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Hash War: CNBC’s Ran Neuner Urges Crypto Investors to ‘Dump BTC and BCH’ and fully Invest in XRP
Ran Neuner of CNBC, also the founder of Onchain has advised users to ditch Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash and focus solely on investing in XRP. The highly pronounced cryptocurrency trader has left users in shock after the tweet which has now garnered over a thousand likes and has been retweeted over three hundred times. дальше »
2018-11-17 22:10 | |
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A Brief Introduction to Voluntaryism for Crypto Neophytes
The blockchain space appeals to freethinkers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Many of these iconoclasts practice voluntaryism, although a philosophy which new entrants may have not heard about. This is because they entered into the ecosystem from the financial realm, and their sole focus has been on accumulating more wealth. дальше »
2018-11-17 07:30 | |
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Kakao’s Klaytn Platform Partners With Terra to Implement a Blockchain-based Payment System
The renowned South Korean internet company Kakao has teamed up with Terra, a next-generation blockchain payment platform. According to the press release on November 15, the two partners’ concerted efforts will focus on transforming e-commerce in Asia by utilizing the distributed ledger technology. дальше »
2018-11-16 16:59 | |
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IOTA’s November Hiring Spree Continues With Two New Hires
November has been the most active month for hirings at the IOTA Foundation, with the total number of hires now in double digits. Recently, the Foundation hired Angelo Capossele as a senior research scientist and Dany Shaanan as a research scientist. дальше »
2018-11-16 15:39 | |
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Such Hard Fork, Much Hot Air? Dogecoin Still Used 4X More Than Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin Cash may be in the spotlight as cryptocurrency markets tumble, but some have already played down the altcoin’s importance – even compared to Dogecoin. Much Ado About Forking Nothing While commentators from social media pundits to mainstream media networks focus on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) hard fork to explain the sudden return of volatility to cryptoassets, the extent to which markets are overreacting may already be plain to see. дальше »
2018-11-15 14:00 | |
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Korea’s KAIST University Adds Blockchain Application Courses to Curriculum
South Korea’s leading technology university, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), is working with Theta Labs, the first blockchain-based video delivery system, to introduce students to an entirely new set of coursework regarding the applications of blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:26 | |
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Bitfury Acquires Minority Stake in Final Frontier, Aims To Expand Services
The Bitfury Group has acquired a minority stake in blockchain services firm Final Frontier. Both organizations are looking to utilize each other’s knowledge and experience in the traditional and digital finance spaces to potentially release a new line of financial products and services designed to assist professional investors in getting their hands on digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-14 00:53 | |
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Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Snatches Another Goldman Sachs Banker
Mike Novogratz, a billionaire, crypto bull, and former Goldman Sachs partner has hired another Goldman Sachs banker who has become the latest high profile Wall Street executive to cross over to the crypto camp. дальше »
2018-11-12 15:59 | |
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Bitcoin SV Price Surpasses $120 as Poloniex Volume Surpasses BCH
There is a lot of focus on the Bitcoin Cash fork which occurs on November 15th. At this stage, it seems things are heading in an interesting direction, albeit most people would not necessarily expect this peculiar trend. дальше »
2018-11-12 11:03 | |
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The Daily: Binance Launches Analysis Division, Cobinhood Adds 4 Stablecoins
In this edition of The Daily, we cover the launch of Binance Research, a new analysis division that will produce in-depth reports for customers of the leading cryptocurrency trading platform. We also look at Cobinhood’s decision to add several stablecoins to its platform and the reasoning behind the move. дальше »
2018-11-9 15:10 | |
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Qtum Price Remains Above $4 While Other Markets Run out of Steam
As all cryptocurrency markets start to lose some of their initial profits, the focus shifts to those currencies which are still firmly in the green. Most altcoins are losing value against Bitcoin, although there are some notable exceptions. дальше »
2018-11-8 23:18 | |
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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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Exchanges Roundup: Luno Expects ‘Open’ South African Rules, Bitstamp Updates Engine
In this edition of Exchanges Roundup, we look at a Luno executive’s belief that the South African government will introduce “open” crypto regulations. We also focus on Bitstamp, which expects a 1250x increase in matching speed after it integrates a customized version of Cinnober’s trading engine software into its platform, as well as the motivation behind a […] The post Exchanges Roundup: Luno Expects ‘Open’ South African Rules, Bitstamp Updates Engine appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-11-7 23:00 | |
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Andrew Fleming, Former Dow Jones Executive, Joins BTC Inc as Head of Media
BTC Inc, the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, is excited to announce the hiring of Andrew Fleming to be the new head of its media division. The addition of Fleming to BTC Inc’s management roster is the latest example of an emerging trend of big-name talent leaving institutions in order to join the crypto and blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-11-7 17:54 | |
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The Daily: Cryptocurrencies on the Davos Agenda, FINMA Issues Rules for Cryptoassets
In this edition of The Daily, we look at the decision to add cryptocurrencies as a topic of discussion at the next World Economic Forum in Davos. We also focus on the latest recommendations on digital assets by Switzerland’s financial regulator, as well as a Venezuelan state’s plans to use the petro in cross-border trade with […] The post The Daily: Cryptocurrencies on the Davos Agenda, FINMA Issues Rules for Cryptoassets appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-11-6 17:00 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Transaction Count On The Rise: Bullish, Not Bearish Indicator
On-Chain Bitcoin Transaction Count “Inches Upward” With another week, comes another insightful report from Diar, the crypto industry’s leading newsletter. In the publication’s most recent edition, which was released on Monday morning, Bitcoin (BTC), the so-called “king” of the crypto market, evidently remained a topic of focus. дальше »
2018-11-6 05:45 | |
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Crypto Investment Advisors Will See SEC Examinations for Their Connection with Bitcoin
In a report from Politico, the Securities and Exchange Commission is changing their focus with cryptocurrency. Even though they have primarily been putting their energy towards regulating cryptocurrency and token sales, they are now looking into investment advisers, and how they are connected with cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-6 02:23 | |
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BitMEX Launches New Fork Monitoring Website to Keep Track of Bitcoin Forks
BitMEX just launched a website to make it easier to keep tabs on hard and soft forks on the Bitcoin blockchain. According to a recent blog post, the research arm of BitMEX is sponsoring a new website, ForkMonitor. дальше »
2018-11-6 23:18 | |
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PR: The North American Bitcoin Conference Set to Heat up Miami
The North American Bitcoin Conference returns to Miami for its seventh installment. On the 17th and 18th of January, 2019, the entire Bitcoin and blockchain community will converge in Miami for a historical conference aimed at driving cryptocurrency from niche to mainstream. дальше »
2018-11-5 13:30 | |
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Remembering The Life Of Hal Finney, Early Bitcoin User Who Received The First Bitcoin Transaction From Satoshi Nakamoto
Of late, there has been a lot of speculation about the true identity of Bitcoin’s creator, a popular anonymous figure that goes by the name Satoshi Nakamoto. But there hasn’t been a serious focus on the people who might have greatly contributed to Bitcoin’s success as the first ever functional cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-1 19:51 | |
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Coinsource Receives BitLicense to Operate Bitcoin ATMs in New York
Bitcoin ATM Operator Coinsource has been granted a BitLicense by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Based in Texas, Coinsource deploys Bitcoin ATMs to key population centers across the world with over 200 machines installed in the U. дальше »
2018-11-1 19:11 | |
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Indian Officials Consider Ban on “Private Cryptocurrencies”
Agents of the Indian government have met to formally discuss a possible ban on private cryptocurrency holdings in the nation. On October 30, 2018, the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) issued a press release detailing their recent meeting where they “reviewed the current global and domestic economic situation and financial sector performance. дальше »
2018-11-1 22:37 | |
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Happy Birthday, Bitcoin! A Letter From Ross Ulbricht
Happy Birthday, Bitcoin!Bitcoin is turning ten, and like many of us, I feel like a proud parent, having watched it grow into its potential over the years. I guess I’m the estranged father in prison though, who can’t be there to help raise his kid. дальше »
2018-10-31 23:57 | |
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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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BlockFi Announces Global Expansion of Its Crypto-Backed Loan Services
Galaxy Capital–backed BlockFiis taking its loan services to the global stage. According to a statement shared with Bitcoin Magazine, the platform is expanding its services to an international audience. дальше »
2018-10-31 17:17 | |
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Thomson Reuters Partners With Startup for Next Level Derivatives Exchange
Thomson Reuters (TR) provides trusted data and information to professionals across the legal, tax and accounting, and news and media industries. Operating in more than 100 countries, TR lists its shares on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). дальше »
2018-10-30 00:44 | |
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Exchanges Roundup: Ironx Raises $22.3M in Private Sale, IDCM to Target STOs
In this edition of Exchanges Roundup, we focus on Ironx, which has just wrapped up a $22. 3 million private sale. We also look at International Digital Currency Markets’ plans to provide solutions for security token offerings, as well as some of the new exchanges opening in Estonia. дальше »
2018-10-30 23:55 | |
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The Daily: Outcry Over Censoring of Gab, Chinese State Media Plugs Bitcoin Book
In today’s edition of The Daily, we focus on the crypto community’s alarm over the de-platforming of a social media network in response to a shooting incident in the U. S. We also look at a recent Bitcoin book recommendation on a Chinese TV show, as well as a North Korean attempt to scam investors. дальше »
2018-10-29 16:50 | |
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IOTA Explains Node Behavior and Free Transactions
The IOTA Foundation recently published a blog titled “IOTA and Freedom” on its Medium page which provided information on node behavior in its ecosystem. It is the first among a series of blog posts that will focus on the miner-less infrastructure of the system. дальше »
2018-10-28 23:04 | |
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Regulations Roundup: SEC Considers Crypto Fund Criteria, South Korea Warns Investors
In this edition of Regulations Roundup, we focus on the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing discussions with companies that are interested in setting up cryptocurrency funds. дальше »
2018-10-26 18:45 | |
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The Blockchain Race Towards a Sustainable World
Recently, the United Nations released its findings from a landmark climate change study that concluded that disaster is much closer than many people expected. The much-publicized story brought global climate change back into the headlines, and it returned focus to possible solutions for the crisis. дальше »
2018-10-26 14:00 | |
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Two French Tech Behemoths Announce Partnership to Bring Blockchain Revolution to Developing Countries
Two French companies — IOV and Be-Bound — have teamed up to bridge the digital divide in the most vulnerable communities around the world. Focus on Mobile and Blockchain IOV’s blockchain simplification process and Be-Bound’s Augmented Connectivity will be blended in a new solution to enable application deployment in regions where technology is yet to make […] Two French Tech Behemoths Announce Partnership to Bring Blockchain Revolution to Developing Countries was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-10-25 17:29 | |
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David Chaum on Digital Privacy: “The Cat Is Out of the Bag”
David Chaum, the cryptographer credited with starting the cypherpunk movement in the 1980s and launching eCash, an early form of virtual money in the 1990s, thinks people are taking financial privacy a lot more seriously these days. дальше »
2018-10-24 18:02 | |
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The Daily: Square Open-Sources Subzero, Coin Stats Launches Chat Platform
In this edition of The Daily, we look at Square’s recent decision to open-source its Subzero cold storage solution. We also focus on Bitcurate’s new cryptocurrency market intelligence service, as well as the chat platform that Coin Stats is launching for cryptocurrency investors and coin teams. дальше »
2018-10-24 17:00 | |
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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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SEC Commissioner: Bitcoin ETF Applicants Should Focus on Liquidity, Custody, Market Surveillance
Even amid bearish market conditions, the regulatory status of crypto assets remains a hot-button topic, as global governments attempt to discern how to best approach this emerging market. Leading the charge for fair regulation is arguably the U. дальше »
2018-10-23 19:05 | |
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Fidelity's Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology SVP Joins BLOQ as COO
Blockchain startup Bloq has announced the appointment of former Fidelity Investments executive Hadley Stern as its first chief operating officer — the latest in a string of hires poached from a legacy financial firm by blockchain startups. дальше »
2018-10-23 19:05 | |
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The Daily: Binance to Expand in Singapore, Uphold Launches Loan Service
In today’s edition of The Daily, we look at a strategic investment that could help Binance to establish a fiat-to-crypto exchange in Singapore. We also focus on a new service that digital payments platform Uphold is launching to lend funds to its clients, as well as a cryptocurrency-backed prepaid card that’s coming to the U. дальше »
2018-10-23 13:15 | |
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Decred (DCR) price rises amid listing on Binance
Decred (DCR) is a cryptocurrency, similar to Bitcoin, with a strong focus on community input, open governance and sustainable funding and development. It utilizes a hybrid “Proof-of-Work” and “Proof-of-Stake” mining system to ensure that a small group cannot dominate the flow of transactions or make changes to Decred without the input of the community. On […] дальше »
2018-10-23 11:20 | |
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The Government of Gibraltar to Create Blockchain-Related Education Courses
The Government of Gibraltar recently launched the New Technologies in Education (NTiE) Advisory Group, a group responsible for addressing the growing demand for skills in the emerging technology sector. дальше »
2018-10-23 09:00 | |
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Brazil’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Mercado Bitcoin Cuts Ties with Over 20 Employees
One of the most important and largest virtual currency exchanges in Brazil by trading volume, Mercado Bitcoin, has fired over 20 employees. The main intention is to focus on better governance and a more professional customer service. дальше »
2018-10-22 19:10 | |
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The Daily: Global Cryptocurrency M&As Rise, US Town Halts Mining
In today’s edition of The Daily, we look at how the current bear market is facilitating consolidation in the global cryptocurrency industry. We also focus on recent calls by an intergovernmental organization to tighten up rules on virtual assets throughout the world, as well as a story about a small U. дальше »
2018-10-22 14:45 | |
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SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), the division will make it easier for fintech startups to interact with the regulator on related issues and the legal implications of products before they launch them. дальше »
2018-10-19 01:51 | |
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Former CFTC Commissioner Admits Crypto Is Growing But Needs to Build Trust
Former CFTC Commissioner Says Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Are Growing Sharon Bowen, a former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFC) Commissioner, talked about regulators and cryptocurrencies. At the Bloomberg conference, she talked about the biggest challenges that the CFTC is currently facing. дальше »
2018-10-18 21:02 | |
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Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell's X2 Games Acquired by Global Blockchain
The man who created Atari has moved on to blockchain-based gaming. Neil Bushnell’s X2 Games has been acquired by Canadian-based Global Blockchain (BLOC), a crypto investment firm, in hopes that Bushnell’s expertise will lead to another gaming industry revolution — this time with the help of blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-16 00:06 | |
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