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With strain on the physical gold market, is Bitcoin the next best bet?
In times of economic crisis, gold has been the tried-and-true solution for those looking to protect their wealth for decades, even centuries; indeed, the metal has held its value for millennia, is universally loved, and is scarce. дальше »
2020-4-2 10:30
Crypto payments gaining momentum: Coinbase Commerce garners massive utilization from consumers and merchants
Bitcoin’s relative youth has made it increasingly unclear as to what role it will eventually play within the world. From starting out as a popular method of transacting beneath the traditional financial system on dark-web sites, to becoming a playground for traders and speculators, BTC has been evolving at a rapid pace, only recently gaining […] The post Crypto payments gaining momentum: Coinbase Commerce garners massive utilization from consumers and merchants appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-3-31 16:00
Binance to raise $5 million to help with the global pandemic
Binance announced that it is looking to raise $5 million worth of cryptocurrencies to help the most affected countries tackle the ongoing global pandemic. Crypto against COVID As of today, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide is nearing 400,000, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). дальше »
2020-3-25 17:00
Tezos Grants $37 Million to Ecosystem Developers
In less than 6 months Tezos granted over $37 million to its ecosystem builders
дальше »2020-3-22 05:00
RSK-powered blockchain gas network goes live in Argentina with 10,000 service providers set to join
Argentina’s natural gas ecosystem is to incorporate blockchain tech going forward, thanks to a collaboration between IOV Labs and gas distributor Gasnor. The newly-launched Gasnet will engender improvements in transparency, information management and efficiency. дальше »
2020-3-20 22:54
The recent crash was devastating for crypto lending, but this platform offers hope for its future
The crypto industry saw an intense flash crash last week that sent Bitcoin and the aggregated market reeling lower, with BTC’s sharp decline being perpetuated by a cascade of liquidations on popular trading platform BitMEX. дальше »
2020-3-18 16:00
This news proves the crypto industry isn’t dead even after Bitcoin’s 50% crash last week
Glancing at Bitcoin’s price performance over the past week, punctuated by a 50 percent decline on the days Mar. 12 and 13, it’s easy to say that “crypto is dead.” Case in point: Peter Brandt, a long-time commodities trader that once said BTC could hit $50,000 and beyond, recently argued that if he looks at […] The post This news proves the crypto industry isn’t dead even after Bitcoin’s 50% crash last week appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-3-18 03:30
As the world turns to online shopping, Crypto.com offers rewards on gift card purchases for Whole Foods, Walmart, Amazon and more
Digital payment provider Crypto. com has introduced rewards on purchases using its gift cards. According to the company’s announcement, purchases at select locations, including grocers, department stores, and food delivery services, will earn them 2x Pay Rewards. дальше »
2020-3-18 01:33
South Korean Government to Grant $3.2 Million to Blockchain Companies
A state-based pilot program aims to provide funding to nine blockchain startups in South Korea
дальше »2020-3-18 22:06
Amid Market Downturn, Number of People Owning 1 BTC Hits New Record
Amid the ongoing market bloodpath, the number of people hodling one Bitcoin or more hits another historic record
дальше »2020-3-13 22:58
After Coachella and SXSW, pressure to cancel events mounts following first crypto Coronavirus diagnosis
The lethal Coronavirus has seen an unprecedented spread across the globe throughout the past several days and weeks, leading a vast array of major events like Coachella and SXSW to be canceled or postponed, including multiple crypto events. дальше »
2020-3-13 05:27
Tezos Has Renewed Hope in 2020, but the Comeback Kid Is Still Untested
Tezos performs better than most of the crypto market in 2020, but does it justify the hype?
дальше »2020-3-10 14:44
Telecom Giant Vodafone Explores Blockchain to Verify Suppliers
Telecoms giant Vodafone is looking to advance supply chain by deploying blockchain
дальше »2020-3-7 19:38
Painting a Different Picture: How Digital Artists Use Blockchain
The most important aspects of the art sector and blockchain in 2019, and what big breakthroughs to expect in 2020
дальше »2020-3-5 20:40
A Russian billionaire is getting into cryptocurrency, but not in the way that you would expect
Vladimir Potanin, one of the richest individuals in Russia and the CEO of metal conglomerate Norilsk Nickel, received approval from the Central Bank of Russia to operate a cryptocurrency. A central bank-approved cryptocurrency According to The Moscow Times, Potanin stated that the central bank has given the company the approval it needs to operate the […] The post A Russian billionaire is getting into cryptocurrency, but not in the way that you would expect appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-3-1 22:14
Revolut Will Make Crypto Available in 50 States
Revolut, $5.5 Billion UK behemoth, brings crypto to the customers in all 50 states
дальше »2020-2-28 01:01
This billionaire investor is going long on Bitcoin as global turmoil grows
The traditional investment community has been split on Bitcoin and crypto, with some top investors offering endorsements of the nascent technology, while others frequently offer scathing critiques. дальше »
2020-2-27 02:21
RippleNet to Boost Remittances Across Asia WIth New Partnerships
A group of companies in South Korea and Philippines have joined RippleNet to bolster the remittance business
дальше »2020-2-27 19:53
Top VC goes “super long” on Facebook’s Libra crypto after this partner joined the network
Facebook’s crypto initiative – dubbed Libra – captured the attention of the world last year, with a plethora of prominent companies signing on to be part of the “Libra Association. ” The massive launch of this initiative unsurprisingly drew the ire of government officials, including the U. дальше »
2020-2-23 05:23
Coinbase Becomes Direct Visa Card Issuer With Principal Membership
Coinbase is the first crypto company to be offered principal membership with Visa, allowing it to issue its own cards
дальше »2020-2-19 15:27
New Platform Helps Developers Tokenize Their Games on Ethereum
A new game development platform, Enjin, has gone live on the Ethereum mainnet
дальше »2020-2-18 15:02
Ripple CEO blasts concentration of Bitcoin miners in China, but his critique misses the mark
It’s no secret that the majority of Bitcoin’s miners are located in China, with the geographical centralization of this mining power being a go-to critique for the cryptocurrency’s critics. This sentiment was recently echoed by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who explained in a recent interview with CNN’s Julia Chatterley that the heavy concentration of miners […] The post Ripple CEO blasts concentration of Bitcoin miners in China, but his critique misses the mark appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-2-18 08:07
Binance Cloud to Allow Users to Launch a Crypto Exchange Within 5 Days
Binance’s new exchange-specific cloud solution will allow users to set up an exchange within five days, CZ says
дальше »2020-2-18 23:17
Steemit is the latest company to be acquired by TRON, but investors aren’t enthused
The Justin Sun-led blockchain company TRON has been on a spending spree, acquiring major blockchain companies and announcing a plethora of notable partnerships in an effort to craft utility around their blockchain and subsequently provide value for the TRX token. дальше »
2020-2-16 04:23
Billionaire investor: this one key thing has been driving the Bitcoin price over $10,000
Michael Novogratz, the CEO and chairman of Galaxy Digital said on CNBC’s Closing Bell that liquidity has been the main driver of bitcoin in recent weeks. Year-to-date, the Bitcoin price has climbed from $6,854 to $10,552, recording a staggering 54 percent increase in less than three months. дальше »
2020-2-16 12:22
Bahamas Digital Dollar to Roll Out Across All Islands in H2 2020, Governor Says
After launching the Bahaman digital dollar pilot in December, the Bahamas’ central bank will roll out the initiative across all islands in H2 2020
дальше »2020-2-16 01:41
Steemit to Shift Its Proprietary Blockchain and Token to Tron Network
Steemit partners with Tron to move its blockchain-based platform and token STEEM to the Tron blockchain
дальше »2020-2-14 20:14
Binance Adds 15 Fiat Currency Options for Purchasing Crypto
Fifteen more currencies can be used to purchase crypto on Binance through its debit and credit card partner Simplex
дальше »2020-2-14 14:50
Three non-custodial crypto wallets to try in 2020
Putting money into cryptocurrencies has never been easier than today, but keeping your crypto funds safe is getting harder. To prevent your coins from being lost, stolen, or hacked, it’s important to choose a cryptocurrency wallet that will not only fit your needs in terms of features but also keep your funds safe. дальше »
2020-2-11 18:00
JPMorgan reportedly in talks about merging Quorum with Ethereum development studio ConsenSys
In a Reuters exclusive today, the breaking news outlet reported that banking giant JPMorgan’s blockchain unit “Quorum” and Joseph Lubin’s Ethereum accelerator ConsenSys are discussing a merger, “according to people familiar with the plans. дальше »
2020-2-11 16:47
Chinese crypto startup’s high-interest ads removed from London Underground
A series of adverts for Chinese crypto startup Zeux are being removed from the London Underground. Although, not soon enough, according to the UK’s financial regulatory body, the FCA. ‘Misleading’ 5% interest accounts ads running for over 2 weeks Millions of London commuters (who aren’t eyes down fixated on their smartphones) have been exposed to […] The post Chinese crypto startup’s high-interest ads removed from London Underground appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-2-10 18:00
Industry exec: this is why Bakkt is struggling to take off against top Bitcoin exchanges
Despite its hype in the latter half of 2019, the performance of Bakkt has been lackluster to say the least. Compared to competitors in the bitcoin futures and options markets like CME Group and Deribit, it has seen substantially low numbers in the last several months. дальше »
2020-2-10 16:00
Yahoo Finance and Investing.com post a fake news article claiming Bitcoin is down 56%
Earlier this week, Yahoo Finance and Investing. com both posted and shared an article that falsely claimed Bitcoin’s price plunged almost 56 percent in a single day. The article has most likely been written by a bot in a bit to drive ad revenue to the website due to the popularity of the topic. дальше »
2020-2-7 17:00
Yahoo Finance and Investing.com post a news article claiming Bitcoin was 50% down in past day
Earlier this week, Yahoo Finance and Investing. com both posted and shared an article that falsely claimed Bitcoin’s price plunged almost 56 percent in a single day. The article has most likely been written by a bot in a bit to drive ad revenue to the website due to the popularity of the topic. дальше »
2020-2-6 17:00
Fidelity Leads $13M Funding Round for Israeli Blockchain Startup Clear
Fidelity’s venture arm Eight Roads has led a $13 million Series A funding round for Israeli B2B blockchain startup Clear
дальше »2020-2-6 13:54
Major crypto conferences across Asia are being put on hold because of the coronavirus
The rapid spread of the widely feared Coronavirus has sent shockwaves across the global markets and has even led some crypto analysts to note that investors flocking to safe-haven assets as a result of the virus’s spread has bolstered Bitcoin. дальше »
2020-2-6 09:30
Chiliz CEO Alex Dreyfus Explains the Relationship Between Sports and Crypto
The tokenization of the football clubs is the “perfect game” for crypto to achieve mainstream adoption
дальше »2020-2-6 04:00
Aircraft Maintenance, Repair Industry Is Latest to Form Blockchain Alliance
Leading global aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul firms believe blockchain can help them solve many of the industry’s pain points
дальше »2020-2-5 12:51
Indian Government Policy Think Tank Releases National Blockchain Strategy
Indian policy think tank NITI Aayog explains the need for blockchain in the country in its newly published strategy document
дальше »2020-2-4 13:04
UAE Health Ministry Debuts Blockchain Platform for Medical Data
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has launched a blockchain platform for managing healthcare data
дальше »2020-2-3 18:57
Why crypto? Holding money at Dutch bank ING could cost you
When consumers hold money in banks, they expect to be paid an interest rate—there’s a reason why people don’t store their money under a mattress in a safe in their house. But, this financial trend is changing, with there being banks that now charge consumers and businesses for storing money, something unheard of ten or […] The post Why crypto? Holding money at Dutch bank ING could cost you appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-2-2 15:00
Bitcoin community goes bonkers as Twitter adds BTC emoji
Bitcoin HODLers, uh, rejoice! Today, Twitter bequeathed on us a gift: the Bitcoin hashtag now has its own emoji. To use the emoji, all you need to do it enter the hashtag of “Bitcoin,” and the emoji will magically appear on your screen. дальше »
2020-2-2 07:13
Here’s why Bitcoin could obsolete the U.S. dollar, euro, and all fiat
For years, the primary use case of Bitcoin has been debated. The detractors, often economists and mainstream investors, say it’s nothing but a speculative asset; others say it’s simply a digital store of value or a form of “digital gold,” nothing more. дальше »
2020-2-1 22:48
Ledger tells Londoners to “take back control” using crypto and “choose freedom” on Brexit Day
Hardware wallet provider Ledger has erected a digital billboard over London’s Canary Wharf financial hub reading “let’s take back control for real,” taking a jab at the pro-Brexit rhetoric of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the day the U. дальше »
2020-1-31 18:00
Does Algorand 2.0 Prove an Appealing Option for Developers?
Could Algorand blockchain platform become a successful competitor for Ethereaum?
дальше »2020-2-1 14:18
Swiss Firm Poised to Launch Compliant IPO on Ethereum Blockchain
Swiss blockchain firm Overture will launch a full-compliant IPO and offer its ordinary class-A shares natively on the Ethereum blockchain
дальше »2020-1-29 13:10
New Research Shows Bitcoin-Denominated Payments Still a ‘Fantasy’
A recent report by BitMEX states that the increasing decimal precision of Bitcoin outputs means that it is far from unit of account status
дальше »2020-1-28 15:23
Major Swiss Banking Firm Julius Baer Launches Services for Cryptocurrencies
Major Swiss private banking and wealth management group Julius Baer has launched crypto trading and custodial services following a partnership with licensed crypto bank Seba
дальше »2020-1-28 15:06
The Decade of the Consumer–Citizen Governance Dilemma
Modern global economy requires a brand new currency for its needs and new technology can offer a reliable solution
дальше »2020-1-27 02:56
Ripple CEO drops IPO hint, but XRP investors aren’t amused
XRP investors were surprised to hear Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse drop a bombshell comment during the World Economic Forum in Davos regarding the company potentially listing on the public markets in the near future. дальше »