Cryptocurrencies that are developed with the aim of replacing sovereign currencies such as the US dollar or the Japanese yen like Bitcoin are not securities. This is according to Jay Clayton, the chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In an interview with CNBC, Clayton also stated that most […]
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What Is Google Trying to Accomplish by Banning Cryptocurrency Ads?
Considering the recent decision by Google to ban advertisements for cryptocurrency, one has to wonder what the plan is over at Google. It seems that Google sees cryptocurrency as an online threat and wishes to protect its users from such threats. As of this month, Google has updated its rules […]
Google Searches For Bitcoin Have Decreased By 75% In 2018
Google searches for Bitcoin have dropped greatly this year, a reflection of the current turmoil in the market. According to a report by CNBC, searches have dropped by 75% this year from their record highs at the peak of the upward price trend in December of last year. Quoting data […]
What Is Verasity Cryptocurrency?
There is an interesting future ahead for the video content creation industry. This is especially true when it comes to blockchain technology and its potential impact in this area. Verasity is intent on bringing together the best of both worlds, although doing so will prove incredibly challenging. Verasity in a […]
Industry Experts Expect the Bitcoin Price to Double by Late 2018
There is a lot of speculation taking place where the Bitcoin price is concerned. The expectations for the world’s leading cryptocurrency have never been higher, especially after the crazy run at the end of 2017. Even so, the current momentum doesn’t warrant any major uptrends. Several experts remain confident that […]
Ethereum Price: Uneasy Equilibrium Above $600 may Topple Soon
Determining the fate of the cryptocurrency markets will always be an impossible task. Nothing ever seems to head in the direction people anticipated at first. Right now, the uneasy sideways trading momentum continues. For the Ethereum price, remaining above $600 will be critical. Ethereum Price Momentum is Relatively Boring It […]
TRON Enters the FX Market Through Shift Markets Partnership
Interesting developments surrounding TRON continue to happen at an accelerated pace. Over the past few months, the project has gotten a lot of attention for multiple reasons. It now appears TRON is making its way to the forex market. A new partnership with Shift Markets will undoubtedly introduce some interesting […]
Russia Already Has a Native Cryptocurrency Called Kolion
Russia has always had a rather interesting relationship with cryptocurrency. The government seems to be divided into two camps when it comes to this new form of money. While officials there are making up their minds, it seems various Russian farmers actively engage in “mining” cryptocurrency at this stage. It’s […]
South Korea’s National Tax Service Clears Bithumb of Tax Evasion Charges
There have been some concerns regarding the Bithumb exchange over the past few weeks. An official investigation was launched by South Korean officials regarding the firm potentially engaging in tax evasion. It now appears the company has been cleared of all charges, which means business will carry on as usual […]
EOS Price: Positive Uptrend Aids Push to $15
In the cryptocurrency world, there is hardly ever any positive price momentum over the weekend. It seems this weekend may prove to offer something different, as the EOS price has risen by 3.93% already. This makes it one of the bigger “gainers” over the past 24 hours, and seemingly spells […]
Venezuela’s Petro Has yet to Enter the Secondary Market Despite Initial Promises
Venezuela’s native cryptocurrency hasn’t gotten off to a good start. Although there was a lot of initial excitement regarding the Petro, it seems the introduction of this currency to the masses is not going according to plan. In fact, it is still not part of the secondary market, which raises […]
What Is Codius?
There are many reasons why smart contracts are so popular these days. They are a natural extension of existing blockchain technology, but they also introduce a lot of new opportunities. Codius is looking to make smart contracts easier and smarter, which may prove to be a challenge. Codius in a […]
EOS Mainnet Launch Is Pushed Back Again
The world of cryptocurrency is always evolving. Even though some developments seemingly take a lot longer than people would like, that is the nature of this business. The EOS project, for example, is still awaiting the launch of its mainnet. While that is somewhat worrisome, it seems there is a […]
What Is Pepper Cryptocurrency?
There is a bright future ahead for any project combining a blockchain with rewards in a meaningful manner. Whether or not any venture will actually succeed in doing so, however, remains to be seen. Pepper aims to make its mark in this area, although it’s doing so in a slightly different manner. […]
What Is 0xBitcoin Cryptocurrency?
There are numerous versions of Bitcoin in the cryptocurrency world today. Most of them are ultimately irrelevant, although there is one exception in the form of Bitcoin Cash. Whether or not 0xBitcoin will make a meaningful impact in this regard remains to be seen. It is designed to be the […]
Coinbase Seeks Approval to Trade SEC-Regulated Securities
Coinbase is one of the most remarkable companies in the cryptocurrency industry. It is evident the company will continue to have a positive impact on this space for quite some time to come. Its latest venture involves operating as a regulated and licensed broker-dealer. Another Major Coinbase Development While some […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Drops Back to $7,600
At press time, bitcoin is trading for just over 7,600. This is a near $60 drop since reaching yesterday’s high of $7,700. Though small, the currency has ultimately failed to defend this new line, leading analysts to wonder if $8,000 is no longer doable in the short-term. One source suggests […]
Indonesia Plans to Give Bitcoin Legal Status as a Commodity
Regulatory developments involving cryptocurrencies are always worth keeping an eye on. In Indonesia, there has been a lot of confusion regarding the future of Bitcoin and similar currencies. The Trade Ministry’s Futures Exchange Supervisory Board has finally rendered a verdict in this regard. Cryptocurrencies are commodities, regardless of what the […]