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U.S. Congresswoman Reveals Cryptocurrency Investment in Financial Disclosure Report
Another member of the United States Congress has revealed ownership/investment stakes in cryptocurrency. This time around, it is Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), a three-term member of the U. S. дальше »
2018-8-23 17:45 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Payments Decline as Roger Ver Struggles to Convert True Bitcoin Believers
According to Bloomberg, Roger Ver, the Bitcoin Cash advocate, also known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” is finding it difficult to convert Bitcoin believers to Bitcoin Cash supporters. Although Ver believes that Bitcoin Cash will become the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, it’s not so widely used in commerce today. дальше »
2018-8-24 17:30 | |
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Bitmain Monopoly is Showing Cracks, According to Analysts
The top cryptocurrency mining company might be losing its edge as demand for its products is under pressure and competition grows stronger, according to analysts. “The Competitiveness of Bitmain’s Chips is in Question” A recent report of analysts led by Mark Li at Bernstein holds that the Beijing-based mining company, which was co-founded by the 32-year-old Jihan Wu, might have to write down the actual value of its inventory. дальше »
2018-8-23 16:00 | |
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China to crack down on 124 offshore cryptocurrency exchanges
It appears that cryptocurrency businesses are on the Chinese authorities’ radar again. China is blocking access to the websites of 124 offshore cryptocurrency exchange desks in the country, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported today. дальше »
2018-8-23 15:21 | |
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Bitconnect ICO Scam: Indian Police Nabs Key Accused
Bitconnect ceased all operations in Jan 2018 citing bad press, scrutiny by US regulators and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on its system. India Tightens the Noose in the Pursuit of Bitconnect Scammers According to a local media report, Indian authorities nabbed Divyesh Darji, the alleged Asian head of Bitconnect, on Aug 19 at New Delhi’s […] Bitconnect ICO Scam: Indian Police Nabs Key Accused was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-24 15:14 | |
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Chipotle is opening a startup accelerator, and I volunteer myself
Chipotle is good at two things: 1. ) making tasty burritos, and 2. ) poisoning the people who eat its burritos with norovirus. But now it’s branching into new territory. Buzzfeed News reports the casual Mexican chain is launching a new startup accelerator. дальше »
2018-8-23 14:41 | |
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The XRP Ledger Is Now Fully Decentralised According To Ripple CTO
Honest decentralisation has always been a talking point for Ripple and XRP. The problem within Ripple has been that as a company, they own an awful lot of XRP and historically have maintained a number of control points within the XRP ledger, calling to question the legitimacy of XRP’s decentralisation. дальше »
2018-8-23 13:30 | |
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Banks Consume Over Three Times More Energy Than Bitcoin, According to Researcher
Bitcoin’s network energy consumption has become somewhat of a hot topic as the cryptocurrency grows in popularity. A clean energy researcher, however, says that naysayers are missing critical factors when making their claims. дальше »
2018-8-23 13:00 | |
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Surprise Surprise As SEC Reject ANOTHER Bitcoin ETF
It’s Thursday, which means another deadline for a Bitcoin ETF application within the SEC has approached. In a shocking turn of events (I’m joking), the SEC has rejected the ETF, putting this one at the end of a long list of failed and lost ETF applications. дальше »
2018-8-23 12:30 | |
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Bitcoin Dealer Charged with International Money Laundering
A 21-year-old Bitcoin dealer is currently being prosecuting for illegal money transmission and money laundering. According to the Department of Justice in the Southern District of California, Jacob Burrell Campos was arrested in August 2018, as he attempted to enter the United States from Mexico. дальше »
2018-8-23 12:00 | |
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SEC Rejects Applications for 9 Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC has said no to applications for nine different Bitcoin ETFs. Applications came from ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares. Nine applications to list and trade different Bitcoin ETFs were rejected by the SEC, according to three different releases dated August 22nd. дальше »
2018-8-23 10:00 | |
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Regional Government Announces Opening of Large Crypto Mining Farm in Russia
The largest cryptocurrency mining farm in Russia has opened in the Leningrad Region, according to the regional government. The facility is equipped with more than 3,000 pieces of mining equipment and covers an area of approximately 4,000 square meters. дальше »
2018-8-23 08:05 | |
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Apparently, Only 36 Of The Top 100 Cryptocurrencies Actually Work
Whilst the top-100 cryptocurrency list does change now and then, generally the same cryptos remain within this top chunk of the markets. The top-10 hardly move, the top-20 see some changes. The lower down we move, the closer the market capitalisations are and therefore, the more movements we see, generally speaking though, the top-100 cryptocurrencies remain just that, as top-100 cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-23 08:00 | |
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Chinese Messenger App WeChat Bans Crypto Media Outlets
WeChat, the Chinese messenger app owned by Tencent, has banned several blockchain and cryptocurrency media accounts. Jinse, which is supported by Node Capital, and Deepchain, a website backed by multiple token funds, were both affected by the ban, according to China-based finance news outlet Lanjiner. дальше »
2018-8-23 04:00 | |
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New Venezuela Bolivar A ‘Scam On Top Of Another Scam,’ Says Media
The government of Venezuela pegging its national currency to cryptocurrency Petro and relaunching is a “bigger stunt” than 1920’s Germany during hyperinflation. Scam Me Once… That’s according to a scathing report in Wired August 22, which cites a number of cryptocurrency industry sources describing the country’s latest bid to stabilize its economy as “pure nonsense” and a “smoke curtain. дальше »
2018-8-23 04:00 | |
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Is Bitmain Losing Its Edge in the Crypto Mining Game? These Analysts Think So
According to analysts, the largest producer of Bitcoin mining equipment may be losing its position at the top of the industry. Bitmain Threatened on Multiple Fronts Despite moving to launch an initial public offering (IPO), competition, dubious speculation on certain digital assets, and lessening demand for hardware are undermining Bitmain’s dominance. дальше »
2018-8-23 02:00 | |
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US Federal Trade Commission Reports New Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Targeting ‘Unfaithful’ Men
A new warning from the US Federal Trade Commission cites an increasing number of crypto scams targeting ‘unfaithful’ men. According to the FTC, scammers have been tracking down unfaithful men and demanding payments in the form of Bitcoin in exchange for not revealing the target’s alleged affair to their spouse and family. дальше »
2018-8-23 01:27 | |
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Despite Crackdown, Fake Ethereum App Scams Google Play Users
A copycat Ethereum application on Google Play came under scrutiny earlier this week–scamming users under the pretext of selling them 1 ether, without selling any actual ether. Several users were tricked into buying the non-existent token, according to Hard Fork. дальше »
2018-8-23 00:00 | |
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Op Ed: New Bermuda Legislation Will Create a Novel Class of Bank to Service Fintech Companies
As we reported on July 19, 2018, Bermuda is determined to establish itself as the leading jurisdiction for fintech entrepreneurs, in particular those involved in initial coin offerings (ICOs), digital assets and virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-8-23 23:03 | |
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The Ethereum-Dogecoin Transactional Bridge Protocol is Coming Soon
Dogecoin’s much-awaited bridge to the Ethereum blockchain will soon be released following a 13-month long development period, according to the Medium blog. The update will make moving DOGE to the Ethereum network possible and in a seamless manner. дальше »
2018-8-23 22:00 | |
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Chelan County PUD Looking to Increase Energy Rate for Bitcoin Mining by 7 Cents Per KWH
On August 20, 2018, cryptocurrency miners in the Washington state held another round of public comment with the electricity providers to discuss the proposed power rate increment. However, nothing good came out of the meeting as the Public Utility District (PUD) officials have postponed the hearing. дальше »
2018-8-23 22:00 | |
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BIS Research Study Predicts Automotive Blockchain Sector at $1.6 Billion Market Value by 2026
Study Predicts $1. 6 Billion Market Value For The Automotive Blockchain Sector In 2026 According to a report published online by the Business Intelligence and strategy Research, the volume of the global automotive blockchain sector will hit the $1. дальше »
2018-8-22 21:31 | |
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The Unlikely Partnership Between Microsoft, Lufthansa And NEM
Unibright is a German blockchain company that is seeing some growth off the back of its successful in April 2018. According to reports, Unibright actually raised $13. 5 million in around ten days, quite a stunning feat in the grand scheme of things. дальше »
2018-8-22 21:30 | |
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China Officially Bans All Crypto-Related Commercial Activities
China’s most popular messaging app, WeChat, has been asked to shut down the accounts of several blockchain and crypto-related news outlets as new regulations are enforced. China Makes Ban Official According to the latest tweet by Dovey Wan — the Managing Director of Dhanua Capital, a California-based venture capital fund — the Chinese government authorities have released an official order asking to ban all the cryptocurrency-related commercial activities and events. дальше »
2018-8-22 21:00 | |
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A New Central Bank Digital Currency is Coming to Thailand
Thailand could be the next country to unveil a central bank backed cryptocurrency following the footsteps of Venezuela, Tunisia, and Senegal. According to a Tuesday press release, the Central bank of Thailand is well on track to complete the first phase of a proof-of-concept trial for the new digital currency and hopes that this will […] The post A New Central Bank Digital Currency is Coming to Thailand appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-8-23 20:19 | |
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New Deloitte Survey Finds Over 70% of Executives Are ‘Blockchain Experts’
Blockchain technology has increased in popularity during the last 18 months, mainly due to the unparalleled cryptocurrency rally at the end of 2017. A new study casts light on how industry executives see themselves in relation to experts amid this emerging tech. дальше »
2018-8-22 18:00 | |
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An Update Venezuela’s Petro, It’s Looking Worse Than We Thought
The oil-backed Petro, Venezuela’s own sovereign cryptocurrency has hit headlines very recently after authorities in Venezuela announced they would be using the Petro as a tether to the Bolivar, the Venezuelan FIAT currency that is currently struggling under hyperinflation. дальше »
2018-8-22 16:30 | |
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Crypto to Soon Become an Integral Part of the Mainstream Financial Ecosystem: Monex CEO
Most of the popular cryptocurrencies in circulation today, including Bitcoin, are deemed too volatile to be used as a medium for everyday transactions. But according to Monex CEO Oki Matsumoto, it is not long before a new stable cryptocurrency will enter the market and gain widespread recognition as a credible alternative to fiat for daily […] Crypto to Soon Become an Integral Part of the Mainstream Financial Ecosystem: Monex CEO was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-23 16:05 | |
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South Korea’s National Assembly Keen to Discuss ICO Guidelines and Blockchain Technology
According to Business Korea, the National Assembly of South Korea convened in an extraordinary session to discuss different ways to promote cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Although South Korea enacted a blanket ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) in September 2017, the National Assembly is interested in creating new guidelines for the ICO industry. дальше »
2018-8-23 15:15 | |
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Facebook will remove 5,000 discriminatory ad options this fall
Facebook has recently come under fire for its discriminatory ad options. Yesterday the social media giant responded with a blog post outlining its plans to remove more than 5,000 ad targeting options in an attempt to prevent advertisers from discriminating against its users, in relation to religion or ethnicity. дальше »
2018-8-22 14:10 | |
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Russian Company Opens Country’s Largest Cryptocurrency Farm in Former Soviet Fertilizer Laboratory
A Russian company known as the Kriptoyunivers Center opened the nation’s largest cryptocurrency mining unit on Monday, August 20, 2018. According to the South China Morning Post, the mining farm is currently located in a former Soviet fertilizer-producing laboratory. дальше »
2018-8-22 14:00 | |
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Analyst: Crypto Mining Giant Bitmain Losing Its Edge As Demand Dwindles
Chinese tech conglomerate Bitmain has been the dominant force in crypto mining for the past year. However according to analysts at Sanford C Bernstein & Co. it may be losing its edge as rival firms enter the market and demand dwindles as markets continue to decline. дальше »
2018-8-23 13:23 | |
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Controversial ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Can’t Seem to Win over New Believers for Bitcoin Cash
Roger Ver, the controversial virtual currency advocate and current CEO of Bitcoin. com, seems to be having a hard time garnering support for Bitcoin Cash, despite preaching about the second coming of the world’s largest cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-22 12:00 | |
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Low Volume on US Crypto Exchanges as SEC Bitcoin ETF Decision Nears
The cryptocurrency markets face declining volume in the United States as they move closer to the SEC’s decision on two proposed Bitcoin ETFs. According to a recently released report, trading volume is shifting from US based exchanges to Asian exchanges preceding the Bitcoin ETF decision. дальше »
2018-8-22 10:40 | |
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U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Announces $800K for Blockchain Researchers
The United States government is funding a distributed ledger technology project (DLT), dubbed Open Science Chain (OSC) and it’s being conducted by researchers at the University of California. дальше »
2018-8-22 10:00 | |
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Report: Less than Half of Existing Digital Currencies Have a Useful Purpose
According to cryptocurrency analysis website Invest in Blockchain, less than half of the top 100 digital currencies serve a useful purpose by providing real value to the public. According to the website, only 40 cryptocurrency projects were found to have working products. дальше »
2018-8-22 06:00 | |
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Coinbase Exchange Introduces ‘Institutional Core Principles’
Coinbase, the most popular cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has detailed its “institutional core principles” in a Medium post released today. According to the post, these concepts will act as the platform’s “North Star as we design, develop, and operate our products. дальше »
2018-8-22 03:56 | |
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Crypto Exchanges Create Working Body to Bolster Bitcoin Trading Market and Increase Credibility
Cryptocurrency exchanges are taking a page from successful stock markets, forming a working group to oversee the unregulated digital asset exchange space, according to Business Insider. Create the New Financial Market While it isn’t confirmed, the logical sequel to such a working group is the formation of a self-regulatory body or a “virtual commodity marketplace. дальше »
2018-8-22 00:00 | |
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Markets Are Down, But Most Exchanges Are Doing Just Fine
As the old maxim asserts: those who made the most money in the gold rush were those who sold shovels. With our own digital gold rush in a downturn, however, the shovels aren’t selling so well, as mining companies themselves are struggling to move hardware because miners are struggling to turn a profit. дальше »
2018-8-22 22:53 | |
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Bitmain Pre-IPO Investors List Deemed False as Tencent and Softbank Dispute Claims
Chinese crypto mining firm, Bitmain has revealed details regarding its pre-IPO (i. e. Initial Public Offering) as well as the involvement of several other firms. However, according to Coin Desk’s report, some of the mentioned involvement does not exist. дальше »
2018-8-21 21:29 | |
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ICO Regulation: Ripple, NASDAQ and 30 Others Invited by Ohio Congressman for Discussion, Days Before ETF Decision
Come September, a number of key stakeholders in the global crypto industry, including Ripple, ICE, and NASDAQ, among many others, will meet a US Congressman from the state of Ohio to discuss initial coin offering (ICO) regulation. дальше »
2018-8-21 19:19 | |
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AirBnB Co-Founder Backs $22.7M Investment in ‘Full Service’ Institutional Crypto Platform
Another platform aiming to facilitate institutional investments into the cryptocurrency market is underway, as SFOX successfully closes $22. 7 million Series A funding round. Luring In Big Money SFOX – a cryptocurrency prime dealer for institutional investors and high-volume traders announced in a press release that it has managed to close $22. дальше »
2018-8-21 19:00 | |
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A Look at Venezuela’s Other Cryptocurrencies, While the Petro Takes Center Stage
Financially troubled Venezuela, which is introducing the new, denominated, crypto-anchored “sovereign bolivar” this week, is also the birthplace of a number of alternative coins beside the state-issued, oil-backed national cryptocurrency, El Petro. дальше »
2018-8-21 18:05 | |
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SoftBank Denies Reports of Bitmain Deal; Bitmain Still Silent
Japanese telecom giant SoftBank has denied media reports of its involvement in a pre-IPO funding round of bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Bitmain. Last week, several media outlets had reported that SoftBank and Chinese internet giant Tencent were leading a pre-IPO funding round for Bitmain. дальше »
2018-8-21 18:03 | |
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Three Suspects in China’s Biggest $87 Million Cryptocurrency Heist Arrested By Police
Chinese police have recently arrested three men for hacking and stealing 600 million yuan ($87 million) in cryptocurrencies. According to the South China Morning Post, the Xian Police officers stated on Saturday, August 18, 2018, that when it came to cryptocurrency criminal investigations in China, this was the largest number of stolen cryptocurrencies in the nation. дальше »
2018-8-21 16:00 | |
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