Crypto Scores Big-Name Backer in Chicago’s Mayor: “Alternative Currencies Will Happen” NewChicago’s Mayor Takes To The Stage To Laud Cryptos Very often do incumbents of legacy industries mention crypto assets. And even if they do, their comments are often laced with a negative tone, as they... The post Crypto Scores Big-Name Backer in Chicago’s Mayor: “Alternative Currencies Will Happen” appeared first on Ethereum World News.
Ethereum Price (ETH) Trading Near Crucial Juncture Versus Bitcoin (BTC) NewEthereum price failed to stay above the 0.0355BTC resistance and recently declined against bitcoin. ETH/BTC is now trading near a crucial support and preparing for the next break. Key Talking Points Ethereum price retreated from... The post Ethereum Price (ETH) Trading Near Crucial Juncture Versus Bitcoin (BTC) appeared first on Ethereum World News.
Key Bitcoin (BTC) Investors Join Hands: Morgan Creek Funds Ikigai NewPomp and Kling Team Up, Look To Bolster Crypto By and large, 2018 hasn’t been kind to crypto startups. Smaller, little-known exchanges have shuttered operations entirely, while some recognizable names in this budding industry have... The post Key Bitcoin (BTC) Investors Join Hands: Morgan Creek Funds Ikigai appeared first on Ethereum World News.
6 Banks Partner with IBM to Use Stellar Technology and XLM as “Bridge Currency” NewStellar, the blockchain that intends to become a decentralized alternative for interconnecting banks and institutions, has had an outstanding performance during the last few weeks, not only from technical indicators but also at the level... The post 6 Banks Partner with IBM to Use Stellar Technology and XLM as “Bridge Currency” appeared first on Ethereum…
CoinMarketCap Indices Listed on Bloomberg, Nasdaq NewCoinMarketCap, a cryptocurrency price index and one of the most popular crypto websites by traffic volume, has announced the launch of two cryptocurrency indices on Bloomberg Terminal, Nasdaq Global Index Data Service, as well as... The post CoinMarketCap Indices Listed on Bloomberg, Nasdaq appeared first on Ethereum World News.
Ontology (ONT) and Tezos (XTZ) Welcoming Double Digit Increase: Latest News Summary NewWith the crypto-pioneer and largest by market capitalization among thousands of coins – Bitcoin (BTC) standing above the major $4,000.00 against the US Dollar, various crypto values are making their moves above resistances. Per time... The post Ontology (ONT) and Tezos (XTZ) Welcoming Double Digit Increase: Latest News Summary appeared first on Ethereum World News.
JP Morgan Exec: More Partnership Than Competition Between Banks and Crypto NewA JP Morgan Chase executive has put forth an interesting compromise between cryptocurrency and the banking framework–two industries that have long been put at odds. Speaking in an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box on Mar.... The post JP Morgan Exec: More Partnership Than Competition Between Banks and Crypto appeared first on Ethereum World News.
Indian Exchange Launches Lending Program for 5 Cryptocurrencies NewAn Indian crypto exchange has launched a program that allows its users to earn interest on their cryptocurrencies held at the exchange. Initially, users can lend BTC, USDT, BNB, XRP, and ETH. The CEO of the exchange has shared details about this new offering with news.Bitcoin.com. Also read: Crypto Enthusiasts Unite in 4 Indian Cities…
This Short Animation Might Make You Think Twice About Taxes NewA Bitcoin Cash (BCH) supporter recently noted that the biggest hindrance to cryptocurrency adoption is tax laws and reporting taxes on digital currency usage. After reading the commentary, Bitcoin.com CEO Roger Ver shared a four-minute video about the subject of taxes in order to spark questions in the minds of people who might not understand…
Borderless From Block Collider Is a High-Speed DEX That Unites 5 Blockchains NewBorderless isn’t like other decentralized exchanges (DEXs). For one thing, it comes with its own blockchain – or rather the Block Collider chain comes with its own DEX. Throw in the ability to perform cross-chain transfers, block times that are 3x faster than Ethereum and no limits on order size, and Borderless would appear to…
BCH Is Now Supported by a Large Crypto ATM Network in Switzerland NewCryptocurrency ATM operator Värdex Suisse has introduced BCH support to its devices. The company is a financially regulated entity that provides access to digital assets through its teller machines, POS services and partnerships with retailers in Switzerland and abroad. Also read: American Electronics Giant Avnet Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash Payments Bitcoin Cash Available on All…
It’s 2019 and IBM Is Still Trying to Find a Use Case for Blockchain NewIBM claims that six banks will issue stablecoins using its World Wire protocol which is based on the Stellar network. According to the tech giant, three banks have publicly committed to the initiative, and the remainder will reveal themselves soon. The announcement joins the resurgence of blockchain razzmatazz this year that feels eerily similar to…
Bitcoin-Friendly US Bank Silvergate Now Serves Over 500 Crypto Companies NewSilvergate Bank, headquartered in San Diego as a California state-chartered bank, started its cryptocurrency-related business in 2013. Now over 500 companies from the digital assets industry are using its services as one of the very few “bitcoin-friendly” banks based in the U.S. Also Read: American Electronics Giant Avnet Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash Payments Silvergate Files…
Report: 87% of Crypto Exchanges May Be Falsifying Volume NewAt least 87 percent of cryptocurrency exchanges may have falsified their reported trade volumes, a new study claims. According to a review of the top 100 exchanges by analytics company The Tie, most of the trading volume on the world’s largest crypto trading platforms is suspect. Also read: Quadrigacx Co-Founder a Convicted Fraudster Suspicious Trading…
Cardano 1.5 Released on Mainnet, Introducing Ouroboros BFT and Daedalus 0.13.0 NewThe launch of Cardano 1.5 on mainnet marks the last major milestone of the Byron development phase, and the move towards the Shelley phase.
QuadrigaCX Co-Founder Michael Patryn is Actually Convicted Criminal Omar Dhanani, Reveals Report NewAccording to official records cited by Bloomberg, QuadrigaCX Co-Founder Michael Patryn is convicted criminal Omar Dhanani.
ZCash (ZEC) Technical Analysis: Battling to Overcome Critical 20 SMA Resistance NewNothing in this article is to be construed as investment advice. Neither the author nor the publication assumes any responsibility or liability for any investments, profits or losses you may incur as a result of this information.
Crypto Adoption: Bitcoin (BTC) Payments to be Accepted by Two Large Retailers NewSwiss-based Digitec Galaxus and Avnet will start accepting Bitcoin (BTC) payments.
IEOs on Fire: Celer Network Token Sale Raises $4M From 39,000 Buyers Through Binance Launchpad NewThe Binance platform offering hand-picked crowdsale projects, added another asset, raising $4 million’s equivalent within minutes.
Cryptopia Relaunches Trading with 40 Asset Pairs; Users Get ‘Haircuts’ to Manage LossesAbout two months after the hack, the Cryptopia exchange managed to reopen, after absorbing losses of up to $17 million.
Canaan Crypto Mining ASIC Manufacturer Secures “Hundreds of Millions of Dollars” in Financing RoundOne of China’s biggest ASIC producers has secured a significant financing round, while the crypto world awaits for updates on the fate of the Bitmain IPO.
Ontology (ONT) Surges 25%, Overtakes ETC and NEO In Market Cap NewOntology price rallied recently by more than 25% and broke the $1.40 resistance against the US Dollar. ONT surpassed the market cap of ETC and NEO to climb at 17th position in the market cap. There is a major bullish trend line in place with support at $1.200 on the 4-hours chart of the ONT/USD...…
Litecoin (LTC) Price Primed For More Upsides Toward $65 NewLitecoin price remained in an uptrend and traded above the $60.00 resistance area against the US Dollar. LTC price corrected lower, but it found support near the $57.00 area. There is a key bullish trend line formed with support at $57.40 on the 4-hours chart of the LTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair...…
How Blockchain Can Help the World of Sports Betting NewInitially introduced as an alternative to classic currencies in the form of Bitcoin, the blockchain system has gone on to find its purpose and use in many a sphere of the technological world. To investigate the potential link between blockchain and sports betting we teamed up FootballPredictions.com, a collective of football fanatics that write football...…
UNCHAIN, One of the World’s Leading Blockchain Events to Be Held in Berlin2019’s UNCHAIN Convention will bring together the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain entrepreneurs in Berlin on June 14-15. The two-day conference will focus on today’s challenges for the maturing crypto community, investors and founders of blockchain startups. The event which has been voted to be one of the top-10 blockchain conferences in the world in...…
Cardano (ADA) Price In Strong Uptrend, $0.060 Seems LikelyADA price started a strong upward move from the $0.0400 support area against the US Dollar. The price rallied and broke the $0.0480 and $0.0500 resistance levels. There is a crucial ascending channel formed with support at $0.0502 on the 4-hours chart (data feed via Kraken). The price remains in a strong uptrend and it...…
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Following Significant Uptrend, Targets $4,200Bitcoin price rallied recently above the $4,000 resistance and towards $4,040 against the US Dollar. The price traded as high as $4,037 and later started a downside correction. This past week’s highlighted major ascending channel is intact with support at $3,930 on the 4-hours chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair...…
New ERC-20 Stablecoin Generates up to 45% Profit to Crypto InvestorsA new decentralized stablecoin from the Japanese company USDDex will be available for purchase by crypto investors 1 month before its launch on cryptocurrency exchanges in a limited number with 45% bonus. A new era in blockchain evolution Most analysts and experts at the cryptocurrency market with certainty declare 2019 as the year of stablecoins. The...…
Mt. Gox Gets Closer to Returning Over 141,000 Bitcoin To Its Users NewMt. Gox is in possession of over 141,000 Bitcoin and more than 142,000 Bitcoin Cash. Does this mean that users will finally get their funds back five years later? Mt. Gox Hodling Funds Worth Over Half a Billion Dollars Ever since the industry was rocked by the collapse of its biggest cryptocurrency exchange in 2014,…
Jack Dorsey: Square Will Pay Bitcoin Devs To Build Open-Source Ecosystem NewTwitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey has revealed a major scheme to pay developers to build out the Bitcoin ecosystem with open source technology. Dorsey Plans To ‘Give Back’ To Open Source In a move which underscored the tech mogul’s appreciation of both cryptocurrency and freely accessible innovation, Dorsey said he will hire “3-4 crypto…
How to Get Bitcoin Without Giving Up Your Privacy – Earn It NewHow to get bitcoin without having to give up your personal information? The best way is probably good old fashioned work – earning it. Ways And Means We tend to like our Bitcoin decentralized, anonymous, and peer-to-peer. After all, wasn’t that sort of… the whole point? So why do most people acquire it through centralized,…
Blockstream’s New Green Wallet Is ‘Probably the Most Secure’ On the Market NewBitcoin HODLers rejoice. Now there’s an even safer, easier way to store your private keys–the all-new Blockstream Green Wallet for iOS and Android. Blockstream Releases Green Wallet Rebranded from the GreenAddress Bitcoin mobile wallet, this all-new version promises to offer a more seamless UX and heightened security. It’s arguably one of the safest, sleekest, and…
Binance Opens ‘New’ Cash-for-Crypto Service in Australia (That Already Existed) NewBinance has announced the launch of a ‘new’ platform in Australia to buy Bitcoin with cash across 1,300 Newsagent locations across the country. The exact same service, however, already existed for over year. Binance Sets Foot in Australia The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance, has launched a cash-to-crypto platform in Australia, called…
Brookings Institute Says the SEC Should Regulate Crypto-Assets NewA report from the Economic Studies program of US think tank, Brookings, claims better regulation will benefit the crypto industry. It states that crypto-assets currently fall into a jurisdictional gap, and that the SEC should fill that role. Don’t Hate The Game, Hate The Players The report immediately scores an own goal with the choice…
Theranos Documentary Introduces World to Tim Draper’s Bitcoin Tie NewThe new Theranos documentary saw billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper become the latest Bitcoin figure to take the cryptocurrency to mainstream consumer culture – accidentally. A Different Type Of Bitcoin Pump Draper, who is known within the cryptocurrency industry as an advocate of both Bitcoin and his major investment project Tezos, appeared in an HBO…
What is Game Theory? And How Does it Relate to Cryptocurrency NewGame theory is highly relevant to cryptocurrencies and is often an overlooked aspect of platforms, despite playing a vital role in their security and sustainability. A renewed vigor in game theory development and analysis has coincided with expanded interest and […] The post What is Game Theory? And How Does it Relate to Cryptocurrency appeared…
Bitcoin Hash Rate Climbs to Three-Month High: Will Price Follow? NewThe Bitcoin Network hash rate is now at its highest level since the start of the year amidst growing optimism about the fate of the broader cryptocurrency market in 2019. While the hash rate continues to rise, mining difficulty remains […] The post Bitcoin Hash Rate Climbs to Three-Month High: Will Price Follow? appeared first…
How to Buy Bitcoin Anonymously Without I.D NewIdentity exclusion, ever heard of it? It’s why the United Nations launched the so-called UN Goal Target 16.9, an initiative aimed giving legal identities to all humans by the year 2030. That’s because there are currently more than 1 billion […] The post How to Buy Bitcoin Anonymously Without I.D appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction: Bulls Ready To Hit ‘GO’ Button NewBitcoin price is grinding higher towards the $4,150 resistance. BTC/USD bulls remain in action and eyeing an upside break above $4,200 and $4,250 in the near term. BTC price formed a strong support at $4,040 and traded above the $4,100 […] The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction: Bulls Ready To Hit ‘GO’ Button appeared first…
Crypto Market Rising with More to Go: BTC, XTZ, GNT Price Analysis NewThe cryptocurrency market has been moving sideways from yesterday, hovering around the same levels around $140B level going above and below it. Looking at the global chart you can see that the evaluation came back to the levels of yesterday’s […] The post Crypto Market Rising with More to Go: BTC, XTZ, GNT Price Analysis…
Game of Coins: 5 Underrated Cryptocurrencies in the Top 100The cryptoeconomy has no shortage of projects, and as such, no shortage of unique value propositions (UVPs). Coins rise, and coins fall, with market cycles leading to some projects being appreciated more than others. As some projects acutely gain ground, […] The post Game of Coins: 5 Underrated Cryptocurrencies in the Top 100 appeared first…
Binance Brings Bitcoin To Millions of Australians With “Lite” PlatformFor many American and European cryptocurrency investors, buying Bitcoin is as easy as visiting Coinbase.com, sending a bank wire, and pressing the blue “Buy” button. But, for other industry stakeholders based in dozens of other nations, fiat on-ramps are few […] The post Binance Brings Bitcoin To Millions of Australians With “Lite” Platform appeared first…
Cardano’s 1.5 Mainnet Release Successful, Progress Towards New Proof-of-Stake Protocol NewCardano has successfully deployed its 1.5 mainnet, bringing the protocol a step closer to proof-of-stake consensus that “matches the security guarantees of proof-of-work protocols such as Bitcoin.” The update also includes a number of other optimizations, primarily around the blockchain’s crypto wallet, Daedelus. On Mar. 21st, Cardano deployed its 1.5 mainnet. The release is the…
ZenLedger CEO: Fortune 50 Companies Preparing for Blockchain NewCryptoSlate conducted an interview with Patrick Larsen, CEO and co-founder of ZenLedger.io—a cryptocurrency tax software company. He describes his outlook on web 3.0, data privacy, crypto-economics, and the Fortune 50’s outlook blockchain. Background on Patrick Larsen Patrick Larsen studied material science chemistry at the United States Air Force Academy and holds an MBA from the…
Improving Bitcoin: Jack Dorsey Announces Open-Source Initiative Square Crypto NewJack Dorsey—the CEO of Twitter and Square, announced “Square Crypto”—a team Dorsey is assembling to work full-time on improving the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ecosystems “independent” of Square’s business objectives. He is currently looking to hire up to four developers and one designer for the team. On Mar. 20th, Jack Dorsey announced the launch of Square…
SEC Steps Up Efforts to Regulate Virtual Currency Offerings and Exchanges NewThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has recently stepped up its enforcement actions against virtual currency exchanges and Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”) that violate federal securities laws. Due to the highly technical nature of virtual currency and its underlying technology, the area long operated as a sort of financial Wild West, with consumers and…
Stellar Lumens Jumps 7.3% Following IBM World Wire AnnouncementStellar Lumens was recently leveraged in IBM’s blockchain solution, World Wire, which uses the technology to help eliminate intermediaries involved in cross-border money transfers. Following the announcement, the price per lumen rose 7.3 percent. Stellar Lumens (XLM) is an open-source cryptocurrency, similar to XRP, that aims to facilitate remittances by creating a platform that connects…
Why Switzerland’s Biggest Retailer Accepting Bitcoin is Crucial For AdoptionDigitec Galaxus AG, Switzerland’s biggest online retailer with nearly a billion dollars in annual revenue, has integrated various crypto assets including bitcoin as a payment option. The announcement, which was first reported by Watson, a major Swiss publication, was later confirmed by the Digitec team through its official blog. A roughly translated statement from Digitec…
Watch Out WhopperCoin, McDonald’s Joins LoyalCoin for Crypto RewardsMcDonald’s in the Philippines has partnered with LoyalCoin to provide a cryptocurrency-based rewards program for customers. Now, users of the app can spend crypto on transactions at McDonald’s for rewards. Downloading the LoyalWallet App is now more rewarding! Follow the steps below and get a free Burger McDo:Step 1:… Posted by LoyalCoin on Monday, March 18,…
Shanghai Launches Smart City Program with MXC Blockchain Startup NewChina has a strong record of spearheading technological innovation, and it appears to be continuing the trend with its interest in blockchain and IoT supported Smart Cities. Recent developments indicate that the government of Yangpu – a district in the major Chinese city of Shanghai, has initiated an agreement with the MXC Foundation to drive...…
Major Institutional Arrival: Morgan Creek Delves Deeper Into Crypto With Latest Investment NewMany had predicted that 2019 would be the year that institutional investment floods into crypto. The timing could not be better as markets are still over 80% down from their all-time highs. Multi-billion dollar global asset manager Morgan Creek Digital (MCD) has acknowledged this with its latest investment. Venture Stage Crypto Asset Investment According to...…
Crypto Markets at Monthly High, When Will They Breakout? NewCrypto markets have crept back to monthly high; majors flat but Ontology, Tezos and Ravencoin ripping. Market Wrap Crypto markets have been slowly gathering momentum with some larger gains for some of the altcoins. The steady progress has pushed total market capitalization back over $140 billion again as a big move appears to be looming....…
Bitcoin (BTC) Price And Time: Trend Overwhelmingly Bullish NewBitcoin price is gaining bullish momentum above the $4,000 resistance area against the US Dollar. The price is trading near monthly highs and it could accelerate above $4,050 and $4,080. There is a key connecting bullish trend line formed with support at $3,985 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken)....…
Crypto Market Rally Inevitable: ONT Surges, Bitcoin Cash, XLM, EOS, TRX Analysis NewThe total crypto market cap is about to break the $136.0B resistance level for the next bullish wave. Bitcoin cash price is back above the $160 level and it may continue to rise towards $165. EOS price is slowly moving higher towards the key $3.80 resistance area. Stellar (XLM) price is currently consolidating above $0.1110...…
Ripple (XRP) Price Facing Hurdles While Bitcoin, Ethereum Turn North NewRipple price formed a decent support near the $0.3100 level and moved higher against the US dollar. The price broke the $0.3150 resistance, but upsides remain capped near the $0.3200 level. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $0.3145 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source...…
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Turning Bullish, Targets Fresh Weekly Highs NewETH price gained traction and surpassed the key $138 resistance level against the US Dollar. The price formed a strong support near the $136 level before climbing above $138. This week’s major bearish trend line was breached with resistance near $138 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair is now...…
- Cardano’s 1.5 Mainnet Release Successful, Progress Towards New Proof-of-Stake ProtocolCardano has successfully deployed its 1.5 mainnet, bringing the protocol a step closer to proof-of-stake consensus that “matches the security guarantees of proof-of-work protocols such as Bitcoin.” The update also includes a number of other optimizations, primarily around the blockchain’s crypto wallet, Daedelus. On Mar. 21st, Cardano deployed its 1.5 mainnet. The release is the…
- Mt. Gox Gets Closer to Returning Over 141,000 Bitcoin To Its UsersMt. Gox is in possession of over 141,000 Bitcoin and more than 142,000 Bitcoin Cash. Does this mean that users will finally get their funds back five years later? Mt. Gox Hodling Funds Worth Over Half a Billion Dollars Ever since the industry was rocked by the collapse of its biggest cryptocurrency exchange in 2014,…
- Shanghai Launches Smart City Program with MXC Blockchain StartupChina has a strong record of spearheading technological innovation, and it appears to be continuing the trend with its interest in blockchain and IoT supported Smart Cities. Recent developments indicate that the government of Yangpu – a district in the major Chinese city of Shanghai, has initiated an agreement with the MXC Foundation to drive...…
Sirin Labs Partners With MyEtherWallet to Enhance Outreach of Blockchain SmartphoneSirin Labs is aiming to increase the profile of its blockchain smartphone via an integration with MyEtherWallet
WSJ Claim of $9 Mln Laundered Via Shapeshift Based on Flawed Investigation, Analysts SayAnalysts have accused the Wall Street Journal of using flawed investigative methods and grossly overestimating the extent of alleged laundering via crypto exchange ShapeShift- What is Game Theory? And How Does it Relate to CryptocurrencyGame theory is highly relevant to cryptocurrencies and is often an overlooked aspect of platforms, despite playing a vital role in their security and sustainability. A renewed vigor in game theory development and analysis has coincided with expanded interest and […] The post What is Game Theory? And How Does it Relate to Cryptocurrency appeared…
Ex-NATO Chief, Danish PM Now Advises Blockchain Firm ConcordiumA former prime minister of Denmark and secretary-general of NATO has joined blockchain identity startup Concordium as a strategic advisor.
Lightning Labs Releases Alpha Version of Lightning Offramp Solution Lightning Loop NewThe initial release of Lightning Network offramp Lightning Loop has been announced by blockchain development company Lightning Labs
Facebook Posts Job Vacancy for Senior Lawyer With Blockchain, Payments Experience NewA major legal post focusing on blockchain has opened at Facebook in the latest sign of associated payment plans
Redditors Call Out Reported Scam on Blockchain-Based Prediction Platform Augur NewAt least one scammer is reportedly gaming other users on the blockchain-powered event betting platform Augur by creating deliberately invalid markets
Payment Service Square is Hiring Crypto Engineers, Offers Salaries in Bitcoin NewPayment platform Square is looking for cryptocurrency engineers and is offering to pay them in Bitcoin
QuadrigaCX’s Legal Representatives Create Affected Users Committee NewLaw firms Miller Thomson and Cox & Palmer have established a committee to help provide guidance in representing affected clients of QuadrigaCX
Lightning Labs Releases ‘Loop’ Feature for Bitcoin Payments Channels NewCalifornia startup Lightning Labs released today a new feature to improve usability of the bitcoin payment channel network, lightning.
Facebook Seeks Counsel to Forge Blockchain Partnerships for New Products NewFacebook is looking to hire a lead commercial counsel for blockchain to negotiate "partnerships needed to launch new products."
Square Is Hiring New Crypto Engineers — And It Wants to Pay Them in Bitcoin NewPayments startup Square wants to bring on crypto-focused engineers and designers, and may pay them in bitcoin.
WSJ’s ShapeShift Exposé Overstated Money Laundering by $6 Million, Analysis Says NewBlockchain analytics firms say money laundering accusations against ShapeShift don't match up.
Creditors Committee Formed for Collapsed Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX NewA creditors' committee has been formed for users of the failed QuadrigaCX exchange, and it includes a former Mt Gox customer.
Welcome to Athens: Tezos Completes ‘Historic’ First Blockchain Vote NewTezos – one of the 25 ranking cryptocurrencies by market capitalization – has just concluded its first round of on-chain governance voting.