Cryptocurrency News
Traditional payment processing has been around for centuries. At first, everything was written down on pieces of paper, then technology evolved and introduced digital ledgers. Later, the Internet came and brought forward another revolution, which made it possible to transfer money all over the world through your computer. The latest […]
There is never a day without intriguing cryptocurrency developments. Those who can look past the drama and hype may have taken note of a surprising bit of news. It appears there will be IPOs issued on top of the Ethereum blockchain. These tokens will serve both security and utility functions. […]
Blockchain and cryptocurrency projects often fall apart due to a lack of interest and use cases. Thankfully, it seems a lot of projects which have been around for multiple years are finally hitting their stride. Surprisingly enough, a lot of these projects – according to ConsenSys – are using Ethereum […]
Various innovative blockchain-related ventures exist to this very day. Not all of these efforts will gain mainstream traction, yet it seems Handshake is on the right track to making a lasting mark. This decentralized certificate authority and naming service provider aims to disrupt the traditional DNS system by promoting decentralization […]
Any and every cryptocurrency project needs to keep evolving and growing at all times. Especially in the altcoin world, there is a lot of pressure on developers to ensure a blockchain stays relevant. As far as NEO is concerned, it seems the upcoming NEO 3.0 release will offer some interesting […]
When it comes to exploring potential alternative solutions to traditional cryptocurrency exchanges, the number of options continues to increase every quarter. Very few platforms can make a lasting impact at this time, although the Switcheo team has shown it can be done through hard work. With the previous quarter introducing […]
In the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, several key problems remain in place. Privacy and scaling are two of the biggest hurdles to overcome for any project, regardless of how old it is. Elixxir, a solution entering its early access developer program state this week, may be able to solve most, […]
Many people in the cryptocurrency industry have high expectations for dApps. While these applications might someday gain a mainstream appeal, that is far from the case at this time. A new report by Anchain.ai confirms there are some interesting statistics regarding the current state of EOS dApps. Not all of […]
Coming by innovative concepts to improve global adoption of cryptocurrencies is not overly difficult in this day and age. A lot of people see a big market for social media platforms which integrate crypto support. The following projects all attempted to or will attempt to explore this option moving forward. […]
Scaling existing blockchain solution remains an ongoing challenge for nearly all projects. In the case of virtually all major cryptocurrencies, a few interesting proposals have been submitted over the past few months. StarkDEX is a project which utilizes a slightly different solution known as ZK-STARKs. This has nothing to do […]
Despite the cryptocurrency prices not looking all that great at this stage, there are still plenty of key developments to look forward to. Especially where Ethereum is concerned, there are a lot of potential upgrades and breakthroughs occurring in the coming few months and years. Both from a short-term and […]
After the brutal year 2018 turned out to be for cryptocurrencies, it was to be expected a lot of companies would struggle. As a result, a lot of firms have laid off staff, either in small amounts or by aggressively cutting their workforce. The tally for 2019 ‘s first five […]
Albeit blockchain technology in the cryptocurrency industry is designed to prevent rollbacks and reorganizations, that is not always the case. In fact, there have been several incidents which invoked or could have invoked a blockchain rollback or reorganization. A rather interesting turn of events, which warrants a look back at […]
IBM is hiring talent to work on its Stellar-based world wire system. This will inevitably lead to increased interest in a blockchain that offers many beneficial features when compared to similar networks. Here are some details on the role: “This role will assist in providing Offering Management expertise in allowing […]
GunBroker.com, a twenty-year-old company that sells between $600 and $900 million worth of firearms each year, has a problem. Its customers have only two reliable payment options, and they’re the same two payment options that were available to people who wanted to go see The Beatles play in 1965: cheques […]
China has always been a very interesting region to keep an eye on when it comes to cryptocurrency. Unfortunately, that is not always for the right reasons either, which is what makes every bit of news a double-edged blade. In the latest “publicity stunt” Chinese officials are now looking for […]
“People have tried to cling to the idea that all tokens are utilities and not securities,” says the founder of crypto-exchange ERC dEX, David Aktary. “But, it’s grown pretty clear: if you’re buying a token solely for the purpose of profit, then it is a security.” While many in the […]
In the world of cryptocurrency, it is always pertinent to look well beyond what Bitcoin has to offer. Ethereum, although going through a very bothersome year in terms of valuation, has become one of the household names. There are plenty of things to like about Ethereum, although it also has […]