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Bitcoin Breaks Downtrend by Surging 10% to $6,700, is the Tether Sell-off a Factor?
Earlier today, on Oct. 15, the price of Bitcoin surged from $6,150 to $6,700 on most major fiat-to-cryptocurrency exchanges including Coinbase, Bitstamp, and Kraken. Although the price of the dominant cryptocurrency surpassed the $7,500 mark on Bitfinex, the increase in the value of Bitcoin on Tether-enabled exchanges such as Bitfinex and OKEx were triggered by […] The post Bitcoin Breaks Downtrend by Surging 10% to $6,700, is the Tether Sell-off a Factor? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-15 14:00 | |
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Slow but Steady: Over 1 Million People Visit Bitcoin (BTC) Meetups Annually
Crypto enthusiasts are flocking digital currency-focused forums across the globe according to data from community- building site Meetup. com. Bitcoin Meetups Most Prominent in the U. S. Bitcoin groups unsurprisingly outnumber all other crypto-meetups, but steady growth in the number of Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and EOS indicates crypto-communities are moving towards offline methods of community building. дальше »
2018-10-15 13:00 | |
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Pomp Lays Down $10,000 Gauntlet to Nouriel Roubini in Twitter Debate
Nearly a week since his furious condemnation of all things blockchain at the U. S. Senate, it seems that Nouriel Roubini, American economist and veteran blockchain naysayer known as ‘Dr. Doom’, is yet to exhaust his arsenal in a fiery one-man stand against the cryptocurrency community. дальше »
2018-10-15 11:47 | |
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NBA Star Spencer Dinwiddie Shares Bitcoin Moment, to Launch Sneakers Purchasable by BTC Next Season
NBA basketball star Spencer Dinwiddie, who rose to fame last year after a series of spectacular games, may soon convert his successful Bitcoin investments into a legitimate business that accepts the digital currency. дальше »
2018-10-15 10:00 | |
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China: Central Bank May Launch State-issued Cryptocurrency, Seeking Cryptography Talent
Despite a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies and related businesses, China’s central bank is employing cryptographers and blockchain engineers to launch a state-issued digital currency presumably, reported South China Morning Post on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-15 05:00 | |
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Walmart ICO Scam Pushes Press Release to Popular Crypto Media Outlets
In a systematic ICO scam attempt, individuals claiming to be Walmart press officials have contacted a number of media outlets, including CryptoSlate, announcing the sale of tokens for the retail giant’s supposed Ethereum-based payments network at WalmartLeaf. дальше »
2018-10-14 15:00 | |
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St. Regis Aspen Resort Raises $18 Million via Security Token Offering
Elevated Returns, a hospitality-focused asset management company, recently announced the closing of the Aspen Digital real estate token sale, which raised $18 million via Indiegogo. The St. Regis Aspen Resort is an internationally renowned destination, known for luxury arrangements with high-quality amenities and outlets. дальше »
2018-10-14 13:00 | |
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If You Listened to Nouriel Roubini in 2013, You Lost Out 108x Return on Bitcoin
Nouriel Roubini, a professor at Stern School and a widely recognized economist, has condemned the crypto and Bitcoin industry, falsely characterized Ethereum as a scam, and described builders in the blockchain space as “greedy kids” looking to print money out of nowhere. дальше »
2018-10-14 08:29 | |
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Former Trump Aide and Goldman Sachs Exec Gary Cohn Joins Blockchain Startup
Gary Cohn, a former chief economic aide to President Trump and president of Goldman Sachs, will join the blockchain startup Spring Labs as an advisor, Bloomberg reports. More: Gary Cohn is joining blockchain startup Spring Labs as an adviser https://t. дальше »
2018-10-14 01:59 | |
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Unocoin to Launch Crypto ATM in India Soon; BTC, XRP, and ETH Among Supported Coins
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin is launching the country’s first digital assets ATM, even as other nations grapple with stringent regulations and a ban on banks providing services to exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-14 18:00 | |
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Gemini Announces Litecoin Availability With NY State Approval
Gemini VP of Engineering Erin Winer announced today via the company blog that Gemini will now support Litecoin (LTC). Trading Starts Next Week, Deposits Available Now On Oct. 13 at 9:30 a.m. EST, users of the Gemini exchange will be able to deposit LTC into their accounts, and trading will begin the following Tuesday, October […] The post Gemini Announces Litecoin Availability With NY State Approval appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-13 14:00 | |
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CFTC Chair Says Institutional Investment Will Benefit Cryptocurrencies
U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair J. Christopher Giancarlo stated he believed the recent uptick in institutional investors could help cryptocurrencies “mature” in an interview with Fox Business on Friday morning. дальше »
2018-10-13 10:00 | |
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Crypto Exchange Bithumb Sells 38 Percent Stake for $350 Million to Singapore Investor
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb sold 38 percent of its stake to a Singapore-based plastic surgeon for $350 million on Oct. 11, as reported by Reuters. Bithumb’s $350 Million Deal Founded in 2013, Bithumb averages over a billion dollars in daily trade volume and lists 52 cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-10-13 04:01 | |
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Coinbase Shuts Down Institutional Index Fund While Retail Activity Down 80 Percent
Cryptocurrency services provider Coinbase shut down its index fund service aimed at institutions this week, after reports suggesting a shift-of-focus to its retail users. Another report indicated the business has lost over 80 percent of its clientele in 2018, which validates its move from institutions towards retail. дальше »
2018-10-13 00:30 | |
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0x (ZRX) Price Up 15% After Launching on Coinbase Pro
Coinbase Pro General Manager David Farmer announced on Oct. 11 that ZRX token is now on Coinbase Pro. ZRX is launching on Coinbase Pro! The ZRX/USD, ZRX/BTC, and ZRX/EUR order books have entered transfer-only mode. дальше »
2018-10-13 20:44 | |
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Research: Bitcoin (BTC) Whales Not Moving the Cryptocurrency Market
Blockchain research firm Chainalysis released a report stating “whales,” or holders with a large token holding, are stabilizing cryptocurrency prices, instead of the popular belief that they manipulate the $215 billion crypto market. дальше »
2018-10-12 19:00 | |
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People’s Bank of China Recommends Yuan-Pegged Stablecoin
An independent researcher from the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) argued that China must increase its research efforts in the stablecoin space and support upcoming companies that are exploring a yuan-pegged cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-10-12 16:00 | |
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Meet the VC Fund Bridging Beijing and San Francisco Crypto
Dragonfly Capital Partners, a fund led by crypto investor Alexander Pack and experienced Chinese venture investor with 20 years of experience Bo Feng, has raised $100 million for its first fund to invest in cryptoasset startups. дальше »
2018-10-12 11:00 | |
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SoCal Escrow Company Joins Ranks of Those Accepting BTC for Real Estate
Southern California company Glen Oaks Escrow announced on Oct. 9th that it will begin accepting payment in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash through BitPay. Glen Oaks states in their official release that they made the decision to start accepting BTC as payment due to the rising number of properties being sold for BTC, citing a home in Lake […] The post SoCal Escrow Company Joins Ranks of Those Accepting BTC for Real Estate appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-12 09:00 | |
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Adobe Flash Being Used For Cryptojacking
Cybersecurity software company Palo Alto Networks reports that miners looking to use your computer to expand their hashing power are getting sneakier. New fake Adobe updates are circulating that will actually update the plugin on your computer, but also install illicit mining malware. дальше »
2018-10-12 07:52 | |
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Are Brokerages Needed in Crypto?
Current decentralized/centralized exchanges are great for the average crypto trader. It allows individuals to purchase crypto with minimal entry barriers. However, it may not be the best option when investors are looking to execute a sizable trade. дальше »
2018-10-12 04:00 | |
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Israel Poised to Become a Major Blockchain Innovation Hub
Leading the way in research and development expenditures of GDP by percent, cultivating a thriving startup culture comparable to Silicon Valley, Israel is one to watch in the world of blockchain tech innovation. дальше »
2018-10-12 02:00 | |
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This Week in Blockchain Venture Capital – Oct. 11
Welcome to This Week In Blockchain Venture Capital, our weekly series detailing blockchain-focused companies that advance and cultivate their mission with venture capital. Clearmatics Clearmatics, a London-based startup building next-generation clearing machines for financial over-the-counter markets, recently closed a $12 million Series A round. дальше »
2018-10-12 23:49 | |
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SpankChain Smart Contract Compromised, Hackers Take $38,000 in Ethereum (ETH)
Blockchain-based adult entertainment protocol SpankChain revealed the theft of 165. 8 ether (ETH), worth $38,000 at the time. The move occurred after hackers exploited a smart contract bug on the protocol, according to an official release on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-11 15:00 | |
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Dot-NEO Domain Extensions now a Possibility as NEO Name Service Launches
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts seeking a “.neo” domain name will now be able to bid on the unique domain suffix as the NEO Name Service (NNS) went live on Oct. 9, according to a tweet. Expanding the NEO Ecosystem The NNS is wholly-developed by the NewEconoLab (NEL), a group of Chinese developers working on open-source projects based […] The post Dot-NEO Domain Extensions now a Possibility as NEO Name Service Launches appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-11 12:00 | |
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Report: Crypto Theft Hits Nearly $1 Billion in First 9 Months of 2018
A report released by cybersecurity company CipherTrace on Oct. 9th revealed that cryptocurrency theft via hacking attacks on exchanges and trading platforms was up 250 percent since 2017, totaling $927M in the first nine months of 2018. дальше »
2018-10-11 10:00 | |
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Bitcoin Mysteriously Drops 5 Percent to $6,250: What Caused the Abrupt Decline?
On Oct. 11, the price of Bitcoin dropped from $6,750 to $6,250, within minutes. The dominant cryptocurrency experienced a massive sell candle which saw traders dump BTC from $6,550 to $6,250 in a 10-minute period. дальше »
2018-10-11 06:05 | |
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Ethereum, EOS DApp Daily Active Users (DAU) Hits ‘All-Time High’
On Tuesday, Oct. 9, Ethereum and EOS dApp users reached an all-time high of 65,000 daily active users, according to data from DappRadar. Gambling dApps High on the List According to Twitter user and avid crypto-watcher Kevin Rooke, most of those users were active on dApps listed in the high risk or gambling categories. дальше »
2018-10-11 04:03 | |
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Japanese Internet Giant Announces Yen-Backed Stablecoin
GMO Internet Group, a publically listed Japanese Internet company, has recently announced plans to launch a yen-backed stablecoin early next year. The new stablecoin dubbed GMO Japanese Yen will trade under the ticker symbol GJY. дальше »
2018-10-10 22:00 | |
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Princeton Research Claims China Motivated to “Kill” Bitcoin, Selfish Miners Governing 74 Percent of Network
A research study published on Oct. 5 claimed growing Chinese influence over the Bitcoin protocol is a “looming threat” to the $114 billion network. The paper alleged that China presents a problem to the security, stability, viability of the pioneer cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-10-10 20:00 | |
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Blockstream Launches Liquid Network, Exchanges Can Now Transfer Bitcoin in Under 2 Minutes
With blockchain advancement once resting on the shoulders of beleaguered, boot-strapping developers, some would fire up the afterburners in a push to deliver tomorrow’s markets, today. Blockstream, one of the industry’s most heavily sponsored development powerhouses, unveiled a Lightning Network-style solution permitting the largest stakeholders in the game to transfer wholesale quantities of Bitcoin in […] The post Blockstream Launches Liquid Network, Exchanges Can Now Transfer Bitcoin in Under 2 Minutes appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-10 19:05 | |
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Forbes Blockchain Partnership With Civil in ‘Major Milestone’ for Platform
Civil, the company hoping to take journalism on the blockchain, announced a partnership with industry giant Forbes on Oct. 9 via a post on Civil’s Medium account. Civil co-founder Matt Coolidge wrote: “We’re pleased to announce a significant, new partner today—and one of the biggest endorsements yet for blockchain technology’s transformative potential for the media […] The post Forbes Blockchain Partnership With Civil in ‘Major Milestone’ for Platform appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-10 18:00 | |
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Crypto OTC Market Three Times Larger Than Exchange Market
According to a recent TABB Group research report titled “Crypto Trading: Platforms Target Institutional Market”, the Bitcoin over-the-counter (OTC) market is approximately three times larger than the exchange market. дальше »
2018-10-10 16:00 | |
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Report: Crypto OTC Market Three Times Larger Than Exchange Market
According to a recent TABB Group research report titled “Crypto Trading: Platforms Target Institutional Market”, the Bitcoin over-the-counter (OTC) market is approximately three times larger than the exchange market. дальше »
2018-10-10 16:00 | |
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Anonymous Twitter User Says They’ll Livestream a 51 Percent Altcoin Attack
A Twitter user by the handle GeoCold posted a tweet on Oct. 7 announcing their intention to wage a 51 percent attack against altcoin Einsteinium and live-stream the entire event on Twitch. The user, who credits American hacker George Hotz with the idea to live stream the hack, isn’t coming from a place of malicious […] The post Anonymous Twitter User Says They’ll Livestream a 51 Percent Altcoin Attack appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-10 14:00 | |
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UAE Government Accepts Cryptocurrencies as Securities, to Legalize ICOs in 2019
The United Arab Emirates is spearheading cryptocurrency adoption in the Gulf region and intends to introduce initial coin offerings (ICOs) as a legal means-of-fundraising in 2019, reported Reuters on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-10 12:00 | |
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PricewaterhouseCoopers to Build USD-Backed Stablecoin with Cred
As some of the world’s most entrenched institutions open their arms to cryptocurrency, the walled fortress of corporate acceptance seems to be disintegrating one pillar at a time. The latest is PricewaterhouseCoopers, the world’s second-largest professional services firm, who has thrown its weight behind a USD stablecoin project aiming to “usher in the next 100M […] The post PricewaterhouseCoopers to Build USD-Backed Stablecoin with Cred appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-10 10:00 | |
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Exploring Crypto’s Most Common Scams
Cryptocurrency exchanges are still unregulated, though many go to great lengths to operate ethically. Digital assets as of now are not yet insured by organizations such as the FDIC, meaning if you lose your crypto, it could be gone for good. дальше »
2018-10-10 07:00 | |
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Bitcoin Mining for Retailers Unprofitable, Bitmain Shifts Focus to Manufacturing Business
The famed Bitcoin mining industry boasted of record revenues in the first half of 2018, surpassing all of 2017. However, research from Diar shows the network’s increased hashing rate meant mining firms paying retail electricity prices faced a net loss for the first time in September 2018. дальше »
2018-10-10 01:03 | |
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XRP Olympic Petition Tops 10K Signatures, Raises Goal to 15K
Last week, CryptoSlate reported on Japan resident Ken Takahashi’s Change. org petition to make Ripple’s XRP the official cryptocurrency of the 2020 Olympic games. At the time the petition had reached over 5K signatures toward a goal of 7,500. дальше »
2018-10-9 18:00 | |
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Bitfinex Slams Insolvency Allegations, Reveals Part of Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and EOS Holdings
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex addressed allegations and controversies propagated against its platform in recent times via a detailed Medium post on Oct. 7, 2018. Bitfinex Fights Allegations The Hong Kong-based company remains one of the world’s oldest running cryptocurrency exchanges and has maintained a strong reputation for security save a ghastly event in 2016 which saw […] The post Bitfinex Slams Insolvency Allegations, Reveals Part of Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and EOS Holdings appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-9 16:00 | |
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Dubai to Launch State-Issued Stablecoin, Partners with Pundi X for Distributing PoS Terminals
Dubai’s credit agency announced an official partnership with cryptocurrency-payments provider Pundi X on Oct. 8, according to an official release. Pundi X Brings State-Backed Crypto to the Masses In a step towards the widespread adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency as an accepted means-of-payment, Dubai’s Emcredit bureau and regional distributor Ebooc, a loyalty programs startup, […] The post Dubai to Launch State-Issued Stablecoin, Partners with Pundi X for Distributing PoS Terminals appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-9 12:00 | |
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Binance Labs Led Investment in CertiK, Contributed “Millions” to Making Blockchains Bug-free
Binance Labs, the incubation and investment arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily volume, Binance, has divulged its position as lead investor in blockchain and smart contract verification startup CertiK—months after revealing the project as one of its premiere investments. дальше »
2018-10-9 10:00 | |
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Ethereum to See Casper and Plasma With or Without Vitalik
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder and ubiquitous mouthpiece of Ethereum, hinted the start of his detachment from the operational side of his creation and dropped a series of bombshell announcements about the progress of the smart contract platform’s much-anticipated scalability enhancements, including Casper and Plasma. дальше »
2018-10-9 07:00 | |
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Privacy-Centric DApps Face Crisis After Australia Proposes Anti-Privacy Bill
A proposed bill in the Australia parliament is stifling the citizens’ right to privacy. The bill calls for a software “backdoor” to encrypted data for government authorities to access on demand. If passed, decentralized applications–which pride on their privacy features–stand to bear the brunt. дальше »
2018-10-9 02:00 | |
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Ethereum (ETH) Transaction Fees Now Below One Cent
On Oct. 6, Ethereum transactions reached a daily average of 600,000 as network fees and ETH prices decreased. Just last month, the network saw faltering transaction rates and the drop of a yearly-low of 434,000, reported Trustnodes on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-9 00:00 | |
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Israel Securities Authority Implements Blockchain
According to a recent news release by the Israel Securities Authority (ISA), the regulator has started utilizing blockchain technology to improve cybersecurity and more effectively address challenges regarding information security. дальше »
2018-10-8 22:00 | |
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Venture Capital Investment in Blockchain Up Nearly 300 Percent in 2018
According to a recently published Diar report, venture capital investments in crypto and blockchain companies have nearly tripled in the first three quarters of 2018 from that of 2017. Diar references data from Pitchbook that reveals that blockchain and crypto-related companies have raised approximately $3. дальше »
2018-10-8 19:00 | |
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