The somewhat hyped Consensus 2018, witnessed a deep interest in a San Diego-based small community money-lender Silvergate Bank. It has been hailed as a lifeline for cryptocurrency exchanges and enterprises which have…
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Crypto and Twitter: A Toxic Combination, a Troubling Future
Cryptocurrencies may offer solutions to a host of big problems, but for now, they’re making issues with social media echo chambers worse. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Crypto and Twitter: A Toxic Combination,…
Tezos Launch Sees Investors Panic Over Lost Passwords
Tezos took investors by surprise again over the weekend as many appeared to realize they did not have access to a crucial password needed to claim funds. Your Private Key Is Not…
Almost Half Of Young Germans Are Interested In Cryptocurrencies
A Postbank Digital Study carried out in February and March 2018 shows that 46% of respondents between the age of 18-34 are interested in investing in cryptocurrency, reports Finance Magnets. The random sample consisted of 3,100 people…
Japan’s SBI Cryptocurrency Exchange Now Live for 20,000 Users
SBI Holdings’ cryptocurrency exchange is now live for a limited number of customers and with one cryptocurrency supported so far. Starting today, the mega corporation’s crypto spot trading service is available for…
Ex-Augur Founder Launches Blockchain Religion, Offers “Totems” to Devotees
While most blockchain enthusiasts go ahead and create their own cryptocurrency, Augur’s ousted co-founder Matthew Liston has gone one step ahead and formed his own blockchain-backed religion. Religion a Billion Dollar Opportunity…
Hyperchain Blockchain Creator Completes $234 Million Funding Round
Blockchain platform developer Qulian Technology has closed one of the biggest blockchain-focused VC rounds ever. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Hyperchain Blockchain Creator Completes 4 Million Funding Round
China’s Internet Giant Baidu Reveals Energy-Efficient and Highly-Scalable ‘Super Chain’ Blockchain Protocol
Baidu is seen to be using Blockchain in many of its services. The latest was a solution to the high energy consumed by cryptocurrency mining. Speaking at an event in China, Xiao…
SBI Launches Japan’s First Bank-Owned Cryptocurrency Exchange with Ripple Support
Japanese financial institution SBI holdings has confirmed the launch of its cryptocurrency exchange, called ‘VCTRADE’, 15 months after its initial announcement in 2016. In an announcement on Monday, the Japanese financial giant…
Japan's Financial Services Giant SBI Launches Crypto Exchange
A new crypto exchange backed by Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings has now gone live for pre-registered users, with ordinary accounts to open in July 2018 Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post:…
ZenCash Falls Victim to a 51% Attack With $550,000 Worth of Tokens Stolen
ZenCash (ZEN) is the latest in the ever-growing list of virtual currencies, who have been targeted by the so-called ‘51% attack’. For those, still not familiar with one the most infamous frauds…
Chinese Firm Reportedly Nets $18 Million in 'Questionable' Token Sale
Despite China’s 2017 ban on ICOs, a Chinese firm still appears to have openly promoted a token sale that reportedly raised $18 million. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Chinese Firm Reportedly Nets Million…
China at Risk of Losing out on Bitcoin Revolution, Says State-owned Newspaper
Around the world, cryptocurrencies are fast threading along a relatively positive path towards acceptance, as governments and regulators are testing, deploying, and evaluating the integration of blockchain and cryptocurrency into their existing…
How Edgar Allan Poe Inspired a Composer to Build a Blockchain Platform for Creatives
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing, Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before. Lifestyles of the Poor & Famous On January 29, 1845, Edgar…
Microsoft to Buy GitHub: Bitcoin Devs Call for Exit
Bitcoin core developers are among those reacting angrily to news Microsoft has reportedly acquired GitHub in a deal worth at least $2 billion. Bitcoin Developers Call For GitHub Exit The takeover, which anonymous…
Bitcoin Price Struggles to Secure Momentum at $7,700, Downside Break Expected
The bitcoin price has failed to secure momentum above the $7,700 mark, struggling to break above the one-month descending trendline since May 3. If the upward movement of bitcoin fades and the…
Blockchain Platform to Help Content Creators Earn Fair Pay for Music, Movies, Games, eBooks
A new content production and distribution platform is using blockchain to ensure project founders and content creators receive fair compensation for their work – helping talented professionals in creative industries to earn…
Indonesian Regulator Gives Green Light for Crypto Futures Trading
Indonesia’s Futures Exchange Supervisory Board (Bappebti), a commodities market regulator under the country’s Ministry of Trade, has reportedly ruled that cryptocurrencies are commodities that can be traded on the country’s futures exchange….
Bitcoin in Brief Monday: Zencash Targeted in 51% Attack, Ticketfly Hijacked for Ransom
In today’s Bitcoin in Brief – Zencash has lost $550,000 in two double-spend transactions following a 51% attack on the network. Developers have taken measures to increase the difficulty of future attacks….
China State TV: Blockchain Is ’10 Times More Valuable Than the Internet’
China Central Television (CCTV), the country’s primary state broadcaster, has said the economic value of blockchain is “10 times more than that of the internet.” In a segment named “Dialogue,” aired Sunday night through…