IKEA, the world’s largest furniture retail company based in Sweden which focuses on selling ready-to-assemble furniture and home accessories, has had the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) approve its plans to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its stores and other operations by 80 percent by 2030. Unrealistic Targets Are Difficult […]
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Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Holds Its Ground at $6,700
At press time, bitcoin is staying put at $6,700. The currency reached this “pinnacle” just 48 hours ago after rising to $6,500 from its recent low of $6,200. There isn’t a whole lot to be said about bitcoin, presently. Most sources and analysts are of the same sentiment – that […]
Monero Community Proposes Overhaul of GUI Wallet to Improve Usability
Innovation is not hard to come by in the cryptocurrency sector. Although most of these changes are taking place behind the scenes, community feedback also plays an integral role in the process. One particular proposal to make Monero’s GUI client more user-friendly is attracting a fair amount of attention. Improving […]
Binance Coin Price: Unexpected Downturn may Trigger More Panic Selling
It would appear the most recent cryptocurrency momentum is already turning against the markets once again. That brief spell didn’t last long, albeit it was to be expected. The Binance Coin price is the first to go in the red, thanks to declines in USD, BTC, and ETH value alike. […]
TradeSatoshi Finally Removes BitConnect Trading Months After Ponzi Scheme Collapsed
It has been a while since people last heard about Bitconnect. The infamous Ponzi scheme collapsed a while ago, even though it was never completely ‘gone’. With TradeSatoshi now finally ending BCC trading, the final nail has been put in BitConnect’s coffin. Finally Ending the BitConnect Scam Over the past […]
More Claims Regarding Exchanges Faking Trading Volume Surface
Even though the cryptocurrency industry is of great interest to a lot of people, it has become evident that there are quite a few concerns to contend with. One of the bigger concerns involves fake trading volume on exchanges. One particular story stands out in this regard, although it needs […]
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Make Inroads in Various Industries
As we recently highlighted in our “Bitcoin in Crime” series, Bitcoin is increasingly considered to be a tool for illegal activity. Whether or not that situation will ever change is unknown. Nevertheless, there have been some positive – though largely overlooked – developments. Bitcoin Is Going Places Getting Bitcoin – […]
TRON Price: Massive Upswing Pleases Short-term Speculators
It almost seems as if all cryptocurrency markets are bound for a solid rebound. Although it is a matter of time until this happens, the current 24-hour trend looks pretty interesting. Especially where the TRON price is concerned, good things are happening. An overnight 20% gain is nothing to sneeze […]
Universities and Business Schools Double Down on Blockchain Educational Efforts
Educational institutions worldwide are beginning to focus their attention on blockchain and cryptocurrency. Several universities have begun offering courses on both topics. It now seems some business schools are looking for ways to get in on the action, which is pretty interesting. Educating the Masses on Bitcoin and Blockchain […]
Cryptocurrency Markets Will See Solid Growth Once the ICO Bubble Bursts
The first half of 2018 hasn’t gone according to plan for most cryptocurrencies. Indeed, there is plenty of reason for short-term holders to sell off their holdings. However, there are some things to keep in mind. eToro CEO Yoni Assia is convinced selling cryptocurrency now would be equivalent to selling […]
ICO Team Removes Team’s Cut of Upcoming Airdrop to Create a Fair Distribution
Even though the ICO industry gets a lot of flack, there are some positive developments to take note of regardless. In the case of Relex, the team has taken a very unusual course of action. Removing the majority of tokens allocated to team members for the benefit of investors is […]
CryptoKitties Transaction Volume and Values Decline Spectacularly
Even though the CryptoKitties project has attracted a lot of attention, it seems things are not evolving in the right direction. More specifically, there’s been an overall decline in sales, which goes to show how difficult it is to keep buyers and investors engaged for longer periods of time. The […]
EOS Main Net Briefly Paused After Deferred Transaction Handling Goes Awry
Even though EOS has attracted a lot of attention, the launch of its main net has left much to be desired. More specifically, it seems there have been a fair amount of delays and other issues which show there’s still lots of room for improvement. The EOS Main Net Struggles […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Spikes by $200
At press time, the father of cryptocurrencies is sitting at $6,700, roughly $200 higher than where it has been over the last 72 hours. This is a positive sign that perhaps the effects of both the Coinrail hack and the CFTC subpoenas are wearing off, and bitcoin is once again […]
Newly Developed Eye Drops Could Eliminate Need for Eyeglasses by Repairing Corneas
Nanodrops, a patented eye drop solution designed and created by ophthalmologists at Shaare Zedek Medical Center and Bar-Ilan University, may be able to repair human corneas, eliminating the necessity of eyeglasses and curing a variety of common eye-related vision conditions such as shortsightedness and farsightedness. Repairing Corneas with Drops The […]
Investor: Selling Cryptocurrency in 2018 is Like Selling Apple in 2001
Yoni Assia, the CEO of UK-based multi-asset brokerage company eToro, a platform founded in 2006 that serves more than seven million active users, has said in an interview that the recent decline in the prices of both major and small cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and tokens has created a […]
Crypto Goes to Hollywood with New Money Laundering Indie Film
Cryptocurrencies will be at the heart of an upcoming Hollywood thriller, a top media outlet has revealed. Titled “Cryptos”, the film features some of Hollywood’s biggest stars including Beau Knapp, most famous for his roles in “Southpaw”, “The Nice Guys”, and the Netflix war drama “Sand Castle”. The film is currently shooting […]
XRP Price: Value Holds Steady Above $0.50, for now
It will be pretty interesting to see how all of the cryptocurrency markets will evolve from here on out. With Bitcoin still in the red, it is highly likely this negative spiral will continue. For the XRP price, these are trying times as well. Maintaining the price point of just […]