Cryptocurrency News
A new era is dawning upon the cryptocurrency industry as of right now. The demand for insurance services is reaching a new all-time high. It would appear a fair few companies are already exploring options in this regard. The following companies are worth keeping an eye on in this regard, and […]
There is an increasing focus on futures trading pertaining to the various cryptocurrencies. Offerings by CME and CBOE primarily focus on Bitcoin, though an Ethereum-based vehicle may be introduced in the future. Crypto Facilities, a UK-based trading firm, has introduced a few interesting cryptocurrency futures markets. The following list is […]
Square Inc., a mobile payment processing startup founded and run by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has hit another milestone by winning a U.S. patent for a digital currency payment network. The license will allow merchants to accept both fiat and cryptocurrency payments and then cash out in any currency of […]
A lot of different blockchain projects are well worth keeping a close eye on. Hiway is another company looking to bridge the gap between distributed ledgers and workforce marketplaces. This venture is designed to rival existing workforce platforms and offer a lot more transparency to this industry as a whole. […]
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) intends to introduce tracking software for cryptocurrency transactions as it strives to curb the use of cryptos in illegal transactions, a local media outlet recently reported. The software was necessitated by increased instances of crypto use in illicit transactions in what has become one of […]
Cryptocurrency users are under constant threat from hackers and scammers looking to steal their digital wealth. Even though some incidents are difficult to avoid, it would appear the major security risks still remain in place after many years. The following examples are ranked in terms of reverse popularity among criminals. […]
The cryptocurrency world has seen many projects come and go. Not every bright idea can be turned into a realistic product or service in the end. The following projects, ranked by reverse date of conception, got people excited at first before ultimately coming up way short. It is difficult to […]
In an ongoing onslaught on the once-booming Chinese cryptocurrency industry, China’s Guangzhou Development District government has prohibited all physical venues from hosting digital currency-related promotions or events. Guangzhou Development District, which is one of China’s special economic zones, reportedly issued a circular to all local business on August 24 outlawing […]
Bitcoin has been sporadically mentioned on television throughout the last couple of years, but 2018 has seen an influx of cryptocurrency and blockchain-based television programs. National networks have picked up on the industry excitement and are giving crypto a made-for-TV makeover. Here are 4 cryptocurrency shows on mainstream television, ranked […]
There is a lot more to cryptocurrency trading than just using popular exchanges. The rise of decentralized trading platforms should not be overlooked. Additionally, there are the so-called dark pools, which offer liquidity outside of the traditional exchanges’ order books. The following exchanges, listed alphabetically, offer this functionality to their […]
If you’ve kept up with financial trends at all in the past few years you’ve undoubtedly seen the Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies’ domination of headlines. While the technology behind the coins themselves has been around for nearly a decade, only recently have cryptocurrencies begun their foray into the mainstream. Highlighted […]
Getting consumers and retailers to deal with cryptocurrency payments has been a very big challenge. This is primarily because there are not many cryptocurrency-oriented point-of-sale payment solutions out there. The following companies – listed alphabetically – are trying to change that, but there is still a long way to go. […]
Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies can be used for a lot of different purposes. Various projects focus on disrupting existing video delivery services. Theta Network is trying to do exactly that, and its native Theta token has been getting a lot of attention as of late. A new era of video […]
Special Agent Lilia Infante works as part of the Cyber Investigative Task Force for the US Department of Justice. She pioneered the first operation regarding the use of cryptocurrency, and specifically its use on the dark web. She has spearheaded some of the largest federal cases involving cryptocurrency throughout the […]
Ian Balina has made somewhat of a name for himself in the cryptocurrency world. Unlike many of the fresh-faced teen Bitcoin millionaires, Balina started investing relatively late in the game. He didn’t leave his day job (at corporate giant IBM) and take the leap into the crypto world full time […]
Advertising networks are slowly gaining traction in the cryptocurrency world. With numerous platforms accepting Bitcoin as a payment method, an interesting scenario has been created. Some of those platforms have begun accepting alternative currencies as well. 9. A-Ads One of the largest cryptocurrency-oriented advertising networks is known as Anonymous Ads, […]
Cryptocurrency trading is a business which has gained a lot of popularity over the past few months. Recent price spikes and declines have sparked a lot of interest in this new form of money. Unfortunately for traders, there are a lot of so-called “fat finger” trades taking place as well. […]
A lot of people generate content related to cryptocurrencies through different platforms. YouTube has become very popular in this regard, as it allows users to voice their thoughts and opinions on this industry whenever they see fit. Below are some cryptocurrency influencers worth checking out, ranked by their current subscriber […]