Cryptocurrency News
India is undertaking research into the possible use of blockchain technology in the management of fertilizer subsidies. The venture will bring together the country’s think tank, NITI Aayog, and one of the country’s largest chemical manufacturers, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC). The Indian government hopes that the […]
Crypto users have been targeted by malware for years now. With crypto becoming increasingly popular, cyber criminals have continued to invent new and more advanced ways to steal them. And now there is a new one that swaps an intended crypto address for one that belongs to the attacker. While […]
The elusive Satoshi Nakamoto is writing a book, at least according to a blog post on a website reportedly owned by the creator of Bitcoin. The writer included the first of two excerpts in the blog post, describing it as a brief glimpse of history. The excerpt was the supposed […]
The recent downward spiral of Bitcoin hasn’t dissuaded Arthur Hayes from his bullish prediction that Bitcoin will hit $50,000 by the end of the year. Hayes, the co-founder and CEO of Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange (BitMEX), said that volatility is not Bitcoin’s weakness but rather its strength, as it gives investors […]
For investors who were successful during the 2017 ICO craze, the wild west nature of the crowdsale model already appears to be a thing of the past. As the US SEC has begun to take an increasingly active stance throughout 2018 on the disruptive ICO approach, more and more startups […]
New forms of Bitcoin have popped up on a regular basis over the years. These so-called “hard forks” try to put a different spin on the Bitcoin concept and piggyback on the popular name. BitcoinZ claims to be “the true Bitcoin 2.0”, although it remains to be seen if it will […]
At press time, the father of cryptocurrencies is back up to the $6,600 mark it had reached just 48 hours ago. During yesterday afternoon, bitcoin had seemingly fallen back down to $6,500, and was trading for about $100 less than where it stood previously. However, as it’s still semi-vulnerable to […]
It would appear Coinbase’s custody service is already attracting a lot of positive attention. More specifically, the new custodial service piqued the interest of at least 10 hedge funds and family offices. This further confirms the growing demand for exposure to cryptocurrencies in general, which could lead to more positive […]
BTCC has always been one of the biggest Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. Over the past year, the company has seen a fair few setbacks. Most of those issues are now resolved, as the company will return to the exchange business and issue a native token. BTCC Plans […]
Switzerland is attempting to position itself as a hub for cryptocurrency activity. Surprisingly, it seems the country’s policymakers are intent on bridging the gap between cryptocurrency and traditional banking. Depending on how the current situation evolves, cryptocurrency firms may soon have full access to traditional banking services. Switzerland Embraces Cryptocurrency […]
Why major crypto exchanges are not the silver bullet? What services do smaller scale exchanges win over their larger counterparts? A boutique approach proves to be more inclusive and sometimes more efficient than a mass-market approach. This is also true for the crypto space. The crypto exchanges space has been […]
Cryptocurrency price momentum can always change in the blink of an eye. Although some of the top markets are still in the red, the NEO price is rising fairly quickly. Thanks to solid gains over the past 24 hours, the NEO price is well on track to hit $40 again […]
Nearly all cryptocurrency markets have suffered from a big setback in the past 24 hours. Ongoing regulatory concerns in India are making their mark on the industry yet again. The Cardano price has lost a whopping 6.96% in value over the past 24 hours. This is not the trend speculators […]
According to Redfin, a multi-billion dollar real estate company listed on Nasdaq, 10 percent of millennials have sold their crypto holdings to afford their first home. Breakdown of Millennials’ Investment Strategies In March of this year, Redfin surveyed 2,000 US residents to understand the perspectives and concerns of both millennials […]
Several middle and high schools in China have been utilizing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems to evaluate the emotions, thoughts, and performance of students in class. The highly sophisticated surveillance system implemented by the Chinese government was introduced in late 2017, according to the BBC. As seen […]
The ongoing “luck of the draw” for all cryptocurrency markets seems to hold up quite well. Although a few currencies have suffered from minor losses, the Bitcoin price is still in the green. One of the currencies most people tend to overlook right now is LTC, despite the Litecoin price […]
Havven is an Australian stablecoin project built on two currencies: its stablecoin, the Nomin, or nUSD, and its collateral token, Havven. The project raised US$30 million in its seed funding and ICO stages and launched its decentralized on-chain currency on June 11, 2018. In my interview with Havven founder Kain […]
Initial coin offerings have begun to play an integral role in the world of finance. Especially in the cryptocurrency industry, this business model continues to thrive. ICOSim is a bit of a different creature in this regard, as it is an interesting concept which showcases how easy or challenging launching […]