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Purse.io Returns: Company Reveals Crypto Marketplace ‘Is Here to Stay’
27.4.2020
On April 17, new.Bitcoin.com reported on the crypto marketplace Purse.io announcing the company would dissolve. Six days later, Purse revealed that the team is reconsidering the decision and explained that well known bitcoin advocates reached out with interest in acquisition. More than a week...
Malta’s ‘Blockchain Island’ Dream Deferred as 70% Entities Shun Licensing
25.4.2020
Malta’s futuristic design to be the “Blockchain Island” has suffered a setback as 70% of companies in the sector have not sought licensing. Six months after the deadline, only 26 companies have applied for licensing and none has been granted one. Malta initiated legislation...
Dash Core Group to Update Platform’s ‘Evonet’ Testnet Every Six Weeks
20.4.2020
The Dash Core Group plans to release a network update every six weeks starting with a release between April 22 and May 5
Crypto Marketplace Purse.io to Dissolve Operations After 6 Years
17.4.2020
On April 17, the crypto firm Purse.io announced the company is planning to dissolve after six years of operation. The marketplace provided incentives for people who wanted the lowest price points by leveraging cryptocurrency solutions. New signups on Purse have been disabled and the company’s...
Bitcoin Maximalism, Entrepreneurs and COVID-19 in Zimbabwe (Part 5 of a Six-Part Documentary Podcast Series)
16.4.2020
On this episode, we'll join Anita Posch in Zimbabwe as she speaks with Tongayi Choto, a software developer, entrepreneur and a bitcoin maximalist
If Bitcoin Works in Zimbabwe, It Works Everywhere (Part 4 of a Six-Part Documentary Podcast Series)
9.4.2020
On this episode, we join Anita Posch as she discusses bitcoin's potential with a self-described "digipreneur" and teacher in Harare, Zimbabwe
Stellar to Match XLM Donations to Six Non-Profits During April
6.4.2020
The Tor Project is among six non-profits who will receive matched XLM from the Stellar Development Foundation during April
Using Bitcoin in Zimbabwe, Part 3 of a Six-Part Documentary Podcast Series
2.4.2020
In the third episode of the six-part series about Bitcoin in Africa you will hear from two early bitcoin adopters based in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe
CoinTracker Passes 100K Users, Announces Six New Partners
2.4.2020
Every crypto trader faces a nightmare trying to comply with tax reporting obligations. CryptoTracker says its six new partners can help
Singapore Allows Crypto Companies to Operate Without a License for 6 Months
28.3.2020
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has granted an exemption from holding a license to a number of cryptocurrency companies operating in the country under the new Payment Services Act. Among the companies benefiting from this six-month grace period are Binance, Coinbase, Gemini, Bitstamp, Luno...
Pioneering Crypto Bank Launches CHF-Backed Stablecoin
24.3.2020
Sygnum envisions a variety of applications for its “settlement coin,” including smart contract execution and dividend payouts for digital shares
Swiss Blockchain Exchange SDX Hires ConsenSys Startup Boss to Head Business
19.3.2020
Tim Grant, formerly the CEO of ConsenSys-backed startup DrumG Technologies, is to become head of business at Swiss blockchain-based stock exchange SDX. SDX, the digital asset trading venue being built from the ground up by Swiss stock exchange operator SIX Group, had been searching for a new leader...
6 Cryptocurrency Exchanges That Don’t Require KYC
17.3.2020
These days, it’s taken as a given that KYC must be endured to trade cryptos on centralized exchanges. In fact, there are still dozens of exchanges you can access without having to risk your personal documents and identity. The following guide examines six such platforms, and considers...
6 Crypto Websites Blocked by Russia’s Media Watchdog, Including Major News Outlet
9.3.2020
In what seems to be another episode in a long-running campaign, the Russian telecom regulator has restricted access to at least six websites posting content related to cryptocurrencies. Тhe forum section of Bits.media, a leading crypto news outlet, is among the internet pages that have been...
Darknet Markets Flourish as White House and Empire Toast Milestone Achievements
2.3.2020
Business is booming on the darknet. Despite ongoing DDoS attacks, Empire Market has now passed 1 million users and two years’ trading. White House Market is also going strong, boasting almost 100% uptime in its first six months and over 60,00 users. In related news, the darknet has gained...
Bitcoin Rich: 6 Crypto Entrepreneurs Make the 2020 Hurun Billionaire List
26.2.2020
On Wednesday, the “Hurun Global Rich List,” a ranking of the wealthiest individuals, published its 2020 report that notes the world saw 346 new billionaires last year. This year’s list also includes six blockchain entrepreneurs who made the Hurun Global Rich List through...
Swiss Stock Exchange Partners with Omniex to Access Crypto Exchanges
26.2.2020
The partnership will provide SIX and SDX with a gateway to cryptocurrency exchanges and market makers
Swiss Stock Exchange Invests in Institutional Trading Platform for Digital Assets
26.2.2020
SIX said the partnership will provide an important gateway into the digital asset space
Six Out of Forbes Top 50 Fintech Companies for 2020 Are in Blockchain
12.2.2020
Forbes listed six blockchain and bitcoin companies among its the top 50 fintech firms of 2020
Getting Acquainted With Svelte, the New Framework on the Block
6.2.2020
For the last six years, Vue, Angular, and React have run the world of front-end component frameworks. Google and Facebook have their own sponsored frameworks, but they might leave a bitter taste for anyone who advocates for an open and unbiased web. Vue is another popular framework that...