It would appear that virtually every technology firm is looking to enter the cryptocurrency market in one way or another. Voyager, a firm backed by an Uber co-founder, is looking to launch no-fee trading of over a dozen different cryptocurrencies. It is another example of how cryptocurrency is maturing and […]
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Bitcoin Cash Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
The past year has been very exciting for all cryptocurrencies. A lot of things have happened, and hundreds of new coins and tokens have entered the market. One of those currencies goes by the name of Bitcoin Cash, a fork of the world’s leading cryptocurrency. While many people assumed this […]
Yearlong SEC Crackdown Bolsters ICO Compliance Efforts
The initial coin offering industry is still subject to a lot of scrutiny. That is only natural, as this business model has introduced a lot of potential risks, flaws, and compliance issues. The SEC began cracking down on ICOs one year ago, and it seems those efforts are finally paying […]
Chrome’s Sudden Removal of MetaMask Allowed Phishing App to Take Over Briefly
It is no secret that the cryptocurrency industry has attracted a lot of attention from hackers and other criminals. The recent temporary removal of the MetaMask plugin from the Chrome Web Store created an opportunity for criminals to wreak havoc. It is evident that incidents like these will continue to […]
VeChain Price: Value Surges Amid Token Swap to VET
The overall cryptocurrency market momentum has turned rather bearish, which is completely normal. A week of solid gains warrants a correction at some point. There’s also the Bitcoin ETF rejection, although that has far less impact than people may think. All top currencies are in the red right now, yet […]
Stellar Price: Hefty Setback Seems to be a Temporary Trend
It has been looming overhead for some time now, but all cryptocurrency markets are going through a mild correction. Although there is nothing to be overly concerned about just yet, these short-term changes are direly needed to maintain a positive outlook throughout 2018. For the Stellar price, this recent decline […]
Another Chinese Region Shuts Down Bitcoin Mining Operations
Cryptocurrency mining has always attracted controversy. This is primarily because so many people only see the negative side in terms of electricity usage. China is slowly ending all ‘unofficial’ domestic Bitcoin mining operations, and the territory of Xinjiang Uyghur is the latest to be affected. Removing Illegal Bitcoin Mining Firms […]
Stellar Partners with TransferTo for Improved International Mobile Money Transfers
Cryptocurrencies and digital assets all have a role to play in the world of remittances and money transfers. Stellar is making inroads in this regard thanks to a new partnership with TransferTo. It’s an important step in the right direction, and one that shows Stellar may be able to rival […]
SALT Lending Faces Some Major Setbacks
Various cryptocurrency firms have tried their hand at the lending business. Most of those firms have failed, for rather obvious reasons. It now seems SALT Lending is headed in the same direction, as the project has allegedly suffered some big setbacks over the past few days. SALT Lending Is Struggling […]
South Korea’s Second-Largest Mobile Operator Unveils Its Blockchain Network
There are quite a few companies which are building their own proprietary blockchains. As is always the case when ventures like these come to market, one has to wonder whether they can live up to expectations. KT Corp, one of South Korea’s leading mobile carriers, has unveiled a commercial network […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency at $8,200
At press time, the father of cryptocurrencies is up by approximately $200, and is now trading in the $8,200 range. The currency has been meandering between $8,000 and $8,200 for the past few days, with some ups and downs along the way. The important thing is that for the most […]
Bitwise Files with the SEC for the First Multiple-Crypto ETF
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 […]
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 […]