Cryptocurrency News
Despite skepticism from cryptocurrency traders and Ethereum users, decentralized digital asset exchanges are experiencing a rapid growth rate in terms of volume, led by IDEX, the most widely utilized decentralized application (DApp) on the Ethereum protocol. IDEX Overtakes CryptoKitties Throughout the past eight months, CryptoKitties, the Ethereum-based digital collectibles platform […]
It is evident the cryptocurrency industry continues to attract people from all walks of life. Those with little money hope to strike it rich, whereas the wealthy hope to make more of what they already have. One thing both groups have in common is a desire for better cryptocurrency advice. […]
Recently, the community discussions focus on the blockchain era 3.0 and even the era 4.0. The debate between the Vitalik Buterin and the Bytemaster, leading figures of ETH and EOS respectively, helps more people to understand how significant the underlying technology is for the blockchain development. With the rapid rise […]
Even though the cryptocurrency industry is of great interest to a lot of people, it has become evident that there are quite a few concerns to contend with. One of the bigger concerns involves fake trading volume on exchanges. One particular story stands out in this regard, although it needs […]
There are a lot of interesting developments in the world of cryptocurrency. Crypto Exchange Ranks is a rather unusual venture, although it could prove rather valuable in the long run. Assessing the vulnerability and liquidity of exchanges is direly needed at this point in time. CER in a Nutshell On […]
A lot of innovative concepts exist in the world of cryptocurrency. Not all of them will succeed in the long run, yet interesting developments tend to take place quite regularly. The ORCA Alliance, for example, seems to offer conversion from cryptocurrency to fiat currency with no fees or delays. The […]
This week, Hankyung, a major mainstream media outlet in South Korea, reported that dozens of new cryptocurrency exchanges are set to launch in the country in the next few months with a primary focus on integrating new digital assets. Integration First, Security Second Over the past three months, Huobi Korea, […]
Jamie Forese, the president and CEO of Citibank’s institutional clients group, stated in an interview with the FT that 20,000 employees, or around 40 percent of the bank’s total workforce, can be easily replaced with machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Banks are Replacing Employees with AI According to Forese, […]
Earlier this week, a member of an online Bitcoin community revealed that a 550-year-old market in Istanbul contains merchants accepting Bitcoin. The photograph which the individual posted featured a big Bitcoin logo in a crowded part of the market that is widely acknowledged as a popular tourist destination. Positive Sign […]
Felix Hufeld, chief of the German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), the government’s main financial agency, stated in a speech at a conference held in Berlin that blockchain technology has the potential to turn the traditional finance industry upside down. Optimistic Long-Term Vision Despite the recent correction of the cryptocurrency market […]
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 […]
The Financial Conduct Authority, a financial industry regulator in the UK, has called for appropriate caution and enhanced scrutiny from banks as they handle firms engaged in crypto trading. In an open letter to CEOs, the FCA’s Executive Directors of Supervision, Megan Butler and Jonathan Davidson, listed a number of […]
Regulation of the cryptocurrency industry is a divisive issue, with some being in full support while others view it as going against Satoshi Nakamoto’s vision of a self-regulating industry. Those who support regulation see it as the only way cryptos can go mainstream and attract institutional investment. There is no […]
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 […]
The past few days have been riddled with pretty disheartening price movements, as global cryptocurrency markets have declined by 20% since last week. However, these movements are not indicative of the growing progress in the space. If your attention hasn’t been totally consumed by the markets, you likely have heard […]
There is a belief in startup culture that pushing back or missing a deadline is not the worst thing that can happen. With new technology and unexplored territory, it’s understandable that obstacles arise and sometimes objectives are heftier undertakings than imagined. In the world of cryptocurrency, this phenomenon is perhaps […]
Malicious cryptocurrency mining applications take many different forms these days. While they’re mainly targeted at Windows and mobile users, it seems a new virus is making the rounds. This particular malware is problematic, as it targets Amazon Fire TV devices, which is a rather unusual development. Amazon Fire TV Devices […]
There is a growing demand for cryptocurrency and token trading platforms. Especially if there is a hint of decentralization, there will be a fair amount of interest in new solutions. Ethex is designed to trade only “useful” tokens while still maintaining the decentralized exchange model first and foremost. Ethex in […]