Cryptocurrency News
Developers of malicious software have shown a great aptitude for cryptocurrency integration. This has become painfully obvious due to the recent malware and ransomware trend. In this day and age, most criminals are interested in cryptojacking, which still remains a very profitable venture. A new McAfee security report shows how […]
It seems the cryptocurrency markets will close the weekend in the low red. Most currencies have lost value in the past 24 hours, whereas a few others have gained a bit of value in the process. A remarkable trend, yet also an aspect that makes cryptocurrency so appealing. The NEO […]
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is standing its ground at $6,300. The past two weeks have been a series of up-and-down dilemmas as bitcoin has fallen to $6,200, then $6,100, then down to $5,800, putting many investors in a state of terrible unease. Its sudden spike to the […]
A very peculiar trend has become a lot more apparent in the world of cryptocurrency as of late. The rise of stablecoins has been well-documented, yet it seems a lot more of these currencies are on the horizon. Reserve aims to be pegged to the US dollar and will offer […]
MakerDAO is a stability platform comprised of a stablecoin, a governance coin, and a decentralized governance model. Stablecoins are a potential solution to the volatility of cryptocurrencies, allowing for wider adoption. In this interview, Rune Christensen, Founder of MakerDAO, explains how this project attempts stabilization, exploring topics including security audits, […]
Most of the cryptocurrencies are already going in the red once again after strong gains on Saturday. While losses remain minimal for most coins, it is evident there is still room for improvements. Some coins even successfully buck this negative trend, as the IOTA price remains in the green, for […]
Bithumb is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. Its status has attracted a lot of unwanted attention from criminals, culminating in a $31 million hack earlier this month. The company has been working on recovering the money and scored some initial success in this regard. The Bithumb […]
The cryptocurrency industry has grown tremendously over the past few years. An influx of new users has occurred, although it seems there has also been a lot more attention from criminals. As such, exchanges need to be wary of any developments which could pose a threat to their businesses. The […]
Even though there is no obvious connection between cryptocurrency, blockchain, and VR, things are evolving in an interesting direction. High Fidelity is building a VR ecosystem on top of the EOS blockchain. As such, the company has raised $35 million in funding to build distributed social VR worlds. EOS Blockchain […]
At press time, the father of cryptocurrencies has jumped by $500 in just 24 hours. Yesterday, the coin had fallen to its lowest point in months, and was trading at $5,800 for most of the day. Many analysts were skeptical about potential recovery, and were certain a bear period was […]
There is no shortage of controversy surrounding the EOS cryptocurrency project. Its main net launch has seen multiple issues, and it now appears Block.one is throwing its weight around where the voting process is concerned. Although this development is not necessarily a bad thing, it has some community members concerned. […]
Even though all cryptocurrencies are still in the green over the past 24 hours, it remains to be seen how long this situation can last. Some of the earlier gains have been eradicated already for most coins. The Cardano price, on the other hand, is still surging full steam ahead […]
Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of $913 billion technology giant Apple, has said that Ethereum is one of the few blockchain protocols that will outlive the dotcom bubble-esque blockchain hype. Only Bitcoin and Ethereum Will Survive In an interview with CNBC, Wozniak stated that Ethereum has the potential to outlive the […]
As was to be expected, the weekend has brought some much-needed relief to all cryptocurrency markets. Although these gains can still be wiped out fairly quickly, the Bitcoin Cash price enjoys a brief spell of positive momentum. Reaching a value of $750 isn’t entirely out of the question if this […]
Over the years, crypto investors have amassed a lot of wealth, and they are bound to give it back to society. So, why not create a crypto-based nonprofit organization that gives them a platform to do just that? This was the motivation behind GiveCrypto.org, a nonprofit organization founded by Brian […]
We’ve all seen the headlines. Dive deeper into the world of digital currency and there’s a decidedly seedy layer lurking underneath. We’re talking about drug barons and tax evaders, cybercriminals, and rogue miners. And if that weren’t enough, you have to make sure you don’t fall victim to ICO scams […]
The banking sector appears almost smitten by Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies these days. Although there is still plenty of work to be done, it seems Xapo has some big plans. Using old Swiss army bunkers for Bitcoin-related purposes raises a lot of questions. Swiss Army Bunkers and Bitcoin It doesn’t happen all […]
The cryptocurrency industry is very peculiar, for many reasons. New tokens and currencies are created on a regular basis, yet most of them will never make it onto centralized exchanges. It is time that situation changed. Huobi’s Hadax platform shows that things can be done in a completely different manner. […]