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This is How Brexit Might Affect Bitcoin
19.10.2019
Depending on who you ask, Brexit will affect every aspect of British life. But how will the UK leaving the EU affect the bitcoin market? And in particular, how will it affect the BTC/GBP market?
Well, the answers to these questions depend largely on whether or not the UK will crash out of the...
Blockchain-Shy Bank of America Quietly Pilots Ripple Technology
17.10.2019
Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. bank, has discreetly tested out Ripple’s distributed ledger technology – and may be planning to do more with it
How to Use Bitcoin SegWit Transactions: a Guide
16.10.2019
You’ve probably heard and read the term “SegWit” quite a few times lately. We’ve seen the reports saying that transactions via SegWit are rising, and many in the Cryptoverse have been singing praises to this upgrade, urging platforms and networks left and right to integrate it. Even Binance...
WATCH: MyCrypto CEO Taylor Monahan on Crypto Adoption and Ethereum
15.10.2019
CoinDesk sat down with MyCrypto CEO Taylor Monaghan at Devcon 5 to discuss her crypto journey
WATCH: ‘Big Four’ Exec Says Privacy is Key to Enterprise Blockchain Adoption
15.10.2019
“Enterprises will not go on to the public mainnet without privacy and security," EY's Paul Brody told Coindesk
Next Bitcoin Halving Could Squeeze out Retail Miners, But Jury’s Split on Price
15.10.2019
Bitcoin halvings normally result in price increases. Maybe not this time
Zcash’s Halo Breakthrough Is a Big Deal – Not Just For Cryptocurrencies
14.10.2019
CoinDesk's Mike Casey explores a technological breakthrough by the company behind the zcash cryptocurrency
‘Hurun China Rich List 2019’ Features 12 Crypto Magnates
13.10.2019
“Hurun China Rich List 2019” features 12 local crypto magnates
6 Crypto Experts on What Would Encourage People to Use Bitcoin
13.10.2019
Adoption is one of the major points of discussion in the Cryptoverse: how much do we need bigger adoption, from whom, how to obtain it, and what effects would growing adoption have on the ecosystem? All these questions are relevant, but the answers – at least for now – remain just theories...
Zcash Will Get a Gateway Into Ethereum’s DeFi Ecosystem
13.10.2019
The theme of Devcon 5 was clear: For smaller assets like zcash, all roads lead to ethereum
Halving and Beyond: What the Future Holds for Bitcoin Miners
12.10.2019
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Reward for mining Bitcoin (BTC) is estimated to halve in May 2020, dropping from today’s compensation of BTC 12.5 to only 6.25. The question is: how will this change the behavior of bitcoin mining companies/pools, and how will the bitcoin mining sector evolve more generally...
Green Lists, Red Lights and 20 Crypto Jokes
12.10.2019
This past week in the Cryptoworld saw a lots of greenery: XRP price rallied, Chainlink jumped 33%, and then it climbed 45%, but also ETH went over USD 180, Tron went up 11%, and LTC appreciated 4.4%. And the up-‘n’-down nature of the space continues, as we've seen DeFi dapps growing, but also...
Mastering Emotions and Managing Risk in Cryptocurrency Trading
12.10.2019
When it comes to trading, there are several steps you can take in order to reduce your exposure to the market extremes of price volatility
Is Bitcoin a Safe Haven Like Gold? These Four Charts Say Not Yet
11.10.2019
Market movements show us that bitcoin is not generally accepted as a safe-haven investment
Bitcoin Cash Acceptance Grows in Southeast Asia via Alchemy’s PoS System
10.10.2019
The payments and technology provider Alchemy recently announced the launch of the startup’s hybrid payment solution, a platform that aims to connect cryptocurrency with retailers worldwide. Alchemy’s crypto solution features integration with Qfpay, a well known third-party payment...
A Beginner's Guide to Crypto APIs
10.10.2019
Crypto APIs have become increasingly popular for experienced crypto traders that use trading software or algorithmic trading bots.
In this guide, you will be introduced to what crypto APIs are, who uses them, and what to look for when choosing one.
What are crypto APIs?
API stands for application...
Cryptocurrency Wallets MyCrypto and Ambo Add Multiple New Features
10.10.2019
Cryptocurrency wallets MyCrypto and Ambo both announce major updates of their software
How Anti-Money-Laundering Rules Hinder Libra’s Mission to Reach the Unbanked
9.10.2019
A "step-ladder" approach to know-your-customer (KYC) rules could help the Libra stablecoin reach those disconnected from the financial system
Wufoo Cracks the Code for Forms So You Don’t Have To
8.10.2019
There was a lot of buzz about forms last week when Jason Grisby pointed to a missing pattern attribute on Chipotle's order form that could have been used to help-through millions of dollars in orders. Adrian Roselli followed that up with the common mistake of forgetting for and id attributes...
Bitcoin’s Dropping Lightning Capacity Might Not Be a Bad Thing
8.10.2019
A look at some recent data around usage on bitcoin's lightning network