Bithumb, South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange as of May, is officially resuming deposits and withdrawals on August 4, after a month of freezing the platform. Potential Impact of Restoration of Bithumb’s Operations In June, Bithumb experienced a $40 million hacking attack which led to the loss of investors’ funds, falling […]
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Why an Early Uber and Airbnb Investor Thinks Everyone Should Invest in Crypto
Jeffrey Wernick, an accredited investor and an early stakeholder in Uber and Airbnb, arguably two of the most successful technology startups created in the past decade, believes everyone should invest in crypto as an alternative store of value. Bitcoin Outperformed Every Currency Since 2009 During an interview with Business Insider, […]
10% of Millennials Are Selling Crypto to Afford Their First Home: $2B Real Estate Firm
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 […]
Why Kakao, Korea’s Biggest Internet Firm, Was Forced to Pivot From ICO to DApp
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 […]
Will Cryptocurrencies Replace Gold?
The value surge of Bitcoin in 2017 has piqued the interest of the financial community and raised the question as to whether cryptocurrencies will replace gold as the dominant safe haven investment. Disclosure: This is a sponsored article. Mad Money host Jim Cramer argues digital tokens will not be replacing […]
Swiss Economy Head Wants Switzerland to Become a Crypto and Blockchain Nation
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 […]
Cboe Says ICO Market Will Come After Investors, and It’s Not Looking Good
Chris Concannon, the president of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe), the world’s biggest derivatives market behind CME Group, has warned investors in tokens and initial coin offering (ICO) projects of an upcoming two-part regulatory reckoning. ICO Investors Could be in Trouble In an exclusive interview with Frank Chaparro from […]
Coinbase Remains a Kingmaker for Cryptos
Coinbase recently announced that it would be adding support for Ethereum Classic (ETC), a hard fork of Ethereum. The announcement caught the crypto community by surprise, as the exchange had repeatedly made it clear that it would not be adding any digital assets in the near future. However, the reaction […]
Ireland Aims to Become Blockchain Hub with New Initiative
The Irish government is seeking to promote the research and development of blockchain technology in the country, the Irish Times reported on June 11. The initiative is being led by IDA Ireland, a state agency charged with attracting foreign direct investment to the country. Dubbed Blockchain Ireland, the initiative will […]