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Microsoft’s Ion Launches on Bitcoin Blockchain
14.5.2019
Microsoft is launching a decentralized infrastructure implementation, called Ion, on Bitcoin Blockchain. It would be the first major tech company to do so. Ion is an open source project that takes care of how companies and apps converse with each other. It is a world of so many interlinked networks...
Bitcoin Touches USD 8,000, Crypto Market Cap Jumps 12%
14.5.2019
The most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin just took another USD 1,000 leg up in the past 24 hours and now trades at around USD 8,000 on many exchanges, while only 12 coins out of the top 100 are in red now.
After jumping by almost 13% in the past 24 hours (05:59 UTC), Bitcoin price sits at a level...
The 5th Bitcoin Lightning Network Hackday to be held in Munich on June 1st/2nd 2019
14.5.2019
Hodl onto your Lederhosen, the #LightningHackday is coming! On the first two days of June, engineers and start-ups united around the Lightning Network will gather in Munich, Germany, to exchange ideas and improve their projects. The fifth #LightningHackday held in the Unconference format promises...
Markets Update: Crypto Prices Continue to Gather Bullish Momentum
14.5.2019
Digital asset markets have been surging over the last 24 hours as the market valuation of the entire cryptoconomy has gained over $20 billion. Moreover, global trade volume has been significant, crossing $85 billion worth of coins swapped in the last day. Also read: Bitcoin’s Software...
Proposal’s Merger Paves Way for New Bitcoin Lightning Features
14.5.2019
A new routing proposal is expected to be merged today into the official “specifications” of lightning, the technology many advocates trumpet as the fix to bitcoin’s long-standing payment problems. Christian Decker, one of the most prolific lightning developers who engineers...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, EOS, Binance Coin, Stellar, Cardano, TRON: Price Analysis May 13
14.5.2019
Crypto markets are making significant gains today. Let’s take a look at the charts
Bitcoin Breaks $8,000 for First Time Since July 2018, Stocks and Oil Report Losses
14.5.2019
Bitcoin passes $8,000, while some top 20 cryptocurrency assets report double-digit gains
Up $1,200: Bitcoin Price Surges Above $8K
14.5.2019
The price of bitcoin (BTC) rose above $8,000 after surging more $1200 today alone
Whole Foods and Major Retailers Now Accept Cryptocurrency via the Spedn App
13.5.2019
On May 13, cryptocurrency enthusiasts were pleased to hear that major retailers including Whole Foods, Lowes, Petco, Regal Cinemas, and Gamestop will accept payments in crypto. The payments will be processed by Flexa using its custodial wallet called ‘Spedn’ which gives people...
BitOasis Secures Preliminary Approval With UAE Financial Regulator
13.5.2019
Crypto exchange BitOasis has reportedly secured preliminary approval with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market
Microsoft Builds Decentralized Identity Network Atop Bitcoin Blockchain
13.5.2019
Microsoft is building a decentralized identity network atop of the bitcoin blockchain
Grayscale Reports Vast Majority of Investments in Q1 2019 Were in Bitcoin Trust
13.5.2019
Grayscale Investments Q1 2019 report: $3.2 million out of $3.3 million in total investment went into Bitcoin Investment Trust
Tor Makes Launching Bitcoin Lightning Nodes Easier for Users, Casa Finds
13.5.2019
Casa CTO Jameson Lopp explained how Tor leapfrogs some of the thorny networking hurdles that come with setting up a node
Flexa Launches App Where Shoppers Can Spend Crypto at 15 Major US Retailers
13.5.2019
Payments startup Flexa has unveiled an app where consumers can spend cryptocurrencies at 15 major U.S. retailers
Shopping at Major Retailers With Crypto Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
13.5.2019
A bunch of high-profile retailers now can accept payments in crypto, thanks to a new partnership, and a new mobile app that spawned from that partnership.
The likes of Barns & Noble, Baskin Robbins, GameStop, Nordstrom, Regal and Whole Foods, together with many others, have decided to reconfigure...
$7,900: Bitcoin’s Price Extends Gains to Hit 9-Month High
13.5.2019
Bitcoin (BTC) extended its recent gains today, jumping 16 percent to its highest price since July 31, 2018
Bakkt to Roll Out First Bitcoin Futures Testing in July 2019
13.5.2019
Bakkt officially announces its plans to roll out bitcoin futures testing in July 2019
Microsoft and Bitcoin Now Have Something In Common
13.5.2019
Major news for all in cryptoland today as the tech giant Microsoft announced that they will be launching ION (Identity Overlay Network), a decentralized, public infrastructure which runs right atop the Bitcoin blockchain, enabling tens-of-thousands of operations per second.
Developed...
Satoshi Nakamoto Could Be Criminal Mastermind Paul Le Roux
13.5.2019
One of the most enduring mysteries of modern times has produced another enthralling twist. Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s pseudonymous and enigmatic creator, has not been seen online in more than eight years. Evidence has now surfaced that points to a new Satoshi candidate, whose known life...
Bakkt to List Bitcoin Futures in the Coming Months
13.5.2019
Much-anticipated and oft-delayed crypto trading platform Bakkt confirmed today that its bitcoin futures will be listed on a federally regulated futures exchange in the coming months.
"In conjunction with our exchange and clearing partners at ICE [Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of...