Launching a Bitcoin ETF has always seemed like a distant dream. The Wilshire Phoenix Bitcoin ETF proposal is the latest to be rejected by the SEC. Most people readily agree that the SEC will never approve such a trading vehicle. No one Really Needs a Bitcoin ETF The lack of […]
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France and Austria tap Blockchain Analysis to Reduce Crypto Crime
Criminals have been drawn to cryptocurrencies for some time. Governments in Europe are now joining forces to put an end to this illicit activity. According to local sources, France’s NIGMA Conseil and Austria’s Institute of Technology are joining forces. More Blockchain Analysis in Europe Their agreement of cooperation focuses on […]
Making Crypto Accessible: BTCMEX Platform Announces Leading Affiliate Program and Trading Bonuses
In today’s market, gaining traction for a crypto exchange is no easy feat. Platforms are a dime a dozen and volatile price swings can dissuade all but the most resilient of traders. As a result, many crypto enthusiasts do not wish to be directly exposed to these often sudden price […]
Monero Mining via Tor is now an Option
The mining of privacy coins has always been rather interesting. Xmrig, one of the mining tools for Monero, now has built-in Tor support. For a privacy-oriented digital asset, embedding any level of privacy is crucial. Mining XMR Over Tor Whereas most tend to stick with Tor and never look further, […]
New Stellar-based Trading Platform Leverages Artificial Intelligence
The trading of digital assets is in very high demand these days. BRIDGE is a brand new solution to accommodate this type of behavior. What makes BRIDGE so interesting is how it is based on Stellar technology. BRIDGE Leverages Stellar Technology The main bread and butter of BRIDGE is how […]
A New Generation of HardWallet: How HASHWallet Protocol Protects Users Cryptocurrencies on Blockchain
Data breaches are a major concern to internet users, organizations, and governments. In 2013, almost 3 million customer credit card records were stolen from the Adobe database. Also, information pertaining to 60 million users was accessed on the U.S Postal Service database. These breaches come with financial costs and can […]
Even in 2020, Warren Buffet Doesn’t Care About Bitcoin
A lot of people are known to publicly oppose Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Warren Buffett still falls into this category, despite having lunch with Justin Sun. Some people are seemingly not made to ever grasp Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. Warren Buffett Continues to Dislike Bitcoin That is their prerogative, although […]
Will US Lawmakers Allow a Crypto bank to Exist?
The concept of a crypto bank seems wrong on multiple levels. That being said, such a venture just might be launched in the US fairly soon. Caitlin Long is a relatively well-known name in the world of blockchain and digital assets. A US Crypto Bank Seems Rather Unlikely A firm […]
Coinbase is Still Investigating Degraded EOS Performance After 3 Days
Most of the top cryptocurrency networks suffer from congestion on a rainy day. This week, it appears that EOS is noting degraded performance according to Coinbase. It is very common for most blockchains to get clogged up. EOS on Coinbase Remains Finicky Although Bitcoin hasn’t suffered from such an incident […]
Bitso Wants to Become a Bigger Player in the US-Mexico Remittance Corridor
Bringing cryptocurrencies into the mainstream is an ongoing challenge. Bitso, a crypto trading platform, tries to achieve this goal by going after the remittance market. It is evident that current remittance corridors are not optimal. Bitso has a Very Ambitious Plan Either it takes too long to move money across […]
Layer1 Technologies Wants to Control 30% of the Bitcoin Mining Hashrate
Bitcoin mining has proven to be extremely centralized. Layer1 Technologies, an American firm, aims to change that narrative over the coming years. Most people may not be familiar with Layer1 Technologies just yet. An Ambitious Plan for Layer1 Technologies The company is only now rolling out its Bitcoin mining operation […]
TradeSatoshi is the Latest Crypto Exchange to Shut Down
Cryptocurrency exchanges play a core role in the industry. Users of TradeSatoshi may want to move money off this trading platform as quickly as possible. TradeSatoshi is one of those trading platforms catering to a niche audience first and foremost. Curtain Call for TradeSatoshi Due to it being rather unknown, […]
There is no Official Deal Between RippleNet and Bank of America
One often heard comment is how no banks will ever use Ripple or XRP. The recent RUMORED addition of Bank of America to RippleNet seems to change that narrative significantly. The RippleNet ecosystem connects hundreds of banks and financial service providers around the globe. Bank of America Needs to Innovate […]
Sweden’s E-Krona CBDC Enters a Year-long Trial Run
There have been plenty of rumors regarding Sweden issuing a CBDC. The testing phase of the E-Krona has now officially begun, which is rather interesting to keep an eye on. Many countries want to create a CBDC in the near future. The Swedish CBDC is Very Real The big question […]
This Ethereum Token Derives Value From the Coronavirus Death Toll
The coronavirus outbreak continues to dominate global media headlines. To raise more awareness regarding this incident, a digital token known as CoronaCoin was created. Most people would deem the creation of such a token to be distasteful. A Different Take on the Coronavirus However, this is not a way to […]
Why are TRON Genesis Tokens Used to “Swing” a Community Vote?
There is always some degree of controversy in the cryptocurrecy space. This time around, the TRON community is on fire, albeit not necessarily for a positive reason. The TRON ecosystem operates very differently from most other cryptocurrencies. Juicy TRON Drama Emerges Some users are representatives, but there are also Super […]
Enigma is the Latest ICO to get Punished by the SEC
A lot of ICO projects have come under SEC scrutiny since 2017. The latest to get scrutinized is Enigma, a company raising roughly $45 million. Most initial coin offerings will be scrutinized sooner or later. Another ICO Gets Punished Virtually all of them raised money by selling unregistered securities. Such […]
Irish Officials Confiscate Over $60 Million in BTC From a Drug Dealer
A lot of criminals flock to Bitcoin due to its perceived anonymity. Most of those people end up in jail eventually, including one Irish drug dealer. On the darknet, Bitcoin is often considered to be a prominent payment method. A Massive Amount of Bitcoin Seized A lot of people think […]