Cryptocurrency News
Investing in cryptocurrencies is still a very daunting task for most consumers. There is no really convenient way to do so without encountering friction. Cred aims to make a name for itself in this regard, as it is designed to let people create a cryptocurrency portfolio by tapping into 13 […]
The cryptocurrency industry is very volatile and strange at certain times. Price changes tend to occur when people least expect it, albeit that is part of what makes the industry so appealing to investors and speculators. In the case of the IOTA price, things are finally looking up after a […]
Despite an overall bearish momentum affecting all cryptocurrency markets, some currencies still note surprising gains. Most of the gains are associated with currencies which have a small market cap, as those values are easier to manipulate. The GeyserCoin is a very interesting example in this regard, as it fluctuates fairly […]
Bithumb, South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange as of May, is officially resuming deposits and withdrawals on August 4, after a month of freezing the platform. Potential Impact of Restoration of Bithumb’s Operations In June, Bithumb experienced a $40 million hacking attack which led to the loss of investors’ funds, falling […]
Coinbase announced the appointment of its first-ever chief compliance officer on July 31. The new member of the ever-expanding Coinbase team, Jeff Horowitz, joins the crypto exchange after spending decades in regulatory and compliance roles at some of the most renowned companies in the US. His appointment comes at a time […]
For those of you who have ever had your phone hacked and know the frustration and anger that goes along with finding out that someone has taken something that belongs to you, this story might resonate with you. There are some compelling ideas around the blockchain for the telecom industry […]
The Australian government will provide a AUD$2.25 million grant to an initiative that seeks to use blockchain technology to develop transparency in the sugar industry. Known as the Sustainable Sugar Project, it will be used to prove the origins of the sugarcane used and the sustainability of farms. This will […]
Cryptocurrencies are of great appeal to a lot of consumers and corporations. In particular, firms in the financial sector want to enter this market sooner rather than later. Northern Trust, a famous financial services giant, is looking to expand its blockchain and cryptocurrency presence. Northern Trust Makes a Strategic Move […]
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is digging its heels into the ground and staying right where it is. In other words, the currency fell to $7,500 yesterday, and is remaining in this position. It’s not spiking any further, but it’s not dropping either, and we must take every […]
Malicious cryptocurrency mining tools have made an impact on the software industry. Ranging from malicious browser plugins to modified software executables and now fake video games, this threat is not going away anytime soon. Steam recently pulled one of the games on its platform over cryptojacking complaints and in-game asset […]
Ever since Disney got involved in the blockchain industry, people have been wondering what its first project would look like. Known as Dragonchain, this venture has been in development for quite some time now. Earlier this week, the official launch of this blockchain ecosystem was announced. It will be a […]
There’s never a boring day in the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Some new form of drama seems to unfold at every possible turn. A new discussion on Reddit focuses on a major long position which was liquidated on the OKEx platform. It seems unlikely this open loss will be […]
The blockchain industry is attracting a lot of attention from developers. Especially when it comes to games and digital collectibles, the industry is growing fairly quickly. War of Crypto is another blockchain game which will put a positive spin on digital collectibles. Whether or not it can compete with existing […]
It is a commonly (but not universally) known fact that the ultimate supply of Bitcoin is capped at 21 million. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for the Venezuelan Bolivar, which is going through a period of currency debasement every bit as bad as the events in Weimar Germany which […]
The launch of Bitcoin Private has not generated the big buzz some speculators had hoped for. In fact, most people had almost forgotten about it until recently. That is all coming to change thanks to the BTCP Pay platform, which will bring Bitcoin Private to online retailers across the globe. BTCP […]
Any indication of positive momentum maturing across the cryptocurrency markets will seemingly not happen anytime soon. With the Bitcoin price still in the red, altcoins will not see much of an uptrend today. The Cardano price is a good example, as it continues to lose value at a very quick […]
Cryptocurrency markets are always interesting creatures. Their movements often make little to no sense, even though there are some general patterns which become apparent more often than not. It appears there may be some positive momentum later today, even though the EOS price is still struggling a bit as of right […]
With Binance entering its Coin of the Month voting season, now is a great time to discuss the common practices of crypto exchanges. While exchanges are a necessary element of the industry, they are still lacking in a number of areas. One feature which particularly bothers investors is how slow […]