Cryptocurrency News
With the weekend just around the corner, many people wonder what the future will hold for both Bitcoin and the altcoins on the market today. Since virtually all alternative markets hinge on Bitcoin’s success, the coming few days won’t necessarily be that interesting to look at. The following currencies may […]
When it comes to cryptocurrencies, no stone should be left unturned. That applies to both individuals and entire nations alike. Venezuela, a country known for its rather hostile approach to Bitcoin, might be on the brink of openly embracing the world’s leading cryptocurrency. The national central bank is conducting surveys […]
Blockchain analysis has become somewhat of a booming business model. Numerous companies aim to track nefarious Bitcoin and altcoin transactions in real-time. It now seems the average cryptocurrency enthusiast can do the same, courtesy of CipherTrace, Their new mobile app aims to bring more legitimacy to this fledgling industry as […]
As the Bitcoin price is seemingly intent on trending lower over the next few hours and days, there will be other markets reaping the benefits. Altcoins need to rise up in value to thwart Bitcoin’s gravitational pull. Most projects fail spectacularly in this regard, but there are always some exceptions […]
Despite being met with a lot of enthusiasm and hype, it appears the overall interest in Bakkt and its products is simply not there right now. Very weak trading volume over the first 24 hours shows investors and speculators simply aren’t waiting for this type of trading vehicle. As a […]
Scientific developments can have a major impact on society as we know it. Brain implants, while still widely considered to be controversial, will undoubtedly continue to play a role of importance. The BrainGate programme is one of those ventures few people are aware of, but it is just one example […]
Inflation is a very problematic financial situation which is often underestimated. Anyone who never had to deal with such a problem can’t fully grasp the consequences. In the case of Venezuela, things continue to grow progressively worse. The country is dealing with an inflation rate of 62.5, which is absolutely […]
In the cryptocurrency industry, there are many different projects worth keeping an eye on. It also appears there may be a lot more stablecoins to be launched in the near future. Whether or not MUSD will be part of that equation, is difficult to predict. While it has an official […]
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are often mentioned in the same breath as cybercriminals. Most of those stories are, unfortunately, 100% correct. However, not every criminal had a troubled youth. Case in point is Igor Musatov, a former KHL ice hockey player, who swindled victims out of $800,000 worth of Bitcoin. […]
There is no shortage of innovative projects in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. Stefan Thomas, best-known for running the Coil blockchain company and ties to RIpple, has a big plan. He aims to create a new grant for content creators looking to embrace the ad-free business model. Banishing ads for […]
In the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, network nodes play a major role of importance. The more nodes are online, the more secure the network has become in the process. As far as IOTA is concerned, the team has introduced a new solution which could be quite interesting. Known as Chronicle, […]
Asian cryptocurrency exchanges have taken a negative stance toward private and anonymous cryptocurrencies. As a result, the likes of Monero and ZCash can no longer be traded on most platforms. This creates a very uneasy situation which seems to grow progressively worse. OKEx Korea has now confirmed these coins will […]
It is difficult to convince people about the benefits of Bitcoin. That situation isn’t aided by the fact how most individuals perceive Bitcoin as either a speculative tool or a tool for criminal activity. Coins Go Live, a service primarily targeting Brazilian users, may have come up with a solution […]
Any cryptocurrency network and its underpinning code are subject to malicious intervention. This is especially true when it comes to smart contracts. Numerous projects offer this functionality, which exposes all of them to potential hacks and theft. For one EOS-based gambling dApp, a recent exploit cost them over 30,000 EOS […]
Cryptocurrency ATMs remain increasingly popular among operators and users alike. They provide convenient access to Bitcoin, as well as select altcoins and assets. Following the investment by Xpring into Coinme it seems to be a matter of time until XRP support is coming to select Bitcoin ATMs. An interesting marketing […]
In the cryptocurrency world, there are multiple ways to keep funds secure. The best way to do so is by using a hardware wallet. Although several offerings exist already, it seems Ballet can be added to this list moving forward. It is a new venture by Bobby Lee, the former […]
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts all over the world are keeping an eye on what Binance is doing. The company has made the decision to no longer accept customers from the United States, Instead, they will spin off their business model to cater to this market specifically. A bit of information regarding this […]
The Lightning Network is designed to make Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies more secure. Unfortunately, it seems that is not always the case. A recent vulnerability has been discovered which affects most clients used to access Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. While a fix exists already, it is still a worrisome development. The […]