There is always one development in the cryptocurrency world that might not make too much sense at first glance. Paying an Ethereum transaction fee of over $2.5 million certainly is rather unique, but primarily costly. Transaction fees are an integral part of most cryptocurrency networks. A Rather Excessive Ethereum Fee […]
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Never Borrow Money to Gamble on Altcoin Investments
During the 2017 and 2018 cryptocurrency/ICO craze, some people went to great lengths to invest in these markets. For some, it has paid off well, whereas others now stare down a gaping hole of debt that may never be repaid in full. Borrowing money to invest in financial markets is […]
Chainalysis Confirms Neither ZCash nor Dash are Private, but is Anyone Really Surprised?
Various cryptocurrencies claim to be private, or at least provide some privacy-oriented solutions for its users. A new report by Chainalysis confirms that both Dash and ZCash should not be classified as such, albeit that isn’t a big surprise anymore. Providing privacy in the cryptocurrency world isn’t as easy as […]
Lack of Real-world Use Cases Prevents Smart Contracts From Moving Beyond Stablecoins and Ponzi Schemes
To some people, it would appear as if Ethereum’s smart contract and dApp industry is thriving. Others see the space being dominated by transparent Ponzi Schemes and a stablecoin, hinting at little innovation. The actual use cases for smart contracts remain somewhat limited. Smart Contracts Remain a Niche Industry More […]
Brave Redirected Users to its Binance Referral Link for an Unknown Period of Time
A good controversy in the cryptocurrency industry is never far away. Brave, the browser renowned for its ad blocking and anti-tracking solution, is effectively redirecting Binance users to its own referral links. While many users are impressed by Brave, the browser’s source code hides something interesting. Deceptive Practices by Brave […]
Coinbase Hopes to Persuade the IRS and DEA Regarding its Blockchain Analytics Tool
Coinbase remains one of the biggest gateways to cryptocurrency for both novice and advanced users. It now appears that its in-house developed blockchain analytics software will be made accessible to at least two federal agencies. Law enforcement agencies have shown a keen interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. An Interesting […]
Bitbengrab is the 24/7 Arbitrage Trading Opportunity Traders Crave
Cryptocurrency trading has indeed evolved this past decade – from being a space where looking for fellow traders was highly dependent on chat forums to becoming one of the most ubiquitous activities in finance as adoption frequently tends towards new horizons. As a result, there are numerous exchanges around the […]
LKS Foundation Gives Content Creators A New Tool To Protect Their Digital Content
The LKS Foundation is pleased to announce the launching of the LKSCOIN, a new cryptocurrency developed for content creators to counter fake news and protect the copyright of digital content. The LKSCOIN aims to solve a major issue in the social media industry. In today’s world, content creators lose part […]
Tether Isn’t Burning Coins on Ethereum due to High Demand
Some days, it would appear if the entire cryptocurrency community is upset about Tether. Rather than burning coins, the supply seemingly keeps increasing every so often. It is only normal to see people start to question what is going on exactly. An Interesting Tether Plot Twist Stablecoins are only supposed […]
Grayscale Buys 800% More Bitcoin Compared to Q1 2019
Since the Bitocin halving, there has been a lot of attention on Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust. As it turns out, the Trust’s aggressive BTC hoarding indicates that more coins have been bought compared to the minted supply post-halving. Investors can be exposed to Bitcoin in many different ways. Grayscale Wants all […]
Ethereum-based Transactions for Tether Reach a new High
You may think that the number of stablecoins on the market would indicate that there is fierce competition for dominance. Sadly, that is not the case, but ether’s USDT is still firing on all cylinders across the board. Virtually all major stablecoins are issued on the Ethereum blockchain today. Tether […]
New Bill Wants to Eradicate Crypto Activity in Russia
Russia has always been an interesting country when it comes to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. A new proposed law would make it illegal to buy BTC with cash, and potentially lead to a seven-year jail sentence. Obtaining cryptocurrency in Russia is not as straightforward as one may assume. Russia Wants […]
New Documentary Explains Bitcoin’s Potential in Africa
For many years now, there have been claims as to how Bitcoin is allegedly making inroads in Africa. A new documentary airing on Amazon Prime seems to confirm as much, albeit there is still plenty of work to be done. Africa is a continent where financial hardship is the new […]
CoinPayments and Shopify Formalize Their Ongoing Partnership
Another big partnership is in the works for CoinPayments. One of the biggest crypto payment processors is partnering Shopify to bring Bitcoin payments to store owners. When it comes to accepting cryptocurrency payments, a few different options are available. A big Step Forward for CoinPayments Utilizing a payment processor for […]
New to Bitcoin? Beginners Guide to Buying Bitcoin Now
Following a brutal bear market in March, bitcoin has rebounded and continues to hold strong, despite the volatility of traditional markets. Meaning a buy-in now could save you later. Those who are new to trading look at the price of bitcoin- currently hovering strongly around $8,000 per BTC, and don’t […]
Are XRP Payments the Next Revenue Stream for WordPress Site Owners?
There have been numerous efforts to bridge the gap between WordPress and cryptocurrency. A new venture by the Coil team can potentially put XRP into the hands of tens of millions of users. If Coil is to be believed, WordPress may be the gateway for future cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption. […]
Nvidia Faces a Lawsuit Over its Crypto Mining Revenue
When Nvidia decided to put more effort into its cryptocurrency mining-oriented GPU products, there were some concerns by investors. Several months later, the concerns proved justified, and Nvidia is now facing a major lawsuit. During the crypto mining craze of 2017 and 2018, GPUs were in high demand. Nvidia is […]
Another Lawsuit Aims to Prove BitMEX Engages in Money Laundering
Very few companies in the cryptocurrency space attract as much negative attention as BitMEX these days. The company faces another lawsuit for market manipulation and fraud. Most cryptocurrency enthusiasts are familiar with the BitMEX name. Trouble Continues to Brew for BitMEX The company provides exposure to cryptocurrency assets through its […]