The election of Donald Trump to the presidency has thrown the US’s international trade policies into chaos. How will this new avenue impact blockchain tech?
Venezuela Shatters Bitcoin Trading Record. But Petro Increasingly Looks Like a Scam.
It’s currency crisis season again. Venezuela has been involved in a major economic crisis in recent times with some describing
BitBay Offers up a “Rolling Peg” as a Next Step for Stable Coins
We recently discussed stablecoins as a cryptoeconomic primitive that may prove the key to cryptocurrency adoption. Stablecoins, by definition, are aimed at being as stable as possible. This is usually achieved by pegging the value to a fiat asset, such as the US Dollar.
The cryptocurrency exchange BitBay adds to the stablecoin offering by introducing their own pegged coin. In contrast to other attempts at stablecoins, BitBay promises to return power over coin value to the user.
Parent Company of Brazil’s Largest Independent Broker Is Launching a Crypto Exchange
Cryptocurrency trading is increasingly popular in Brazil. Grupo XP, the parent company of Brazils’ largest independent broker XP Investimentos is launching a crypto exchange. The move is likely to benefit crypto traders in the country.
Desico CEO Envisions a Hybrid of Old and New for Financial Systems
Desico co-founder and CEO Laimonas Noreika discusses the role blockchain will play in the immediate future of finance.
LOBSTR Extending Cryptocurrency Wallet Support for XDB Coin
Crypto users need to deal with the complexity of cryptocurrency wallets, which aren’t always easy to use. LOBSTR wallet, which is the most popular wallet for Stellar Lumen, will now extend cryptocurrency wallet support to XDB, i.e. the cryptocurrency of the DigitalBits Foundation. This consumer-focused move is likely to help crypto users.
Millennials Overwhelmingly Confident in the Future of Cryptocurrency
In a survey conducted by investment firm Sustany Capital, millennials are “overwhelmingly” invested in the future of cryptocurrency.
Going Against the Crowd: Crypto Markets Remain a Good Bet
There’s blood in the streets as crypto markets continue to suffer negative volatility. Regardless of the actions of the broader crowd, a smart investor will consider whether crypto remains a good investment, and whether now is the perfect time to buy.
Top ICOs: Where Are They Now? – Part 2
After a mighty boom in 2017, ICOs have come back down to earth. Let’s see if some of the top earning ICOs from that period are living up to the hype.
Stablecoins – The Holy Grail of Cryptocurrencies
Can stablecoins help to quell crypto volatility?
SALT Lending’s Expansion Further Globalizes Crypto-Backed Lending
SALT is upgrading the potential for lending around the world.
Anonymous TAU Coin Founder “iMorpheus” Reveals Identity
The anonymous cryptographer responsible for the founding of TAU Coin has revealed his identity.
What Are the Key Differences Between Bitcoin and Ripple?
These coins’ variations could end up making all the difference.
Apple Co-Founder Wozniak is Optimistic About the Future of Bitcoin
Steve Wozniak is well-regarded within the world of technology due to his co-founding of Apple and success in other areas of the industry.
US District Judge Affirms SEC ICO Regulation Probe Authority
There have been questions about the US SEC’s jurisdiction over ICOs. However, the latest pronouncement from a US district judge has affirmed the authority of the SEC in ICO regulation probes.
Elad Roisman Sworn in as SEC Commissioner
Elad L. Roisman is the SEC’s newest Commissioner, bringing much experience to the table. With his appointment, it’s possible that a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund could finally be approved.
Addicted to Crypto Volatility? A Scottish Hospital is Here to Help
The crypto market is volatile, and many traders are completely obsessed with monitoring the frequent changes of the market. A Scottish hospital will now treat this condition as an addiction.
European Union Unlikely to Regulate Crypto Market Anytime Soon
Finance Ministers Meeting At a recent gathering of European Union (EU) finance ministers in Vienna, it became clear that there
The Case for Cryptocurrency in Social Impact is Growing, According to UN Presentation
Blockchain investor turned social impact advocate Bill Tai had it right. The landscape for crypto investment is volatile, but the
Alex Mashinsky on Why Big Banks Are “Terrified” of Crypto
Alex Mashinsky wasn’t always trying to save the world. When he was seven years old he had more pressing problems
If We Want A Decentralized Internet, We Need Mainstream dApps
Most consumers have yet to hear of a “dApp” — but that could change soon. The internet is currently going
ZEN Investment Trust Launched by Grayscale
Greyscale Investments and Horizen are working together on ZEN Investment Trust, a single-asset investment product that solely invests in ZEN, a digital currency with privacy as the first priority. The two companies have high hopes for the future of the platform.
New Stable Cryptocurrency Network From Kowala Might Eliminate Crypto Volatility
Crypto market volatility is a major reason for slow cryptocurrency adoption. There are stablecoin projects that are trying to eliminate this; however, they have certain limitations. Kowala is launching their stablecoin network, pegging it against USD, with automated minting and burning of coins.
Dash Partners with CoinCards.ca, Allowing Easy Purchase of Gift Cards
A new partnership between Dash and CoinCards.ca will allow for purchase of gift cards through the service using Dash cryptocurrency. The CEOs of both companies have high hopes, not just for themselves, but also for making progress toward mass adoption of crypto.
Bitcoin price drop is just a market correction, says investment expert
Bitcoin sell-off and the continued bearish trends in the crypto market have made many crypto investors and observers worried. However, the CEO of deVere, the renowned financial advisory firm, says this is a normal market correction.
