Cryptocurrency News
Museums are excellent places, and monuments to the achievements of humanity. They are filled with knowledge and attempt to preserve both cultural and historical data. Museums can be rather general in their scope of exhibits, but they can also be myopic. While I have no doubt that general technology museums […]
The possibilities and ambitions of blockchain are endless and wildly exciting. The emerging tech has huge potential to massively change lives across the globe. However, along with looking into the future, it’s important to keep track of the past and present. It’s often overlooked, but there are already numerous groups […]
As the world of blockchain continues to grow, so too does the number of opportunities to connect with and learn from individuals from all over the world, oftentimes through conferences. ChainXChange, which takes place from August 13th through August 15th in Las Vegas, is one such opportunity. The ChainXChange Expo […]
A lot of new blockchain projects come to market every single week. Keeping tabs on everything is nearly impossible, even though it is important to keep an open mind at all times. Oasis Labs is a new team focusing on privacy-preserving smart contracts, among other things. The Purpose of Oasis […]
With hundreds of blockchains coming to market recently, building new applications has become more complex. Choosing the “right” blockchain in this regard is often a big challenge. ONO is a new project being built on top of EOS, and it aims to offer a decentralized social network. The Idea Behind […]
Combining classifieds with blockchain technology is not a straightforward concept, but FairNinja claims it has the tools necessary to do so. Whether or not this was the best name for such a platform remains to be seen, but the concept is valid regardless. The Idea Behind FairNinja Classifieds are a great […]
One of the main ways of reducing poverty is through financial inclusion. As of last year, an estimated 1.7 billion adults around the world still remain unbanked. This means that they have no access to a savings account, credit, or any type of financial services. In a world where our […]
At press time, bitcoin is trading for roughly $6,500. This is about $100 less than where it stood yesterday afternoon. It appears bitcoin still can’t make up its mind regarding where it wants to be. In yesterday’s price piece, we discussed that bitcoin had been meandering between $6,300 and $6,600 […]
Malta is quickly positioning itself as a major hub for blockchain and cryptocurrency activity. That situation will only be bolstered by the new regulatory framework recently approved by the country’s government. Malta will receive its own infrastructure to foster blockchain innovation. Another Big Move by Malta It is evident that […]
Line and Kakao, two of the largest messaging applications in Asia alongside WeChat, with more than 90 percent of the market share in Japan and South Korea respectively, are battling for dominance in the blockchain sector with unique partnerships and decentralized applications. Last week, Line, a Japanese messaging app that […]
There are high expectations associated with the concept of blockchain technology. This new technology will influence many business models in the years to come. Seele positions itself as a “fourth-gen blockchain” and aims to build an internet of value. Doing so will not be easy, as a fair few competing […]
Most cryptocurrency users have come across the VeChain project. It is an interesting blockchain venture which could introduce a lot of positive changes. There is a related blockchain known as VeChainThor, which is currently undergoing public testing. The VeChainThor Project On the surface, it seems VeChainThor will try to boost […]
As the United States starts to get its head around the cryptocurrency space, regulation is still lacking much-needed clarity. The ICO market is carrying on as enthusiastically as possible, raising just shy of $12 billion already this year. But with the mixed messages and questions raised by the SEC, some […]
Japan is a very important location in the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Considering that it is one of only two countries to have officially recognized Bitcoin as legal tender, any development in this country will be important. For Japan’s economy, the influx of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology could not […]
Between investment portfolios, asset management, and regular conversations about HODLing, there isn’t much talk of charitable deeds. Cryptocurrency has been tarnished with many brushes, from criminal use to tax evasion and selfish personal gain. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Cryptocurrency can have a strong philanthropic impact as […]
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 […]
Blockchain technology has many benefits that lend themselves nicely to capital markets. As fears of disruption and job losses begin to subside, smart traders and asset managers are waking up to the possibilities. Even staunch Bitcoin critic UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti recently stated that blockchain technology was “almost a must” […]
Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, the head of Switzerland’s Department of Economic Affairs, has said that blockchain technology will undoubtedly penetrate the entire economy of Switzerland and make a global impact that is as big as that of the internet. Ammann noted that Switzerland has already evolved into a leader in blockchain […]