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World Economic Forum (WEF) Head Says Blockchain Technology is the Trust Crisis Savior

There is a major trust issue amongst consumers with banks, governments, and similar entities. Sheila Warren of the WEF believes that blockchain could instill the much-needed trust. There is an unsurprising lack of trust from the public regarding banks, governments, media, and institutions, according to a recent interview with Sheila Warren and CoinTelegraph. Warren, who […] дальше »

2019-6-3 10:09


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Cryptos Act as Hope in a Hyperinflation-Striken Venezuela

Venezuela’s inflation rate is expected to hit ten million percent in 2019. In this time, Venezuelans are struggling to afford two square meals a day. Online news outlet City News 1130 shared how nonprofit organizations are sending direct relief to people in Venezuela in cryptocurrencies and helping them escape the severe financial crisis. дальше »

2019-5-23 23:00


How Blockchain Can Solve Modern Identity Theft Crisis and Be a Core Reason for “No More ID Theft”

Identity theft is a major worry for many people today. This was compounded by the Equifax breach that leaked the data of over 140 million Americans. The data in that breach included information such as addresses and social security numbers in addition to names and phone numbers. It was a nightmare scenario and there has […] дальше »

2019-4-10 19:41


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Iran releases gold-backed cryptocurrency

Another country that faces a financial crisis due to the US sanctions issues its own national cryptocurrency. A group of Iranian banks presented a PayMon pegged to gold. Islamic revolution in digital Four Iranian banks (Bank Mellat, Bank Melli Iran, Bank Pasargad, and Parsian Bank) presented PayMon cryptocurrency, each coin of which is backed to gold reserves. дальше »

2019-2-8 17:22


Ripple CEO Tells Ethereum Leader Joe Lubin How XRP is Leading with Transparency and by Example

Ripple CEO talks about the company's efforts towards transparency. The blockchain algorithm was a direct result of the mismanagement that caused the greatest financial crisis the world had seen since the Great Depression of the 1920s, In view of the root causes of this, the foundations laid by blockchain were ones based off transparency and […] дальше »

2019-1-26 21:18


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Crypto-Funds Face Existential Crisis as Bitcoin Prices Tumble

The springing up of “crypto” hedge funds in proportion to the rising market cap in 2017 led many to truly believe in the “institutionalization” of the asset class. A year later, few have survived, and those who are active have been facing an inevitable existential crisis, opinionated Anthony Pompliano via a blog post on November 21, 2018. дальше »

2018-11-26 12:00


Gigantic Opportunities: Blockchain Capital Partner Touts Crypto Bullishness

As crypto has nosedived, mainstream financial media outlets, like Bloomberg and CNBC, have interestingly escalated their coverage of this juvenile market. While CNBC has evidently sensationalized Bitcoin’s dismal performance, circulating a Fast Money segment misleadingly titled “Cryptos [Are] In a Financial Crisis,” Bloomberg’s Joe Weisenthal recently began a push to bring some rational thinking to. дальше »

2018-11-23 00:30


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European Central Bank Executive Dubs Crypto “Evil Spawn” of Financial Crisis

An executive board member of the European Central Bank (ECB), Benoit Coeure, dealt a verbal blow to bitcoin and the infant cryptocurrency industry when he termed the digital currency “a combination of a bubble, a Ponzi scheme, and an environmental disaster,” per a report by Bloomberg, published November 15, 2018. дальше »

2018-11-19 09:00


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Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies Could Surge in the Next Financial Crisis Says ShapeShift CEO

The cryptocurrency sector might end up becoming the biggest winner should the next global financial crisis happen. Shapeshift CEO Erik Voorhees argues that with the high debt level of most governments, a crisis could force them to print more money which will decrease the values of their respective currencies. дальше »

2018-11-13 17:59


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2008 Financial Crisis Predictor Roubini: “Blockchain Is Nothing More than a Glorified Spreadsheet”

In what can only be called a flavored op-ed by “Dr. Doom” Nouriel Roubini, the acclaimed economist showed no mercy while criticizing not only the premier cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) but also the underlying technology that virtually powers all the cryptocurrencies on the planet, blockchain technology. дальше »

2018-10-19 01:00


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Economic Crisis in Argentina Provides Opportunity for Bitcoin ATM Providers

According to cryptocurrency ATM providers Athena Bitcoin and the Odyssey Group, by the end of 2018, Argentina could have up to 30 Bitcoin ATMs. Reuters published an article on October 4, 2018, mentioning that these cryptocurrency ATM providers are keen to tap into the South American market and take advantage of the current Argentinian economic crisis and to expand their. дальше »

2018-10-8 04:00


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Data Shows We Can’t Expect Cryptocurrency to Handle Inflation

Digital currency is being adopted in several nations fighting economic distress as a means to avoid inflation. In fact, crypto evangelists cite examples of African communities and countries like Venezuela to describe how digital coins could provide security from central banks’ policies and subsequent inflation in times of crisis. дальше »

2018-9-13 14:11


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Blockchain Being Used to Save Lives Amidst Opioid Epidemic

A growing number of start-ups and larger companies have begun to experiment with blockchain’s utility for solving public health crises — like the opioid epidemic in the United States. Cryptocurrencies have had a testy relationship with some law enforcement figures in the United States, who see popular forms like Bitcoin as a scapegoat for an ongoing opioid crisis. дальше »

2018-9-8 23:00


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Africa and its Antiquated Banking: Cryptocurrencies The Solution?

Africa has steadily accelerated the switch to modern technologies. But can a continent facing a crisis with antiquated banking technologies, low rate of financial inclusion, poor confidence in the banking system, and high remittance costs become the new battleground for blockchain or cryptocurrency-centred settlements? Also read: Square’s Big Week: Crypto Patent, Shares Leap, and Lightning […] The post Africa and its Antiquated Banking: Cryptocurrencies The Solution? appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2018-9-5 05:55


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Africa and its Antiquated Banking: Bitcoin The Solution?

Africa has steadily accelerated the switch to modern technologies. But can a continent facing a crisis with antiquated banking technologies, low rate of financial inclusion, poor confidence in the banking system, and high remittance costs become the new battleground for blockchain and cryptocurrency? Also read: Square’s Big Week: Crypto Patent, Shares Leap, and Lightning Plug […] The post Africa and its Antiquated Banking: Bitcoin The Solution? appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2018-9-6 05:55