Whether or not Ether is sanctioned as a currency under US jurisdiction has been a major point of speculation and uncertainty since the SEC first began its more active stance on cryptocurrencies and ICOs. As the Ethereum platform represents one of the first major ICOs, the future of platform rested […]
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Four Cryptocurrency Projects That Hit Deadlines
There is a belief in startup culture that pushing back or missing a deadline is not the worst thing that can happen. With new technology and unexplored territory, it’s understandable that obstacles arise and sometimes objectives are heftier undertakings than imagined. In the world of cryptocurrency, this phenomenon is perhaps […]
Amazon Fire TV Devices Have Their Own Dedicated Crypto Mining Malware
Malicious cryptocurrency mining applications take many different forms these days. While they’re mainly targeted at Windows and mobile users, it seems a new virus is making the rounds. This particular malware is problematic, as it targets Amazon Fire TV devices, which is a rather unusual development. Amazon Fire TV Devices […]
Decentralized Exchange Ethex Only Lists “Useful” ERC20 Tokens
There is a growing demand for cryptocurrency and token trading platforms. Especially if there is a hint of decentralization, there will be a fair amount of interest in new solutions. Ethex is designed to trade only “useful” tokens while still maintaining the decentralized exchange model first and foremost. Ethex in […]
TRON Price: Strong Upward Momentum Leads Push to $0.05
With all of the cryptocurrency markets showing early signs of a recovery process, interesting things can happen. While it remains to be seen if this momentum can be sustained in the long run, the TRON price is enjoying some positivity. More specifically, its value has increased by 6% in the […]
Cardano Price: Brief Uptrend may not Last That Long
The past few days have not been all that great for the cryptocurrency markets. With all markets going off the deep end in pretty quick succession, no immediate reversals are expected. One exception to this trend is the Cardano price, which has seemingly recovered over 7.6% of its value in […]
Researchers Claim 5% of All Monero in Circulation Was Obtained by Criminals
Even though Monero is quite a competent cryptocurrency with a strong focus on anonymity and privacy, it seems there is also a negative aspect of this particular currency. More specifically, Monero is making inroads in the cryptocurrency mining malware world. In fact, a new study shows 5% of the XMR […]
Crypto Interest Among Women Has Doubled Since December
The number of women interested in investing in cryptocurrencies has more than doubled since the beginning of the year, a new study has revealed. The study was carried out by the London Block Exchange, a leading crypto exchange in the UK, and found that crypto interest among men had barely […]
Crypto Mining Firm Argo to Get Listed on London Stock Exchange
Argo Blockchain has announced plans to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, becoming the first crypto-focused company to do so. The UK-Canadian firm hopes to raise $20 million from the listing at a valuation of $40 million, and Switzerland’s Mirabaud Securities will act as the corporate broker for the […]
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Defends Decision to Shut Down Crypto Exchange
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has filed an affidavit with the country’s High Court seeking to have the court uphold its decision to shut down the country’s largest crypto exchange, Golix.com. The RBZ filed the affidavit through its governor, John Mangudya, on June 8, reports local media outlet Pindula […]
CBDCs Are a Superior Monetary Policy Tool: Former FDIC Chair
Central bank digital currencies have elicited mixed responses around the world, but for one former chair of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, they might offer a better tool to conduct monetary policy than existing methods. In an opinion piece published on Yahoo Finance, Sheila Bair called on the Federal […]
TRON Founder Allegedly Completes Acquisition of BitTorrent
It would appear TRON founder Justin Sun has gotten his wish. A while ago, it became apparent Sun wanted to purchase the BitTorrent company. That deal has now been finalized, which paints an interesting future for the decentralized internet that Sun is trying to achieve. The BitTorrent Sale Is a […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Falls By $500
In an extremely disappointing move today, the father of digital currencies has fallen by an additional $500 and is now trading for just over $6,200. This is very disheartening news, as recovery does not appear to be in sight, and the $5,000 range for bitcoin seems imminent – a fate […]
Apple Bans All Cryptocurrency Mining Applications from Its App Store
A very worrisome trend has begun taking shape as far as iPhones are concerned. Various consumers have begun using these devices to mine cryptocurrencies. Not only is this unprofitable, it will also destroy one’s hardware. As such, Apple has banned cryptocurrency mining applications from its App Store altogether. A Smart […]
Wells Fargo Bans Bitcoin Purchases with Credit Cards
Various banks around the world prevent their customers from buying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This is especially true when it comes to credit card transactions. It now seems Wells Fargo is the latest institution to impose this unwelcome rule on its customers. Wells Fargo Makes Itself Even Less Popular These […]
Coinbase Will Integrate Ethereum Classic Across All of Its Platforms
Coinbase remains one of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency exchanges. It is a go-to trading platform for a lot of consumers and investors. As such, the company needs to expand its presence and support additional currencies. It seems Ethereum Classic will be added to this platform in the near future. […]
Hacked Coinrail Exchange Is Under Investigation for Money Laundering
It was to be expected that the recent Coinrail exchange hack would not go by unnoticed. Although its impact on the cryptocurrency market has been minimal, the South Korean authorities want to thoroughly investigate the incident. As such, the Coinrail offices have been “taken over” by the Korea Internet & Security […]
Ethereum Price: Dip Below $485 Spells Worrisome Short-term Outlook
After another massive setback for all cryptocurrency markets, it will be interesting to see how Bitcoin and the altcoins evolve in the future. The Ethereum price is taking a massive beating as of right now, as it has dropped below $485 once again. This is not the trend cryptocurrency users […]