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The Cryptocurrency Tradeoff: How Decentralization, Privacy, and Throughput are Crypto’s Major Pain Points
Ten years after the launch of Bitcoin in 2008, the world is yet to witness the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies as an accepted form of payment – even in concentrated geographics. The Decentralization Irony Diving into the cryptocurrency market a bit deeper displays shortcomings beyond those mentioned above; which include usability issues, compliance roadblocks, and […] The post The Cryptocurrency Tradeoff: How Decentralization, Privacy, and Throughput are Crypto’s Major Pain Points appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-8 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin Volume Hits Yearly Low, What Impact Will it Have on Crypto Market?
In the past several days, the daily trading volume of Bitcoin has declined by more than 23 percent to its lowest point in 2018. Edward Morra, a respected technical analyst in the cryptocurrency sector, said: ‘This is the lowest recorded daily volume in more than a year at least (as much as I could squeeze […] The post Bitcoin Volume Hits Yearly Low, What Impact Will it Have on Crypto Market? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-8 13:00 | |
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Binance to Disclose All Listing Fees and Donate Proceeds to Charity
In a stunning move, Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by daily volume, has announced it will be publicizing all listing fees and donating the entirety of proceeds to charity with immediate effect. дальше »
2018-10-8 12:22 | |
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BlackBerry Leverages Blockchain to Disrupt Legacy Healthcare
Following the announcement of BlackBerry Spark, an Enterprise of Things platform for ultra-secure hyperconnectivity, BlackBerry Limited announced new partnerships and projects with the shared goal of transforming the global delivery of healthcare and patient care. дальше »
2018-10-8 10:00 | |
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No, SEC isn’t Approving a Bitcoin ETF This Month, Don’t Get Too Excited
Many investors and traders have started to anticipate the next deadline of Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). But, it is highly unlikely for the SEC to approve the first Bitcoin ETF in US markets within the next two months. дальше »
2018-10-8 06:00 | |
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Crypto Billion Dollar Fund Records 22% Loss in August, State of Market
According to a letter to its clients from Pantera Capital – the first billion-dollar crypto fund, the holdings of the fund have recorded a loss of 22 percent in August and a 72. 7 percent loss year-to-date (YTD). дальше »
2018-10-7 19:00 | |
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Goldman Sachs-Backed Circle Acquires SeedInvest in Security Token Push
According to a blog on the Circle website, the Goldman Sachs-backed peer-to-peer payments technology company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SeedInvest, a leader in the equity crowdfunding industry and registered Broker-Dealer. дальше »
2018-10-7 16:00 | |
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Android-Powered Bitcoin Full Nodes Arrive Sooner, ABCore Alpha Pre-Released on GitHub
An Alpha Proof Of Concept v0. 68 for the long-awaited Android Bitcoin Core (ABCore) was pre-released on Oct. 2, 2018. The project was initially conceived in 2016 and aims to allow every individual to run a Bitcoin full-node on their Android mobile phone. дальше »
2018-10-7 13:00 | |
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Stability in Crypto Market Suggests Massive Accumulation by Institutional Investors
Most investors in the crypto market are hoping for the entrance of institutional investors into the crypto market. Recent stability of major digital assets like Bitcoin suggests that institutional investors are already actively involved in the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-10-7 10:00 | |
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Malta’s Rise to Crypto Prominence, E.U. Proximity Helps Island-State Lead Blockchain Revolution
Malta is emerging as a prominent force in the world of cryptocurrencies. The European island-state has surprised many this year with its continual positioning as a “blockchain economy,” and is now edging over Gibraltar, another economy banking on blockchain for a resurgence, due to the latter’s shaky relationship with the European Union. дальше »
2018-10-7 01:12 | |
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Major US Crypto Exchange Obtains Insurance, Will it Have Positive Effect on the Industry?
This week, major US-based crypto exchange Gemini obtained insurance coverage from a consortium of leading insurance providers led by Aon, a multi-billion dollar insurance giant based in London. Yusuf Hussain, Gemini’s Head of Risk, emphasized the importance of providing sufficient consumer protection to assure that investors on the platform can freely trade cryptocurrencies without the […] The post Major US Crypto Exchange Obtains Insurance, Will it Have Positive Effect on the Industry? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-6 20:00 | |
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Crypto Will Soon be the Only Option for Venezuelans Looking to Buy a Passport
The thousands of people trying to get out of Venezuela will soon have another hurdle in their path: the inability to buy a passport without enough of the country’s new cryptocurrency Petro. Thousands Trying to Leave The economic crisis that led to the Petro’s creation has caused an estimated 5,000 people per day to leave […] The post Crypto Will Soon be the Only Option for Venezuelans Looking to Buy a Passport appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-6 18:00 | |
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Fraudsters Steal $50,000 in BTC from Melbourne Bitcoin ATM
Fraudsters posing as debt collectors convinced four victims to deposit over $50,000 into a Bitcoin ATM in Australia’s southern county of Victoria, reported Sydney Morning Herald on Oct.5. Police authorities stated that all victims were migrants and were bullied into paying up a hefty amount into the ATM, with the attackers warning of severe legal […] The post Fraudsters Steal $50,000 in BTC from Melbourne Bitcoin ATM appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-6 16:00 | |
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Yale University Delves Into Cryptocurrency Market
U. S. Ivy League school Yale University has allocated money from their sizable endowment to invest in digital asset investment fund Paradigm, Bloomberg reports. An Ivy League Endorsement Paradigm was started by Fred Ehrsam, co-founder of Coinbase, along with Mark Huang of Sequoia Capital and Charles Noyes, formerly of Pantera Capital. дальше »
2018-10-6 13:00 | |
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U.S. Court Alleges Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund Illegal Activities
A U. S. Justice Department indictment against seven Russian officers on Oct. 5, 2018, revealed the country allegedly used Bitcoin to fund illegal interests in the States, reported MarketWatch. As per the indictment, several shell companies and individuals in the U. дальше »
2018-10-6 10:00 | |
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University of Washington to Host Major Blockchain Event
On Saturday, Oct. 13, the University of Washington (UW) will host its first-ever UW Blockchain Expo, hosted by the college’s Blockchain Society. The conference offers a variety of incentives for people, and students, in particular, to attend the event. дальше »
2018-10-6 02:04 | |
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Cryptocurrency Index Fund Bitwise Adds $22 Billion Money Manager to Advisory Team
U. S. index fund company Bitwise Asset Management added Ric Edelman, a financial advisor, and best-selling author, to its advisory team on Oct. 3, as per a press release. San Francisco-based Bitwise was among the first investment funds to offer exposure to cryptocurrency indices via a weighted portfolio. дальше »
2018-10-6 00:00 | |
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Numerai Launches Crowdsourcing Hedge Fund Platform, Erasure
Decentralized market intelligence platform Numerai announced the launch of Erasure, a crypto-based data gathering, and stock price prediction marketplace. With Erasure referred to as the “tinder for markets” by Bloomberg, it has begun attracting more attention within the crypto community. дальше »
2018-10-5 22:00 | |
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Fundstrat Report: Most Institutions Believe Bitcoin Has Bottomed
Forever the cause of feverous speculation, the institutional opinion of Bitcoin seems to stand as the yardstick for price projection. For all of Wall Street’s supposed secrecy, however, a survey finds the prospective market-makers to be more bullish than their retail counterparts. дальше »
2018-10-5 20:00 | |
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Blockchain Creating Better Landscape for Freelance Workforce
The growth of freelancing and the gig economy is changing the workforce. According to Upwork, more workers are opting to work as contractors and freelancers as opposed to full-time employees. It is estimated that 36 percent of the US workforce is engaged as freelancers and within ten years, more than half of the workforce is expected to […] The post Blockchain Creating Better Landscape for Freelance Workforce appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-5 18:00 | |
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Circle Invest Launches ‘Collections’ in Attempt to Simplify Crypto Investment
Crypto investing app Circle Invest announced the addition of three additional collections of cryptocurrency assets to its investment platform on Oct. 4. Adding More ‘Collections’ Following the success of Circle’s ‘buy the market’ feature, where it grouped all the assets listed on the app together for people to one-tap purchase, they’ve added three additional categories—or […] The post Circle Invest Launches ‘Collections’ in Attempt to Simplify Crypto Investment appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-5 16:00 | |
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As Peso’s Value Declines, Crypto ATMs Expand in Argentina
Argentina’s first Bitcoin ATM machine was installed last month and, according to a Reuters report, more could be coming. Athena Bitcoin, a company based in the United States, was the one to install the ATM. дальше »
2018-10-5 14:00 | |
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Electroneum Becomes First KYC Compliant-Cryptocurrency
The makers of mobile-based cryptocurrency Electroneum (ETN) announced today that theirs will be the first fully Know Your Customer (KYC) compliant cryptocurrency in the world. Electronuem’s business strategy has served them well in the past, allowing them to tap into a market of millions in underdeveloped countries by going entirely mobile phone based. дальше »
2018-10-5 12:00 | |
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South Korean Lawmakers Call out Country’s Delay in Regulating Token Issuances and Cryptocurrencies
Pointing out the government’s delay in regulating initial coin offerings (ICOs) since a year, South Korean lawmakers called for swift regulatory action in a parliamentary forum on Oct. 2, reported Business Korea. дальше »
2018-10-5 10:00 | |
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Poloniex to Remove Margin and Lending Products for US-Based Customers
According to a press release on the Poloniex website, the Circle-owned cryptoasset exchange will be removing margin and lending products for US-based customers. These modifications are part of Poloniex’s commitment to comply with regulatory jurisdiction requirements. дальше »
2018-10-5 00:00 | |
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New York’s $30 Million Housing Development Up for Grabs on Ethereum
When it comes to Wall Street, most would envisage the crypto securities market as a distant, but a multi-trillion-dollar blip on the horizon. And yet, for all the ruminations of regulators, the Big Apple’s real estate market has taken its another step onto the bandwagon of tokenization. дальше »
2018-10-5 21:59 | |
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Boston Federal Reserve VP Describes The Limits Of Cryptocurrency Partnerships
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Vice President Jim Cunha discussed his views on cryptocurrency adoption and limitations at Forbes’ Annual 30 under 30 Summit on Oct. 2, highlighting asset security remains a significant concern for institutions. дальше »
2018-10-4 18:00 | |
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Top Wall Street Advisor: Every Firm Should Consider Investing in Bitcoin
Ric Edelman, a top Wall Street advisor and the chairman of Edelman Financial Services, LLC, said in an interview with CNBC’s Fast Money that every financial advisor and investment firm should consider allocating capital to Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-10-4 16:00 | |
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Spain’s Banco Santander Takes a Liking to Ripple’s Cross-Border Payments Solution
At Ripple’s annual Swell event on Oct. 1, Spanish financial services firm Banco Santander executives shared their experience of using blockchain-powered payment systems powered by the former’s RippleNet product. дальше »
2018-10-5 14:00 | |
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Spain’s Banco Santander Takes a Liking to Ripple’s (XRP) Cross-Border Payments Solution
At Ripple’s annual Swell event on Oct. 1, Spanish financial services firm Banco Santander executives shared their experience of using blockchain-powered payment systems powered by the former’s RippleNet product. дальше »
2018-10-4 14:00 | |
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Petition to Make XRP the Official Cryptocurrency of the 2020 Olympics at Over 5K Signatures
Ten months ago, Ken Takahashi started a petition on Change.org to make XRP the official crypto of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games. Today, it has over 5,200 signatures out of a needed 7,500. Hitting milestones Once created, the petition reached 500 signatures with relative speed, and jumped from 500 to 1,000 in less than 72 […] The post Petition to Make XRP the Official Cryptocurrency of the 2020 Olympics at Over 5K Signatures appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-4 10:00 | |
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CFTC Chairman Says Crypto is ‘Here to Stay’, Federal Court Declares Virtual Currencies are Commodities
In an interview with CNBC’s Fast Money on Monday, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo discussed cryptocurrencies, saying he thought they were here for the long haul. дальше »
2018-10-4 01:47 | |
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Coinbase Leverages “Child Payments” to Enhance Bitcoin (BTC) Transactions
San Franciso-based cryptocurrency exchange and wallet Coinbase revealed an innovative method for handling millions of “stuck” Bitcoin transactions on its platform, addressing one of the most voiced problems with the rising asset class on an enterprise level. дальше »
2018-10-4 00:27 | |
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Startup Raises $2.5M From Binance to Help Australia’s Airports to Accept Crypto
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily trading volume, has invested $2. 5 million in TravelbyBit, a startup supported by the government of Australia to operate crypto point-of-sale (PoS) systems at the country’s airports. дальше »
2018-10-4 22:00 | |
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Report: Institutions Stocking Up on Cryptocurrency Behind Closed Doors
Those waiting for institutional elephants to jump into the market’s $200 billion paddle-pool may be in for a surprise; as market capitalization simmers barely above its October 2017 levels, it would appear that corporate ‘smart money’ has started accumulating vast quantities of cryptocurrency behind closed doors. дальше »
2018-10-3 20:00 | |
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Announces Launch of Country’s ‘Petro’ Cryptocurrency, Availability Date
On Monday, Oct. 1, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced the official launch of the country’s official cryptocurrency, called Petro, alongside the release of the Spanish-language white paper for the coin. дальше »
2018-10-3 17:00 | |
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This Week in Blockchain Venture Capital – Oct. 3
TEMCO Labs, a supply chain management product for small to medium-sized businesses powered by the RSK Blockchain, recently closed a seed round of an undisclosed size. Notably, Korea Investment Partners (KIP), the largest venture capital firm in South Korea, made its first blockchain investment in TEMCO Labs. дальше »
2018-10-3 14:00 | |
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Crypto Exchanges See Big Demand From Investors: Coinbase Worth $8 Billion
Since February, the crypto market has been stagnant as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies struggled to initiate large movements on the upside due to their notable decline in volume. дальше »
2018-10-3 13:00 | |
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Vitalik’s Impostor Instagram Account Collects 37 Ether in Apparent ‘Giveaway’ Scam
An apparently bogus Vitalik Buterin Instagram account with more than 24,000 followers has captured 37 Ether and counting in what appears to be a textbook example of one of the Ethereum co-founder’s bemoaned “giveaway” scams. дальше »
2018-10-3 12:00 | |
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5 Things Investors Need to Know About Security Tokens
In 2017, Bitcoin prices went up by nearly 1,700 percent in a single calendar year. It was a monster year for anyone who invested in cryptocurrency before 2017 and a satisfying validation of their early belief in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-3 10:00 | |
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Ripple Launches xRapid at Swell
Ripple announced the much-anticipated launch of its xRapid product for international payments on Monday, as the status of its currency XRP remains a question. The launch was announced as part of Swell, an event in San Francisco organized and hosted by Ripple. дальше »
2018-10-3 07:00 | |
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Fidelity Further Hints at Blockchain Products in the Works
After heralding plans to debut cryptocurrency products within the coming months, asset-management monolith Fidelity Investments may be revealing the sheer depth of its intentions with blockchain, has described a series of covert experiments occurring behind the closed doors of its working group. дальше »
2018-10-3 22:00 | |
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Reserve’s “Trustless, Worldwide” Stable Coin [INTERVIEW]
The new golden boys of decentralized finance, stablecoins have exploded into an industry-wide effort to dissolve cryptocurrency’s seemingly unshakable volatility. As a torrent of solutions gain a foothold in the market, however, one startup seems to spy an elephant in the room, and they think they have the answer. дальше »
2018-10-2 19:00 | |
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The First Bitcoin ETF the SEC Will Approve Will be Physically Backed
So far this year, the SEC has rejected a Bitcoin fund proposed by the Winklevoss twins, two ETFs filed by Proshares, five ETFs from Direxion, and another from GraniteShares. Still, pundits are optimistic that a Bitcoin ETF approved by the SEC will hit the market in 2019. дальше »
2018-10-2 18:00 | |
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Monero Going After Hackers With New Workgroup Site
Privacy coin company Monero announced via its blog on Sept. 26th that it will be launching a new website to help combat illicit mining of its cryptocurrency. Introducing the Monero Malware Response Workgroup Website: https://t. дальше »
2018-10-2 16:00 | |
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Ethereum Co-founder Invests Millions in Former Competitor’s Company
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin has announced a partnership with a company founded by some of Ethereum’s biggest competitors, according to Forbes. Lubin is set to invest $6. 5 million into Bermuda-based stealth startup DrumG. дальше »
2018-10-2 13:00 | |
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Three Fraudulent Crypto Companies Sanctioned by North Dakota Government
On Sept. 26th, North Dakota Securities Commissioner Karen Tyler issued cease and desist orders for three companies in her state that may have been offering fraudulent ICOs. The North Dakota Securities Department’s official release states that these orders were issued as part of an ongoing operation called Operation Cryptosweep, a multi-jurisdiction operation involving over 40 securities […] The post Three Fraudulent Crypto Companies Sanctioned by North Dakota Government appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-2 10:00 | |
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China: Oldest Tech Publication to Accept Bitcoin Payments for Premium Subscriptions
China’s oldest technology publication, the Beijing SciTech Report (BSTR), will accept Bitcoin payments for its 2019 subscriptions, reported Asia Times on Oct. 1, 2018. Also called “Technology Life” in the country, BSTR has a readership of millions and publishes both original and permission content on technology, big data, and life sciences. дальше »
2018-10-2 01:00 | |
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Analyst: Logarithmic Chart Shows Bitcoin is on Track, $50,000 by 2021
Prominent Bitcoin and cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo recently shared a logarithmic price chart of Bitcoin created by technical analyst known as Awe and Wonder that suggests the dominant cryptocurrency is on track towards gradual recovery. дальше »
2018-10-1 23:00 | |
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