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The 2018 Year of Cryptocurrency Challenge – Week 28 & 29
At the beginning of 2018, I wrote an article outlining a New Year’s resolution that I thought could help boost cryptocurrency adoption and awareness in 2018, as long as enough people were doing it. Two weeks ago was the twenty-seventh installment of my challenge. Last week, I was busy with […]
VeChain Price: Modest Gains Buck Overall Negative Crypto Market Trend
Despite all of the uneasy momentum haunting the cryptocurrency markets, there are some positive developments to take note of as well. The VeChain price is rising once again and has successfully retaken the $0.014 level. It is the only currency in the entire top 20 – besides Tether – to […]
EOS Price: Struggle Continues as $5 Slips Out of Reach
There is still plenty of red across all cryptocurrency charts as of right now. It is a rather worrisome outlook for anyone who expects the markets to recover soon. Although Bitcoin is still slightly in the green, other currencies are not faring so well. The EOS price, for example, still […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Spikes a Bit as U.S. Named #1 Trading Region
At press time, bitcoin – the father of all crypto – is trading for just under $6,500. This is somewhat higher than where it was yesterday afternoon, and a positive sign that the market is moving forward. There are a few things happening right now that are potentially affecting the […]
IBM, Capital One and Coinbase Are the Latest to File Blockchain Patents
The blockchain arms race has continued to gather pace as titans in the finance and technology industries strive to stay ahead of their competition by developing cutting-edge blockchain solutions. The latest companies to apply for blockchain patents are technology powerhouse IBM; the leading US crypto exchange, Coinbase; and financial services […]
Blockchain Could Transform Commodities Trading, but Major Challenges Exist: BCG Report
Blockchain technology could be a godsend for the commodities trading industry. Transparency between market participants, real-time tracking of goods, and the possibility of proactive regulation are among the benefits that make the blockchain a perfect fit for the industry. However, according to a report compiled by the Boston Consulting Group, […]
Crypto Trading Revenue to Double in 2018 Despite Bearish Market, Analysts Predict
Crypto prices have risen to dizzying heights and then gone through bearish times over the years. Traders have made millions of dollars and others have lost just as much. Some institutions have hailed cryptos as the next big thing while others have banished them, terming them bubbles and scams. However, […]
Exclusive Interview: Jessica VerSteeg Talks Product Traceability
Jessica VerSteeg began her career as a fashion and print model for 10 years, and she was crowned Miss Iowa 2014 as well as a finalist for Miss USA. She competed on “The Amazing Race” Season 28 and amassed a large following on Instagram. However, after the loss of her […]
Ethereum Price: Bears Control the Market as Value Drops Below $300
A bit of an uneasy situation remains present in the cryptocurrency world as of right now. The Bitcoin price momentum appears to be running out of steam, and it is directly affecting most of the altcoins. It seems today will be another tough day for the Ethereum price, as remaining […]
XRP Price: Dominant Upward Trend Continues After Positive Week
It is safe to say the past week has been very interesting for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Although some top coins still lost a lot of value in the process, the overall momentum appears to be positive. For the time being, things continue to look up for the XRP price, […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Slides Up a Notch, but Growth Is Subjective
At press time, bitcoin is trading for just over $6,400. This is about $50 higher than where it stood yesterday. It’s easy to jump into the fray and assume that maybe, just maybe the market is improving once again, but we’ve seen this too many times to enter this conclusion […]
Exclusive Interview: Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Talks Blockchain, Reveals Upcoming Involvement with Crypto Startup
Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, is a computer engineer and inventor responsible for the creation of the Apple I computer as well as a primary contributor to the Apple II. He played arguably the biggest role in the personal computer revolution, and is a forefather of the third technological revolution, […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Some Strange Coincidences Between the Currency and Overstock
At press time, bitcoin has fallen back a bit and is now trading for just over $6,300. This is about $200 less than where it stood yesterday. Some strange occurrences are happening in the bitcoin space. For example, one source notices that there’s a strong correlation between bitcoin and Overstock. […]
According to BIG, White-Collar Crime Could Double by 2028
When the banks failed in 2008, our financial systems shifted. A decade on, one of our most nagging financial predicaments centers on virtual currencies and their (lack of) regulation. 2018 is showing promising steps forward in lawmaking for countries like Switzerland, Germany, Malta, and even the US. So, why does Vancouver-based […]
Ripple Is Targeting the Chinese Market: Top Executive
Ripple is targeting the Chinese market with its blockchain products, a top executive has revealed. The company has been partnering with many banks and payment processors around the world, but surprisingly, it has only partnered with one Chinese payment processor. The Chinese market is dominated by Alibaba and Tencent, with […]
Coinbase Acquires Distributed Systems, Pledges to Explore Decentralized Identity Systems
Coinbase has announced the acquisition of Distributed Systems, a decentralized identity solutions provider. In a blog post announcing the acquisition, the San Francisco-based crypto exchange described it as strategic in Coinbase’s bid to bring cryptos into the mainstream. The five engineers working at Distributed Systems will join the Coinbase team […]
Pantera Capital Raises $71M for Its Crypto Fund, Targeting $175M
Pantera Capital has raised $71.4 million for its third crypto venture fund, a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed. The filing, which was submitted on August 15, indicated that Pantera received money from 90 investors for the new fund. This is its third crypto-focused fund and […]