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Blockchain-Based Digital Collectibles Market Meme Factory Launches Today
16.5.2019
Meme Factory, an ethereum-based marketplace for creating, selling and trading digital collectibles, goes live Thursday
Can Bitcoin Win the Digital Payments ‘Gauge War’?
16.5.2019
Bitcoin could learn a lesson from the railways, says Simon Johnson: For the customer, it’s just about getting from A to B fastest and cheapest
Crypto Spring Brings Strong Profits to Next-Generation and Older Mining Rigs
16.5.2019
Over the last few weeks, cryptocurrency markets have been on a tear accumulating considerable gains following the notorious ‘crypto winter.’ Since the recent price hike this spring, mining digital assets with next-generation miners has allowed participants to secure significant gains...
Fidelity Investments Seeks Talent for Its Digital Assets Division
15.5.2019
Fidelity Digital Assets, the digital asset wing of Fidelity Investments, is looking fill nine new roles at the firm
Cryptos and Blockchain Will Rule The World Says ShapeShift CEO
15.5.2019
The prominent voice of the crypto world and CEO of ShapeShift Erik Voorhees, in his recent interview with BloombergTV, has said: crypto will control over the world. He appeared on the BloombergTV to discuss the global influence of blockchain technology and regulations on the crypto industry. While...
Digital Automation via AI and RPA in Financial Institutions Held on June 19th to 21st in Atlanta
15.5.2019
Marcus Evans is organizing the Digital Automation via AI and RPA in Financial Institutions Conference on June 19th to 21st in Atlanta. This premier GFMI conference takes a strategic look at how financial institutions can automate their processes through RPA, AI and IPA to streamline their...
SEC Commissioner Says Time Is Right for Bitcoin ETFs — 3 Funds Pending
15.5.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing three bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), one of which was filed last week to track the prices of two cryptocurrencies. An SEC commissioner said at the Consensus conference on Monday that the time is right for a bitcoin...
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...
Digital Asset Finance Firm BitGo Announces Off-Chain Clearance and Settlement Service
14.5.2019
An off-chain clearing and settlement service has been launched by digital asset finance firm BitGo
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...
Australian Advisory Firm to Launch $250 Mln Digital Securities Offering for Mining Sector
14.5.2019
Major Australian capital advisory firm PCF Capital Group has chosen permissioned blockchain ecosystem KoreConX for a $250 million digital securities offering
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...
Ampleforth Publishes Updated White Paper for Non-Correlated, Price-Stable Digital Asset
13.5.2019
Ampleforth — the developer of a new synthetic commodity designed to diversify risk — has released an updated white paper for its digital asset protocol
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...
Schnorr Signatures Are Coming to Bitcoin Cash – Here’s What You Should Know
12.5.2019
On Wednesday, May 15, the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network will be upgraded to incorporate the highly anticipated Schnorr signature algorithm, a digital signature scheme widely known for its simplicity. Also read: Bitcoin History Part 12: When No One Wanted Your BTC Schnorr Sigs Are Coming Next week,...
Indian Crypto Traders Undeterred by Ban Rumor
12.5.2019
The Indian crypto community is undeterred by the widespread rumor that its government is discussing a bill which could ban some cryptocurrencies. Local crypto exchanges have revealed to news.Bitcoin.com that their trading volumes have been increasing despite this report. Meanwhile, experts have...
$1 Million Bitcoin Scavenger Hunt Attracts 60,000 Digital Sleuths (And New Investors)
11.5.2019
Satoshi's Treasure has attracted enough sponsorship to continue making crypto-centric games even after someone wins this initial prize
Crypto Heresy: Question Blockstream on Twitter and You’ll Be Blocked
10.5.2019
Crypto Twitter (CT) is a grueling battleground between digital currency enthusiasts, company executives, maximalists, journalists, lawyers, and so-called thought leaders and luminaries. For instance, on May 8, reporter Larry Cermak posted data concerning Blockstream and its sidechain project...
Germany Plans Major Digital Token Regulation Effort in 2019, Says Source
10.5.2019
The ruling coalition in Germany is actively seeking to end the inertia surrounding digital token regulation
Renewed Market Growth Has Sparked Demand for Crypto-Backed Loans
10.5.2019
With cryptocurrency markets back to life, hodling sounds like a smart strategy once again. Cryptocurrency owners are now more likely to pledge coins to borrow fiat if they need it, rather than sell their appreciating digital assets. The spread of crypto-backed loans could also be a good indicator...