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Answering Vitalik Buterin’s Hard Questions For the Blockchain World Part 3: Hacks, Security, and Theft
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin put forward a series of open questions to the cryptocurrency community in a recent discussion with Mars Finance International WeChat group, postulating seven issues present within the current blockchain ecosystem. дальше »
2018-7-27 20:00 | |
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Decentralized Exchange Waves Gets Hacked After $6 Million Debut
Launched July 24, 2018, Waves Decentralized Exchange allows users to exchange and issue their own tokens almost instantly. Amidst a successful $6 million launch, Waves experienced a security breach that uncovered greater issues to the network. дальше »
2018-7-27 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stellar, Ripple in Consideration for New Zero-Fee Trading Platform Voyager
The commission-free cryptocurrency market gained more competition on July 25, 2018, when the Voyager revealed the intent to offer free trading for at least 15 different cryptocurrencies. Voyager, a startup backed by Uber co-founder Philip Eytan, will function as an aggregation engine for cryptocurrency prices across more than a dozen trading companies. дальше »
2018-7-27 17:00 | |
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Skrill Adds Wallet Support for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, and Ethereum
On July 25, 2018, London-based Skrill announced its support of four major cryptocurrencies on its popular wallet application. Skrill’s Cryptocurrency Push As per a report on Finance Magnates, Skrill added Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, and Ethereum currency options for its customer base of over 25 million spread worldwide. дальше »
2018-7-27 14:00 | |
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European Parliament: Cryptocurrency Could Replace Fiat Currency
An in-depth analysis of the fintech sector by the European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs revealed a highly nuanced EU Parliament position on cryptocurrencies, with the committee stating the possibility for crypto to function as an alternative to fiat currency in a variety of different applications. дальше »
2018-7-27 13:00 | |
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Japan: Self-Regulating Cryptocurrency Body Proposes Margin Trading Limit on Bitcoin
The regulatory body overseeing Japan’s digital currency and trading market introduced a rule that could potentially affect thousands of traders in the cryptocurrency-crazy nation. Regulating Crypto, One Step a Time As reported by Nikkei Asia Review on July 25, 2015, the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) announced a widespread crackdown on the country’s margin […] The post Japan: Self-Regulating Cryptocurrency Body Proposes Margin Trading Limit on Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-27 12:00 | |
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SEC Denies Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF, SEC Commissioner Officially Dissents With Ruling
The SEC has announced the rejection of the Winklevoss twins application for a Bitcoin ETF, marking the second time a crypto exchange-traded fund application by the Gemini exchange founders has been denied. дальше »
2018-7-27 11:30 | |
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TransferTo Partners with Stellar to Increase Payments Coverage in Underdeveloped Regions
U. K. -based cross-border payments processor TransferTo signed a partnership with the Stellar foundation, the entity behind Stellar Lumens (XLM), on July 25, 2018, to enable faster mobile payments in emerging markets. дальше »
2018-7-27 09:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Hedge Funds are Shorting Ethereum, Cite Scaling Issues
Despite supporting thousands of cryptocurrencies on its open-source platform, institutional investors are seemingly bearish on the broader use case of Ethereum, the world ’s second-largest digital currency by market cap. дальше »
2018-7-27 08:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Hegde Funds are Shorting Ethereum, Cite Scaling Issues
Despite supporting thousands of cryptocurrencies on its open-source platform, institutional investors are seemingly bearish on the broader use case of Ethereum, the world ’s second-largest digital currency by market cap. дальше »
2018-7-27 08:00 | |
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Bitcoin.com Accused of Strong-Arm Tactics Over Bitcoin Cash Exchange Listings
Roger Ver’s campaign to promote Bitcoin Cash (BCH) adoption has sparked debate in the cryptocurrency community after the release of an email exchange between crypto trading platform Bity and Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-27 06:30 | |
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Reddit Co-Founder, Alexis Ohanian: ‘BTC $20K, ETH $1.5K by End of 2018’
Emerging from a multi-month downtrend, the cryptocurrency market is starting to rebound from its yearly lows. Showing optimism for the industry, Reddit Co-founder Alexis Ohanian upheld his end-of-year $20K Bitcoin and $1. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:00 | |
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Report: Ripple Sheds Light on XRP Usage in Q2 2018
Blockchain-based payments processor Ripple release its Q2 2018 “XRP Markets” report, detailing the developments in the use of its native digital token XRP. Ripple Explains XRP Price Action Released on July 24, 2018, the report claimed Ripple Labs accounted for only 0. дальше »
2018-7-26 16:00 | |
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Coinbase Refutes Bitcoin Cash Insider Trading Allegations
After launching an independent inquiry in December 2017 and allegations of insider trading, San Francisco-based Coinbase cleared its name and concluded no such activity was recorded. Bitcoin Cash Trading Allegations On July 24, 2018, Fortune learned the cryptocurrency exchange concluded investigations into possible insider trading of Bitcoin Cash by Coinbase employees before its listing on […] The post Coinbase Refutes Bitcoin Cash Insider Trading Allegations appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-26 15:00 | |
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Ethereum Incubator ConsenSys to Power Chinese City via Blockchain
Chinese government officials in the South Eastern province of Xiong’an have engaged the services of Ethereum incubator ConsenSys to help turn their agriculture-intensive economy to a technological powerhouse. дальше »
2018-7-26 13:00 | |
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Mike Novogratz Leads Investment in Crypto Lending, Predicts $800 Billion Market Cap
Billionaire Bitcoin bull Mike Novogratz announced a multi-million dollar foray into the crypto-lending sector, predicting that the total cryptocurrency market capitalization will exceed $800 billion in the next 12 months. дальше »
2018-7-26 12:00 | |
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Coinbase Launches Direct Withdrawals to Uber, Tesco, Google Play Gift Cards
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced the launch of a new service allowing customers in the EU and Australia to exchange cryptoassets for e-gift cards. Announced on July 25, 2018, the new service allows users to spend their Coinbase funds on e-gift cards via WeGift, skipping the crypto to fiat bridge and facilitating the near-direct exchange […] The post Coinbase Launches Direct Withdrawals to Uber, Tesco, Google Play Gift Cards appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-26 11:00 | |
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Clarifying the Bitcoin ETF Confusion and the Impending SEC Ruling
On August 10th, 2018, the SEC will announce their decision to either approve, deny or extend the decision-making period on Cboe/VanEck/Solid X’s Bitcoin ETF. As that historic date rapidly approaches, both excitement and chaos regarding its details have ramped up. дальше »
2018-7-26 10:00 | |
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Binance Eyes Up South Korea as Next Conquest
Days after marking its first-year anniversary, leading exchange Binance is reportedly poised to enter South Korea. Seeing more than $600 million worth of cryptocurrency traded every day, the South Korean market is the fifth-most active in the world. дальше »
2018-7-26 20:00 | |
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Exclusive: ProtonMail Refutes ICO “Unsubstantiated” Rumours, Confirms no Plans of Token Launch
Recent reports of privacy-email provider ProtonMail planning an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) for its product were widely circulated in cryptocurrency communities. However, the firm has since refuted such claims. дальше »
2018-7-25 19:00 | |
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Users Bet on Celebrity Assassinations on Augur Prediction Markets
Publicly launched on July 9, 2018, Augur prediction markets are using Ethereum smart contracts to allow users to bet on almost anything. Taking it to the extreme, Augur users created the first assassination prediction markets prediction on the platform. дальше »
2018-7-25 17:00 | |
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Institutional Investors Are Swapping Bitcoin Futures for Physical BTC
Gaining momentum in its recent price rally, Bitcoin is increasing institutional investor interest. During the last week of July 2018, Wall Street traders completed their first-ever Bitcoin futures swap for physical BTC. дальше »
2018-7-25 15:00 | |
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EOS, Ethereum, and Nebulas Reign Supreme in China’s 3rd Set of Blockchain Ratings
The third round of blockchain rankings has been released by China’s CCID Research Institute and EOS received the top rating for the second time in a row. Ethereum and Nebulas followed close after. дальше »
2018-7-25 13:00 | |
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London Police Educated on Cryptocurrencies Amidst Money Laundering Concerns
Amidst rising fears of cryptocurrency growth as a terrorism-funding and money laundering vehicle, the city of London established an educational outlet for its Police force to understand digital currencies. дальше »
2018-7-25 11:00 | |
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Google Cloud and Digital Asset Launch Blockchain Developer Toolkit
The emergence of blockchain technology equips industries across the board with solutions for inefficient data storage, payment transfer and more. Keeping pace with blockchain’s surging popularity, Google joined with Digital Asset to bring users a developer toolkit for decentralized applications (dApps). дальше »
2018-7-24 20:00 | |
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Ethereum-based DApp Ponzi Games Ranking Highest in Daily Usage
As self-proclaimed “scam” games experience the most usage amongst all decentralized applications (dApps), the emerging technology might be finding unsteady footing in the market. The triumphant success of Fomo3D and PoWH3D describe themselves as “exit scam” and “smart-pyramid” games — managing to draw attention to the whimsical state of dApps. дальше »
2018-7-24 17:00 | |
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Bitcoin Rallies Beyond $8,000 to Reach 60-Day High
Positive market sentiment pushes the value of Bitcoin beyond $8,000 for the first time since May 24, 2018, sparking anticipation of a possible bull run as predicted by market analysts such as eToro’s Mati Greenspan. дальше »
2018-7-24 15:30 | |
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Senior Market Analyst at eToro: ‘Bitcoin on Cusp of Largest Bull Run in History’
After a multi-month bear market, Bitcoin might be seeing a trend reversal. On July 23, 2018, Bitcoin prices broke resistance at two-month highs and added $18 billion to its market cap in under a week. дальше »
2018-7-24 14:00 | |
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Bank of Canada: Double Spending is “Unrealistic” in Blockchain Technology
A study released in July 2018 by the Bank of Canada (BoC) concludes the dreaded “double spending” attack on public blockchains is an “unrealistic” outcome. Blockchain Technology Scrutinized The research study, titled “Incentive Compatibility on the Blockchain,” examines incentive rewards for maintaining a distributed ledger and models the behavior of a “cheating” participant who tampers […] The post Bank of Canada: Double Spending is “Unrealistic” in Blockchain Technology appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-24 10:00 | |
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Chinese Region Halts Cryptocurrency Mining Operations
In-line with a strict government crackdown on all things crypto, a small province in China is forced to shut-down illegal bitcoin mining operations in the region before August 2018. Mining Crackdown As reported recently on local news Jinse, the northwestern Chinese region of Xinjiang Uyghur has identified “illegal” mining operations taking advantage of the naturally cool, […] The post Chinese Region Halts Cryptocurrency Mining Operations appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-24 07:00 | |
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Crypto Custodian Services to Launch in Hong Kong
A prominent South East Asia-based fund management company is considering the launch of a cryptocurrency custodial service targeting regional institutional investors. The Demand for Cryptocurrency Custodians As reported by South China Morning Post on July 22, 2018, the Singapore-based Fusang Investment Office is planning to offer cryptocurrency holding services after clients expressed rising interest in […] The post Crypto Custodian Services to Launch in Hong Kong appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-24 22:00 | |
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Binance and Neufund to Build First Decentralized Stock Exchange
In a joint venture to build the world’s first decentralized stock exchange, Binance partnered with Neufund and MSX — the recently launched subsidiary of the Malta Stock Exchange. Aiming to create the first “regulated and decentralized, global stock exchange for listing and trading tokenized securities alongside crypto-assets”, the trio’s move marks Malta’s latest foray into […] The post Binance and Neufund to Build First Decentralized Stock Exchange appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-23 20:00 | |
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Ethereum Creator Praises Decentralized Twitter Peepeth, But Not All Users are Happy
Vitalik Buterin, co-creator of Ethereum, praised Peepeth, a decentralized, blockchain-based Twitter-like social media platform. However, not all users are happy with it. The Issue Buterin, who tested Peepeth for the first time on July 21, 2018, complimented the developers for integrating a clean user interface (UI), opinionated features, charity stickers, and a unique aspect that […] The post Ethereum Creator Praises Decentralized Twitter Peepeth, But Not All Users are Happy appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-23 17:00 | |
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Major Hotels in Iran Accepting Deposits in Cryptocurrency to Avoid U.S. Sanctions
HotelsInIran. com (“Hotels in Iran”), a major Iranian hotel booking platform, began accepting payments in cryptocurrency subsequent to the imposition of additional sanctions by the U. S. дальше »
2018-7-23 14:00 | |
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South Korea to Establish Digital Currency Policy-Making Department
South Korea’s financial authority confirmed on July 19, 2018, the implementation of a policymaking department focused exclusively on blockchain technology and related domains. Rising Technology “Leads Financial Innovation” As reported on The Korea Times, the country’s Financial Services Commission decided after careful consideration of the burgeoning blockchain industry and a crucial need for regulation to […] The post South Korea to Establish Digital Currency Policy-Making Department appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-23 09:00 | |
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‘Blockchain Coffee’ Sparks Debate in Crypto Community
The disruptive nature of blockchain technology has sparked innovation across a spectrum of industries, promising to decentralize cumbersome, inefficient systems. The “blockchain revolution,” however, has also created a market environment in which solutionism runs rampant — as evidenced by a new “blockchain” project that has captured the attention of the crypto community. дальше »
2018-7-23 06:14 | |
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Bitcoin Futures Daily Volume Grows 93%
Bitcoin futures have experienced strong growth in the second quarter of 2018, with data released by CME Group demonstrating a 93% increase in average daily volume. Open interest in Bitcoin futures,— the number of Bitcoin futures contracts —has also exceeded 2,400, equating to a 58% increase over Q1 2018. дальше »
2018-7-23 21:00 | |
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Mike Novogratz: A “Herd of Institutional Investors Moving Into Crypto”
Galaxy Digital CEO and prominent Bitcoin bull Mike Novogratz described an institutional influx of capital into cryptocurrency in his keynote speech at Blockchain Week Korea — as reported by The Street. дальше »
2018-7-22 18:00 | |
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Bitcoin ETF Comments Submitted to SEC Overwhelmingly Positive
On June 26th, 2018, the Cboe submitted a Bitcoin ETF proposal to the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In order to better understand the public sentiment, the SEC publically shared the submitted document with an invitation to comment. дальше »
2018-7-22 12:11 | |
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Coinbase Secures $20 Billion Hedge Fund and Plans to Offer Margin Financing for Institutional Investors
In early July 2018, San-Francisco based startup Coinbase launched its custodian solution for institutional investors. The leading digital asset exchange has now secured a $20 billion hedge fund to offer investors a greater variety of financial services. дальше »
2018-7-22 00:00 | |
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Buterin: Ethereum Can’t be Forced to Adopt Code I Write, Merit of Decentralization
At the TechCrunch: Sessions Blockchain 2018 hosted in Zug, Switzerland, Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin explained the decentralized nature of the Ethereum blockchain and the merit of eliminating single points of failure. дальше »
2018-7-21 21:00 | |
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Report: Banks are Secretly Offering Cryptocurrency Insurance to Businesses
As reported by Bloomberg on July 19, 2018, companies like XL Group, Allianz, AIG, and Chubb are creating customized insurance packages for protecting cryptocurrency businesses. The post Report: Banks are Secretly Offering Cryptocurrency Insurance to Businesses appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-21 19:00 | |
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JPMorgan Files Patent to Use Blockchain to Issue ICO Tokens
Increasing regulatory oversight in the shifting landscape of cryptocurrencies has introduced a new set of security token markets enabling institutions to join the sector. On July 19, 2018, JPMorgan filed a patent to issue asset-backed tokens on a distributed ledger. дальше »
2018-7-21 18:00 | |
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Blockchain Seattle 2018: Seattle’s Premier Blockchain Community Event
Join prominent figures in blockchain at the Pacific Northwest’s capital to learn, discuss and collaborate on the developing landscape of decentralized technology. Taking place on September 10-11, Blockchain Seattle 2018 is “Seattle’s premier blockchain community event. дальше »
2018-7-21 17:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Miners Face the Heat as Vietnam Bans Imports and Taiwanese Chipmaker Lowers Revenue Figures
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the East Asian country’s central bank, announced on July 19, 2018, the import of cryptocurrency miners to the nation is indefinitely suspended. The post Cryptocurrency Miners Face the Heat as Vietnam Bans Imports and Taiwanese Chipmaker Lowers Revenue Figures appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-21 14:00 | |
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U.S. Initiates Regulatory Sandbox for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Among the bustle of crypto-related activities in Washington this week, an important announcement surfaced from Mick Mulvaney, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The post U. дальше »
2018-7-21 12:00 | |
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New “Major” Crypto Exchanges Thriving on Fake Volumes, Bad For the Industry
Newly emerging crypto exchanges, equipped with billions of dollars in daily trading volume, are thriving based on fake numbers and malpractices, which may have a significantly negative impact on the long-term growth of the crypto market. дальше »
2018-7-21 10:00 | |
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Fortune’s 40 Under 40 List: Cryptocurrency Makes the Cut
As blockchain and cryptocurrency move from obscurity to celebrity, a number of the industry’s rogue talents join the league of legends. The post Fortune’s 40 Under 40 List: Cryptocurrency Makes the Cut appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-21 03:36 | |
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