TAU (the active unit) have announced a new currency with TAU Coin. The coin is different from other coins by introducing a new consensus model, Proof of Transaction (POT).
Crypto Ban in India May Relax, Allowing Limited Use of Tokens
India doesn’t allow using cryptocurrencies. However, the crypto ban in India could end, as the Indian government considers allowing crypto tokens for Metro cards and airline tickets.
Shopping Cart Elite and Bitcoin Diamond Created a New Crypto Bazaar
Using the new platform customers could use their digital assets to purchase tangible goods. This could allow for a faster adoption of cryptocurrencies.
Polymath and 7Pass Partner to Facilitate Legal Cannabis Investment
Polymath is partnering with 7Pass to develop a private security token. The goal of the token is to help the global sector of legal cannabis investment.
Kowala’s Stablecoin Becomes First with Hardware Wallet Support
Kowala’s stablecoin is the first to offer Ledger hardware wallet support, helping owners have more control over their coins.
Bitcoin’s Soaring Electricity Needs – Data and Solutions
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
