Cryptocurrency News
Ripple continues to build its ecosystem whenever possible. Particularly its RippleNet solution is of great interest to remittance providers. Numerous companies are already embracing this technology today. It now seems another name can be added to that list in the form of Xendpay. This further validates the technology stack on […]
Most cryptocurrency enthusiasts are not aware of Bitcoin supporting smart contracts. Despite what most may claim, Bitcoin has supported this technology for many years now. It has never been a popular option to explore, but it was still worth taking note of. Miniscript, a new smart contract language for Bitcoin, […]
There is never a day without intriguing cryptocurrency developments. Those who can look past the drama and hype may have taken note of a surprising bit of news. It appears there will be IPOs issued on top of the Ethereum blockchain. These tokens will serve both security and utility functions. […]
Most cryptocurrency traders have high expectations for BNB. It is widely believed the Binance Coin price will see a massive surge pretty soon. |Justifying that sheer optimism is not as cut-and-dried as one might think. Albeit there is some good news, everything stands or falls based on Bitcoin’s momentum. Right […]
Many officials claim only criminals use Bitcoin. All of those people are in the wrong. Many people use cryptocurrencies for a wide variety of purposes. It is certainly true criminals favor Bitcoin due to its pseudonymity. One Norwich-based individual was sentenced for hacking and accepting cryptocurrency as a payment. Teens […]
In the cryptocurrency world, there are numerous attack vectors. Users need to be aware of all potential problems at every waking moment. Dusting attacks are seemingly becoming slightly more common over the years. It is a very troublesome attack, as it can break [perceived] privacy of cryptocurrency transactions. Why anyone […]
Robots will continue to play an increasing role of importance in human society. Which shape these mechanical creatures will take, remains to be determined. Astro, a very popular robot dog, has received a noteworthy upgrade. It is also the only quadruped robot with an actual head to resemble a physical […]
Even though Bitcoin lending was one a prominent business model, the industry seems stuck in a rut. It is a business model which is hardly ever talked about in the open. The new report from GrayChain confirms things are still looking good despite some rather troublesome figures. How this industry […]
Everyone can see the cryptocurrency markets aren’t heading in the right direction. Bitcoin is bleeding value once again, which automatically forces the rest of the markets to follow suit. With Ethereum dipping below $180 and Litecoin not sustaining $80, the remainder of the week looks rather bleak once again. Bitcoin […]
Stablecoins continue to play an increasing role of importance in the crypto industry. Particularly Tether’s USDT remains one of the most prominent offerings. SinpleSwap now lets users convert USDT in between all the supported chains this asset is issued on. An interesting option, although it is unclear how useful it […]
Rumors regarding various countries looking to create their own Bitcoin competitor have persisted for some time now. Until this week, there was no indication any major country would go through with those plans. China, on the other hand, is looking to shake up the financial markets once again. By creating […]
Lightning cables used for charging Apple devices have become very common over the past decade. Most consumers can distinguish this cable from others simply by giving it a quick glance. However, not all lightning cables are the same. Some of them, while they might look legitimate, will effectively allow criminals […]
Blockchain and cryptocurrency projects often fall apart due to a lack of interest and use cases. Thankfully, it seems a lot of projects which have been around for multiple years are finally hitting their stride. Surprisingly enough, a lot of these projects – according to ConsenSys – are using Ethereum […]
It is not entirely uncommon for cryptocurrency exchanges to do something wrong, either willingly or by accident. In the case of London-based trading platform Cryptophyl, a recent airdrop kerfuffle could have caused the company several billion dollars. Thankfully, the company froze withdrawals in time. It does not appear as if […]
Finding a cure for cancer has been an ongoing battle of wits for multiple decades. Although some solutions are entering the trial stage, their long-term success is anything but guaranteed. Surprisingly, it seems a new solution to combat breast cancer comes in the form of using electromagnetic fields. Breast Cancer […]
These are very interesting times for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. After multiple years of development, it is evident that the battle lines between different dApp ecosystems have been drawn. No one will deny the EOS-based apps are incredibly successful, as they still generate the highest overall seven-day volume in […]
Various innovative blockchain-related ventures exist to this very day. Not all of these efforts will gain mainstream traction, yet it seems Handshake is on the right track to making a lasting mark. This decentralized certificate authority and naming service provider aims to disrupt the traditional DNS system by promoting decentralization […]
In the cryptocurrency world, there are a lot of eyes on Bitcoin’s value at all times. The world’s leading cryptocurrency dictates the pace for all other markets, either for better or worse. This week is off to a good start in that regard, as it seems the price is moving […]