Cryptocurrency users are some of the biggest threats to the future of Bitcoin and altcoins. Although that may not necessarily be a popular opinion, a recent FUD campaign targeted at the KuCoin exchange shows how some users are purposely destroying this industry from within. It’s a very worrisome development, although […]
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Litecoin Price: Major Gains Push Value Above $60 Again
Today may prove to be a very interesting day for the cryptocurrency industry as a whole. A lot of currencies are in the green again, even though the overall momentum remains very brittle. The Litecoin price is going through a very positive spell right now, as its value has successfully […]
Bitcoin ATM Malware for Sale on the Dark Web
Malware targeting Bitcoin ATMs has reportedly been found online for sale on underground dark web sites that sell various illegal goods and services. The malware does not come cheap, as it is being sold for $25,000. The seller has reportedly received over 100 customer reviews, which indicates that the expensive […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Stuck in a “Financial Trance”
At press time, everyone’s favorite cryptocurrency and the world’s largest digital coin by market cap is trading for just under $6,400. While this is slightly higher than where it stood yesterday, bitcoin is still within the same range, and stubbornly refusing to move. While we can be grateful the currency […]
ICO Funding in First Half of 2018 Was 10 Times Greater Than in 2017, Study Shows
ICOs were unaffected by the bear market and attracted significant interest from investors through the end of last quarter. 2017 was a big year for cryptos as they shot into the limelight, but 2018 has been ten times better. This is according to a market status report published by ICORating […]
Blockchain Patents Will Shape Innovation – and That’s a Little Bit Scary
There were 1,240 blockchain patents filed last year. That’s not normal. The number of blockchain patent applications, in fact, has grown over 600 percent since 2016. This year, retailing giant Wal-Mart secured blockchain patents for crypto household energy payments, wearable medical records, and a security system. They also filed patents […]
Ethereum Price: Dip Below $310 Triggers Sharp Rebound
It has always been difficult to make sense of the cryptocurrency markets and their momentum. Today is no different, even though there are some very bothersome trends. Despite a small push by Bitcoin, the Ethereum price remains well behind. It is evident a lot of speculators are cooling off on […]
Chilean Crypto Firms Continue to Snub Banks’ Hostile Attitude Toward Bitcoin
Boosting overall merchant adoption of cryptocurrencies is always a good idea. It appears Bitcoin is making a lot of inroads in countries where people would least expect it. Chile, for example, will see an influx of new cryptocurrency merchant tools in the coming weeks. Big Changes Are Coming to Chile […]
NEO Price: Reaching the Lowest Value Since September of 2017
Things are not looking all that great for the cryptocurrency industry as a whole. Almost all currencies have lost a lot of volume over the past few hours, even though it remains unclear what is driving this sudden downturn. The NEO price, for example, is getting battered by the hour, […]
Number of ICOs Grew 1.5 Times, Money Raised Decreased 12% in Q2: Report
The number of ICOs launched in the second quarter of the year grew by 49 percent, a new report states. The amount of money raised, however, indicated that investors were less excited at the prospect of investing in ICOs, as it fell by 12 percent. Finance and commerce ICO projects […]
Could Blockchain Tech Be Moving Closer to Enterprise Adoption?
With the vast potential of blockchain, even the staunchest of its critics seem to be coming around. That is, of course, depending on whom you speak to and which research you use. Reputable Big Four multinational Deloitte reports that three in four large companies see a compelling case for blockchain. […]
South Korean Police Raid Crypto Firm Which Claimed to Possess Sunken Treasure
In the old days, people invested in gold as a store of wealth as its value was universal and largely stable. However, cryptos changed the game and attracted a lot of investment which otherwise would have gone to gold. But what if you could merge the two? This was the […]
Crypto Price Week in Review: All Major Currencies Fall After SEC Postponement
Bitcoin (BTC) At press time, bitcoin is trading for just over $6,400, a price it managed to secure yesterday afternoon. The currency has been the victim of several price swings over the last few days, which likely stem from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) announcement that it was postponing […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Bitcoin Remains Stagnant, Stubbornly Refuses to Move
At press time, everybody’s favorite cryptocurrency remains unchanged from yesterday’s price. It was trading for $6,400 and remains at this figure. Earlier this morning, the currency did brush shoulder with $6,300, though quickly recovered within an hour. It also briefly surpassed the $6,500 mark, then quickly retracted. Analysts claim that […]
SEC Settles Insider Trading Suit With Son of California Bank Board Member
The Securities and Exchange Commission continues to crack down on illicit activity within the cryptocurrency industry. It is easier said than done, as a lot of dubious-looking projects exist today. Aaron Smith of San Francisco was recently charged with insider trading. That wouldn’t be entirely unusual, were it not for […]
Brave Browser Extends Crypto Tipping to Reddit and Twitter
The Brave team is still working on ways to make their new browser more appealing. Combining the potential of cryptocurrency with online browsing will create many new use cases which would otherwise remain inaccessible. In a new effort, Brave now incentivizes users to tweet and use Reddit. Another Step Forward […]
Dash Price: Solid Uptrend Offers Hope to the Community
Even though it would appear all cryptocurrency markets will see some positive momentum sooner or later, things usually work out very differently. The Bitcoin price remains in the green, albeit slightly, other currencies, on the other hand, continue to struggle. One interesting exception is the Dash price, which is still […]
Stellar Price: Next Temporary Bullrun Shapes up Nicely
The cryptocurrency world is always full of surprises. Any momentum that has been forming can be eroded in the blink of an eye. Luckily for the industry, the latest turn of events is a positive one. All major currencies are in the green again, and the Stellar price is taking […]