hasn’t gone according to plan for most cryptocurrencies. Indeed, there is plenty of reason for short-term holders to sell off their holdings. However, there are some things to keep in mind. eToro CEO Yoni Assia is convinced selling cryptocurrency now would be equivalent to selling […]
ICO Team Removes Team’s Cut of Upcoming Airdrop to Create a Fair Distribution
Even though the ICO industry gets a lot of flack, there are some positive developments to take note of regardless. In the case of Relex, the team has taken a very unusual course of action. Removing the majority of tokens allocated to team members for the benefit of investors is […]
Top 4 Blockchain Interoperability Projects
One of the many factors holding global blockchain adoption back is that these chains cannot communicate with one another. Instead, every blockchain is seemingly doing its own thing at any given moment. Thankfully, there are a few projects which try to bridge the gap between the various blockchains. 4. Polkadot Although […]
CryptoKitties Transaction Volume and Values Decline Spectacularly
Even though the CryptoKitties project has attracted a lot of attention, it seems things are not evolving in the right direction. More specifically, there’s been an overall decline in sales, which goes to show how difficult it is to keep buyers and investors engaged for longer periods of time. The […]