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In recent months, crypto exchanges have adopted new business models as they strive to stay ahead of their peers and bring in more users. One of these is the trans-fee mining model, which rewards users with a native exchange token for every ETH or BTC in charges they incur on […]
Insurance companies cover all sectors of the economy, from the manufacturers to the financial industry and even personal property. They have, however, steered clear of the crypto industry, and with good reason. The unpredictability of the industry is comparable to none, from the volatile nature of cryptos which shed and […]
First sparked by CryptoKitties, the Ethereum community has taken a liking to a motley crew of decentralized applications (DApps) built on the network. Recently, the network has seen huge volume spikes due to an unlikely niche: Ponzi DApps. At the time of writing, Fomo3D and PoWH3D were leading 24-hour DApp activity by […]
The trial and conviction of Ross Ulbricht for his administration of the Silk Road darknet market represented a landmark event in cryptocurrency. For many, the investigation and sentencing were a contradiction to the commonly held belief that cryptocurrency and activities involving cryptocurrency could not be regulated by the government. For […]
Bitcoin has done it, ladies and gentlemen! At press time, the father of cryptocurrency has jumped past the $8,000 line and taken the currency further than it’s been since last May. July is proving to be a hot month by both temperature and financial standards. The price burst is happening […]
At press time, bitcoin is up by $200 and is trading for approximately $7,724. The father of digital currency has undergone a series of price swells over the past seven days and is up by nearly $2,000 from two weeks ago, when it was hanging around at $5,800. This price […]
Cryptocurrency exchanges are often considered to be the backbone of this budding ecosystem. These platforms provide convenience when it comes to accessing Bitcoin and altcoins. Every now and then, certain cryptocurrency exchanges exhibit very odd behavior, and WEX is among them. The WEX Exchange Is Behaving Oddly Cryptocurrency exchanges often […]
South Korean government officials are taking a very interesting stance on cryptocurrencies. Although they want to bring more legitimacy to this industry, it will need to happen through regulatory efforts first and foremost. The country’s Financial Services Commission has announced a dedicated department for blockchain policymaking which will be introduced in […]
A fair few companies have shifted their attention away from the Ethereum blockchain due to scaling concerns. ChainZilla is a company which aims to facilitate this transition for teams who want to access a blockchain which suits their specific needs. It’s an interesting business model, albeit one that raises a […]
It is very difficult to make sense of the current cryptocurrency market momentum. While the overall trend is extremely bullish, the reasoning behind it remains an elusive mystery. For most of the markets, that is a good thing. Looking at the Monero price, for example, things are definitely looking very […]
The rather uneasy situation across all cryptocurrency markets continues unabated. With Bitcoin still soaring, altcoins continue to struggle for any real momentum at this stage. The Ethereum price has finally found some support and is slowly bouncing back after a few rough days. Successfully maintaining the $470 price level will […]
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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 […]