March 25, 2019
Image Credit: Pixabay The dopamine rush which likely hits the brains of intending founders of startups within the blockchain space at the thought of owning their own company solely powered by its utility token is ludicrous. We hear founders claim their tokens are utility tokens thereby saving them any future regulatory cross hairs with authorities such as the SEC and other regulatory agencies. Most times even with all the noise on the utility nature of these tokens, just a smidgen few of them consider the need to undertake the “Howey Test” which professionally investigates if a token is classified either as security or utility. This has led to many of them breaching the line of regulatory authorities put forward between utility tokens and securities offering. This discourse, however, is not to hold any brief for SEC especially which I personally consider […]
March 24, 2019
On March 23, the Twitter handle @Bitcoin became mired in controversy after BTC supporters complained about the account and attempted to get the profile shut down. The operator of the Bitcoin Twitter profile has also accused the social media platform of manipulating matters by placing restrictions on the account and limiting its overall traffic. Also read: Bitcoin and the Agora: Every Transaction Outside the Nexus of State Control Is a Victory The Relentless Attempt to Silence a Twitter Handle The owner of the Twitter handle @Bitcoin believes the account is being restricted for being critical toward the Bitcoin Core (BTC) network and the Lightning Network (LN). Over the last few weeks, several BTC supporters have advocated having the account suspended or reassigned to a group of core developers. The dispute arose because the @Bitcoin account shows support for the Bitcoin […]
March 24, 2019
In theory, this would be an excellent time for altcoins to mount a very strong comeback while Bitcoin remains bearish. However, ensuring such gains materialize is often a very different matter. The Dogecoin price puts up a valiant effort in this regard, although it too notes minor losses. For now, the $0.002 level hasn’t come under too much pressure as of yet. Dogecoin Price Momentum Offers More of the Same It is never a bad thing to see some of the top cryptocurrencies either maintain their value, or note the tiniest of losses when Bitcoin turns bearish again. Dogecoin often checks the right boxes in this regard, although it can also make for a boring market, according to some traders. Even today, the resilient altcoin notes small losses and successfully maintains its price above $0.002 without too many problems. Over […]
March 24, 2019
It would appear the bearish momentum affecting top crypto markets is not relenting this Sunday. With most tokens, assets, and currencies in the red, there is very little to get even remotely excited about at this time. Further down the line, some of the alternative markets try to move up again. The ABBC Coin price is, after facing a big onslaught, reclaiming some of its lost value without too many problems. ABBC Coin Price Momentum Still Makes no Sense When one looks up the definition of a potential pump-and-dump scheme, the ABBC Coin chart could serve as rather interesting educational material. The price momentum of this altcoin is very erratic, but not necessarily in a good way. After facing major losses earlier the week, the project has regained over 20% of its value today. That is a very unusual turn […]
March 24, 2019
Cryptocurrency community members are speculating that Tether is not being openly transparent about its reserves after changes to its website.
March 24, 2019
The digital privacy project Tor is now accepting various cryptocurrencies on its donations portal
March 24, 2019
Bitcoin holds just over $4,000 as most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies report slight losses on the day
March 24, 2019
The Binance Launchpad format has been radically changed by the cryptocurrency exchange
March 24, 2019
From cross-blockchain transfers to a banking competitor cryptocurrency that targets over 2 billion users When investing in cryptocurrency, one overlooked but important factor to look out for is utility. Forget the flashy ICO adverts and look instead at how a cryptocurrency will be used. A high utility provides the following benefits to a cryptocurrency: Improves liquidity A cryptocurrency that is constantly being used, transferred and traded allows for investors to easily buy and sell said cryptocurrency. A cryptocurrency with a high marketcap may make you wealthy (on paper) but if it is not being traded enough, who will buy it off you? Drives demand A cryptocurrency with a legitimate use is a cryptocurrency that is needed and sought out by users who can benefit from it’s utility. It is also sought out by investors looking to profit from the cryptocurrency’s demand. Creates scarcity […]
March 24, 2019
North Korean dissidents are selling “visas” based on ETH, Square wants to develop open source crypto contributions, and more in this week’s Hodler’s Digest
March 24, 2019
As the bearish and uncertain market momentum continues to affect nearly all cryptocurrencies, tokens, and assets on the market, the next few hours and days will be very interesting to keep an eye on. While Bitcoin is still in uncertain waters, it would appear the IOTA price is struggling significantly. At this time, it is a bit unlikely what is driving this downtrend, although there may be further losses up ahead. IOTA Price Momentum Looks Worrisome While Bitcoin is not necessarily impressing cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors by any means, there is nothing to be overly concerned about either at this time. Unfortunately for the alternative markets, weak Bitcoin momentum will usually result in some very awkward momentum for these altcoins as well. As far as IOTA is concerned, things are not looking too great right now, primarily because the downtrend […]
March 24, 2019
When the Bitcoin momentum sours a bit, one has to wonder if the alternative markets will see bearish or bullish pressure. During the weekend, the momentum can easily swing either way for altcoins, tokens, or assets. As far as the Cardano price is concerned, there is still a lot of initial promise. Its most recent gains are also interesting to take note of at this time. Cardano Price Momentum Continues Traders who have kept a close eye on the altcoin markets in recent weeks may have noted some interesting trends are taking shape. While Cardano is not known for its major pump cycles or steep gains out of the blue, the market seems to be moving up slowly and surely. Even today, this is one of the few top 10 markets in the green, which further confirms the demand for […]
March 24, 2019
An application called Bitcoinmap.cash lists locations where decentralized digital currencies such as bitcoin cash can be spent directly. It provides information about hundreds of restaurants, bars, hotels, and stores around the world that accept electronic cash without intermediaries. Also read: New Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Offers P2P Trading Promoting Direct Payments With Bitcoin Cash The Bitcoinmap.cash platform, a community project open to new participants and developers, has a web-based version and a mobile app for Android devices. All the venues displayed on its map accept bitcoin cash (BCH) or dash, while some of the shops also take bitcoin core (BTC). Many of these places – such as the Cara B Cafe-Bar in downtown Barcelona or the La Sirene Soho Restaurant in New York – offer discounts of up to 20 percent on the first BCH payment you make. The people behind […]
March 24, 2019
Singapore-based fintech company Hydra X has partnered with United States-based institutional crypto exchange Seed CX to bring its offerings to Asia
March 24, 2019
While very few things are ever guaranteed in the world of cryptocurrency, one can usually assume the Binance Coin price will move up a decisive manner sooner or later. Today is another example of how this market works. The recently announced changes to accessing the Binance Launchpad will undoubtedly have something to do with this surge. Binance Coin Price Notes Another Surge Until about an hour ago, Binance Coin was just like any other cryptocurrency market in terms of overall momentum. Nothing exciting was happening, yet it seems that has all come to change in a rather unexpected manner. More specifically, the price has spiked once again, primarily because of some changes coming to the Launchpad service. As such, it appears this market is subjected to a major frenzy by people who want to buy BNB. Following a very bullish […]
March 24, 2019
Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash have been removed as payment options from Amazon-owned streaming service Twitch
March 24, 2019
As today’s rather uneasy cryptocurrency market momentum continues, it remains to be seen what the future will hold for most markets. The NEM price, while often overlooked by a lot of people, is seemingly noting some strong gains as of late. Although the momentum is not exceptional or spectacular by any means, a lot of holders and traders will be pleased with the current progress. If it can be sustained, today may be a positive time for this particular altcoin. NEM Price Momentum Seems Promising It is evident all of the markets in the top 25 often rely on Bitcoin’s momentum first and foremost. As the world’s leading cryptocurrency faces yet another minor wave of bearish pressure, there is nothing to get overly excited about. However, not all markets within the top 25 are following Bitcoin’s trend, which is pretty […]
March 24, 2019
Initial Exchange Offering 2017 & 2018 being the year of ICO, has come up with huge benefits in the crypto industry. But the truth is people have started pacing towards a new strategy named as Initial Exchange Offering. Crypto Enthusiasts across the globe suggest this neoteric alternative for ICO since it is feature-packed with boosted-benefits. The ICO model allows the project to bootstrap themselves without the need of going through traditional venture capital without funding. While on the other hand, IEO enable crypto projects to fundraise directly on digital exchanges! One of the most hyped news of recent times is one of the AI projects has raised around $5.5 million in just 22 seconds on Binance with IEO! The next five minutes will make you clear of all your queries regarding this platform! What is IEO Initial Exchange Offering? An Initial Exchange […]
March 24, 2019
Bitcoin.com’s gaming portal is filled with a plethora of casino-style games that allow you to wager and win with bitcoin cash (BCH). Last week, one punter did just that, scooping $5,000 of BCH from a progressive slot. All of the games that feature on Bitcoin.com’s Cashgames portal are provably fair, with a typical return of 99% or greater. All it takes is a little BCH to participate. Also read: The Fed’s Low Interest Rates and QE Have Created a Dependent Generation Anonymous Player Wins 33 BCH Playing Cashgames Bitcoin and betting have long been synonymous, with the earliest use cases for the digital currency comprising simple high-low gambling games such as Satoshi Dice. There’s even evidence that Satoshi intended to incorporate a virtual poker game into Bitcoin’s first code. At Bitcoin.com, we’ve maintained this tradition by enabling people to participate […]
March 24, 2019
In the cryptocurrency world, weekends are usually a time when odd market momentum begins to materialize. Today seems to offer something most people had expected, although some markets have effectively begun moving up as well. With the Basic Attention Token price noting some solid gains in quick succession, it would appear as if traders might make some good money in the process. Basic Attention Token Price Surges Again Not a week goes by without any recently listed currency on Coinbase noting value when the markets turn bearish. A few months ago, those currencies were somewhat random. This day and age, it appears Basic Attention Token is the go-to staple in terms of noting small gains when Bitcoin is facing some problems. As that particular bearish Bitcoin trend continues, it seems as if other markets need to start moving up on […]
March 24, 2019
The founders of the web expected that the web will, one day, have a native currency. Some sort of digital cash or micropayment system that will be as integral to the proper operation of the space as links and passwords. Thirty years have passed, and there is no sign of the 402 error! Let’s go back to the early 90s when the founders of the World Wide Web and its inventor Tim Berners-Lee were working on a list of errors people might encounter as they were interacting with the web. Some of the errors they created are too familiar — the 404 Not Found error has turned into such a cultural sensation that websites compete to have the funniest page. Other’s are less common, but you might have witnessed them at some point, such as the 401 Unauthorized error. But, I bet almost none […]
March 24, 2019
The four-week window that the Indian supreme court has given the government to come up with crypto regulation is coming to an end. According to the court’s Advance List, the crypto case is listed for March 29. Meanwhile, the community is ramping up efforts to bring about positive crypto regulation and the end of the banking ban imposed by the central bank. Also read: Indian Exchange Launches Lending Program for 5 Cryptocurrencies Advance List Shows Hearing Date: March 29 The deadline given to the Indian government by the country’s supreme court to come up with a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency is drawing near. On Feb. 25, the court gave the government four weeks to produce crypto regulation. That period is up next week. Nishith Desai Associates lawyer Jaideep Reddy represents the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in its […]
March 24, 2019
Data Access for AI: An Under-Explored Use for Blockchain There is a vast amount of computing power around the world that is not used efficiently. There are an estimated 4 billion personal computers in the world and 90% of them have free capacities at any given moment. This is to say nothing of the idle capacities of other personal devices, like smartphones and tablets. In effect, this excess computing power is wasted. Lots of startups are trying to use blockchain technology to take advantage of this inefficiency to meet different economic needs. The blockchain is exciting in this context because it provides an infrastructure for distributed computing power, while at the same time providing an incentive for individuals to link their idle devices to the network. Many of the startups I’ve come across are focused on providing web hosting and/or data storage […]
March 24, 2019
The warning comes amidst Bitwise’s efforts to get its bitcoin ETF approved.
March 23, 2019
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March 23, 2019
The top cryptocurrency markets are not necessarily performing as expected. That is completely normal behavior when Bitcoin turns ever so slightly bearish once again. It puts a lot of strain on other top markets, although the Litecoin price is still doing its own thing. Sustaining this current upward momentum will be a bit troublesome, but so far, there is no reason to panic. Litecoin Price Stays Above $60 for now It is evident Bitcoin leads the dance when it comes to determining the perceived value of alternative cryptos, tokens, and assets alike. This year, however, Litecoin has shown to not be too bothered by Bitcoin’s momentum when things get sour. It still benefits from a bullish BTC run like every other market, but the altcoin can stand on its own two legs without major issues. Today is another interesting example […]
March 23, 2019
Photo Credit: coin girls A taste that keeps you craving for more with such beautiful craze. The nose catches the sweet and enticing scent from afar, as it touches the mouth, the lips register the taste even before the tongue enjoys it. Such was my experience with my favourite and symbolic ofe-nsala soup, a special delicacy enjoyed in Eastern Nigeria always in popular demand and the first delicacy to finish in any buffet event where its part of a meal course. “Don’t waste any more time and funds configuring your website to have the ICO section, it shows you’re not prudent and have a bad sense of judgment as a Founder/CEO. You should quickly capitalize on the growing IEO interest in the industry before it’s too late” Quoting myself above, I told one of the project founders who recently consulted with me sharing […]
March 23, 2019
Amuse to Giveaway Tickets for The Fact Music Award (TMA) Featuring the Biggest Names in Korean Music
Amuse is offering fans the opportunity of a lifetime to watch a The Fact Music Awards that features, among other acts, K-pop phenomenon BTS. The award ceremony will be held on April 24, 2019, at the Incheon Namdong Sports Complex. The two and a half hours extravaganza will have an impressive and star-studded line up of top bands from the country, like Red Velvet, GFRIEND, MAMAMOO, MOMOLAND, Chung-ha, MONSTA X, I-DLE, THE BOYZ, Stray Kids, TWICE, iKON and others. The highlight of the evening will be the boy band, BTS, one of the biggest musical stories from Asia. BTS are no strangers to music lovers in Asia and around the world as they have given multiple hits and have performed before sell-out crowds in Asia, North America, South America, and Europe. Amuse is giving a chance to get free the […]
March 23, 2019
On March 20, the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously decided to keep federal interest rates unchanged. Critics believe that the central bank’s policy of near-zero interest rates and quantitative easing (QE) has corrupted the U.S. economy for nearly a decade and spawned a generation of socialists. Also read: Bitcoin and the Agora: Every Transaction Outside the Nexus of State Control Is a Victory The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee Too Stubborn to Raise Interest Rates This week, numerous news outlets described how the Federal Reserve’s FOMC opposed changing interest rates again. The group seems leery toward normalizing the Reserve’s monetary policy. The central bank hasn’t budged on increasing interest rates higher than 3 percent since the financial crisis in 2008. This week’s FOMC shows the Fed is not willing to increase rates anytime soon and the current monetary […]
March 23, 2019
While the majority of the cryptocurrency markets are seemingly turning bearish again, smaller cap altcoins need to make a name for themselves. The weekend is usually a good time to do so, as the markets all act adversely during those two days. This would also explain why the Ravencoin price is pumping once again, as there do not appear to be any major recent developments to warrant a notable increase. Ravencoin Price Momentum Keeps Speculators Happy When there is not too much to be excited about in the cryptocurrency industry today, there are always some markets which provide entertainment. In today’s edition, that market is – once again – Ravencoin. Although this project makes traders and speculators a lot of good money, there is no real reason as to why its value tends to surge so regularly. From a long-term […]
March 23, 2019
The stability fee of MakerDAO’s DAI has been raised by MKR token holders by 4 percent, making it 7.5 percent per year
March 23, 2019
As part of this altcoin rally, Cointelegraph’s market analysis covers the top five performers this week with a market cap of more than $500 million
March 23, 2019
Agustin Carstens, general manager at the Bank for International Settlements, gave a warning against the issuance of central bank digital currencies during a speech
March 23, 2019
When it comes to the different cryptocurrencies, tokens, and assets on the market today, there will be some interesting trends to take note of. Contrary to most people’s expectations, the Tron price is moving up fairly quickly. After surpassing the 600 Satoshi level once again, it would appear TRX is in a pretty good place. That is, assuming that uptrend can be sustained for more than a few hours. Tron Price Uptrend Seems Uncertain Most traders will be quite pleased to learn the bearish pressure has not remained in place for very long. While yesterday did not look too great, today seems to offer a bit more hope. Bitcoin is already on the retrace again, though, and this may hurt all alternative markets moving forward. For the time being, Tron seems to buck the negative trend. Its gains are still […]
March 23, 2019
Bitcoin stays over $4,000 as most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting slight losses
March 23, 2019
Users’ Ethereum wallet addresses are reportedly broadcast to all visited websites by leading ETH browser extension Metamask when privacy mode isn’t enabled
March 23, 2019
The cryptoconomy means many things to many people. For example, since the inception of Bitcoin in 2009, some individuals have used digital currencies as a form of agorism otherwise known as counter-economics. These people believe that using bitcoin as a tool to avoid state harassment is one of the technology’s key features with the potential to reduce the manipulation and civil abuses perpetrated by government bureaucracy. Also read: This Short Animation Might Make You Think Twice About Taxes Bitcoin and Agorism Since the creation of the Bitcoin network, many libertarians have flocked to this technology. Groups of ideologists who believe in free markets, anarcho-capitalism, and the protection of property rights have all called cryptocurrencies a tool that can be weaponized against central controllers of the world’s money. Agorists, in particular, appreciate cryptocurrencies as a means to avoid state harassment and […]
March 23, 2019
A cryptocurrency scam that amassed nearly $17 million has led to the arrest of four more suspects by law enforcement in Mumbai
March 23, 2019
Cryptocurrency service providers are always looking to gain a competitive edge. A fair few exchanges are now moving well beyond trading services in this regard. Huobi Global has announced the launch of Huobi Prime, which will serve as a “selective token listing channel”. A lot of people seem to compare this to Binance’s Launchpad, which has become a rather big success in a very short amount of time. The Purpose of Huobi Prime It is obvious for everyone to see the cryptocurrency industry needs to keep evolving at any given time. For exchanges and service providers, there are numerous options to explore. It would appear a growing number of them show an interest in getting involved with token offerings. A bit of an unusual decision, as the regulatory stance on token offerings has never been too positive in any part […]
March 23, 2019
How To Spend Your Bitcoin And Crypto On Ebay Items Buying something on eBay is normal to most people. Now, there are ways to purchase eBay items using bitcoin and other cryptocurrency. Forra has tied eBay listings into its native platform. Allowing anyone to purchase something from eBay using bitcoin other cryptocurrency. You Can View Our Marketplace Here: https://market.forra.io How Is It Possible To Buy Something On eBay Using Bitcoin Or Other Cryptocurrency Forra is responsible for allowing users to buy eBay items with bitcoin and other cryptocurrency. We want to develop the tools that allow people to use their cryptocurrency as a currency. We think that by building these tools we will increase the adoption of cryptocurrency. Having businesses like eBay accept bitcoin or other cryptocurrency will not happen anytime soon. We charge people the amount of the item, and […]
March 23, 2019
Bitcoin comes in 15th while EOS keeps its top spot in the recently released Chinese official crypto rankings
March 23, 2019
Although it would appear this weekend will offer some bullish momentum for most cryptocurrencies, tokens, and assets, there will always be exceptions. Most people would expect the Electroneum price to go on the rise at this point, yet it seems the market isn’t moving all that much. In fact, there is still a net loss in both USD and BTC value to contend with, which might not necessarily go away anytime soon. Electroneum Price Momentum isn’t Promising When it comes to the different cryptocurrencies, tokens, and assets on the market, most of them tend to follow Bitcoin’s price trend blindly. While that is not necessarily the case for all projects, it has been an interesting correlation to keep an eye on. As Bitcoin has now tried to turn bullish again, the alternative markets would usually follow quite without giving it […]
March 23, 2019
There’s a new digital asset exchange on the market that offers opportunities for peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading and a variety of fiat payment options. Bitzlato is a Russian platform integrated with a P2P exchanger that features a web-based version and a Telegram bot buying and selling six cryptocurrencies. Also read: BCH Is Now Supported by a Large Crypto ATM Network in Switzerland Numerous Payment Methods Available The integration allows Bitzlato to provide users with a variety of deposit and withdrawal options including bank transfers, payment processors, credit cards and ATMs. Traders in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and a couple of dozen other countries can use popular services in the region such as those offered by Qiwi, Yandex Money, Sberbank, Tinkoff Bank and many more. The crypto trading platform, which went live in February, is now processing trades in open beta mode. […]
March 23, 2019
WTF is Cuckoo Cycle PoW algorithm that attract projects like Grin and Cortex? In 2017, the cryptocurrency rage reached to the highest point when Bitcoin surged to USD19,783, many speculators and miners started to invest an enormous amount of money into mining hardware and chips hoping to get on the craze. Cryptocurrency mining was originally designed to be doable with general-purpose computers. Yet with the increase in competition to the limited resources, miners have been seeking an effective way to improve their chances. Application-specific integrated circuit chips, known as ASIC, has taken over the mining market since. ASIC are chips that are designed with a singular purpose. For cryptocurrency mining, these chips are built into specifically designed motherboards and power supplies to efficiently solve a specific algorithm. Each cryptocurrency has its own cryptographic hash algorithm and ASIC hardware are designed to excel […]
March 23, 2019
It would appear most of the bearish pressure which seemed to materialize yesterday evening is no longer in place at this time. Some of the top markets are moving up in a decisive manner, whereas others are still on wobbly legs. The Bitcoin Cash price is surging once again, although it remains to be seen if this trend can be sustained for very long. Weekends are usually somewhat odd when it comes to cryptocurrency trading. Bitcoin Cash Price Surge is Surprising Most people will readily agree Bitcoin Cash is a bit of an unusual market first and foremost. While the current price momentum seems to signal the coming few days will be rather interesting to keep an eye on, there is also a good chance this uptrend will come crashing down sooner or later. Since all of these top markets […]