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.
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 co-founder and CEO Laimonas Noreika discusses the role blockchain will play in the immediate future of finance.
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.
In a survey conducted by investment firm Sustany Capital, millennials are “overwhelmingly” invested in the future of cryptocurrency.
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.
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.
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The anonymous cryptographer responsible for the founding of TAU Coin has revealed his identity.
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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 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.
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.
Finance Ministers Meeting At a recent gathering of European Union (EU) finance ministers in Vienna, it became clear that there
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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.
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.
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 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.
Bitcoin exchange hack is an increasingly common phenomenon. Bank of America is seeking to patent a solution to solve the issue of crypto exchange hack.
Krypto and Dash are bringing cryptocurrency to the hands of Latin Americans with the help of a new smartphone, KRIP. The goal is to make banking and payments more accessible and efficient for everyone.
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