At the beginning of 2018, I wrote an article outlining a New Year’s resolution that I thought could help boost cryptocurrency adoption and awareness in 2018, as long as enough people were doing it. Last week was the twenty-fifth installment of my challenge. This week was fairly boring, but I […]
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Genesis Mining to Resume Services in the US After Fighting Cease and Desist
The past few months have been rather interesting for Genesis Mining. The popular cryptocurrency cloud mining provider was forced to halt all activities in South Carolina. That decision has now been reversed. As such, US customers will be able to access the company’s services once again in the coming weeks. […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Tanks to $7,743
After several days of bitcoin remaining above $8,000 and enthusiasts rejoicing about a possible new era for crypto, bitcoin has suddenly tanked by roughly $400 and is now trading for about $7,643. Current conditions suggest that bitcoin – despite showing signs of newfound strength – is still just as vulnerable […]
Ledger Live Introduces Two New User-Friendly Cryptocurrency Tools
A hardware wallet is one of the most secure ways to store one’s cryptocurrency portfolio in this day and age. Various companies offer such products, with Ledger being the most popular. The firm recently introduced Ledger Live, and two new apps were made public late last week. Expanding Ledger Live’s […]
Gibraltar United Will Pay Players in Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency can make a big difference in any industry involving payments. The global nature of Bitcoin and altcoins makes them an appealing payment method. Gibraltar United, a European football club in the Gibraltar Premier Division, will pay its players in cryptocurrency fairly soon. They will not receive Bitcoin or any […]
Liechtenstein, Bermuda, and Gibraltar May Become the Next Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Hubs
Various countries around the world are looking to make an impact in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. Malta has already done so, and it seems both Bermuda and Gibraltar will try to do the same in the years to come. Welcoming Cryptocurrency With Open Arms Even though most countries are […]
HitBTC Faces More Backlash Due to Stringent KYC Requirements
Cryptocurrency exchanges play a vital role in the world of Bitcoin and altcoins. Not every exchange has a solid reputation, which is only to be expected. HitBTC is facing a lot of scrutiny over its KYC procedures for verifying user accounts. It seems this situation is only getting further out […]
Cardano Price: Steep Decline Worsens as Bitcoin’s Momentum Evaporates
Things are not looking good for the cryptocurrency industry as of right now. All markets are still in the red, and some of the altcoins are going off the proverbial deep end. The current Cardano price momentum looks anything but promising, as it is heading down to $0.14 and potentially […]
EOS Price: Dip to $7.5 Will Happen Fairly Soon
All cryptocurrency markets are still suffering from sideways and bearish trading momentum. This situation will remain in place until Bitcoin gets its act together once again. For the EOS price, this waiting game has resulted in a pretty steep decline over the past 24 hours. Its value is now heading to […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency at $8,077
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is down somewhat and trading for $8,077. This is about $100 less than where it stood yesterday afternoon. While this isn’t something to necessarily worry about, it does bring up some interesting notions regarding bitcoin. While the currency does appear to be sparking […]
Monero Price: Dip to $130 is in Full Effect
Even though the early morning looked relatively promising for all cryptocurrencies, the positive momentum has not materialized yet. All top currencies are still in the red, with some of them taking a bigger loss than others. The Monero price faces a very steep setback compared to other altcoins, even though […]
XRP Price: Value Remains Stable at $0.45
The past weekend has not disrupted the cryptocurrency markets all that much. Not entirely surprising, as there is no reason for the markets to lose or gain any real value after positive days last week. Even so, it appears most cryptocurrencies will see positive momentum later today. The XRP price […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency at $8,195
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is up by roughly $20 from yesterday and is now trading for $8,195. Bitcoin has been on the verge of a dramatic comeback over the past few days, and though the currency is “standing still” for the time being, we can be grateful […]
Why an Early Uber and Airbnb Investor Thinks Everyone Should Invest in Crypto
Jeffrey Wernick, an accredited investor and an early stakeholder in Uber and Airbnb, arguably two of the most successful technology startups created in the past decade, believes everyone should invest in crypto as an alternative store of value. Bitcoin Outperformed Every Currency Since 2009 During an interview with Business Insider, […]
Backed by Uber Co-Founder, Voyager to Take on Robinhood in Zero-Fee Crypto Trading
While Coinbase, Binance, and other giant crypto exchanges have made a name for themselves and dominated the market, a new model is slowly taking root. The zero-fee trading model was advanced by Robinhood, and now a new entrant is seeking to snatch the crown. Voyager, backed by some renowned tech […]
Bitcoin Price Watch – Currency at $8,230
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is in the high $8,200 range – a bit higher than yesterday. This is a good sign that current support stands strong, and bitcoin is not dropping any lower. According to one source, however, the currency’s upcoming resistance could potentially put its bull […]
Looming US Sanctions Lead Iran to Develop a National Digital Currency
Iran is planning to issue its own national crypto in the face of looming sanctions by the US government. The Middle Eastern country intends on working with local companies with expertise in cryptography and technology to develop the national crypto, with the country’s central bank being in charge of the […]
CFTC Is Four Years Behind on Crypto Regulation, Chairman Admits
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is at least four years behind its peers on crypto regulation, its chairman admitted on July 25. Speaking to the House Committee on Agriculture, Christopher Giancarlo stated that the current regulatory framework restricts it from taking a proactive role in the crypto industry and […]