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Can Bitcoin Hedge Against Quantitative Tightening?
Satoshi Nakamoto designed Bitcoin (BTC) as an alternative to centralized payments, to exist independently from the flawed banks. As central banks tighten the valves of monetary policies, this aspect of cryptocurrency may come back to the foreground. дальше »
2018-12-10 20:37 | |
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What is Scrypt?
Scrypt is a hash function that was first used by the cryptocurrency, Litecoin (LTC), as an alternative to the more well-known SHA-256 hash function. Scrypt and SHA-256 are used as mining algorithms within the Litecoin and Bitcoin (BTC) protocols respectively. дальше »
2018-12-8 09:00 | |
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Korea’s SymVerse Looks to Speed Up Blockchains, Enabling Seamless Transactions
When Bitcoin was first introduced as an alternative to the current banking setup, it was understood that many modifications and updates would be needed to make this idea a workable reality. In the decade since its inception, various issues have been identified and worked on. дальше »
2018-12-3 05:56 | |
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An Alternative Client Has Mined Bitcoin Cash Block 558847
On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Copernicus project announced the launch of its full node implementation pre-release written in the programming language Golang (Go). Following the release, the client was used to generate the first Golang version of a Bitcoin Cash block mined at height 558847. дальше »
2018-12-3 22:55 | |
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CARBON ZERO (CZE) Stats Live
Today CARBON ZERO (CZE) stats have gone live for all to view. These stats are 100% accurate. Users can now see their ROI as well as additional details in the stats.Carbon Zero is a cryptocurrency project that offers a carbon neutral alternative to Bitcoin. The incremental reduction in greenhouse дальше »
2018-12-9 09:06 | |
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What is the difference between Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins?
Currently there are more than 2000 cryptocurrencies in the market. One of them is Bitcoin (BTC), others are altcoins (alternative coins). So, what are the differences between BTC and altcoins? Bitcoin Bitcoin was invented by Satoshi Nakamoto in the year 2008. дальше »
2018-12-1 09:00 | |
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Fund Manager Xolaris Service KVAG Launches Private Equity Fund Dedicated To Bitcoin Mining
Fund Manager Xolaris Service KVAG Launches Private Equity Fund Dedicated To Bitcoin Mining In a press release unveiled on November 29, the alternative investment fund manager Xolaris Service KVAG launched a new private equity fund. дальше »
2018-11-30 20:57 | |
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Why Security Tokens Are Crypto Investors’ New Favorites in the Bitcoin Ecosystem?
People are looking at Security Tokens Offerings (STOs) as an alternative to Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) as regulatory groups start passing stricter guidelines. Even big companies like NASDAQ and Coinbase are experimenting with STOs. дальше »
2018-11-29 06:46 | |
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Tether Will Soon Allow Direct Redemption of USDT — But With a High Minimum
Tether is launching a new liquidity portal, one that will finally allow the direct redemption of Tether’s stablecoin USDT back into fiat. According to a new report released on the company’s website, Tether is going to “launch a redesigned platform allowing for the verification of new customers and direct redemption of Tether to fiat. дальше »
2018-11-28 01:21 | |
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Mexican Startup Wants to Support Venezuelans With $1 Million Crypto Airdrop
Mexican startup Airtm will launch a campaign to raise donations for Venezuelans, a country whose poor monetary policies have plagued it with hyperinflation. Called the AirdropVenezuela. дальше »
2018-11-28 19:29 | |
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Portuguese Premier League Football Team FC Sporting Plans to Launch its Own Cryptocurrency
Sporting, a Portuguese football team announced it was planning to launch an Initial Coin Offering and its own cryptocurrency as an alternative method to fund the club. Following Paris Saint Germain and Juventus, it’s now time for one of the most popular Portuguese football teams to hop into the world of cryptocurrencies as noted by Dinheiro Vivo, November 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-24 07:59 | |
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Word on the Street: Crypto's promise wanes as an alternative investment
Stocks and crypto fall in tandem as Bitcoin's compute metrics in hashrate and difficulty drops the most since 2009. дальше »
2018-11-24 00:00 | |
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Bitcoin Closes Gap Between Self and MasterCard in Daily Transfers
In 2008 the cryptocurrency market was introduced as an alternative to the finance industry. The cryptocurrency market flourished over the last ten years and has a projected growth that takes its technology becoming ‘the’ next finance industry backbone. дальше »
2018-11-22 17:43 | |
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The Hidden Benefits of Bitcoin Mining
The energy costs of bitcoin mining are often cited as canceling out the. We must also consider the savings made, in avoiding some of the hidden costs of the alternative. Gold Standard Critics of gold originally made the same arguments — that the mining and storage cost of gold meant paper money was more economical. дальше »
2018-11-22 08:00 | |
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Price Dip Aside, Paxful Anticipates Big Week of Gift Card-to-Bitcoin Trades
That special time of year is coming up — the time when individuals trade in their unwanted or unusable gift cards for bitcoin. And with the price of bitcoin dropping, peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin marketplace Paxful is making it possible to use these gift cards to “buy the dip. дальше »
2018-11-22 19:12 | |
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Cornell Uni Professor: Digital Currencies Could Allow Central Banks to Stay in the Game
Cornell University professor Eswar Prasad is the latest prominent figure to come out in support of digital currencies, suggesting that central banks should issue their own currencies in order to remain in the money game, Bloomberg reported on November 19, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:00 | |
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KPMG: Institutional Investment Key to Cryptoassets Growth
Auditors KPMG have published a report stressing the need for institutional investors to join the cryptocurrency industry. The report outlines the importance of cryptoassets as an investment alternative and how institutional investors can take part in the process. дальше »
2018-11-21 02:05 | |
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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets
On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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Switzerland’s SIX To Launch Exchange-Traded Product (ETPs) As Alternative To Exchange-Traded Funds
ETPs — Switzerland's Alternative To Exchange-Traded Funds While the entire world is waiting for the US SEC decision regarding Bitcoin ETFs, Switzerland found another solution. The country's financial regulator, FINMA, confirmed that the exchange-traded product will arrive in Switzerland's principal stock exchange tomorrow, on November 21st. дальше »
2018-11-20 23:18 | |
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Op Ed: It’s Time to Reject Mediocrity, #ExitFiat and Embrace Bitcoin
When the towers in New York fell, I became obsessed with economics. I wanted to follow the money to understand what happened on that dreadful day. During that time of inquiry, I found myself very interested in Austrian economic theory. дальше »
2018-11-21 19:26 | |
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RSK Merges With New RIF OS, Opens Potential for Increased Interoperability
Bitcoin-built smart contract platform RSK (a. k. a. Rootstock) is merging with an offshoot established by its founders. The partnership will allow it to spread its roots to Ethereum — and beyond. дальше »
2018-11-19 04:39 | |
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RSK Merges With New RIF Labs, Opens Potential for Increased Interoperability
Bitcoin-built smart contract platform RSK (a. k. a. Rootstock) is merging with an offshoot established by its founders. The partnership will allow it to spread its roots to Ethereum — and beyond. дальше »
2018-11-20 04:39 | |
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Top 10 Best DASH Coin Cryptocurrency Wallets To Store Your Funds
As one of the most popular altcoins out there, DASH seemingly grows stronger every day. Based on a Bitcoin fork that prioritizes ultra-low transaction fees, DASH is certainly poised to become a useful alternative for crypto enthusiasts. дальше »
2018-11-18 11:30 | |
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Pantera CEO: Bitcoin (BTC) Is A “Serial Killer,” Crypto To Reach Global Adoption
Despite Crypto Market Dump, Pantera’s Morehead Bullish On Bitcoin Bitcoin has long been touted as a viable alternative to centralized banking systems. As recently put by, Dan Morehead, the CEO at San Francisco-based Pantera Capital, in a Business News Network (Bloomberg) interview, Bitcoin isn’t just a “category killer,” but a “serial killer” as well. дальше »
2018-11-17 10:09 | |
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The ‘Wal-Mart’ of Venezuela Has Started Accepting Bitcoin
As Venezuela is in the grip of hyperinflation, a large local Wal-Mart-like department store has started to accept bitcoin for goods. Cryptocurrencies: A Viable Alternative More and more are cryptocurrencies establishing themselves as a viable alternative to Venezuela’s redenominated local currency the Sovereign Bolivar. дальше »
2018-11-16 16:00 | |
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CDRX Introduces a New Approach to Asset Securitization: Crypto Depository Receipts (CDRs)
CDRX could be soon pioneering a paradigm shift in equity investment, through its securitized equity tokens labeled Crypto Depository Receipts (CDRs). The company is introducing an alternative to replace traditional investment instruments like equities and bonds, bringing investment opportunities to everyone that purchases the token, not only wealthy individuals and accredited investors. дальше »
2018-11-15 15:51 | |
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New York Department of Financial Services Issues 14th BitLicense
Today, November 14, 2018, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that it has approved the application of NYDIG Execution LLC, a subsidiary of NYDIG LLC, for a virtual currency license and a money transmission license. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:22 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Association (BCA) and Spendbch’s Bounty Encourages Latin American Crypto Acceptance
To encourage the merchants to accept bitcoin cash in Latin American countries, the Bitcoin Cash Association, in conjunction with Spendbch.io created a bounty program. This bounty program is designed to create awareness about bitcoin cash as a viable currency alternative that they can use for their daily transactions. To this end, it is estimated that […] дальше »
2018-11-14 23:42 | |
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Digital Bank Revolut Surpasses 3 Million Customers
U. K. startup Revolut has announced that its customer base has surpassed three million users. The fintech platform, which has quickly become a viable online alternative to traditional banking, was established in 2015. дальше »
2018-11-13 19:30 | |
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Tommy Robinson Turns to Bitcoin After Being Banned From PayPal
British right-wing reporter Tommy Robinson has been recently banned from using payment processing platform PayPal. The reporter, whose business is purportedly funded by donations, has quickly turned to Bitcoin as an alternative. дальше »
2018-11-13 09:00 | |
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Vietnam at Crossroads on Cryptocurrency Regulations
Vietnamese authorities are still considering their approach to regulating the cryptocurrency space. The Ministry of Justice has put forward several alternative solutions and the Ministry of Industry and Trade has expressed its opposition to the ban on imports of mining equipment. дальше »
2018-11-11 22:00 | |
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New YouGov Crypto Survey Of UK Residents Shows Bitcoin Interest And Belief Is At All Time High
The UK Believes In Bitcoin –Says YouGov’s Survey of UK Residents Even though Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have had a bad run this year, there are people who still have faith in the crypto coin, and think of it as a good alternative to the UK’s present fiat currency. This was shown in a YouGov […] дальше »
2018-11-9 21:54 | |
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Bitruption: P2P Advertising Marketplace And Buy/Sell Bitcoin?
In the current financial system, banks misuse their monopoly over fiat to prevent the crypto industry from accessing the competitive and alternative financial system. Additionally, banks deny crypto businesses and miners the access to regular banking services such as loans, funds transfers, deposits and withdrawals, which essentially creates a barrier to conducting business using cryptocurrencies. […] дальше »
2018-11-9 13:05 | |
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Bitfury Secures $80M in Private Funding Round
Cryptocurrency mining firm Bitfury Group has closed a Series C, $80 million funding round led by EU-based Korelya Capital. The round also included crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital, Lian and Jabre Group, Dentsu Inc. дальше »
2018-11-7 01:06 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Price Surpasses $575 For the First Time Since September
This past week, there has been a lot of attention on Bitcoin Cash. The alternative version of Bitcoin is getting plenty of attention due to its price rise and upcoming hard fork. It appears the upward momentum is still ongoing, although users keeping an eye on the fork will need to remain somewhat cautious first […] The post Bitcoin Cash Price Surpasses $575 For the First Time Since September appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2018-11-5 17:16 | |
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Regulations Roundup: Ebang IPO Challenged by Probe, Plattsburgh Passes Mining Guidelines
In recent regulatory news, a criminal investigation may prevent Ebang from conducting an initial public offering, Plattsburgh has passed new regulations governing commercial mining operations, and Ron Paul has endorsed precious metals and cryptocurrencies as a viable alternative to fiat currency. дальше »
2018-11-3 11:05 | |
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This exchange turned a bus into a Bitcoin ad to bypass Google’s crypto-ban
Online advertising giants like Google and Facebook promised entrepreneurs an effective way of reaching consumers at an affordable cost. But following a series of policy crackdowns, this wasn’t exactly the case for cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses. дальше »
2018-11-2 16:09 | |
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Parity and Zcash Foundation Team up for Full Node Client
Parity Technologies has announced a partnership with the Zcash Foundation to build the first-ever alternative full node software for Zcash. Announcing the development in an article posted on its official blog on October 30, 2018, Parity revealed that the new Zcash alternative client would be written in Rust programming language Full Node Online According to Parity, its vast experience in. дальше »
2018-10-31 09:00 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Is Neither Frivolous Nor Excessive
As the CEO of Hut 8, one of North America’s largest cryptocurrency miners and the world’s largest publicly traded cryptocurrency miner, I’m often asked questions about energy consumption in the mining of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-1 23:35 | |
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Crypto Platform Coinbase Secures $300 Million in Series E Funding Round
Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has raised a fresh $300 million in a Series E financing round, bringing the company valuation to $8 billion. Coinbase plans to use the funding to "accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrencies," as it plans to remain the "entry-point into crypto" for millions of investors, according to a published blog post. дальше »
2018-10-31 20:51 | |
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Cryptocurrency Bank Revolut Faces Heat For Abusive Recruitment Activities
Revolut, a digital banking alternative is recently experiencing a bit of trouble from Spanish Community for their abusive recruitment activities. According to an article published by ElDiario on October 21, 2018, the fintech bank is implementing unfair hiring activities, resulting in Revolut gaining free work from people looking for employment. дальше »
2018-10-27 17:00 | |
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Blockchain Releases Hardware Wallet Co-Developed With Ledger
Google Ventures-backed Blockchain is debuting a hardware wallet that integrates with its software services, a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine details. In a partnership with hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger, the cryptocurrency software company has developed what it calls “a custom hardware device. дальше »
2018-10-26 19:38 | |
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Blockchain Verification and Decentralized Subversion in Cambodia
Season 2 of Distributed Dialogues has begun, and a general theme will be the connection of major, real-world problems to possible solutions using blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:41 | |
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JPMorgan Bank Predicts 2020 US Recession: Is Bitcoin and Crypto a Viable Alternative?
Banking giant JPMorgan Chase predicts that there is a 60 percent chance that a recession will occur by 2020. The big question that arises is whether cryptocurrency may be a solution to existing stores of value. дальше »
2018-10-23 20:36 | |
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Coinbase Just Added Its First Stablecoin
Coinbase is integrating its first stablecoin, joining other top exchanges in what has become a listing race to add Tether’s rising competitors. As detailed in an October 23, 2018, blog post, Coinbase has added support for Circle’s USD Coin (USDC). дальше »
2018-10-24 20:14 | |
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Op Ed: In Defense of Bitcoin: A Response to Nouriel Roubini
Rhetorical style should never distract from the content of someone’s arguments. So when I heard that Nouriel Roubini testified to the U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, I decided to peruse his testimony and reflect on it. дальше »
2018-10-24 19:38 | |
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