Cryptocurrency News
Advancing the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystems will require a very different mindset. Instead of doing everything on their own, it is important for projects to pursue interoperability options. Although it seems like a daunting task, there are a lot of possibilities waiting to be explored. Interoperability Is Key for Blockchain Opportunities […]
The first half of 2018 has been pretty interesting for all cryptocurrencies. Despite falling prices across the board, it is evident the current momentum does not favor some currencies. Looking at the bigger picture, not much has changed at the top, although a lot of currencies have switched positions outside […]
It is not uncommon to see new virtual currencies come to market these days. Given the thousands of altcoins on the market today, it is evident that competition is still heating up. In South Africa, a long-awaited cryptocurrency has finally come to market. The town of Orania has made it […]
The coming hours will be crucial for the cryptocurrency markets. Although the Bitcoin price is still in the green, a lot of altcoins are feeling the pressure. The Bitcoin Cash price is one of the few exceptions, as it maintains its position over $800 with relative ease. There is still […]
Most of the top cryptocurrencies are still in the green after a relatively positive weekend. There are some clear exceptions in this regard, which is always to be expected. The IOTA price has dropped below $1 again due to some bearish pressure. Whether or not this will remain in place, […]
At press time, the father of crypto is back up to $7,500. This is a hugely positive sign that bitcoin is regaining traction in the monetary market and moving up the financial ladder. 24 hours ago, bitcoin had slumped slightly to $7,400. While $100 is never a huge deal, it […]
Cryptocurrency companies active in the world of cloud mining always face an uphill struggle. It is evident things are not looking all that great as of right now. HashFlare, one of the bigger cloud mining providers as of right now, has confirmed that it will not resume Bitcoin mining for […]
The Ethereum community has never shown any favor toward the EIP-999 proposal. This proposal was made to bail out Parity after losing $250 million due to a smart contract bug. Ethereum community members clearly rejected this proposal, yet some people are claiming it will still be implemented. EIP-999 Is Not […]
Criminals still tend to favor Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to mask their activities. That is not an advisable course of action, as most of these currencies lack both privacy and anonymity features. Over 300 BTC was confiscated by the UK police after they arrested a notorious drug dealer and money […]
All cryptocurrencies remain in the green for several hours on end now. That is not unusual during the weekend, as there is far less fiat currency trading taking place right now. Even so, there is a good chance this may be the beginning of a multi-day rally. The Cardano price […]
Making sense of the cryptocurrency markets is always a trivial undertaking. There is no reason for these markets to have gone through a bearish segment this week, even though that is exactly what happened. Today, the situation looks very different once again. All top currencies are surging, and it seems […]
So, the father of crypto has dropped a bit. At press time, bitcoin is down by roughly $100 and is now at $7,400. This is not a big deal, however, and granted bitcoin can stay above the $7,000 line, enthusiasts and traders likely have nothing to worry about. Indeed, the […]
Banks have shown a keen interest in Bitcoin technology over the years. Various patents have been filed by these financial institutions to explore new potential business use cases. JPMorgan was recently awarded a patent which could allow the bank to issue blockchain-based virtual depository receipts. JPMorgan Chase and Blockchain With […]
The chances of Amazon ever accepting cryptocurrency payments directly are slim to none. It is evident the world’s leading e-commerce giant wants nothing to do with Bitcoin or any of the altcoins, regardless of how popular they may become. BitRefill has come up with an intermediary solution in this regard […]
Cryptocurrency wallet service providers are always looking for ways to evolve and grow. MyEtherWallet is going in an interesting direction by adding the ability to buy Ethereum with a credit card. This new feature is made possible thanks to its new partnership with Simplex. Another Step Forward for MyEtherWallet There […]
At press time, bitcoin has reached $7,500, a coveted position according to most analysts. Many believe that $7,500 will lead the path to $8,000, and now that the first figure has been reached, the second will be easy as pie. One source explains that the big number to be concerned […]
The Ethereum blockchain offers a lot of potential for innovation and new business models. Various projects and companies are actively building applications on top of this network. Despite some of its glaring limitations, Fuel Games is confident that Ethereum is the best option for its blockchain-based trading card game. Fuel Games […]
Cryptocurrency malware is a thriving business among online criminals. Hundreds of threats still exist, and this trend will not be slowing down anytime soon. Even so, it seems the era of cryptocurrency mining malware is nearing an end, primarily due to low cryptocurrency prices. The Future of Cryptocurrency Malware Over […]