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Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange Bisq Has a New UI and DAO
Decentralized exchange Bisq has upgraded its software with an entirely new User Interface (UI) design and the launch of the Bisq Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) on testnet. дальше »
2019-1-9 21:05
Bitmain Reportedly Will Sack More Than Half of Workforce
The Chinese crypto mining company Bitmain has apparently been hit hard by the bear market and is looking to sack more than half of their entire workforce. Credible rumors of this story first began to circulate on Maimai, China’s equivalent to LinkedIn, as anonymous sources on a site frequently used by Bitmain employees began reporting that the company was looking at massive layoffs in the next several days. дальше »
2018-12-29 21:20
Bitmain Reportedly Will Sack Up to 85 Percent of Workforce
The Chinese crypto mining company Bitmain has apparently been hit hard by the bear market and is looking to sack more than half of their entire workforce. Credible rumors of this story first began to circulate on Maimai, China’s equivalent to LinkedIn, as anonymous sources on a site frequently used by Bitmain employees began reporting that the company was looking at massive layoffs in the next several days. дальше »
2018-12-27 21:20
Canadian Payments Startup Glance Rolls out “Pay With Bitcoin” Feature Across all Merchants
Canadian payments company Glance has announced that its users will now be able to use Bitcoin as a payment method across all existing merchants and services. In a press release issued November 29, 2018, the company explained that the new feature will be called “Pay With Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-3 20:00
Po.et’s Mainnet Launch Puts Creative Content Data on the Bitcoin Blockchain
Disclaimer: The parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, BTC Media, LLC, is an affiliate of Po. et. Today, November 27, 2018, the Po. et team has taken its next step toward the verifiable web as it officially launches its proof-of-existence protocol on the Bitcoin mainnet. дальше »
2018-11-28 17:40
New Foundation to Focus on Crypto Wallet Interoperability
Today, November 26, 2018, marks the launch of the Foundation for Interwallet Operability (FIO) and the FIO Protocol, an interwallet protocol that seeks to make the transfer of cryptos between wallets as simple and straightforward as making transfers on PayPal. дальше »
2018-11-27 02:52
Price Dip Aside, Paxful Anticipates Big Week of Gift Card-to-Bitcoin Trades
That special time of year is coming up — the time when individuals trade in their unwanted or unusable gift cards for bitcoin. And with the price of bitcoin dropping, peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin marketplace Paxful is making it possible to use these gift cards to “buy the dip. дальше »
2018-11-22 19:12
Growing Number of Crypto Companies Operating From Belarus
A number of cryptocurrency businesses are now based in the Belarus Hi-Tech Park after the government in Minsk legalized crypto-related activities for its residents. Registering an entity in the special economic zone was supposed to be a straightforward process, but clearer guidelines and detailed regulations are still needed to attract more investors. дальше »
2018-11-10 12:15
Crypto Platform Coinbase Secures $300 Million in Series E Funding Round
Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has raised a fresh $300 million in a Series E financing round, bringing the company valuation to $8 billion. Coinbase plans to use the funding to "accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrencies," as it plans to remain the "entry-point into crypto" for millions of investors, according to a published blog post. дальше »
2018-10-31 20:51
BlockFi Announces Global Expansion of Its Crypto-Backed Loan Services
Galaxy Capital–backed BlockFiis taking its loan services to the global stage. According to a statement shared with Bitcoin Magazine, the platform is expanding its services to an international audience. дальше »
2018-10-31 17:17
Storj Launches Version 3 of Its Decentralized Cloud Storage Platform
On October 30, 2018, Storj Labs released a public alpha for their version 3 (V3) platform –– enabling developers and companies to test their decentralized cloud storage solution. дальше »
2018-10-31 17:07
Fidelity's Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology SVP Joins BLOQ as COO
Blockchain startup Bloq has announced the appointment of former Fidelity Investments executive Hadley Stern as its first chief operating officer — the latest in a string of hires poached from a legacy financial firm by blockchain startups. дальше »
2018-10-23 19:05
Civic Looks to Expand Adoption With App-to-App Developer Tool
If blockchain-based identity platform Civic is to go mainstream, then making it simple for as many businesses and consumers as possible to start using its app will be key. дальше »
2018-10-23 20:50
Goldman Sachs and Mike Novogratz Bet Big on Cryptocurrency Custodian BitGo with $15 Million Investment
Institutional interest in cryptocurrencies seems to be slowly and steadily gaining upward traction. Per a report published by Bloomberg, dated October 18, 2018, the Wall Street goliath Goldman Sachs Group Inc. дальше »
2018-10-19 18:00
What you need to know to start a blockchain career
Blockchain industry is new and exciting, and it is a great environment to start your career. There are a lot of different firms hiring for different positions related to the blockchain. But there are also a lot of talented people out there trying to get hired, so to get a job you’ll need to educate […] дальше »
2018-10-22 09:00
“This Isn’t How We Saw This Going”: Civil’s Token Sale Is Treading Water
Despite a flurry of media attention surrounding the project, Civil, an Ethereum-based platform aiming to save journalism, can’t seem to get enough buyers for its token. дальше »
2018-10-12 23:57
Circle Poised to Acquire Equity Crowdfunding Platform SeedInvest
Cryptocurrency startup Circle is venturing deeper into crypto trading. The Boston-based company is now ready to buy equity crowdfunding firm SeedInvest. If approved by regulators, the move could allow Circle to help match investors with fledgling companies trying to raise money via initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2018-10-6 20:54
Blockchain Gaming Alliance Brings Together Ubisoft, Consensys, and Other Heavy Hitters
Announced September 28, 2018, at the Blockchain Game Summit held in Lyon, France many of the brightest minds from the gaming industry and blockchain sector have formed the Blockchain Gaming Alliance (BGA). дальше »
2018-10-4 23:00
Nano Launches new Update, Goes Live on investFeed, BitGrail Lawsuit Gets Withdrawn
Nano (NANO), the coin whose aim is to become the world’s next digital currency, is celebrating the withdrawal of its Brola lawsuit by releasing a new update and going live on investFeed, the company announced in an October 1, 2018, Medium post. дальше »
2018-10-3 05:00
BitMEX’s New COO Angelina Kwan Joins the Crypto Space at “An Exciting Time”
Angelina Kwan, former managing director and head of regulatory compliance for Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing, is taking on the position of COO of BitMEX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, at a time when the challenges facing these exchanges are greater than ever. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:47
Blockchain Startups Hiring Nobel Laureates as Advisors
The latest emerging trend in the blockchain space seems to be hiring Nobel Prize winners, with Alvin Roth, who shared the economics Nobel in 2012, becoming the newest laureate to join such a startup, Bloomberg reported on September 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-2 11:00
Take A Look At How Ethereum Startups Are Profiting
When starting up a blockchain company (in this example, an Ethereum based on specifically) you’re probably going to look towards running and ICO to source funding. Gone are the days of knocking on the doors of investors to help fund your project, now, you simply just need to run an initial coin offering in order to generate the income needed to make your idea, a reality. дальше »
2018-10-2 21:30
How to Create a Powerful Marketing Strategy for Blockchain Startups
Independent blogger and professional marketer James Scott shares his insights into how to stand out from the ever growing crowd of blockchain startups. The post How to Create a Powerful Marketing Strategy for Blockchain Startups appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-28 18:24
ClanPlay Announces $2 Million Raised for Blockchain-Based Gamer Rewards Platform
ClanPlay is an Israel-based startup gaming community platform with multiple features for developers and gamers alike. The company operates as a social hub for gamers that like to play with clans while also providing players with rewards for their skills. дальше »
2018-9-29 18:00
Decentralized Dark Pool Exchange RenEx Launched by Republic Protocol
The world’s first decentralized dark pool exchange, RenEx, launched on September 27, 2018, as per an announcement shared with BTCManager. Dark Pools 101 Developed by Singapore-based Republic Protocol, the platform focuses on trading large volumes of cryptocurrencies on hidden order books, called “dark pools,” between high-net-worth buyers and sellers. дальше »
2018-9-27 20:30
How Silent Technology Is Realizing the Goal of Clean Energy with Methanol
Climate change due to out-of-control carbon dioxide emissions has been a tangible threat for several years now. A study by the International Energy Agency in 2018 showed that CO2 levels around the world had increased by roughly 1. дальше »
2018-9-25 23:00
South Korean Government Pledges to Support Domestic Blockchain Projects
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information Communications Technology (ICT) has vowed to increase Government funding and support for the nation’s blockchain companies. According to Business Korea’s article published on September 21, 2018, the Government’s decision to boost support was to assist blockchain startups with current challenges and help drive growth to domestic blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-9-23 23:00
Crypto Startup Reels in Twitch Executive to Spearhead Adoption Strategies
Kin Ecosystem Foundation, the nonprofit governance organization for the Kin cryptocurrency, has announced the appointment of Matthew DiPietro as its chief marketing officer (CMO) today, September 18, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-18 19:38
The Pros and Cons of Fundraising Using Blockchain for Startups
Most startup ventures find themselves struggling to get customers and make adequate money during the first two to five years. There are several reasons for this. A large number of startup ventures are copycats of successful businesses and lack any innovation. дальше »
2018-9-16 17:26
China and Australia to Strengthen Blockchain Ties
A number of reputable Australian blockchain startups including Beam, AgriDigital, and Labrys, are currently visiting Shanghai to work on a trade mission led by Austrade and the Australian Digital Commerce. дальше »
2018-9-11 09:00
Spark, a New GUI Lightning Wallet for Bitcoin, Now Available for Download
Spark is a web-based GUI wallet designed for speed, safety and simplicity that utilizes Blockstream’s Lightning implementation c-lightning as its backend. The platform allows for easy spending and receiving of bitcoins over the Lightning Network, which is renowned for its payment speeds. дальше »
2018-9-11 22:32
Cointopia’s $3 Million Raise to Help Launch Blockchain PR Marketplace
On September 6, 2018, Cointopia announced that it has achieved funding of $3 million. Furthermore, it is launching a marketplace aimed at bringing together blockchain businesses and services. For blockchain startups or large companies looking to invest in the emerging technology, the Cointopia is attempting to establish a one-stop-shop for the advancing sector. дальше »
2018-9-9 06:00
LinkedIn List: Ripple Gets Position 7 In The List Of The Best Startups In 2018
The crypto world seems to have come a long way to penetrate various business circles in the global market, but it’s Ripple that’s making some real ripples. In the list of LinkedIn’s 2018 list of the coolest startups, Ripple bagged 7th Position, a feat that says a lot about just how much crypto startups have […] The post LinkedIn List: Ripple Gets Position 7 In The List Of The Best Startups In 2018 appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-9-8 16:16
Lightning Ramm and Casa Partner to Launch Lightning Node Device to Scale Payments
On September 4, 2018, Casa, the crypto startup assisting in securely storing digital currencies, has launched a new lightning node dubbed the Casa Lightning Node. As per their Medium blog, the company is accepting payments in bitcoin and credit cards for the devices. дальше »
2018-9-7 03:00
Binance Labs Will Give Crypto Startups $500K for 10% Stake
Binance Labs has launched a new Incubation Program for cryptocurrency startups to foster promising early-stage blockchain companies and the ecosystem as a whole. Details Of The Incubation Program The Binance Labs Incubation Program will be extended over a ten-week with the first batch going live by October. дальше »
2018-8-25 16:00
Why Price Actions and the Blockchain Ecosystem Offer Two Distinct Narratives
Although the cryptocurrency industry is experiencing a bearish market, the broader blockchain ecosystem is snowballing and reaching a point of maturity. Assessing the growth of the blockchain industry by focusing on the cryptocurrency market is thus a misleading metric as the technology is thriving in the broader fintech ecosystem. дальше »
2018-8-25 00:00
Unibright Bridges Lufthansa, Microsoft, and NEM to Boost Blockchain Adoption
Unibright, a German-based company has been under the limelight since the past few months in the blockchain sphere. Boasting of a talented team of individuals with more than 20 years of experience in the information technology and business integration field, Unibright is dedicated to leverage the utility blockchain technology promises to the business world. дальше »
2018-8-22 15:05
Coinberry Traders Keep Control of Keys With BRD Crypto Wallet Integration
Cryptocurrency trading service Coinberry has partnered with BRD, a secure bitcoin wallet service, in a deal that promises to bring BRD's Canadian users onto Coinberry's no-fee trading platform. дальше »
2018-8-21 18:52
AMA With Origin Team Reveals Plans for Decentralized Sharing Economy
Matt Liu, Josh Fraser and former PayPal head Yu Pan want to bring the blockchain to the sharing economy. The trio is devising a platform with an emphasis on inclusive, peer-to-peer service hubs designed to decentralize the same consumer cost-friendly business models that have made companies like Airbnb, Uber and Lyft so popular in recent years. дальше »
2018-8-16 23:25
Crypto Startup Taps Larry King in Shared Effort to Combat Climate Change
In a message on GEAR Token’s website, iconic political talk show host Larry King says that global climate change is threatening humanity’s existence and is “a potentially catastrophic issue from the combustion of fossil fuels . дальше »
2018-8-13 18:08
ShapeShift to Add Multi-Crypto Swapping Tool to Its Exchange Platform
On August 8, 2018, ShapeShiftAG, the parent company of ShapeShift. io, one of the world's largest decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges, announced its acquisition of Bitfract, a blockchain software startup based in Austin, Texas. дальше »
2018-8-10 19:33
French Fintech Framework for the Future
France is seeing a booming startup culture thanks to blockchain technology. While several years ago, the country was a deadzone for fintech or internet based companies, France has seen a resurgence of its entrepreneurial spirit owing to crypto, blockchain, and fintech friendly legislation. дальше »
2018-8-3 06:00
Where Should you Base your Crypto Startup?
While blockchain technology is globally being lauded as one of the most disruptive innovations, the crypto-friendliness of individual countries varies widely. There are jurisdictions that are more welcoming than others to projects utilizing distributed ledger technology and cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-2 10:00
August Conferences: Part I
This summer has been packed with blockchain and cryptocurrency conferences. As the financial industries continuously evolve, the public’s understanding of this innovative technology must evolve as well. дальше »
2018-8-1 11:00
South Korea’s amended tax system does not offer any major benefit to Crypto transactions
Although the government has considered tax rebates to blockchain firms, crypto exchanges have been exempted from the tax perks. On Monday, the South Korean government proposed some changes to the existing law structure. дальше »
2018-7-30 19:05
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Invests $52.5 Million in BlockFi to Boost Crypto Lending
Cryptocurrency-to-USD lending platform, BlockFi announced on July 24, 2018, that it has successfully raised $52. 5 million in its latest funding round led by Galaxy Digital Ventures LLC, a New York-based asset management firm owned by Bitcoin evangelist Mike Novogratz. дальше »
2018-7-26 19:00
Winning with Blockchain Funds as a Small Investor
Investing into blockchain startups can be rather challenging for small investors. Nobody will deny that fear of scam, security issues as well as lack of understanding of the market can prevent small investors from making the right choice. дальше »
2018-7-25 23:25
Big name defenders enter their crypto game
Finance A growing number of big-name insurers are getting into the crypto space. However, exclusions can add up fast for crypto businesses and premiums can be more than five times that of a normal business. дальше »