Cryptocurrency News
The cryptocurrency industry is under threat from a lot of different angles. One of the biggest potential problems is to so-called 51% attack, which can disrupt networks in very quick succession. The year 2018 has been quite successful in this regard, as no less than seven 51% attacks have been […]
India-based Blockchain App Factory has announced the expansion of its offerings, releasing their new Security Token and White-label Exchange Development services. Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Article Blockchain App Factory details The project already caters to over 25 clients within the blockchain space including companies like Li & Fung, an […]
Games that make use of blockchain technology have so far been few and far between, not to mention relatively rudimentary. However, this situation is likely to change as the benefits of decentralization become apparent to more game developers in an industry now valued at over $100 billion. Enter blockchain gaming […]
Decentralized apps, or dApps, operating on the blockchain face a singular problem: scalability. Take a look at Bitcoin 10 transactions per second (TPS) limit, compared to Visa’s 24,000 TPS. While a handful of high-quality projects and companies have partly surmounted this challenge with sidechaining and sharding, nonscalability has inhibited the […]
At press time, Dogecoin – the currency that started out as a joke and uses a cute little Shiba Inu as its mascot – is trading for about $0.0024. This is about $0.0012 less than where it stood just a few days ago, and the currency is moving down the […]
Various cryptocurrency blockchain projects are competing with one another in terms of popularity. A lot of these projects offer the same functionality, as they can be used to create and issue new tokens accordingly. EOS will receive its fair share of airdrops in the months to come, with the following […]
Hedge funds are going through a rather rough stage right now. Not just the cryptocurrency service providers, but more traditional offerings are feeling the pressure as well. The following hedge funds – ranked by loss amount – have seen their total valuation plummet significantly over the past few years. #6 […]
Bringing cryptocurrency payments to retailers and the masses remains a very difficult task. Graft is looking to solve this problem through its universal payment blockchain. It is capable of providing an alternative payment processing network bringing cryptocurrencies to the point of sale. Below are five key advantages of using such […]
Kowala is a project designed to let companies and consumers mint their own stablecoin using blockchain technology. Its dual-token blockchain prioritizes speed and security, which will make it of great value to the right parties. The Kowala Vision Introducing even more stablecoins is a rather controversial topic. The cryptocurrency industry […]
ElaadNL is a Netherlands based company focused on providing smart charging to electric vehicles. IOTA is a cryptocurrency focused on powering the Internet of Things. The two integrated with each other to achieve a seamless car charging experience without the use of credit cards. The following takeaways show why ElaadNL’s […]
There is an interesting correlation between cryptocurrencies and lending. Various companies have come and gone in this regard, some more legitimate than others. The following four companies providing true cryptocurrency lending services are ranked in terms of overall market dominance. Each company offers its own advantages and potential drawbacks, which […]
The Bitcoin ecosystem is bound to undergo some major changes in the coming months. A lot of people have high expectations for the Lightning Network. Its lower fees, instant payments, and overall scaling improvements are all very appealing. The following four user interfaces, ranked in terms of popularity, provide access […]
Ethereum smart contracts are the building blocks for dApp developers. Creating such contracts and interfacing with them in a convenient manner can be done in a multitude of ways. The following powerful tools all provide access to this innovative technology in their own ways. They are ranked in terms of […]
The cryptocurrency world would not be the same without Dogecoin. Albeit a lot of people still don’t take this altcoin seriously, it is still an interesting concept regardless. While the Dogecoin price may not look too hot at the moment, it would appear there is a reversal on the horizon. […]
Cryptocurrency market movements during the weekend are always interesting to keep an eye on. More often than not, some surprising developments will take place when people least expect it. The Tezos price is currently on a tear, and it will seemingly not relent anytime soon either. A welcome sight after […]
Determining the pain points of a blockchain or cryptocurrency can be done in many different ways. In the case of Bitcoin Cash, a proper stress test was conducted a little while ago The results are rather promising, and a lot of valuable information was obtained. The following key findings are […]
Newsblocks is trying to end the “fake news” plague and use blockchain technology in a meaningful manner. Whether the project will succeed, is a different matter altogether. Building a decentralized platform for trusted news applications will be quite challenging. The NewsBlocks Concept It has become apparent accessing reliable andaccurate news […]
As the competition among stablecoins heats up in the cryptocurrency world, it is rather interesting to see how popular each offering is as of right now. The results are a bit surprising. The following 5 stablecoins are ranked by their current daily volume. #5 BitCNY In the cryptocurrency world, very […]