Recently introduced technologies are bound to impact our society sooner or later. Facial recognition is one of those concepts which seemingly won’t go away in the near future. In China, it seems as if this technology will be combined with public housing and even trash cans. Not entirely surprising from […]
Author: JP Buntinx
4 Things You Can’t Buy or Have With an Apple Card
Innovative ventures in the financial industry often come with a caveat. The newly announced Apple Card is no different, even though consumers might have expected more from the technology giant’s credit card. A lot of products and services cannot be purchased with this new card, which creates a very interesting […]
Analyzing the Current State of Tether and USDT
Every project active in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry will be scrutinized sooner or later. In the case of Tether, there has been a fair amount of scrutiny at virtually every turn. Especially now that everyone’s favorite – or most-hated – stablecoin is migrating to even more blockchains, significant concerns […]
SpankChain Launches a Cryptocurrency Payment Processor for the Porn Industry
The porn and cryptocurrency industries are closely entwined in this day and age. Several projects were created to disrupt adult entertainment, yet nearly none of them ever lived up to expectations. After an extended period of seeming silence, SpankChain is ready to take the industry by storm. A prominent turn […]
The Pentagon is Working on Lasers Mimicking Human Speech
Scientific and technological development often tend to defy what seemed possible or impossible until very recently. When it comes to new forms of communication, society has evolved in many different ways. A new concept which might come to fruition soon comes in the form of “talking lasers”. This technology would […]
4 Reasons to be Excited About Revolut Rolling out Cryptocurrency Exchange Support
There are many different ways for consumers to obtain Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in this day and age. Convenience often plays a crucial role in this regard, albeit there is still a lot of work to be done in that regard. Revolut, a UK-based challenger bank, is looking to bring […]
Chinese Human Rights Blogger Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
China is not a country where free speech is valued highly by the government. Anyone distributing information which might be deemed “bad” for the public’s viewing could get individuals in trouble. The first person to be charged with cyber dissidence has now been sentenced to 12 years in prison. This […]
Losing Bitcoin Due to Lightning Network Payment Channel Complexities is Still a Problem in 2019
One of the many innovative concepts being introduced to Bitcoin and several top altcoins is known as the Lightning Network. Despite still in the experimental stage, it seems this technology has received a lot of attention. Unfortunately, it is still possible to lose one’s Bitcoin funds used for setting up […]
Bitmarket Co-owner Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances
Running a cryptocurrency exchange is a very tedious and stressful undertaking. Not everyone is cut out for this 24/7 job, which is only to be expected. Tobiesz Niemiro, a former co-owner of the now-defunct BitMarket exchange, was founded dead this week after what appears to be a suicide. BitMarket Exit […]
IRS Puts the Screws on US-Based Crypto Traders not Filing Taxes Properly
Cryptocurrency and taxes are often an unhealthy mix. While it is evident anyone owning cryptocurrency should pay taxes on their financial gains or losses, most US-based enthusiasts don’t think so. As such, the IRS is now actively warning crypto holders to file their taxes correctly, or face the consequences. Another […]
Are Cryptocurrency Enthusiasts Slowly Turning on Justin Sun?
There is no such thing as a boring day in the cryptocurrency world. Every time something happens, there will be some rather entertaining consequences, comments, and so forth. Justin Sun is a target for both supporters and haters right now, as it seems he will remain a somewhat controversial individual […]
Swedish Bitcoin Trading Platform QuickBit Confirms Data Breach
In the cryptocurrency world, exchanges remain a very profitable target for hackers and other types of criminals. In the case of QuickBit, a Swedish trading platform, a data breach took place, albeit it seems no money was stolen in the process. This is another stark reminder for users to not […]
Coinbase Surpasses 30 Million Users Despite Slower Growth Since September 2018
Sustaining growth in the cryptocurrency industry goes well beyond the projects themselves. All companies and service providers need to follow a similar approach, albeit that is often much easier said than done. Recent figures show the number of Coinbase users continues to grow, as the exchange has now seemingly surpassed […]
New Research Confirms the Viability of Artificial Muscles
More and more aspects of our society are taking on artificial traits in this day and age. That is not entirely abnormal, as there are many artificial breakthroughs which can user in a better future. When it comes to artificial muscles, there are a lot of potential use cases waiting […]
India is not Banning Cryptocurrency After all Despite Negative RBI Stance
There have been a lot of interesting cryptocurrency-related developments in India over the past few years. Primarily the confusion regarding the regulation of the industry or even potentially banning it has created a few interesting debates. It now seems there is no plan to ban Bitcoin and altcoins in the […]
Can pEOS Rival Monero and ZCash in the Battle for Privacy?
There has never been a shortage of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and assets on the market. As this list continues to grow, it becomes increasingly difficult for projects to stand out. pEOS is a very interesting offering for users who are looking into privacy-oriented projects. There are some interesting features worth taking […]
Is Disney on Track to Provide Permissioned Internet Access?
The internet is a great place to find all kinds of information and content. Not all of this information is suitable for all ages, which is why Disney wants to try to block certain aspects. Its device and software are designed to ban all porn content while still letting users […]
Low Effort Bitcoin Cash Ponzi Alert: BitcoinCashTradingLimited
It has become increasingly easy to spot cryptocurrency-related websites which are a front for a scam. In the case of BitcoinCashTradingLimited, it is not hard to see what is going on exactly. Anyone investing in this company will lose their money, as there are far too many red flags to […]