Cryptocurrency News
When it comes to looking at the different cryptocurrencies on the market, the length of one’s blockchain is often discussed as well. Some currencies tend to add a lot of data to their chain compared to others. The following currencies are ranked by the size in kilobytes added during the […]
Ensuring cryptocurrency and blockchain projects can continue to grow and evolve is the number one priority. Thousands of developers are working on various projects to make them more competitive and robust. The following six currencies have noted a healthy influx of developer activity over the past 90 days in this […]
As the cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve, it is evident things will continue to improve overall. The activity on GitHub of some projects can tell a lot about how things are progressing. In the case of the following currencies, they are ranked by low commit activity over the past 90 […]
As Ethereum continues to fall further below US$200, headlines worldwide unanimously call for a death to Ethereum. Whether or not that is truly the case is very much up for discussion. However, in the niche of blockchain gaming, Ethereum is dying, as huge costs and inhibitions are driving game developers to alternative […]
There is an interesting correlation between cryptocurrencies and lending. Various companies have come and gone in this regard, some more legitimate than others. The following four companies providing true cryptocurrency lending services are ranked in terms of overall market dominance. Each company offers its own advantages and potential drawbacks, which […]
Newsblocks is trying to end the “fake news” plague and use blockchain technology in a meaningful manner. Whether the project will succeed, is a different matter altogether. Building a decentralized platform for trusted news applications will be quite challenging. The NewsBlocks Concept It has become apparent accessing reliable andaccurate news […]
At the recent Blockchain Futurist Conference 2018 in Toronto, Canada, popular American television and radio host Larry King spoke with blockchain entrepreneurs Charles Hoskinson, Justin Wu, Al Burgio, and Matthew Roszak about the future of the emerging technology. Speaking to the audience, Larry King opened the discussion with his personal […]
A new era is dawning upon the cryptocurrency industry as of right now. The demand for insurance services is reaching a new all-time high. It would appear a fair few companies are already exploring options in this regard. The following companies are worth keeping an eye on in this regard, and […]
The bear market is getting a lot of people down. But it’s also serving to distinguish the companies that are truly invested in the space from those simply jumping on the blockchain train. After the scams and shams of 2017, the regulatory clampdowns, and the multiple projects with no working […]
Most major cryptocurrencies lack the necessary traits to offer either privacy or anonymity traits. There are dedicated cryptocurrencies which focus on this specific approach, and they are all gaining traction as of late. Below are some privacy coins people have missed out on, ranked by their current market cap. #4 […]
Distributed applications play an integral role in the evolution of blockchain ecosystems. NEO, often referred to as a competitor to Ethereum, has its own growing collection of dApps which are in various stages of development. The following 8 dApps are worth keeping an eye on, as they offer a lot […]
It would appear the future of blockchain and the Internet of Things will be closely entwined. Although nothing has been set in stone yet, the current way of development seems to hint at future collaborations between the two. IOTW is one of the projects currently bridging the gap between these […]
A lot of different blockchain projects are well worth keeping a close eye on. Hiway is another company looking to bridge the gap between distributed ledgers and workforce marketplaces. This venture is designed to rival existing workforce platforms and offer a lot more transparency to this industry as a whole. […]
A lot of projects aim to utilize blockchain technology to advance society as a whole. Focusing on social media may not necessarily achieve that goal, although it is still an option worth exploring. Uhive aims to become the new comprehensive social network, although achieving that goal will be quite a challenge. […]
Various European countries are positioning themselves as welcoming to blockchain and cryptocurrency firms. Switzerland is one of the leaders in this regard. A few key projects have been identified as potential investment opportunities for Swiss speculators and wealthy individuals. The following names are listed in alphabetical order. #6 Alethena A […]
At first glance, you might think of blockchain as being dominated by hotshot entrepreneurs and twenty-something nerds sitting at their computers all day. And you wouldn’t be completely wrong. Yet, there’s plenty more to blockchain than the disruptive tag it’s been labeled with or the stereotypes we hold. Coming up […]
In the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, events and conferences play an increasingly important role. During the month of September, there will be some appealing events to attend, assuming one can afford to do so. The following events are ordered by date. #6 BlockchainConf Residents of the United States may […]
Finding new use cases for the blockchain industry is not necessarily the biggest challenge. Ensuring those use cases can be commercialized is something else entirely. In the medical sector, a fair few companies are looking to introduce blockchain technology. The following companies are listed alphabetically, and have enjoyed various degrees […]