On the darknet, Bitcoin is a rather commonly accepted payment method in this day and age. Because of law enforcement agencies cracking down on these users, they have also confiscated a fair amount of Bitcoin in the process. Roughly $4m worth of BTC has been auctioned off on November 5. […]
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ZCash Price Retakes $125 Level to Build Support for Next Bull Run
A lot of interesting things are happening in the world of cryptocurrencies. With all markets still in the green, it has become apparent there may be a positive end to 2018 after all. Slowly but surely, all markets continue to move up every single day, and ZCash has reached $125 […]
Dogecoin Price Could Double in Value Based on Market Indicators
Even though the value of Dogecoin does not get too many people excited right now, it is evident things can vastly improve without too many problems. This current price stability is something which has become somewhat synonymous with Dogecoin, although the bullish trend is not that far away either. Dogecoin […]
XRP Price Breaks Through $0.5 Resistance as Market Cap Approaches Ethereum’s
A lot of intriguing cryptocurrency momentum has been brewing over the past few days. Numerous markets have successfully gained in value, whereas others are doing far less impressive things. In the case of XRP, things look incredibly promising, as the asset finally broke through the $0.5 resistance. XRP Price Bucks […]
Darknet-Based Animal Trafficking Is on the Rise in India
The darknet is effectively influencing a lot of unsavory business models. While most of the focus lies on drug sales, there are plenty of other industries to be concerned about. Wildlife trafficking is quickly becoming a booming business in certain parts of the world. Especially in India, the darknet seems […]
After Making Over $800K From Crypto, One Investor Now Owes The Government $400K In Taxes
We have all heard about the crypto millionaires; people who invested in cryptocurrencies before the rest of us had a clue about what Bitcoin was. These investors saw their investments rise 10, 20 and even 50 times and reaped millions of dollars in months. However, very rarely do we hear […]
Iceland Farmers’ Innovative Solution To Bitcoin’s Energy Challenge
Bitcoin’s energy-intensive mining process has been one of its greatest challenges and while various solutions have been proposed, none has quite solved the challenge. However, a group of farmers in a small village in Iceland have found an innovative way to earn cryptos while warming up their houses. The farmers […]
AI-Based Lie Detector Interviews Travelers Coming to the EU
The potential use cases for artificial intelligence are numerous in nature. Various airports across Europe are using this technology to perform a lie detector test. Passengers will be questioned by this AI interface at border checkpoints to ensure they have nothing to hide. A radical approach that will undoubtedly meet […]
Bitcoin Cash Price Surpasses $575 For the First Time Since September
This past week, there has been a lot of attention on Bitcoin Cash. The alternative version of Bitcoin is getting plenty of attention due to its price rise and upcoming hard fork. It appears the upward momentum is still ongoing, although users keeping an eye on the fork will need […]
The ICO Market Has Irrevocably Changed: Startups Now Seek a Plug & Play Solution
Today’s conditions are now different from when interested retail investors freely plowed in spare cash to blockchain projects. Startups have reacted to this change by increasingly making use of tailor-made token sale solutions. What this entails is that startups no longer have to build a crowdsale platform from scratch and […]
OKEx Wins The Crypto Exchange Of The Year At The Malta Blockchain Awards
OKEx may have trailed Binance as the biggest exchange in the world by trade volume, but there was no stopping it from being declared best in the world in Malta. The exchange was named the crypto exchange of the year during the inaugural Malta Blockchain Awards. OKEx was fighting for […]
VET Price set for Massive Bounce as Cyprus and China Explore VeChain Tech
There’s no shortage of excitement across the different cryptocurrency markets. That is a welcome sight, especially considering how bearish 2018 has been and still is to date. For Vechain, a lot of the behind-the-scenes developments are fueling a new price rally. This is a crucial time for all cryptocurrencies and […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Arthur Hayes Says Currency Will Take a Downward Leap
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency has moved back up to the $6,400 range. This is a welcome change from its recent slow to $6,300 and presents a few interesting scenarios up ahead. For one thing, we know that bitcoin could potentially be recuperating from its recent $200 drop. […]
Dash Price Surpasses $165 as eWallet and Dash Text Bring Mass Adoption Closer
Plenty of green across the board can make for very interesting altcoin market movements. Although Bitcoin is also in the green, the big action is happening in the altcoin department first and foremost. Dash is slowly moving up again, as its value has risen above $165. Several key announcements pave […]
IOTA Price Hits $0.5 as Ledger Confirms Hardware Wallet Support
As all cryptocurrencies are moving up in value, this week may finally become a bit more interesting compared to the rest of 2018. Bitcoin is the latest currency to effectively note some gains, which should bode well for all altcoins and tokens on the market. IOTA is forging ahead in […]
Paralyzed Man Walks Again Thanks to Spinal Cord Implant
Innovations in the technology industry can often lead to genuine miracles. A paralyzed man is once again able to walk after receiving a spinal implant. Although that concept is nothing new, this is by far the most successful implant in this field of research to date. A new era of […]
Rapper T.I. Sued Over Involvement in ICO Exit Scam
When celebrities get involved in cryptocurrency, things usually do not end all that well. Various ICOs have been endorsed by celebs, which has backfired every single time. In the case of rapper T.I., his own token offering failed. He now faces a $5m lawsuit for trying to dabble in the […]
Litecoin Price Hits $55 as all Markets Prepare for a Major Rebound
As more and more traders start to chase quick profits, all cryptocurrency markets begin showing a healthy rebound all of a sudden. Litecoin is going through a hefty push, as its value tops $55 again for the first time in several weeks. This is a pretty interesting development, especially when […]