South Korean government officials are taking a very interesting stance on cryptocurrencies. Although they want to bring more legitimacy to this industry, it will need to happen through regulatory efforts first and foremost. The country’s Financial Services Commission has announced a dedicated department for blockchain policymaking which will be introduced in […]
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Cryptocurrency Rankings Have Been Shaken up Over the Past Six Months
The first half of 2018 has been pretty interesting for all cryptocurrencies. Despite falling prices across the board, it is evident the current momentum does not favor some currencies. Looking at the bigger picture, not much has changed at the top, although a lot of currencies have switched positions outside […]
What Is Guarda?
There has been a growing demand among cryptocurrency enthusiasts for wallet solutions which support multiple currencies. Guarda may become a big player in this regard, as it offers quite a bit of functionality. It supports plenty of currencies and tokens, and goes well beyond traditional wallet services. The Guarda Wallet […]
Cryptojacking Becomes Less Popular Due to Falling Cryptocurrency Prices, Report Claims
Cryptocurrency malware is a thriving business among online criminals. Hundreds of threats still exist, and this trend will not be slowing down anytime soon. Even so, it seems the era of cryptocurrency mining malware is nearing an end, primarily due to low cryptocurrency prices. The Future of Cryptocurrency Malware Over […]
Grayscale Investments Successfully Attracts Institutional Investors
Various financial firms maintain active cryptocurrency portfolios these days. Grayscale Investments is one of the more well-known companies in this regard. The company has published its first digital asset investment report, which offers rather interesting insights. Approximately $250 million was raised during the first half of 2018. Grayscale Investments Continues […]
Top 5 Cryptocurrency Jobs Right Now
We all know that cryptocurrency is a growing industry. And we’re aware that blockchain tech has the potential to save the world. That makes for an exciting space to work in and a bunch of highly creative cryptocurrency jobs up for grabs. In fact, any cursory Google search will pull […]
What Is BullCryp?
The cryptocurrency world is undergoing some big changes. These developments will pave the way for broader adoption of Bitcoin and the various altcoins. BullCryp wants to be a part of that, and this multi-exchange trading and data dashboard can be of great value to the right people. The Concept of […]
What Is the CoolWallet S?
Hardware wallets are an integral part of the cryptocurrency industry. They are an excellent way of keeping one’s cryptocurrency portfolio safe from harm. The CoolWallet S claims to be the ultimate Bitcoin wallet, even though it’s not just useful for BTC. A wide range of other currencies and tokens are […]
What Is CoinMarketAlert?
Tracking cryptocurrency prices can be done in many ways. Most enthusiasts rely on various mobile or desktop applications to do so. CoinMarketAlert will make this process a lot easier, as it is designed to offer alerts to users when particular price trends occur. Keeping Tabs on Major Price Changes In […]
Coinbase Offers a Short List of Five Tokens to Be Added Soon
Coinbase remains one of the more popular cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, despite not having offered support for very many currencies over the years. The company is now “exploring” adding several additional currencies, although the list includes some rather interesting names. Coinbase Makes Another Move For Coinbase, it is evident that […]
MyCrypto Announces Desktop Application with Hardware Wallet Support
Making cryptocurrency more accessible is only part of solving the mass adoption problem. The bigger issue is making it more convenient for users to safely manage their cryptocurrency assets. MyCrypto has updated its platform to make a positive impact in this regard. MyCrypto Adds Critical Features Managing one’s cryptocurrency portfolio […]
South Korean Regulators to Introduce New Cryptocurrency-Related Proposals This Month
A lot of things are changing in South Korea’s cryptocurrency ecosystem. With all major exchanges adhering to self-regulation, the government has bought additional time prior to introducing official guidelines. It seems that regulation will be introduced a lot sooner than originally thought. South Korean Regulators Make Their Move According to […]
Social Engineering Cryptocurrency Scams Earned Criminals $10M in 2017
Crime and cryptocurrency seem to go hand-in-hand these days. That’s more than unfortunate, although it seems there is no real improvement in sight just yet. A new report by Kaspersky Lab shows that 2017 was a big year for social engineering schemes related to cryptocurrency. Social Engineering Remains a Big Problem […]
What Is the Trump Task Force?
Cryptocurrency and crime have been closely entwined for far too long. Bringing this connection to an end will be very challenging, for rather obvious reasons. The so-called Trump Task Force aims to address some of those concerns moving forward. Investigating cryptocurrency-related crimes will not be easy, but it is a […]
Opera for Android Integrates a Cryptocurrency Wallet
Cryptocurrency is slowly making its way to the mainstream through various efforts. One project worth keeping an eye on is the new browser introduced by the Opera team. Its Android browser now has a built-in cryptocurrency wallet, which is a rather interesting feature, all things considered. The Opera Mobile Browser […]
Major Think Tank Envisions a Bright Future for Cryptocurrency in Venezuela
Addressing the financial situation in Venezuela will pose many challenges. Cryptocurrencies are still in the best position to make a meaningful impact in this regard. The Center for Strategic and International Studies is thinking along the same lines. Venezuela Needs Cryptocurrencies to Survive The financial struggles taking place in Venezuela […]
Study Shows Investors Favor Ethereum Over Bitcoin
Making an investment in cryptocurrencies is not as straightforward as most people think. There is a lot more to this industry than Bitcoin, and diversification of one’s portfolio is key. A new survey by Foley and Lardner indicates most people consider Ethereum to be a better investment than Bitcoin. Cryptocurrency […]
Coinsquare Begins Overseas Expansion by Filing for a Japanese Exchange License
Japan has quickly risen to the top in terms of cryptocurrency activity. Ever since China’s PBoC officially banned fiat-based trading, Japan has taken its spot, alongside South Korea. Coinsquare, the Canadian exchange, is eyeing a Japanese expansion. It’s a surprising development, considering that Japanese regulators continue to scrutinize the cryptocurrency […]