The race to list the first crypto ETF has been gathering steam over the last year as exchanges and crypto investment companies have sought to become the pioneers in this lucrative market segment. The wave of applications with the SEC was kicked off by the Winklevoss twins, but others have […]
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Armstrong, Vitalik and Wu Lead a Crypto Sweep of Fortune’s 40 Under 40
Fortune’s ranking of top individuals and entities globally is always awaited eagerly as the world seeks to know who the top influencers and innovators in the world are. And now for the first time ever, the publication created a list of the top 40 under 40 individuals who are leading […]
Ethereum Classic Price: Strong Momentum in USD and BTC Value
With all cryptocurrencies still in the green as of right now, an interesting situation is created. Although there is no sign of weakness, Bitcoin is struggling a bit for momentum. The Ethereum Classic price, on the other hand, is still going relatively strong as of right now. Ethereum Classic Price […]
IOTA Price: Successful Surge Past $1 Paves the Way for a Good Weekend
Despite some initial bearish pressure, all cryptocurrency markets are still in a very good place. This situation cannot be sustained indefinitely, but it is a positive sign altogether. Most currencies enjoy a temporary gain, with the IOTA price going up by several percents. As such, its value is pushed back […]
Nanjing City in China Launches $1.5B Fund to Support Blockchain Projects
After taking a hard stance on cryptocurrencies and ICOs, China is slowly warming up to them and allowing blockchain and crypto innovation to flourish in the country. The latest effort is a $1.5 billion fund launched by the city of Nanjing which will support crypto and blockchain initiatives in the […]
Google Partners with Digital Asset in Race for Cloud Services Domination
Google has inked a partnership with Digital Asset to explore the use of the startup’s blockchain tools on the Google Cloud Platform. The partnership will give Google’s developers access to tools with which they will develop and test blockchain-based applications without the need for additional infrastructure. Google’s cloud services division […]
BitFunder Owner Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud, Faces 20 Years’ Imprisonment
The owner and operator of two defunct crypto platforms has pleaded guilty to charges of securities fraud and obstruction of justice. Jon E. Montroll was arrested in February after it emerged that he had used his platforms to steal from investors, operated an unregistered securities exchange, and lied about having […]
Blockchain Can Avert the Next Financial Crisis: Former JP Morgan VP
Pang Huadong was at the heart of the crumbling financial services industry during the 2008 financial crisis, and from his experience during that troubled time, he believes that blockchain technology is the answer to averting such a crisis. Blockchain technology significantly reduces the cost of trust, which in the long […]
Binance Prepares to Enter the South Korean Crypto Market
Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange which continues to make headlines on a regular basis. In its latest move, the company is trying to make inroads into South Korea, which is the world’s leading cryptocurrency market as of right now. For Binance, entering South Korea will be another crucial step toward […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency at $8,095
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency has fallen by about $150 and is down to about $8,095. This isn’t something enthusiasts need to concern themselves with too much, considering it’s still very early in the game and bitcoin has been on a speedy roll as of late. The currency […]
RatingToken Discovers 12,000 Identical Smart Contracts Deployed by One Ethereum Address
The Ethereum ecosystem has attracted many developers and companies over the years. Its native smart contracts have proven to be of great value in unlocking new and interesting use cases. For some reason, there has been a rather steep surge in Ethereum smart contract production over the past few days. […]
Bank of England Prepares to Integrate Blockchain-Based Products and Services
Banks and other financial institutions have never been particularly crypto-friendly. When it comes to blockchain technology, however, the story is very different. The Bank of England is looking to introduce a new payments system which will accommodate future blockchain integration. It’s a positive development for the industry as a whole. […]
Operators of Fraudulent Bitcoin Firm Fined $1.9M by CFTC
Various firms related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have no honest intentions. This problem has plagued the industry for quite some time now. The CFTC recently scored a big victory in this regard, as The Entrepreneurs Headquarters Limited was forced to pay $1.9 million for its fraudulent Bitcoin and binary […]
Wirex Enables XRP Support for Its Cryptocurrency Debit Card
Wirex is one of the very few cryptocurrency firms still offering debit cards related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In its latest update, the firm announced support for Ripple’s XRP. It’s a somewhat controversial addition, given the SEC’s unclear stance on whether or not this digital asset is a security. […]
Binance Coin Price: Bullish Trend Continues as Other Markets Take a Breather
The positive momentum affecting all cryptocurrencies may be coming to an end fairly soon. For the first time in a few days, the Bitcoin price is effectively struggling to remain in the green. This doesn’t bode too well for the altcoins, as some of them are dealing with losses already. […]
Stellar Price: Positive Momentum Remains Maintains Bullish Trend
The overall excitement continues to affect all major cryptocurrency markets. That in itself is a very positive development, as it shows there is still a lot of positive momentum waiting to happen. The Stellar price, for example, is still surging and has successfully passed the $0.31 mark over the past […]
Trans-Fee Mining Model Forces CoinMarketCap to Change Its Ranking Methods
In recent months, crypto exchanges have adopted new business models as they strive to stay ahead of their peers and bring in more users. One of these is the trans-fee mining model, which rewards users with a native exchange token for every ETH or BTC in charges they incur on […]
Lost Your Cryptos to Hackers? Not to Worry, There’s Insurance Now
Insurance companies cover all sectors of the economy, from the manufacturers to the financial industry and even personal property. They have, however, steered clear of the crypto industry, and with good reason. The unpredictability of the industry is comparable to none, from the volatile nature of cryptos which shed and […]