There has been a lot of talk about countries issuing their own cryptocurrencies. While most of those plans have been put on ice indefinitely, it seems the Bahamas isn’t giving up on this dream. The country’s government has made it clear it wants to issue a digital currency, although it […]
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Gun Industry’s Concerns Over Access to Financial Services Create Opportunities for Bitcoin
Finding new use cases for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has not been easy or straightforward. It now seems a new potential use case is on the horizon, as the gun industry is getting fed up with bankers’ attitudes. Guns and Cryptocurrency Most people will agree Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies do […]
Monero Price: Big Gains may not Result in Stable Support
It has been a rather interesting 24-hour period for most cryptocurrencies on the market today. Interestingly enough, most people tend to overlook the Monero price in this regard. While it may not be in the top 10 any longer, it is evident the 24-hour gains should not be overlooked by […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Jumps By $200
At press time, the father of cryptocurrencies has incurred a $200 rise and is now trading for roughly $6,300. This marks some good news for investors and traders, who up to this point, have probably lost some serious cash after bitcoin fell by over $1,500 in just the last two […]
Banks Have Become Skeptical of Crypto: Swiss National Bank Executive
When cryptos became widely popular, central banks were seriously considering issuing their own digital currencies. However, the interest has slowly waned as central banks begin to seriously consider the implications such currencies would have on financial stability. This is according to an alternate member of the Swiss National Bank’s governing […]
Former GoDaddy VPs Developing a Mobile-Focused Blockchain Payments System
The blockchain industry has been attracting the best minds from some of the most renowned institutions in the world. Whether to launch their own startups or join the boards of existing ones, these high-ranking executives have left their lucrative posts with the firm conviction that blockchain technology is the future. […]
EOS Price: Solid Double-Digit Percentile Gains Paint Interesting Outlook
It is oddly refreshing to see all cryptocurrency markets in the green after another troubling weekend. With all currencies losing anywhere from 4% to 25% between Friday afternoon and Sunday evening, things were not looking good by any means. If the EOS price is any indication, those losses will be […]
McAfee Resurfaces After Alleged Assassination Attempt
Perhaps the most exciting person within the cryptocurrency space to follow is McAfee Antivirus creator John McAfee. Controversial in the world of crypto for his knack of influencing ICOs and shitcoins through his personal Twitter account, McAfee seems to find himself in increasingly bizarre and dangerous situations. However, the events of […]
Billionaire Novogratz Is Investing Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin and Crypto Startups
Mike Novogratz, a billionaire investor who formerly managed Fortress Investment Group and Goldman Sachs, is said to be investing hundreds of millions of dollars in emerging Bitcoin and crypto startups. Chasing Big Money This week, Business Insider reported that an insider within Mike Novogratz’s cryptocurrency company and investment firm Galaxy […]
Researchers at MIT Create a Robot That Is Controlled by the Human Brain
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) program have created a robot that can be directed to carry out complex tasks and movements simply by watching the user and receiving signals from the human brain. Robot That Learns From Humans This week, MIT […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Remains Where It Is
At press time, the father of cryptocurrencies hasn’t moved from its previous position, and is still trading for approximately $6,100. It’s disappointing in the sense that everyone wants bitcoin’s price to spike, but it’s also a positive sign that bitcoin is not dropping any further… At least for now. Forbes […]
Swiss Economy Head Wants Switzerland to Become a Crypto and Blockchain Nation
Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, the head of Switzerland’s Department of Economic Affairs, has said that blockchain technology will undoubtedly penetrate the entire economy of Switzerland and make a global impact that is as big as that of the internet. Ammann noted that Switzerland has already evolved into a leader in blockchain […]
EOS Suspends 27 Accounts with No Reasons Given, Community Upset over Centralization
In a tweet, one member of an online cryptocurrency community revealed that EOS has instructed block producers to censor transactions from 27 accounts without specific reasons. The instructions read: “Pursuant to Section 3.5 of the EOS Core Arbitration Forum (ECAF) Rules of Dispute Resolution, the Emergency Arbitrator appointed to review […]
Is Walmart Poised to Become a Major Blockchain Player?
Semantics aside, the world of blockchain technology represents a new paradigm in the way businesses interact and operate. When its true potential is realized, the integration of blockchain throughout global industries may manifest as a transformative wave that beckons the next era of technology and business. While one certainly wouldn’t […]
Blockchain Academic Research Bolstered by Stanford’s New Blockchain Research Center
Stanford University has launched an initiative that will be dedicated to the research and development of blockchain technology. The Center for Blockchain Research was announced on June 20 and will seek to address the legal, practical and societal challenges that keep blockchain from mainstream adoption. It will also develop a […]
Incent Loyalty celebrates ‘Bitcoin Pizza’ moment with first real-world transaction
Incent has been used to settle a $1,400 bill with a local restaurant – the token’s very own Bitcoin Pizza moment! Every year, on 22 May, the crypto community marks Bitcoin Pizza Day. Back in 2010 Laszlo Hanyecz, a developer and early adopter, paid 10,000 BTC, worth $50 at the […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Is the Recent Drop Part of a Bigger Picture?
At press time, bitcoin is retaining its $6,100 price from yesterday. The currency fell to this position from $6,700 after Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) sent notifications to more than five digital currency exchanges saying that they must heighten their security measures against money laundering after noticing weaknesses in their […]
Litecoin Founder Remains Optimistic Despite Recent Bithumb Hack
Charlie Lee, the developer behind the world’s sixth-largest cryptocurrency, Litecoin, believes the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will recover “fairly soon”. Lee shared his thoughts on the current bear market, what developments in the industry excite him the most, and the recent hack on Bithumb, the South Korean crypto […]