A Startling Prediction, Revisited: New Banking Revolution Based on DLT
22.9.2019
Source: Pascal Boyart, Instagram / pboy_artist
Juan Villaverde is an econometrician and mathematician devoted to the analysis of cryptocurrencies since 2012. He leads the Weiss Ratings team of analysts and computer programmers who created Weiss cryptocurrency ratings.
___________
One year ago,...
How to Bet on Bitcoin Volatility Using Bitcoin Options
22.9.2019
Even though bitcoin volatility has decreased substantially over the past decade, the world’s leading digital currency is still more volatile than traditional assets. While that may make some investors nervous, it offers an excellent opportunity for volatility traders.
For example, this week,...
The Specs Behind Bitcoin’s Lightning Pass Their First ‘Formal’ Security Test
22.9.2019
A pair of researchers have released the results of a formal verification of the lightning network, saying it's "as secure as bitcoin."
Iran Is Being Targeted for Economic Independence, Not Terrorism
22.9.2019
New, unprecedented economic sanctions have been imposed on Iran’s central bank after blame for a September 14 oil field attack was pinned on the nation by U.S. leaders. The sanctions blacklist the Iranian central bank and sovereign wealth fund, further severing the country’s already...
Alex Holmes, MoneyGram’s CEO Acclaims XRP Along with Its Consequences
22.9.2019
Alex Holmes, CEO of MoneyGram, a major money transfer company, praised XRP after using its cross border payment platform xRapid. In one of his latest interviews, Holmes was exuberant, while sharing his experience about the use of digital asset XRP. The praise comes after the series of steps taken...
Retailers Around the World That Accept Crypto, From Pizza to Travel
22.9.2019
Cryptocurrency adoption is picking up speed. Now, you can spend your Bitcoin to buy a latte or a ticket to space. Here is a status check on the retailers across the globe that are accepting crypto
Verizon Acquires Patent For Virtual SIMs Working On Blockchain Technology
22.9.2019
Verizon, the leading American telecommunications conglomerate is gearing up to come up with the creation of virtual SIM cards focused around the blockchain technology. Verizon has earned the patent right from the U.S Patent and Trademark Office for employing virtual subscriber identity modules...
SoFi Launches Beta Version of Crypto Trading Feature “SoFi Invest” Using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin
22.9.2019
Social Finance Inc., popularly known as SoFi, has started rolling out a beta version of its cryptocurrency trading service for the current users of the platform, focused around three initial assets namely, Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum. The highly reputed firm involved in consumer finance...
6 Noncustodial Crypto Payment Solutions for Merchants
22.9.2019
You don’t have to be a bitcoin purist or tech tinkerer to want to accept cryptocurrency without using a third party. With lower merchant fees, greater network uptime, and no chargebacks, noncustodial crypto payments have several advantages over traditional fiat payment systems. Here are...
Armenian IT Company Accused of Illegal Electricity Use to Mine Crypto
22.9.2019
An Armenian IT company illegally used $150,000 worth of electricity to mine crypto from inside a hydroelectric plant
Swiss University Fights Fake Diplomas With Blockchain Technology
22.9.2019
The University of St. Gallen in Switzerland fights fake diplomas by using blockchain technology
How Merge Mining and Anchored Blockchain Projects Capitalize on Bitcoin’s Security Model
21.9.2019
Since 2011, just after Satoshi Nakamoto left the Bitcoin project for good, networks have emerged that leverage the BTC chain in some way. A variety of projects over the last nine years have found value in anchoring some sort of feature set to BTC in order to bolster the satellite’s underlying...