The US government is cracking down on any and all illegal activity pertaining to cryptocurrencies. Although that will undoubtedly cause some friction, it is also a necessary step in making the industry appear more legitimate. Operation Darkness Falls is one of the latest initiatives undertaken by the US DOJ, and […]
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Top 4 Upcoming Stablecoins Worth Keeping an Eye On
Investing in cryptocurrencies can be done in many ways. A lot of users don’t like spending fiat currency directly and tend to look for intermediary solutions. This is where so-called stablecoins come into the picture, as they provide an extra gateway to buy Bitcoin and altcoins. The following four upcoming stablecoins, […]
Top 6 EOS DApps of August 2018
The entire blockchain industry is abuzz with distributed applications. Various networks are competing for traction when it comes to dApps, with EOS slowly making a name for itself as of right now. The following dApps are sorted by their current popularity, although these rankings are bound to shift sooner or later. […]
Dogecoin Price: Train Steams Ahead as Pace Picks Up
Even though many people assumed the Dogecoin price pump would end pretty quickly, it seems the opposite is coming true. Thanks to its increasing trading volume, the value per DOGE has gained even more ground in very quick succession. It raises more questions as to when things will turn around, […]
Crypto Price Review: BTC, ETH, BCH and LTC Show Signs of Life, While XRP May Face Trouble
Bitcoin (BTC) At press time, bitcoin is trading for about $6,985. This is a significant rise from yesterday’s fall to $6,800, and bitcoin is once again expected to strike the $7,000 mark. The Satis Group – which advises businesses on initial coin offerings (ICOs) – just released a new report […]
Top 6 Blockchain Events in September 2018
In the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, events and conferences play an increasingly important role. During the month of September, there will be some appealing events to attend, assuming one can afford to do so. The following events are ordered by date. #6 BlockchainConf Residents of the United States may […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Slides Back Up, Will Be Big in Five Years
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is back in the high $6,900 range and is trading for just shy of $7,000. After a minor dip that brought it down to about $6,800 yesterday afternoon, the asset is showing signs of recovery and moving back up the financial ladder. The […]
Top 6 Companies Exploring Blockchain in the Healthcare Industry
Finding new use cases for the blockchain industry is not necessarily the biggest challenge. Ensuring those use cases can be commercialized is something else entirely. In the medical sector, a fair few companies are looking to introduce blockchain technology. The following companies are listed alphabetically, and have enjoyed various degrees […]
US Renewable Energy Sources Surpass Nuclear: Will it Affect Crypto Mining?
According to new figures provided by the US Energy Information Administration and obtained by Cleantechnica, an energy-focused publication, renewable energy sources surpassed nuclear energy sources in 2018, which could have a profound impact on the global crypto mining sector. For many years, especially in December of 2017 during the peak […]
How Coinbase Intends to Lure Institutional Investors into the Crypto Market
This week, Wired published a unique insight into the security system employed by Coinbase to lure institutional investors into the crypto space. In July, Coinbase, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and brokerage, announced the formal launch of Coinbase Custody, a custodian solution designed to facilitate large transfers of capital from […]
Filecoin Announces 2019 Mainnet Launch, Asks for Developers’ Participation
Filecoin intends to launch its decentralized storage mainnet in mid-2019, the company revealed in its Q1 and Q2 update on August 28. The mainnet launch will be preceded by the launch of the first public Filecoin testnet slated for Q4 2018 during which the go-filecoin nodes will be tested vigorously […]
Lloyds of London to Insure Kingdom Trust’s Crypto Custody Business
Alternative asset custodian Kingdom Trust has announced that it has secured insurance for digital assets held on its custody platform. The assets will be insured on one of the world’s most respected insurance marketplaces, Lloyd’s of London, in what is its pioneer crypto-focused product. Making the announcement, Kingdom Trust described […]
Monero Price: Solid Uptrend Amid Sea of Altcoin Red
Most cryptocurrencies remain in an awkward state as of right now. With the Bitcoin price still in the red, it is rather unlikely most altcoins will see any real improvements. In the case of the Monero price, however, there are a lot of improvements over the past 24 hours. A […]
What Is the Australian National Blockchain?
Blockchain technology can unlock a lot of new business use cases. Although one could argue this technology is also vastly overhyped, it remains to be seen what will come of it in the long run. If the Australian National Blockchain is any indication, things will get rather interesting moving forward. […]
What Is TEMPO Money Transfer?
There is a bright future ahead for digital assets in the world of global remittances. TEMPO Money Transfer is one of the platforms tapping Stellar and its native XLM asset to achieve this goal. Its integration with Stellar allows for cheaper and faster money transfers on a global scale. The […]
5 Smart Contract Competitors to Ethereum
Competition is always a good thing, especially in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Even though a lot of people still focus on Ethereum when it comes to smart contracts, various competitors have emerged. The following projects – which only represent some of the top players – are listed in […]
Dogecoin Price: Doges Rise Again as Other Markets Crumble
Things are not looking too promising for the majority of cryptocurrencies. Albeit the Bitcoin price is still capable of minimizing the losses, it has become apparent this correction may become very steep in the coming days. Interestingly enough Dogecoin is going through a massive uptrend despite this overall bearish pressure. […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Stumbles After International Speculation
At press time, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading for roughly $6,800. This is about $200 less than where it’s been over the past 48 hours, and a drop of roughly three percent. One analyst claims that short sellers still have plenty of control in the cryptocurrency market. […]