If there’s one constant about cryptocurrency, it’s volatility. Many people wonder if it’s possible to track the things that cause price fluctuations, asserting that if they could, making the all-important decision about when — or if — to invest would be more straightforward. According to a research paper about Bitcoin […]
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Cryptojacking Is Still a Booming Business, McAfee Labs Report Confirms
Developers of malicious software have shown a great aptitude for cryptocurrency integration. This has become painfully obvious due to the recent malware and ransomware trend. In this day and age, most criminals are interested in cryptojacking, which still remains a very profitable venture. A new McAfee security report shows how […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Remains At $6,300
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is standing its ground at $6,300. The past two weeks have been a series of up-and-down dilemmas as bitcoin has fallen to $6,200, then $6,100, then down to $5,800, putting many investors in a state of terrible unease. Its sudden spike to the […]
Stablecoin Competition Heats up as Reserve Tries to Make Its Mark on the Industry
A very peculiar trend has become a lot more apparent in the world of cryptocurrency as of late. The rise of stablecoins has been well-documented, yet it seems a lot more of these currencies are on the horizon. Reserve aims to be pegged to the US dollar and will offer […]
Dwindling Cryptocurrency Prices Spell More Doom for Plagued ICO Market
The initial coin offering industry has seen a lot of growth over the past 18 months. Various projects launch every single week, and most of them raise a few million dollars in the process. Unfortunately, a lot of ICOs are destined to fail sooner or later. Several billions have been […]
Cryptocurrency Popularity Is Rising in Europe, Survey Claims
Europe is an interesting region when it comes to cryptocurrency activity. Although euro trading pairs are not as popular as their USD counterparts, the continent is slowly making a name for itself. It appears Turkey is quickly becoming a cryptocurrency hub. Close to one in five residents owns some form […]
Why Apple’s Co-Founder Believes Ethereum Will Outlive the Blockchain Hype
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 […]
Japan Will Forge a Path to Success for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Expert Claims
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 […]
Hong Kong’s SFC Will Continue to Monitor the Cryptocurrency and ICO Industry
Regulation is one of the more pressing topics of debate in the cryptocurrency world these days. It’s a necessary evil to some, yet a way of legitimizing the industry to almost everyone else. Hong Kong regulators are keeping a close eye on this industry, and its Securities and Futures Commission […]
New EU Directive Further Erodes Cryptocurrency Anonymity
A lot of people still assume all cryptocurrencies are anonymous. That is not the case, though, and it seems that situation will only become more apparent moving forward. EU regulators are actively cracking down on any and all anonymity associated with cryptocurrency, which could have all kinds of consequences. Another […]
Pigzbe Wants to Make Cryptocurrency More Appealing to Children
Making cryptocurrency more appealing to the masses is one of the more interesting social experiments to keep an eye on. So far, no real progress has been made other than for speculative purposes. Pigzbe may be introducing a major change in this regard, as its cryptocurrency wallet is primarily designed […]
Cryptocurrency Exchange Insurance Policies Remain Difficult to Come By
Running a cryptocurrency exchange may seem easy on paper. In the real world, it is very difficult. Dealing with new users, ensuring operations remain normal, and even obtaining insurance are just some of the struggles these companies go through. Insuring a Cryptocurrency Exchange There is a good reason why any […]
ING Experts Present a Bullish Outlook for Cryptocurrency Adoption
It is evident the year 2018 has not been kind to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. With the prices still in the dirt compared to late 2017, interest in these assets should be waning. According to some experts, that is anything but the case. In fact, ING believes interest in Bitcoin […]
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 […]
EOS Suspends 27 Accounts with No Reasons Given, Community Upset over Centralization
In a tweet, one member of an online cryptocurrency community revealed that EOS has instructed block producers to censor transactions from 27 accounts without specific reasons. The instructions read: “Pursuant to Section 3.5 of the EOS Core Arbitration Forum (ECAF) Rules of Dispute Resolution, the Emergency Arbitrator appointed to review […]
SEC Continues to Receive Numerous Complaints Involving Coinbase
Coinbase is one of the largest cryptocurrency trading platforms to date. It is accessible in many countries and is quickly expanding its presence. Even so, the SEC has received a growing number of complaints regarding this company, which is rather worrisome. Mounting Complaints About Coinbase While many people put their faith […]
Crypto Facilities Launches Litecoin-Dollar Futures Contracts
It was only a matter of time before new futures contracts involving different cryptocurrencies came to market. Contrary to what most people expected, it appears Litecoin futures are of great interest to Crypto Facilities. It is an interesting concept which will bring more attention to one of the older alternative […]
What Is Taxbit?
Filing taxes pertaining to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remains a very big problem for a lot of people. While some interesting tools exist, the process needs to be made easier and more straightforward. Taxbit can be a very helpful tool in this regard, although it may not be for everyone. […]