Cryptocurrency News
So, the father of crypto has dropped a bit. At press time, bitcoin is down by roughly $100 and is now at $7,400. This is not a big deal, however, and granted bitcoin can stay above the $7,000 line, enthusiasts and traders likely have nothing to worry about. Indeed, the […]
The Ethereum blockchain offers a lot of potential for innovation and new business models. Various projects and companies are actively building applications on top of this network. Despite some of its glaring limitations, Fuel Games is confident that Ethereum is the best option for its blockchain-based trading card game. Fuel Games […]
We all know that cryptocurrency is a growing industry. And we’re aware that blockchain tech has the potential to save the world. That makes for an exciting space to work in and a bunch of highly creative cryptocurrency jobs up for grabs. In fact, any cursory Google search will pull […]
Bitcoin (BTC) Bitcoin’s price has incurred a massive spike since yesterday, jumping from around $6,700 to $7,300. With the $7,000 mark breached, many analysts are wondering if $8,000 isn’t too far away. One source claims the recent jump is part of a wave of “new money” entering the crypto marketplace, […]
Even though the Ethereum network is receiving some scaling upgrades, network issues still tend to pop up now and then. Over the past few weeks, the network has seen a rather hefty influx of transactions which seemingly don’t serve any purpose. A recent discovery by a Reddit user shows someone […]
The lending industry can benefit from cryptocurrencies in multiple ways. It taps a whole new liquidity pool, and its global nature makes lending and borrowing easier for all parties involved. Nuo Lend is trying to make an impact in this regard. Lending and borrowing Ether backed by ERC20 tokens is […]
Scalability has been one of the biggest problems in cryptocurrency and blockchain. Even the top blockchains can’t solve this issue overnight, even though scaling solutions are in active development. Etheremon, the blockchain-based ‘Pokemon clone’, is switching its codebase from Ethereum to Zilliqa because of scalability concerns. Etheremon Taps Zilliqa It […]
Making an investment in cryptocurrencies is not as straightforward as most people think. There is a lot more to this industry than Bitcoin, and diversification of one’s portfolio is key. A new survey by Foley and Lardner indicates most people consider Ethereum to be a better investment than Bitcoin. Cryptocurrency […]
Blockchain technology has come a long way since it was introduced as the underlying technology driving Bitcoin. As the field continues to advance, modern blockchains such as Ethereum, EOS, NEO, Cardano and others are becoming software platforms where startups can build entire products and utilize decentralized features inside their own […]
Building smart contracts can be done with many different projects and coding languages. In the case of Ethereum, the Solidity coding language is the main method of approaching this new technology. It now seems a new language is also making inroads, as Vyper is designed to be more secure, feel […]
Japan has positioned itself as one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency hubs. That in itself is a very important development, especially since China has made itself irrelevant. It now seems cryptocurrency exchanges are not the only major trend in Japan, as mining Bitcoin and altcoins has also become a lot […]
According to Redfin, a multi-billion dollar real estate company listed on Nasdaq, 10 percent of millennials have sold their crypto holdings to afford their first home. Breakdown of Millennials’ Investment Strategies In March of this year, Redfin surveyed 2,000 US residents to understand the perspectives and concerns of both millennials […]
Transaction costs are an integral part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. They are also one of the biggest concerns for most of the top currencies as of right now. Ethereum’s gas prices are seemingly on the rise again, which will make transactions a lot more expensive. This change is primarily caused […]
Declining cryptocurrency prices make a lot of people uneasy, for obvious reasons. This is especially troublesome where the many cryptocurrency hedge funds are concerned. Even so, there is room for optimism. According to Multicoin Capital, both Ethereum and EOS are still in good places, whereas XRP and Litecoin may face […]
Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of $913 billion technology giant Apple, has said that Ethereum is one of the few blockchain protocols that will outlive the dotcom bubble-esque blockchain hype. Only Bitcoin and Ethereum Will Survive In an interview with CNBC, Wozniak stated that Ethereum has the potential to outlive the […]
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 […]
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 […]
It has become apparent that there is a lot of friendly competition among existing and new blockchain projects. In most cases, competition is a good thing, as it leads to innovation. However, the ongoing spat between EOS and Ethereum supporters is taking an interesting turn. Centralization is always a big […]