Steve Wozniak has been in the technology industry for a long time, and he has seen it all. He was there during the dotcom era, and he believes that blockchain is similar to the dotcom bubble. Wozniak, who founded Apple with Steve Jobs four decades ago and has watched it become […]
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Positive News Keeps Flowing in, but Bitcoin’s Price Still Down
There was a time when even the slightest hint that a new development was taking place in the crypto industry would drive prices up instantly. Reddit accepting Bitcoin was enough to drive the price of Bitcoin up by hundreds of dollars in just a few hours; rumors that Coinbase would […]
Decommissioned Swiss Army Bunkers Can Keep Your Bitcoins Safe
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 […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Sinks to $5,800
Ho, hum… That’s what most investors are likely saying to themselves as they wake up this morning to find that the father of cryptocurrencies has dropped yet again, only this time below the $6,000 mark. Over the past several days, bitcoin has been low, but it has managed to stay […]
Bitcoin Demand in the Philippines Remains Healthy Despite Falling Prices
The Philippines is an important country when it comes to cryptocurrencies. For the past few years, Bitcoin has made a positive impact on the local money transfer industry. This trend is only becoming more apparent, with the monthly volume holding steady near the $40 million mark. Bitcoin in the Philippines […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Spikes by $100
At press time, the father of cryptocurrencies is up to $6,100. That’s about $100 more than where it stood during yesterday’s afternoon hours. The currency seems to be incurring small changes each day: $100 here, $200 there, etc. Thus far, the coin is going through a rough patch of weak […]
Reserve Bank of Australia Has Some Interesting Views on Bitcoin
Australia is quickly positioning itself as a very interesting location for cryptocurrency and blockchain development. Although the overall climate appears relatively positive, it remains to be seen how things will play out. The Reserve Bank of Australia is still not convinced that Bitcoin and its cohorts are here to stay […]
$17 Million Worth Of Bitcoin Seized From A Dark Web Drug Ring
Bitcoin has been associated with criminal activities for a long time now and while the crypto community has refuted such claims, an increasing number of instances involving the use of Bitcoin in crime suggest otherwise. The latest is the indictment of two men from Maryland by the US Department of […]
ING Experts Present a Bullish Outlook for Cryptocurrency Adoption
It is evident the year 2018 has not been kind to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. With the prices still in the dirt compared to late 2017, interest in these assets should be waning. According to some experts, that is anything but the case. In fact, ING believes interest in Bitcoin […]
2018 Thiel Fellows Include Four Blockchain Startup Founders
Every year, 20 individuals get the prestigious opportunity to have their dreams supported by the Thiel Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by PayPal co-founder and renowned entrepreneur Peter Thiel. The winners are recognized for their courage to pursue their dreams and receive $100,000 for their companies. They also get mentorship from […]
200 Computers Used to Mine Cryptos Seized by Chinese Police
Crypto mining has been grabbing headlines in recent weeks, whether it’s the proposed moratorium in Missouri or the hiked power prices in Quebec. Most recently, a crypto miner who attempted to ‘steal’ power for his mining operations was arrested and his equipment confiscated. As reported by local media, the culprit […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Drops Another $200
At press time, the father of cryptocurrencies is hovering just over $6,000, marking a $200 drop from yesterday’s main trading position. The currency has been very up-and-down over the past few days, falling to $6,100, then spiking to $6,300 before incurring its present losses. It is unclear when – or […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Sinks By $100
At press time, bitcoin has sunk to $6,200, and is trading for approximately $100 less than where it stood during yesterday’s afternoon hours. It appears the bears have not given up the reins just yet, and we still have a lot of catching up to do. Financial analyst Spencer Bogart […]
Gun Industry’s Concerns Over Access to Financial Services Create Opportunities for Bitcoin
Finding new use cases for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has not been easy or straightforward. It now seems a new potential use case is on the horizon, as the gun industry is getting fed up with bankers’ attitudes. Guns and Cryptocurrency Most people will agree Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies do […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Jumps By $200
At press time, the father of cryptocurrencies has incurred a $200 rise and is now trading for roughly $6,300. This marks some good news for investors and traders, who up to this point, have probably lost some serious cash after bitcoin fell by over $1,500 in just the last two […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Remains Where It Is
At press time, the father of cryptocurrencies hasn’t moved from its previous position, and is still trading for approximately $6,100. It’s disappointing in the sense that everyone wants bitcoin’s price to spike, but it’s also a positive sign that bitcoin is not dropping any further… At least for now. Forbes […]
EOS Suspends 27 Accounts with No Reasons Given, Community Upset over Centralization
In a tweet, one member of an online cryptocurrency community revealed that EOS has instructed block producers to censor transactions from 27 accounts without specific reasons. The instructions read: “Pursuant to Section 3.5 of the EOS Core Arbitration Forum (ECAF) Rules of Dispute Resolution, the Emergency Arbitrator appointed to review […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Is the Recent Drop Part of a Bigger Picture?
At press time, bitcoin is retaining its $6,100 price from yesterday. The currency fell to this position from $6,700 after Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) sent notifications to more than five digital currency exchanges saying that they must heighten their security measures against money laundering after noticing weaknesses in their […]