Cryptocurrency News
For cryptocurrency insiders suffering from conference fatigue, it might be tempting to block out your agenda for the rest of the fall. With many of the heavy hitters like Consensus already over, don’t be fooled into thinking you’ve seen this year’s best. In an industry moving faster than a bullet […]
Mining and network effects affect the price of Bitcoin, but according to Tom Lee, the biggest determinant of Bitcoin’s price movement is the emerging markets. In a recent interview, the Bitcoin researcher from Fundstrat Global Advisors stated that the economic factors at play in emerging markets have had the biggest […]
Indiegogo is a pioneer in the crowdfunding industry, having been one of the first sites to offer the service a decade ago. The company is now turning to the increasingly popular ICO model to raise funds for an upscale resort located in Colorado. The ICO will, however, differ from many […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected applications from three applicants for nine Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The agency disapproved five leveraged and inverse ETFs from Direxion, one from GraniteShares, and another two from ProShares which would have tracked Bitcoin futures contracts. The rejections came only a day ahead […]
Now that the cryptocurrency momentum is slowly turning against Bitcoin and altcoins again, it will be interesting to see how all markets respond. As is to be expected, the initial response is not promising. The Bytecoin price, for example, is almost down by 8.5% already as holders are cashing out […]
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 […]
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency has managed to remain at $7,000 after hitting the newfound zone during yesterday’s afternoon hours. Bitcoin huddled at the $6,400 mark for several days and remaining largely unaffected by relative financial news, but later spiked to $6,700 and broke the $7,000 line about […]
There is a very strong focus on the potential failure of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As unlikely as that may seem, there are numerous precedents for failed currencies. The following national government-backed currencies, ranked by reversed longevity, have all failed due to hyperinflation issues. 6. Yugoslav 1994 Dinar As the […]
There is growing interest among consumers in remaining anonymous while using either cryptocurrency or blockchain technology. Various methods can be used to achieve this goal, although some will be more effective than others. The following methods, listed alphabetically, are worth checking out. Your mileage may vary when using these options. […]
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 […]
Various countries in Europe are becoming increasingly blockchain and cryptocurrency-friendly. Switzerland appears to be leading the way in this regard. As pointed out by Nexo, there are some good reasons why this country is making so many headlines. Below are some examples, ranked by importance. 6. Prone to Disruption Although one could […]
Numerous cryptocurrency and blockchain projects have yet to hit their stride. Tezos is one of those projects, primarily because it suffered from numerous setbacks during its early stages. Most of those issues have since been resolved, even though Craig Wright is convinced that Tezos is a “shite coin”. The Road Ahead […]
Even though Telegram has become a very popular social messaging platform, it offers a lot of functionality which users remain unaware of. One of those features goes by the name of Telegram Passport, which aims to disrupt traditional login and authentication services used on the internet today. Whether or not […]
It is evident there is still a lot of positive momentum affecting all cryptocurrency market. While that momentum can very well evaporate at any given moment, it seems things continue to improve for some altcoins. The EOS price, for example, noted higher gains in the past day compared to the […]
These are rather interesting times for the cryptocurrency markets. As Bitcoin sets the pace for all other currencies, it will be intriguing to see what happens next. The IOTA price continues to soar high after a full day of steep gains. It is well underway to hit $0.75 once again, […]
The recent headlines about Bill Cosby have done nothing to warm public sentiment to the confirmed sex offender and disgraced comedian. According to rumors on tabloid website Radar Online, Cosby bought 750 BTC (~$5 million) in a bid to shield his diminishing fortune from his wife Camille. The article goes […]
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency has broken $7,000, which is about $300 higher than where it stood yesterday afternoon. This means that bitcoin jumped roughly 20 percent over the past two weeks, with gains of approximately $1,200 (the August low was $5,865). One source alleges that bitcoin short […]
Many blockchain use cases exist today, although exploring them all will be a major challenge. In the case of disrupting social media, various projects claim the blockchain will help disrupt these centralized ecosystems once and for all. The following companies, listed alphabetically, are using distributed ledgers for that very purpose. 6. […]