There have been some concerns regarding the Bithumb exchange over the past few weeks. An official investigation was launched by South Korean officials regarding the firm potentially engaging in tax evasion. It now appears the company has been cleared of all charges, which means business will carry on as usual […]
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EOS Price: Positive Uptrend Aids Push to $15
In the cryptocurrency world, there is hardly ever any positive price momentum over the weekend. It seems this weekend may prove to offer something different, as the EOS price has risen by 3.93% already. This makes it one of the bigger “gainers” over the past 24 hours, and seemingly spells […]
Venezuela’s Petro Has yet to Enter the Secondary Market Despite Initial Promises
Venezuela’s native cryptocurrency hasn’t gotten off to a good start. Although there was a lot of initial excitement regarding the Petro, it seems the introduction of this currency to the masses is not going according to plan. In fact, it is still not part of the secondary market, which raises […]
What Is Codius?
There are many reasons why smart contracts are so popular these days. They are a natural extension of existing blockchain technology, but they also introduce a lot of new opportunities. Codius is looking to make smart contracts easier and smarter, which may prove to be a challenge. Codius in a […]
EOS Mainnet Launch Is Pushed Back Again
The world of cryptocurrency is always evolving. Even though some developments seemingly take a lot longer than people would like, that is the nature of this business. The EOS project, for example, is still awaiting the launch of its mainnet. While that is somewhat worrisome, it seems there is a […]
What Is Pepper Cryptocurrency?
There is a bright future ahead for any project combining a blockchain with rewards in a meaningful manner. Whether or not any venture will actually succeed in doing so, however, remains to be seen. Pepper aims to make its mark in this area, although it’s doing so in a slightly different manner. […]
What Is 0xBitcoin Cryptocurrency?
There are numerous versions of Bitcoin in the cryptocurrency world today. Most of them are ultimately irrelevant, although there is one exception in the form of Bitcoin Cash. Whether or not 0xBitcoin will make a meaningful impact in this regard remains to be seen. It is designed to be the […]
Coinbase Seeks Approval to Trade SEC-Regulated Securities
Coinbase is one of the most remarkable companies in the cryptocurrency industry. It is evident the company will continue to have a positive impact on this space for quite some time to come. Its latest venture involves operating as a regulated and licensed broker-dealer. Another Major Coinbase Development While some […]
Indonesia Plans to Give Bitcoin Legal Status as a Commodity
Regulatory developments involving cryptocurrencies are always worth keeping an eye on. In Indonesia, there has been a lot of confusion regarding the future of Bitcoin and similar currencies. The Trade Ministry’s Futures Exchange Supervisory Board has finally rendered a verdict in this regard. Cryptocurrencies are commodities, regardless of what the […]
Binance’s Ella Zhang: The ICO Bubble Needs to Burst
The initial coin offering industry has been well received by a lot of people. Regulators and major investors, on the other hand, remain concerned that it is a bubble waiting to burst. Binance’s Ella Zhang, who heads the company’s venture fund, is hopeful that the bubble will burst sooner rather […]
South Korean Hospital Now Accepts Virtual Currency
Getting more businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments has been a very big challenge. So far, it seems most mainstream businesses have very little overall interest in the cryptocurrency industry. KMP Health Care Seoul, on the other hand, will offer medical services to customers who pay using cryptocurrency. South Korea Continues […]
BitOasis Reinstates AED Deposits and Withdrawals After Undisclosed Bank Issue
A lot of positive things are taking place in the cryptocurrency world right now. While most countries are cracking down on cryptocurrency trading in one way or another, the UAE is preparing to embrace Bitcoin and other currencies once again. After a brief struggle, UAE exchange BitOasis has reinstated AED deposits […]
The Cryptsy-Coinbase Lawsuit Has Been Reopened
For all intents and purposes, most cryptocurrency users had assumed the lawsuit involving Cryptsy and Coinbase was done and dusted. As is usually the case in this industry, nothing is what it seems on the surface. A judge in the Southern District of Florida has decided to reopen the case, […]
What Is Bit.Tube Cryptocurrency?
There are many different blockchain-based projects which will help transform the future of the internet. Innovation is always a positive development in this regard. Bit.Tube, for example, is a platform which could introduce some positive changes when it comes to decentralized video content publishing. The Idea Behind Bit.Tube Although it […]
Monero Price: Further Declines Drive Value Below $160
When the going gets tough in the cryptocurrency world, things will only grow worse fairly quickly. All of the top 10 cryptocurrencies continue to get battered at this time, and it seems there will be no relief to speak of. Further down the line, we see the Monero price on […]
Cardano Price: Steep Decline may Push Value Below $0.2
With virtually all of the top cryptocurrency markets in the red once again, today will prove to be a rather interesting day. Some markets are suffering from steep losses, as the Cardano price is down by over 4%. Not a positive development for this somewhat popular altcoin, albeit there is […]
The Role of Cryptocurrency in Crime – Darknet Activity Soars
While there are many potential benefits to cryptocurrency, one has to acknowledge this new form of money has gotten a bad reputation as well. There are many reasons as to why criminals are drawn to Bitcoin and other similar currencies. Even so, it remains to be seen how long this […]