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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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Apple’s Wozniak Want’s To Make Ethereum Investment More Accessible
Steve Wozniak of Apple fame has finally revealed his plans for his future position within the cryptocurrency community. He’s not backing Bitcoin, nor is he joining Ripple. Wozniak, is about to back a very niche project, one that is based on the Ethereum blockchain by the name of Equi Capital, a blockchain project that is designed to make investment more accessible to everyone. дальше »
2018-8-21 16:00 | |
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Bakkt Will Trade ‘Pre-Funded’ Bitcoin – Not Paper Claims, CEO Confirms
Bakkt, the digital asset platform announced a couple of weeks ago, won’t support margin trading, according to its CEO. The solution will aim to facilitate institutional investment, providing the much-needed infrastructure for it. дальше »
2018-8-21 16:00 | |
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DApps in Decline As Crypto Markets Extend Losses
You hear it all the time — “decentralized apps (DApps) are the future of the internet and blockchain. ” But according to a recently reported statistics, DApps have been slow to garner interest from the average crypto user, like you or I. дальше »
2018-8-21 15:00 | |
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Gartner: HYIP Around Blockchain Enters Stage Of Disillusionment
The world-famous research company Gartner published a report 'Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies', according to which the excitement around the blockchain will soon come to naught, which, incidentally, does not mean the disappearance of interest in this technology. дальше »
2018-8-23 14:15 | |
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Electronic Arts Hacker Ordered to Pay $750K in Cryptocurrency as Bail
Cryptocurrencies can be used to purchase a variety of items online from various retailers, and now, it appears that they can be used to pay bail. Martin Marsich, an alleged hacker, has been ordered to pay $750,000 in cryptocurrency as bail. дальше »
2018-8-21 13:09 | |
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Sorry ICOs, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies will Gain Relevance with Starbucks and Kodak
Big name brands and retail conglomerates, not ICOs, will take Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to the next level, according to ICOx Innovations President Bruce Elliott. Traditional Players Will Propagate Cryptocurrency Usage While Elliott’s company helps introduce companies to the cryptocurrency economy, much of ICOx Innovations’ business centers around big-name clients like Kodak. дальше »
2018-8-21 10:00 | |
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How Cardano’s (ADA) Marlowe Plans To Disrupt Financial Smart Contracting
Cardano (ADA) has unveiled the use cases of Marlowe, a domain specific language (DSL) which is targeted at the execution of financial contracts in the style of Peyton Jones among other researchers on blockchains. дальше »
2018-8-21 04:44 | |
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U.S. Federal Court Accepts Cryptocurrency for Bail of Hacker
According to an Engadget report on August 19, 2018, a United States Federal Court has ordered Martin Marsich -the hacker who allegedly broke into the internal computer network of a Redwood City video game firm, Electronic Arts (EA) – to pay for his bail with $750,000 worth of bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-21 04:00 | |
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Why Bitcoin Would Probably Not Get Listed on Binance Today
If launched today, Bitcoin would likely not be listed on Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange by volume — according to its listing guidelines. Getting Your Foot in Binance’s Door Getting listed on the world’s biggest exchange is the holy grail for any coin that wants to be taken seriously. дальше »
2018-8-21 04:00 | |
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FINRA Releases Alert on Cryptocurrencies and ICOs
According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrencies are investments that have significantly higher risks than conventional assets like stocks and bonds. дальше »
2018-8-21 02:00 | |
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China: Bitcoin Heist Attackers Steal $87 Million, Country’s Largest Crypto-Theft
Chinese police have arrested three men in connection with a massive $87 million theft worth of Bitcoin after suspicions of the trio’s hacking into local computer networks came to light, according to local news outlet SCMP. дальше »
2018-8-21 00:00 | |
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Why is Bitcoin less-volatile and sturdy at $6,500?
Crypto markets saw less volatility on Monday as the price of the favourite virtual currency hovered steadily at $6,500 with small gains. However, it was a disappointing run for altcoins as their prices dropped further. дальше »
2018-8-20 22:59 | |
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All Australians Can Now Pay Their Bills With Bitcoin
Cointree and Gobbill have announced a partnership that allows Australians to pay their bills using cryptocurrency. Details of the Partnership The former is a cryptocurrency exchange platform while the latter is a billing platform. дальше »
2018-8-20 22:00 | |
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Gobbill and Cointree Became Partners to Streamline Australian Cryptocurrency Payments
According the deal signed between two fintech startups, very soon Australians will be able to pay any bills in cryptos no matter what recipients accept as a unit of account. The post Gobbill and Cointree Became Partners to Streamline Australian Cryptocurrency Payments appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-8-20 21:59 | |
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Gobbill and Cointree Partner to Streamline Australian Cryptocurrency Payments
According the deal signed between two fintech startups, very soon Australians will be able to pay any bills in cryptos no matter what recipients accept as a unit of account. The post Gobbill and Cointree Partner to Streamline Australian Cryptocurrency Payments appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-8-21 21:59 | |
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Nvidia reveals its RTX graphics cards with game-changing ray tracing tech
Nvidia today revealed its newest GeForce series GPUs at Gamescom, the RTX series built on its Turing architecture. And, with it, the newest buzz-phrase in graphics: real-time ray tracing. According to Nvidia the RTX update is the biggest since CUDA. дальше »
2018-8-20 21:15 | |
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Three Suspects Arrested in Connection to $87 Million Cryptocurrency Heist in China
The Chinese government has arrested three suspects for allegedly hacking into computers and stealing $87 million worth of digital currency. According to Huashang News, Xian officers are calling it the highest-value cryptocurrency case in the country’s history. дальше »
2018-8-20 20:27 | |
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Vinters are using music to make better wine
Winemakers are playing music to their fermented grapes in an attempt to coax more flavor from the bottles. It sounds odd, but they say the waves help improve the way the wine develops. According to National Geographic, a few wine companies are playing music to their aging barrels. дальше »
2018-8-20 20:16 | |
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BitConnect's Alleged Ringleader Arrested in India: Local Reports
Nearly eight months to the day after the ponzi scheme BitConnect exit scammed, the sins of the project have caught up to one of its figureheads. Divyesh Darji, the alleged leader of BitConnect’s Asian team, was arrested this Saturday, August 18, 2018, in the Delhi airport by the Gujarat Criminal Investigation Department (CID). дальше »
2018-8-20 19:54 | |
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Blockchain Could Transform Commodities Trading, but Major Challenges Exist: BCG Report
Blockchain technology could be a godsend for the commodities trading industry. Transparency between market participants, real-time tracking of goods, and the possibility of proactive regulation are among the benefits that make the blockchain a perfect fit for the industry. дальше »
2018-8-20 18:00 | |
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BX3 Capital Blockchain Consultant and BlockDrop Legal Software Partner
BX3 Capital Announces Partnership With BlockDrop BX3 Capital has announced its onboarding of the first-to-market, innovative BlockDrop technology as a legal tool. BX3 Capital is a leading firm offering consulting services to businesses establishing themselves in the blockchain market. дальше »
2018-8-20 17:56 | |
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Maybe We Don’t Need To Worry About The Efficiency Of Bitcoin Mining After All
Stop worrying about how much energy mining Bitcoin uses, the title to a recent article written for The Conversation, you can find the original article for yourself, here. Should we stop worrying? Well according to Katrina Kelly-Pitou, yes we should. дальше »
2018-8-20 17:30 | |
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Bitcoiner Duped For $2 Million Fake Euros
A bitcoiner has handed over his precious coins for piles of counterfeited fake euros according to the Associated Foreign Press (AFP). They say an unnamed South Korean met an unnamed... The post Bitcoiner Duped For $2 Million Fake Euros appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-8-20 17:16 | |
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World’s First Fully Regulated Bank to Launch Security Token and Stable Coin
The tiny country Liechtenstein appears to be quickly cultivating status as one of blockchain’s hottest frontiers, with Union Bank AG announcing it will become the world’s first fully regulated bank to launch its own security token and fiat-backed stable coin. дальше »
2018-8-20 17:00 | |
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Research from Stripe shows Brits love Apple Pay; hate tipping
Research from hugely popular payment platform Stripe has shone a light on the payment preferences of British consumers, especially compared to their American cousins. It doesn’t paint a positive light on UK punters, who are reportedly too lazy to key in their payment information, and are loath to tip their Uber and Deliveroo drivers. дальше »
2018-8-20 16:59 | |
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South Korea’s Parliament Discusses ICOs Amid a Race to Establish Regional Crypto Valley
South Korea’s lawmakers have extended the parliamentary session into August to address a number of bills with ICOs high on the agenda according to BusinessKorea. They say lawmakers will discuss. дальше »
2018-8-20 16:30 | |
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Bitcoin Millionaire Tricked Into Exchanging $2.3 Million BTC For Forged Bank Notes
Being fooled into investing in a scam ICO, or in a broken cryptocurrency is heartbreaking, but being fooled into swapping your Bitcoin millions for fake banknotes takes it to a new level. According to new reports, one South Korean businessman has fallen victim of just that, a scam that involved his millions being swapped for €2 million worth of fake banknotes. дальше »
2018-8-20 16:00 | |
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Cointree and Gobbill Partner to Let Aussies Pay Their Bills with Cryptocurrency
Two local Fintech startups in Australia are now making it possible for local Aussies to pay any bill in cryptocurrencies. Gobbill, an automated billing platform and Cointree, a cryptocurrency exchange, have partnered to allow Australians to pay in cryptocurrencies regardless of whether the company accepts the medium of exchange. дальше »
2018-8-20 16:00 | |
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Was BitConnect India A Ponzi Scheme? The Police Sure Think So
BitConnect India is now at the centre of an investigation as authorities believe that the whole concept was ‘probably’ a Ponzi scheme, a scam that saw round $3 billion in investments before the ‘exchange’ closed down in January 2018. дальше »
2018-8-20 14:00 | |
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Barclaycard To integrate With The Ethereum Blockchain
According to a press release on The Paypers, UK banking firm Barclays have announced a new partnership between Barclaycard and Crowdz, a blockchain startup that works alongside the Ethereum blockchain in order to provide lightning fast transactions for businesses and institutions. дальше »
2018-8-20 13:00 | |
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Andreas Antonopoulos: Bitcoin ETF is a ‘Terrible Idea’
According to Antonopoulos, Bitcoin ETF products can cause higher price manipulation with institutional investors and regulators dominating the Bitcoin space. The post Andreas Antonopoulos: Bitcoin ETF is a ‘Terrible Idea’ appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-8-20 11:57 | |
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Bittrex Exchange Adds Ripple’s XRP And Ethereum Classic (ETC) USD Markets
Bittrex, the famous virtual currency exchange has added new USD pairs to their platform. According to a blog post uploaded by the Communications Team at Bittrex on August 8, 2018, they will be launching US dollar markets for Ethereum Classic (ETC) and XRP. дальше »
2018-8-20 10:37 | |
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EU to fine social media platforms that take more than 1 hour to remove extremist content
The European Union is reportedly planning to impose stricter regulations on social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter over the removal of online terrorist propaganda. The Financial Times reported on Sunday that according to new draft regulations to be published next month, the EU plans to impose fines on companies if terrorist content is not deleted within an hour of posting, abandoning its earlier approach of getting internet platforms to remove such content voluntarily. дальше »
2018-8-20 07:41 | |
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Report: Nearly $2.5 Billion Paid Annually to Ethereum Miners, ETH Issuance Woes Continue
Despite waning prices and never-ending scalability debates, the Ethereum protocol continues to rake in massive revenues for network miners, with figures confirming $2. 5 billion-a-year payouts. Ethereum Miners Rake in Big Money According to a report on TrustNodes, mining revenue accounts for about 8. дальше »
2018-8-20 06:00 | |
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CFTC Chairman Thinks More Bitcoin Surveillance and Crypto Enforcement is Necessary
In order to have a better enforcement and surveillance of cryptocurrency products, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission will have to spend more on technology, says CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo. According to the CFTC’s interpretation, the term “virtual currency” incorporates any digital representation of value that functions as a medium of exchange, as well as any […] дальше »
2018-8-19 21:04 | |
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Over 50 Percent of the Top Cryptocurrencies Serve No Function
According to a study conducted by Invest in Blockchain, over half of the top cryptocurrencies in the industry have no clear purpose or function. The study noted that out of the top 100 cryptocurrencies, only 40 appeared to provide any real value to the public. дальше »
2018-8-19 20:29 | |
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SoftBank Denies Signing Deal With Bitcoin Mining Company Bitmain
It seems that SoftBank is not getting involved in cryptocurrencies with the Bitcoin mining company Bitmain. According to an official from the company, the investment deal that has been reported in the last weeks is not real. дальше »
2018-8-19 17:52 | |
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South African Tax Authority Going After Crypto Traders
The South African Revenue Service is working to improve the tracking of cryptocurrency traders and their transactions in order to verify if they are paying taxes. According to its Commissioner, the agency is exploring ways to better identify those that are profiting from trading digital assets and check if they are evading taxation. дальше »
2018-8-19 17:40 | |
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