It remains to be seen if and when the cryptocurrency markets will see some positive momentum. For the time being, it seems things are not looking all that great. All cryptocurrencies continue to lose a lot of value every single hour. The Stellar price is the first one to deal […]
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Ethereum Price: Gains Over Bitcoin Don’t Negate USD Setback
The cryptocurrency markets are still not in a good place right now. All of the top currencies have lost a fair amount of value in the past few days. Even though the Ethereum price went in the green some time ago, it has fallen below that threshold once again. Maintaining […]
On Self-Reliance, Cryptocurrency, and Tiny Houses
One of my favorite pastimes is thinking about how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology can change the world. I’m also very interested in the world of minimalism and sustainable lifestyles. In fact, I tend to think about building a micro-home/tiny house in the future. Though I’m not the first to connect the […]
Krugman, Wozniak, and Others to Speak at ChainXChange
As the world of blockchain continues to grow, so too does the number of opportunities to connect with and learn from individuals from all over the world, oftentimes through conferences. ChainXChange, which takes place from August 13th through August 15th in Las Vegas, is one such opportunity. The ChainXChange Expo […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Remains at $6,300
Bitcoin is likely driving a lot of people nuts right about now, not just because it can’t seem to decide where it wants to be price-wise, but from all the crazy predictions that have attached themselves to it. At press time, the father of crypto is remaining at $6,300, where […]
Philippine Central Bank Accredits Two More Bitcoin Exchanges Looking to Offer Fiat Trading
The Philippines is a very intriguing country when it comes to cryptocurrency activity. The nation is home to a growing Bitcoin ecosystem, mainly thanks to the help of the government and various domestic firms. The country’s central bank is now in the process of approving new exchanges, as two more […]
SolarisBank Extends its Retail Banking Services to Cryptocurrency Firms
Financial institutions around the world have shown an appetite for cryptocurrency services, though launching those features has been delayed somewhat. SolarisBank, one of Germany’s fintech firms with a banking license, is planning to introduce cryptocurrency banking solutions. Clients will be able to create a custom retail banking experience. SolarisBank and Cryptocurrency […]
Imperial College London Professors Expect Bitcoin to Go Mainstream in Ten Years
Many people question whether or not cryptocurrency can ever gain mainstream traction. The way things are looking right now, that appears rather unlikely unless something changes dramatically. New research by Imperial College London paints a very different picture in this regard. The Future of Cryptocurrency is at Stake Compared to […]
IRS Continues to Crack Down on Cryptocurrency Holders Who Shun Taxes
The IRS is keeping close tabs on cryptocurrency users across the United States. A brand-new compliance campaign has been launched to ensure everyone files their taxes properly when it comes to Bitcoin and altcoins. This new development is not entirely surprising, as there are still plenty of speculators who do […]
Chinese Police Arrest Nearly Two Dozen Individuals for Cryptojacking
Cryptojacking has become an increasingly popular trend all over the world. Purposefully infecting computers with cryptocurrency mining malware can provide a very lucrative revenue stream. In China, nearly two dozen suspects have been arrested in the country’s largest cryptojacking case to date. The allure of quick profits can lead to […]
Litecoin Price: Sudden Bullish Momentum Surprises Everyone
It would appear one cryptocurrency has effectively broken the negative market trend. The Litecoin price is the first to go in the green despite this current bearish momentum. A surprising turn of events, albeit one that is also more than welcome under the current circumstances. It also shows the Bitcoin […]
XRP Price: Small Gain Over Bitcoin Negates Some USD Losses
Most of the cryptocurrencies remain in the red after big setbacks yesterday. Despite this relentless bearish pressure, it appears there may be some positive momentum in the second half of this week. Until that happens, it seems highly unlikely the XRP price will go back to $0.5 Even so, the […]
Ledger’s CEO Eric Larchevêque on Hardware, Software, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Eric Larchevêque is the CEO of Ledger, the market-leading manufacturer of secure cryptocurrency hardware wallets. The company’s already sold more than one million wallets in 165 countries, and demand is set to rise as cryptocurrency enters the public conversation. While Ledger is mainly known for its Nano S hardware wallet, […]
Huobi Enters the Australian Cryptocurrency Market With 10 AUD Trading Pairs
Australia is still an integral part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Especially considering that it has a somewhat accommodating regulatory ecosystem, the country should not be overlooked. This is why Huobi has decided to expand its presence to Australia, as it now supports AUD trading of ten cryptocurrencies. Huobi Continues to […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Falls to $6,300
At press time, the father of crypto has fallen back down to $6,300, about $400 less than where it has stood for the past few days. Bitcoin recently reached $6,700 – a milestone according to most analysts, who suggested that the currency had broken longstanding resistance and that $7,000 was […]
The Pirate Bay Embraces In-Browser Monero Mining as a New Revenue Model
In-browser mining has gotten a very bad reputation over the past few months. This is primarily because so many websites use this model for nefarious purposes rather than legitimate uses. The Pirate Bay has previously experimented with in-browser cryptocurrency mining, and it seems the platform will maintain that business practice. […]
Ion Is a Tangle-Based, Decentralized Version of Skype
Peer-to-peer communication is very difficult to achieve without centralized companies. Skype was originally designed to be such a tool, yet it is fully controlled by Microsoft these days. Ion aims to be different, as it is entirely based on IOTA’s Tangle for decentralized P2P communication. Ion Merges Skype With IOTA […]
EOS Price: Massive Setback Pushes Value Below $7.6
All cryptocurrency markets have taken a surprising turn for the worse, although it remains unclear why this has happened exactly. The Bitcoin price is getting battered right now, which spells a lot of trouble for all altcoins. The EOS price clearly feels the pressure, as it is dropping value a […]