Cryptocurrency News
A lot of different and unique initiatives have been launched in the cryptocurrency industry. The Universal Protocol Alliance is one of those ventures which has seemingly gone by unnoticed. With a unified goal of bringing more people into cryptocurrency, one has to wonder how the team will achieve all of […]
The curious case of Bitcoin’s hashrate spike and dip continues unabated. Earlier this week, the network lost nearly 25% of its hashpower overnight for no specific reason. While the circumstances remain vague, the network saw a new all-time high hashrate spike in the past day. That in itself shows people […]
Have you had a great year with cryptocurrencies? Made the right trades at the right time and seen some hefty gains? Unfortunately, come tax season and the IRS is going to want a big chunk of your gains – they are already sending out warning letters! Given that crypto trading […]
In the cryptocurrency world, there are multiple ways to keep funds secure. The best way to do so is by using a hardware wallet. Although several offerings exist already, it seems Ballet can be added to this list moving forward. It is a new venture by Bobby Lee, the former […]
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts all over the world are keeping an eye on what Binance is doing. The company has made the decision to no longer accept customers from the United States, Instead, they will spin off their business model to cater to this market specifically. A bit of information regarding this […]
In the cryptocurrency world, there is Bitcoin, and all the other markets combined. The correlation between the world’s leading cryptocurrency and everything else is mindblowing. As of right now, the Bitcoin Dominance Index sits at 70%. A very interesting situation, as it seems to indicate the expected altcoin rally will […]
Technology companies show a growing interest in cryptocurrencies. Some do so more than others, like Facebook. Apple, on the other hand, is not going all-in just yet. Despite the potential and promise of cryptocurrencies, the focus lies elsewhere entirely for the time being. Apple Sees Merit in Crypto It is […]
Many Bitcoin enthusiasts have high hopes for the Lightning Network. For a technology which has been accessible for some time now, it seems there isn’t much growth to take note of. In fact, it appears things are slowly growing worse as more time progresses. This is good news by any […]
In the cryptocurrency world, there are numerous attack vectors. Users need to be aware of all potential problems at every waking moment. Dusting attacks are seemingly becoming slightly more common over the years. It is a very troublesome attack, as it can break [perceived] privacy of cryptocurrency transactions. Why anyone […]
Even though Bitcoin lending was one a prominent business model, the industry seems stuck in a rut. It is a business model which is hardly ever talked about in the open. The new report from GrayChain confirms things are still looking good despite some rather troublesome figures. How this industry […]
Everyone can see the cryptocurrency markets aren’t heading in the right direction. Bitcoin is bleeding value once again, which automatically forces the rest of the markets to follow suit. With Ethereum dipping below $180 and Litecoin not sustaining $80, the remainder of the week looks rather bleak once again. Bitcoin […]
In the cryptocurrency world, there are a lot of eyes on Bitcoin’s value at all times. The world’s leading cryptocurrency dictates the pace for all other markets, either for better or worse. This week is off to a good start in that regard, as it seems the price is moving […]
Innovative ventures in the financial industry often come with a caveat. The newly announced Apple Card is no different, even though consumers might have expected more from the technology giant’s credit card. A lot of products and services cannot be purchased with this new card, which creates a very interesting […]
There are many different ways for consumers to obtain Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in this day and age. Convenience often plays a crucial role in this regard, albeit there is still a lot of work to be done in that regard. Revolut, a UK-based challenger bank, is looking to bring […]
One of the many innovative concepts being introduced to Bitcoin and several top altcoins is known as the Lightning Network. Despite still in the experimental stage, it seems this technology has received a lot of attention. Unfortunately, it is still possible to lose one’s Bitcoin funds used for setting up […]
There is no such thing as a boring day in the cryptocurrency world. Every time something happens, there will be some rather entertaining consequences, comments, and so forth. Justin Sun is a target for both supporters and haters right now, as it seems he will remain a somewhat controversial individual […]
Sustaining growth in the cryptocurrency industry goes well beyond the projects themselves. All companies and service providers need to follow a similar approach, albeit that is often much easier said than done. Recent figures show the number of Coinbase users continues to grow, as the exchange has now seemingly surpassed […]
Cryptocurrency scams have always been successful ever since this industry was created. Even in 2019, there are multiple successful scams which cost people a lot of good money. In Israel, one scammer successfully stole $1.7m spanning various cryptocurrencies by primarily targeting users in Western Europe. The Israeli Crypto Scammer It […]