Cryptocurrency News
Making an investment in cryptocurrencies is not as straightforward as most people think. There is a lot more to this industry than Bitcoin, and diversification of one’s portfolio is key. A new survey by Foley and Lardner indicates most people consider Ethereum to be a better investment than Bitcoin. Cryptocurrency […]
Japan has quickly risen to the top in terms of cryptocurrency activity. Ever since China’s PBoC officially banned fiat-based trading, Japan has taken its spot, alongside South Korea. Coinsquare, the Canadian exchange, is eyeing a Japanese expansion. It’s a surprising development, considering that Japanese regulators continue to scrutinize the cryptocurrency […]
The US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is requesting that all its member firms notify the regulator if they engage in any activity related to digital assets. This is an ongoing initiative by the regulator to ascertain the members’ involvement in the digital assets marketplace and covers the firms, their staff, […]
Oasis Labs has announced that it has raised $45 million to develop its privacy-focused decentralized cloud computing platform. In a press release published on July 9, the startup revealed that it had raised the funding from over 10 investors who were pooled from various industries including venture capital and hardware […]
According to Lawrence Lerner, CEO of Pithia, a Seattle-based blockchain venture capital fund, governments’ understanding of cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology is fundamental to their acceptance and use worldwide. Historically, we’ve seen crypto prices spiral downward when a country, perhaps seeking to protect its citizens or due to a lack […]
It remains to be seen if and when the cryptocurrency markets will see some positive momentum. For the time being, it seems things are not looking all that great. All cryptocurrencies continue to lose a lot of value every single hour. The Stellar price is the first one to deal […]
The cryptocurrency markets are still not in a good place right now. All of the top currencies have lost a fair amount of value in the past few days. Even though the Ethereum price went in the green some time ago, it has fallen below that threshold once again. Maintaining […]
One of my favorite pastimes is thinking about how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology can change the world. I’m also very interested in the world of minimalism and sustainable lifestyles. In fact, I tend to think about building a micro-home/tiny house in the future. Though I’m not the first to connect the […]
The possibilities and ambitions of blockchain are endless and wildly exciting. The emerging tech has huge potential to massively change lives across the globe. However, along with looking into the future, it’s important to keep track of the past and present. It’s often overlooked, but there are already numerous groups […]
There’s no simple way to put it. 2018 has been tough for the world of cryptocurrency. As most individuals who are currently invested made their start right before or during the bear market, which has been the longest in crypto since 2014-2015, it’s safe to assume that a large number […]
As the world of blockchain continues to grow, so too does the number of opportunities to connect with and learn from individuals from all over the world, oftentimes through conferences. ChainXChange, which takes place from August 13th through August 15th in Las Vegas, is one such opportunity. The ChainXChange Expo […]
Bitcoin is likely driving a lot of people nuts right about now, not just because it can’t seem to decide where it wants to be price-wise, but from all the crazy predictions that have attached themselves to it. At press time, the father of crypto is remaining at $6,300, where […]
The Philippines is a very intriguing country when it comes to cryptocurrency activity. The nation is home to a growing Bitcoin ecosystem, mainly thanks to the help of the government and various domestic firms. The country’s central bank is now in the process of approving new exchanges, as two more […]
Financial institutions around the world have shown an appetite for cryptocurrency services, though launching those features has been delayed somewhat. SolarisBank, one of Germany’s fintech firms with a banking license, is planning to introduce cryptocurrency banking solutions. Clients will be able to create a custom retail banking experience. SolarisBank and Cryptocurrency […]
Many people question whether or not cryptocurrency can ever gain mainstream traction. The way things are looking right now, that appears rather unlikely unless something changes dramatically. New research by Imperial College London paints a very different picture in this regard. The Future of Cryptocurrency is at Stake Compared to […]
The IRS is keeping close tabs on cryptocurrency users across the United States. A brand-new compliance campaign has been launched to ensure everyone files their taxes properly when it comes to Bitcoin and altcoins. This new development is not entirely surprising, as there are still plenty of speculators who do […]
Cryptojacking has become an increasingly popular trend all over the world. Purposefully infecting computers with cryptocurrency mining malware can provide a very lucrative revenue stream. In China, nearly two dozen suspects have been arrested in the country’s largest cryptojacking case to date. The allure of quick profits can lead to […]
It would appear one cryptocurrency has effectively broken the negative market trend. The Litecoin price is the first to go in the green despite this current bearish momentum. A surprising turn of events, albeit one that is also more than welcome under the current circumstances. It also shows the Bitcoin […]