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Mt. Gox Trustee Confirms He Sold off $230 Million in Cryptocurrency
A man known as “Tokyo Whale,” for the enormous amount of bitcoin he controls, confirms he unloaded another big chunk of it earlier this year. Nobuaki Kobayashi, the trustee of now-defunct Tokyo exchange Mt. дальше »
2018-9-25 19:54 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Zcash Is Groundbreaking (If You Trust It)
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger of transactions. While this is required for these system to work, it comes with a significant downside: privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-25 19:47 | |
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Mt. Gox’s largest trustee unloads another $230M worth of Bitcoin, and nobody knows why
The Mt. Gox saga keeps dragging on. The now defunct cryptocurrency exchange’s largest trustee, Nobuaki Kobayashi, has sold off another $230 million (26 billion yen) worth of Bitcoin. Kobayahsi – who is known as the “Tokyo Whale” in cryptocurrency circles – has been selling off the cryptocurrency since early March following the 10th creditors meeting, Bloomberg reports. дальше »
2018-9-25 16:09 | |
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Study Reveals Growing Sophistication in Malicious Mining of Cryptocurrency
Several Chinese researchers from Fudan University, Tsinghua University and the University of California Riverside have produced the first systematic study of the malicious mining of cryptocurrencies, known as cryptojacking, unveiling increasing complexity over time. дальше »
2018-9-25 23:59 | |
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Chainmerger: Could BTC And BCH Ever Become One Again?
Hard forks litter cryptocurrency. Not all are destructive, but those that make the news are the community disagreements that create irrecoverable splits. Ethereum (ETH) and Ethereum Classic (ETC); Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH); Litecoin (LTC) and Litecoin Cash (which promptly failed): they may all have shared histories but for all intense and purposes they become […] The post Chainmerger: Could BTC And BCH Ever Become One Again? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-9-24 16:59 | |
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Who’s Holding Bitcoin?
The world is full of Bitcoin holders, or hodlers (whatever you want to call them) but which countries are holding the most? Whilst this might not seem important, it is in fact very important. In order to see how Bitcoin might flow in the future, we need to see which areas are seeing Bitcoin as a long term investment, compared to the countries that are spending it more quickly. дальше »
2018-9-24 12:30 | |
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The Daily: New Crypto Bills on Capitol Hill, Russian Banks Face Demand for Cryptocurrencies
From Washington to Moscow, cryptocurrencies have entered the agenda of those who share a vocation to rule and regulate. Following the congressional summer vacation, the House of Representatives passed a bill that will enable the Treasury to investigate crypto transactions, while a Congressman plans to introduce three drafts supporting the crypto industry. дальше »
2018-9-23 14:59 | |
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U.S. Congressman Drafts Blockchain Development Bills
The newly elected co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, U. S. Representative Tom Emmer, has introduced a trio of blockchain-focused bills in support of the development and use of blockchain technology and digital assets. дальше »
2018-9-22 18:10 | |
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Wendy McElroy: Crypto-Idealism Is the Future That Crypto-Statists Need to Defame
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 10, Part 5 Crypto-Idealism is the Future that Crypto-Statists Need to Defame by Wendy McElroy [A]ll those who used their knowledge in a bid to enact social change saw cryptography as a tool to enhance individual privacy and to shift power […] The post Wendy McElroy: Crypto-Idealism Is the Future That Crypto-Statists Need to Defame appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-23 18:00 | |
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Let’s Talk Bitcoin: Authority in a Decentralized System
On the most recent episode of Let’s Talk Bitcoin!, the hosts discuss the now-defunct Bitcoin Alert system, devised by Satoshi himself. A rarity in the podcast space, this episode’s exploration involved no guest appearances, instead relying on the wealth of experience that Adam B. дальше »
2018-9-22 22:58 | |
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VanEck/SolidX ETFs Delayed Again as SEC Seeks Comment on Fund Proposal
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again postponed a decision on the application for a Bitcoin Electronically Traded Fund (ETF) by VanEck and SolidX, in what is the latest update in a protracted regulatory process that has dragged on for several months. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:06 | |
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AWS Mining Cryptocurrency MLM Scam Outed as a Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
AWS Mining Outed As A Ponzi Scheme Popular scam watchdog site “Behind MLM” published a lengthy article recently outlining their belief that the AWS Mining company is an overt Ponzi scam selling unregistered, illegal securities to unknowing victims. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:01 | |
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HashPlanet: Profitable Bitcoin Cloud Mining Investment Option?
HashPlanet is a cloud-mining platform that aims at providing cryptocurrency miners with reliable and low cost Bitcoin mining solutions. The platform utilizes technologically advanced Antminer equipment to mine Bitcoin 24/7. дальше »
2018-9-21 18:56 | |
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Hackers Have Been Secretly Using Indian Government Sites to Mine Cryptos
India is one of those few countries where the status of cryptocurrencies remains uncertain. Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central bank, has been adamant in its stance and does not want financial institutions to extend services in the crypto sector. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:49 | |
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Congressional Committee Calls for Clearer Crypto Tax Code in Letter to IRS
In an open letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U. S. House’s Committee on Ways and Means argues that the tax collection body is leaving investors in the lurch with its vague cryptocurrency tax codes. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:35 | |
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Op Ed: Why Your Financial Advisor Won't Talk to You About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is in the news, and we’ve all seen the stories about early investors who’ve made millions and driven away in new lambos. So it’s only natural that people who haven’t invested already are wondering if they should. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:18 | |
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Why Bitcoin (BTC)’s Price Is A False Indicator Of Actual Value
Chart for BTC/USD (1W) Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading just above $6,400. The average cost for mining one Bitcoin (BTC) lies slightly below this level between $5,800 and $6,200. This is the reason the price has managed to stay above those levels for now despite the fact that the volume is so low that a couple of million dollars could swing the price either way. дальше »
2018-9-20 17:00 | |
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Is Bitcoin Really Money? A Look Into What Qualifies As Money
Recently, a conversation between friends about cryptocurrency, its viability, and its reality in today’s world was held. One side was in favor of crypto and the future it holds, while the other side believed “Bitcoin” (because all cryptocurrency is Bitcoin to those who know little or nothing about cryptocurrency) is a scam, fake, and not […] The post Is Bitcoin Really Money? A Look Into What Qualifies As Money appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2018-9-20 02:45 | |
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ConsenSys Initiative Empowers Students to Use Blockchain for Social Good
ConsenSys Social Impact — a program designed to build blockchain-based solutions for global humanitarian issues — is partnering with MakerDAO and optiMize to launch a new Blockchain for Social Impact Incubator at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. дальше »
2018-9-20 01:55 | |
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How Close Is Bitcoin to Passing Visa or Mastercard?
Today there was quite a stir on Reddit building up as a user claimed that Bitcoin had passed Visa in the total value of its processed transactions. After a little fact check, we realized that it may just be a bit too early to make those claims. дальше »
2018-9-20 18:14 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchange OKCoin Expands U.S. Offerings with Five New Coins
Following a successful launch in California only a few months ago, the U. S. branch of cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin is adding five new coins to its listings. Those coins include Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Stellar lumens (XLM), Zcash (ZEC) and 0x (ZRX). дальше »
2018-9-20 16:49 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fall Short in Safeguarding Funds: Report
In April 2018, former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent off inquiries to more than a dozen cryptocurrencyexchanges to learn more about their internal operations. дальше »
2018-9-19 02:06 | |
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BTC in the Gutter using Bitcoin’s Mayer Multiple Metric, Lowest Since 2015
It's only those that are completely out of the loop and under a rock that doesn't see that the cryptocurrency market is going through some rocky days in 2018. Following a high watermark period between November and January, the likes of Bitcoin have seen a series of corrections which has set it on a downward […] дальше »
2018-9-19 23:54 | |
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Zimbabwe’s Golix Battles To Grow Volume After Breaking Into Seven African Countries
Zimbabwean cryptocurrency exchange, Golix, is now active in seven countries across Africa, but it may be sometime before everyone buys into the project. Volume is still very low amid what looks like close competition between old and new exchanges fighting for a small, elite, but steadily growing market. дальше »
2018-9-19 22:25 | |
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ECB Not Ready for EU-Backed Cryptocurrency
The European Central Bank (ECB) stated that it will not be pursuing a European Union backed cryptocurrency anytime soon, which shouldn’t be surprising to those who have followed the sentiment of the ECB toward cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-18 13:39 | |
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Crypto Wallet Protection App Wants to Secure Your Wallets Against Malware
Malware, a persistent thorn in the side of the internet’s wider community, has become an increasing concern for cryptocurrency users. A problem that comes in many forms, malicious software is leveraged by hackers to rob community members of their funds. дальше »
2018-9-18 23:37 | |
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Draper Says Cryptocurrency Market Will Eventually Hit $80 Trillion
The influential venture capitalist Tim Draper has given hope to those who might not be loving the current climate of the cryptocurrency market. He explained last Friday that he believes while prices and market capitalizations might fluctuate, and could decrease for the moment, but that the market would eventually reach $80 trillion within the next […] Draper Says Cryptocurrency Market Will Eventually Hit $80 Trillion was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-17 20:59 | |
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“Forget About Price. This is About the Long Term”
Those are words Bitcoin investor and author Jeffrey Tucker, Editorial Director of the American Institute for Economic Research, tries to remember. Tucker penned an article this week for Forbes reassuring serious investors of the long-term prospects of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and their underlying technologies. дальше »
2018-9-17 20:05 | |
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What is Whale Alert?
Tracking large movements of value in the cryptocurrency world becomes a lot easier through the Whale Alert feature. This Twitter account scans Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and ERC20 transactions for large incoming and outgoing transfers pertaining to exchange platforms. дальше »
2018-9-17 19:00 | |
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Ether Falls 87% From 2018’s All-Time High, But Some Traders Remain Optimistic Saying Token’s Undervalued
Ether, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency in terms of market cap, took a big hit during the recent market correction. While most tokens fell with the exception of DOGE, Ether was among those worst affected as the coin fell to its lowest point thus far in 2018. дальше »
2018-9-17 14:29 | |
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Don’t Hate EU Internet Regulation – Defy It
The European Union has come in for criticism over its repeated attempts to regulate the web. Critics assert that waves of EU legislation are suppressing free expression, impairing the user experience and, most heinously, “killing memes”. дальше »
2018-9-16 19:28 | |
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Gold vs. Bitcoin: Clarifying the Energy Debate
It’s Saturday, which means nearly everyone is settled in for a relaxing weekend free from the turmoils of crunching numbers. Because Bitcoin is important and everyone uses electricity, here are a bunch of numbers to throw those people off. дальше »
2018-9-15 19:00 | |
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Ten Years after Lehman Brothers Sunk, Wall Street Comes Full Circle on the Back of Bitcoin
Ten years after Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy in 2008, a host of new financial offerings is hoping to entice sullied investors back into the market. The task hasn’t been easy, however. The financial crisis that spawned Bitcoin has left enough emotional damage to keep those with a keen sense of memory far from equities and traditional stocks. дальше »
2018-9-15 10:00 | |
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Why Is Bitcoin Better Than Traditional Investments?
Despite the broad-based pessimism among cryptocurrency speculators, there are facts that speak by themselves – the numbers. Do you know that even in the environment of the crypto bubble bursting in December 2017, those who bought crypto a year ago are still in profit. дальше »
2018-9-15 23:00 | |
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Lightning Labs Releases Redesigned and Optimized Desktop App
An alpha version of the new Lightning desktop app has been released. The application includes a redesigned and optimized backend for light clients, as well as a simplified interface for users with little to no cryptocurrency experience. дальше »
2018-9-15 21:22 | |
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Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency’s End-of-Year Figure Doesn’t Look So Hot
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is trading for just over $6,400 – about $100 less than where it stood 24 hours ago. For those of you who are movie buffs, the big hit in theaters right now is a sci-fi flick called “The Meg,” short for “megalodon. дальше »
2018-9-15 20:59 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Monero Is Hard to Beat (and Hard to Scale)
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-15 20:21 | |
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Is Bitcoin Still Profitable? Here Are the Numbers
There are two types of Bitcoin investors out there. The optimistic ones who hold because they know that Bitcoin is not going to fail them in the end, and those against it. There’s no need for uncertainty anymore: the numbers are in. дальше »
2018-9-14 19:00 | |
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Nailed It? Cryptocurrency Chart Exactly Follows ‘Bottom’ Call By Mike Novogratz
Serial investor and Bitcoin bull Mike Novogratz perfectly called the “bottom” in cryptocurrency, data reveals as markets trend upwards September 14. Novogratz: September 12 Was ‘Low’ As Bitcoinist reported Thursday, cryptocurrency market indices hit 80 percent versus all-time highs this week, outperforming the dotcom boom implosion of the early 2000s for the first time. дальше »
2018-9-14 17:00 | |
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BitPay Unsure On Altcoins But Optimistic On Bitcoin
The ICO market has been otherwise thriving throughout this year with overall number of projects starting and investment capital profited, it has doubled that of last year by the midway point. While Initial Coin Offerings have brought the passion of those in and out of the industry, mainly over empty projects which have to fill the space and sum to nothing other than ‘pump and dump schemes’. дальше »
2018-9-14 14:00 | |
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BitPay CCO Bullish on Bitcoin in 2019, Bearish on Altcoins and ICOs
Bitcoin (BTC), Cryptocurrency–Despite the ICO market otherwise thriving throughout 2018, with the total volume of projects started and investment capital raised doubling that of last year by the midway point. дальше »
2018-9-14 04:34 | |
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Morgan Stanley Eyes Bitcoin Swap Contracts Tied to Futures Prices
Morgan Stanley is joining Wall Street’s race toward an institutional-friendly bitcoin derivative. According to anonymous sources reporting to Bloomberg, the financial institution is devising price return swaps tied to bitcoin. дальше »
2018-9-14 22:07 | |
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Bitcoin To Reach $1 Million According To John McAfee
The promoter of crypto John McAfee is still positive in the strength of globes top leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. He thinks that the coin deserves to be crowned as the number one virtual asset in the crypto space. дальше »
2018-9-13 20:00 | |
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Here’s What One Judge’s Decision Means for the Future of Cryptocurrencies
The world of crypto can be wild and unpredictable. After all, it originally drew a following from those looking to escape overreaching financial institutions and governments. But now, a recent court ruling might give a federal agency the power to rein in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum — should it decide to use it. дальше »
2018-9-13 00:08 | |
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Small Canadian Town Gives in to Ransomware Hackers, Sends Bitcoin
Ransomware is a malicious form of software that makes a device unusable until the victim pays the hacker a pre-defined ransom. In most cases, those inflicted with such threats find alternative methods to remove the ransomware, rather than give in to the demands of the bad actors. дальше »
2018-9-12 19:38 | |
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