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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Are Cleaning up Their Act
14.5.2019
Ask a dozen crypto traders for the reason behind the recent rally and you’ll get a dozen different theories. Bakkt futures, Microsoft building on Bitcoin and Whole Foods accepting crypto have all been cited as fueling the bull market that’s broken out. While these factors have certainly...
Our Value of Money Is Subjective But That Doesn’t Make It Meaningless
14.5.2019
In my last op-ed, I discussed how the value we place on items and goods is subjective based on Carl Menger’s Subjective Theory of Value and how these concepts apply to people’s perception of value with things like fiat, gold, and bitcoin. The post outlined the idea that money cannot...
RIF Launches ‘Layer 3’ Network to Scale Bitcoin-Based Smart Contracts, Tokens
14.5.2019
RIF Labs, which built the RSK sidechain for tokens and smart contracts on top of bitcoin, has launched a "third layer" to help scale this technology
How to Send Bitcoin Cash via Text Messages to Anyone With a Mobile Phone
14.5.2019
Cointext allows you to send bitcoin cash (BCH) to anyone with a mobile phone in the regions supported by the service even if you don’t have access to the internet. On a global scale, the availability of cheap devices can help many more people use cryptocurrency for payments via SMS text...
HTC Has Added In-Wallet Crypto Swaps to Its EXODUS Phone
14.5.2019
HTC has added Kyber Network’s liquidity protocol to its blockchain phone, enabling direct swaps between ERC-20 cryptocurrencies
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...
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...
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...
Microsoft Builds Decentralized Identity Network Atop Bitcoin Blockchain
13.5.2019
Microsoft is building a decentralized identity network atop of the bitcoin blockchain
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
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...
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...
Crypto Market Sentiment: Only Bitcoin in the Positive Range
13.5.2019
The overall sentiment in the cryptocurrency market is recovering this week with a score of 5.1 for the top 10 coins by market capitalization, compared to last week’s 4.84, according to Predicoin, a crypto market sentiment analysis service. However, out of those, only Bitcoin is not in the neutral...
Microsoft Launches Decentralized Identity Tool on Bitcoin Blockchain
13.5.2019
A new decentralized ID solution from Microsoft built directly on the bitcoin blockchain could have far-reaching impacts
Learn How to Create BCH Apps With Bitcoin.com’s Developer Platform
13.5.2019
Are you a professional or a hobbyist programmer and want to create cryptocurrency enabled applications? Bitcoin.com’s Developer Platform offers resources for you to learn how to develop software based on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network. Also Read: Crypto Meets Techno and Binance Security...
Russian Prosecutors Fail to Block Crypto Website
13.5.2019
A court case in Russia has signaled a change in the attitude authorities have towards the cryptocurrency space, at least on first glance. An online portal helping traders find the best exchange options for their digital assets will be allowed to restore normal operations. That’s after...
Bitcoin and Altcoins Still May Regain Momentum This Week
13.5.2019
This past week, we saw heavy gains in bitcoin above USD 7,000. BTC/USD gained more than USD 1,500 and traded close to the USD 7,550 level. Later, it started a downside correction below the USD 7,240 and USD 7,000 levels. However, the USD 6,750 level acted as a support and the price recently...