Cryptocurrency, despite being a cutting edge technology, is still beholden to the our planet’s limited resources, and many are starting to doubt whether its demands are worth the cost.
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency as a Payment Method – Part 2
Will cryptocurrency ever reach widespread adoption as a payment method? In part 2 of a continuing series, we look at bitcoin debit cards as well as other altcoins that hope to solve the liquidity problem.
What are The Best Cryptocurrencies for Anonymous Transactions?
Most people believe that all cryptocurrency transactions are anonymous and no one can trace them. This idea is strengthened by
Basic Valuation Principles for Cryptocurrencies
Two Basic Questions How do you evaluate a cryptocurrency? This is a very important question. Before we even begin the
The Life, Death, and Resurrection(?) of Altcoin, Ontology
The altcoin, Ontology, has endured through a wild ride throughout the span of 2018, even by the volatile standards of the cryptocurrency market.
Indie Game Pulled For Allegedly Being a Crypto Mining Front
Developers of an indie game formerly available on Steam allegedly included code to hijack players’ hardware to mine cryptocurrency. When discovered, Steam promptly delisted the game from its marketplace.
Nasdaq Had a Closed-Door Meeting to Discuss Legitimization of Crypto
Wall Street is slowly creeping toward making moves to legitimize the use of cryptocurrency. Nasdaq discussed regulation in the space with a number of exchanges at a recent closed-door meeting.
Common Ground in Cryptocurrency and Cannabis Industries
Surprisingly, there are many similarities between the legal treatment of cannabis and cryptocurrency. A patchwork of laws in many jurisdictions sows inconsistency and confusion in both areas.
Stumbling Blocks for Bitcoin as a Payment Method
Bitcoin has enjoyed a recent spike in valuation yet the uptick could turn out to be a double-edged sword for the burgeoning cryptocurrency. The Catch-22 of increasing and decreasing value only adds to the volatility apparent in the market.
New Set of Guidelines Aimed at Self-Regulating the Token Economy
The Chamber of Digital Commerce’s Token Alliance has released a report aimed at arming the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry with tools and frameworks to support a self-regulatory approach. The report gives a regulatory overview, provides a set of guidelines for utility tokens, while also giving an overview of the current economic landscape.
India’s Supreme Court to Rule on a Controversial Crypto Ban
In an upcoming decision, the Supreme Court of India will decide on the cryptocurrency ban enacted by the Reserve Bank of India. This decision, whatever the court decides, will likely have a major impact on the global crypto industry.
Top Three ICOs – Where Are They Now?
Much critical ink has been spilled on the topic of ICOs since the method of crowdfunding began with Mastercoin in
STASIS Launches EURS Stablecoin for European Investors
Blockchain investment platform STASIS has officially launched its EURS stablecoin, a move that’s likely to attract curious institutional investors throughout
Cryptocurrencies on the Way to Mainstream Adoptions According to eToro and Imperial College
Cryptocurrencies have been around since 2009. Despite examples of real-world use, they have so far not taken off as a
State Your Business – Local Legislative Support for Crypto
Most of the regulatory heat on crypto has been coming from the federal level. Not only has the market suffered
The Custodians Are Coming – Coinbase Courts Hedge Fund Money
While the prospect of Wall Street entering the cryptosphere may conjure some unpleasant associations among the utopians who view any
Building Bridges – Banks and Crypto Are Learning to Coexist
It’s more than a little ironic that the US banking system which nearly destroyed the world economy thanks to a
Bitcoin Found to be Useless for Criminal Activity
When asking the general public about Bitcoin, the digital currency’s alleged use for criminal activities often comes up. In fact,
Tether Double-Spending Scare Renews Transparency Concerns
This week, the US Dollar-pegged stablecoin is back in the limelight with a Chinese cybersecurity company reporting an alleged double-spending
Binance Coin (BNB) Holds Steady As Binance Announces Move Into Uganda
Binance ventures into Uganda with its first ever fiat-crypto exchange Over the past 24 hours, almost all major cryptocurrencies have
China Releases Crypto Rankings, Puts EOS at Top
The crypto-skittish nation of China is turning heads with its latest coin rankings from the China Electronic Information Industry Development.
Blockchain Busters – How Crypto Is Poised to Transform Hollywood
One of the factors hamstringing cryptocurrency adoption is the relative lack of things one can do with it. Similar to
TRON Completes its Own Token Migration
TRON, a project seeking to build the infrastructure necessary to truly decentralize the internet has complete its token migration.
ICO Watch – Daily Fantasy
While fantasy sports have been around for decades now, starting with american football in the early 1960s, the concept of
Obstacles to Cryptocurrency Adoption
Almost 10 years have passed since Bitcoin was announced. It did not take long for the first recorded cryptocurrency transaction
