Grayscale Investments is one of the premier companies to expose investors to bitcoin. The company has now confirmed that it will resume the private placement of its shares. Those shares are offered periodically throughout the year and are now available to accredited investors once again. Grayscale Investment Shares are Back […]
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How Crypto Wallets Are Bolstering Cryptocurrency Adoption
2019 has been quite a roller coaster year for the cryptocurrency market in general, with cryptocurrency adoption being at the forefront of discussions among tech circles. While many pundits and analysts have linked to other developments such as the emergence of cryptocurrency ETFs or the introduction of crypto friendly rules […]
Is Investing in Crypto FinTech a Right Business Move In 2020?
The burgeoning FinTech industry is increasingly looking for new ways to enable a seamless financial experience. This assertion was evident all through 2019, as startups and established enterprises introduced us to some of the mind-boggling FinTech projects yet. And remarkably, many of these solutions have an element of blockchain and […]
Interpol Reduces Cryptojacking Across Southeast Asia by 78%
Interpol continues to crack down on criminal activity involving cryptocurrencies. Primarily the cryptojacking threat remains very problematic, and further scrutiny is warranted. Cryptojacking has been a major threat for several years now. Interpol Shuts Down Another Cryptojacking Threat Criminals favor this approach as a way to mine cryptocurrencies using other […]
The Ethereum Hashrate has Fallen by 18% in the Past 3 Months
The network hashrate of any cryptocurrency can tell an interesting tale. In the case of Ethereum, the hashrate is certainly on the decline as of late, albeit a bounce could be imminent. When looking at the ethereum hashrate chart, a worrisome trend becomes apparent. The Ethereum Hashrate Struggle Continues Just […]
The Spencer Dinwiddie Bond Sale on Ethereum Draws Near
A lot of Ethereum community members look forward to the Spencer Dinwiddie token sale. The issuance of debt securities in the form of PAInTs will certainly create some excitement. There is a lot more to ethereum than just its native ether currency. The Spencer Dinwiddie Hype is Real Many projects […]
Just Three Blockchains Firmly Dominate the DApps Scene
There is always a certain degree of competition between different blockchain ecosystems. Some of them are far more successful compared to others. Especially where DApps are concerned, there are only a few options to keep in mind right now. Only Three Viable Chains for DApps? Ethereum remains the undisputed leader […]
The Lawsuit Involving Tether and Bitfinex has Been Re-submitted
Bitfinex and Tether have come under a lot of scrutiny in recent years. So much even that an official lawsuit was filed against both of these companies. Both Tether and Bitfinex were allegedly involved in bitcoin price manipulation. The Tether Manipulation Lawsuit is Revised Those claims have never been officially […]
Cobinhood is the Latest Altcoin Exchange to Shut Down
Cryptocurrency exchanges are the backbone of the industry. For some companies, remaining operational is a challenge. Cobinhood, a once popular trading platform, will seemingly throw in the towel. Cobinhood is Shutting Down More specifically, the company has confirmed it will shut down starting today. There will also be an audit […]
Siam Commercial Bank Taps Ripple for Cross-border Money Transfers
Ripple continues to make progress across Asia. Its latest venture focuses on providing low-cost cross-border payments to clients across Thailand. Various enterprises see merit in Ripple and its XRP ledger technology. Another big Move for Ripple and XRP The latest to experiment with this stack is the Siam Commercial Bank […]
The Litecoin Foundation is Building a new iOS Wallet for LTC
Mobile cryptocurrency wallets continue to play a role of importance. It now appears that litecoin users can expect a new iOS wallet in the near future. There is always room for competition among mobile altcoin wallets. New iOS Wallet for Litecoin In the case of litecoin, that new wallet will […]
Stellar Removed Inflation in Late 2019 After Distributing Over 5 Billion XLM
Cryptocurrencies are often praised for having a fixed supply cap and moving away from inflation. Stellar, one of the top alternative crypto projects, initially planned to embrace inflation. Different cryptocurrency projects will maintain unique approaches to their coin issuance model. Stellar Inflation Backfires Somewhat In most cases, there is a […]
China’s Blockchain Services Network Will Launch in Q2 2020
China’s blockchain venture continue to dominate media headlines. As more information comes to light, it becomes easier to see the bigger picture. Many people wonder when China will launch its national blockchain network. The Chinese Blockchain Network is Nigh Sources close to the matter indicate that this can happen as […]
Even Baidu has its own Cryptocurrency in China
In China, all eyes are on the government and its central bank digital currency. This has allowed Baidu to get ahead of the pack and launch its own currency. This new currency, known as Xuperchain, is an actual cryptocurrency. Baidu Jumps the gun on Blockchain Part of the network nodes […]
Binance’s Stablecoin is now Approved by the NYDFS
Stablecoins continue to generate a fair few headlines. Binance has indicated it aims to launch potentially multiple of those currencies in the coming years. Before the company can do so, it needs regulatory approval. Another Stablecoin Enters the Market Regarding its USD-backed stablecoin, that approval is now in the pocket. […]
Ethereum’s DeFi has Noted Major Growth in the Past few Months
A lot has been said about decentralized finance, or DeFi, in recent months. Many people feel this is not the future of ethereum. While those comments are valid, recent statistics show something else entirely. DeFi is in a Very Good Place Roughly $3.3 million in ether has been locked in […]
The Bitcoin Price in Iran Isn’t Even Close to $24,000 Despite Reports Claiming Otherwise
There are some interesting bitcoin-related rumors out there. Recent tensions in Iran have caused a fair amount of information to be wrongfully interpreted. Social unrest can often trigger a local bitcoin price increase. Bitcoin Isn’t Mooning in Iran Following the incidents affecting Iran and Iraq, one would expect citizens to […]
China Announces Guidelines for Blockchain Node Communication
China is genuinely smitten by blockchain technology. The government continues to outline how they will monitor and regulate this industry. The latest bit of news revolves around blockchain patent applications and node communication. China Nails Down Blockchain Communication As the nation of China focuses on distributed ledgers, it is plausible […]