November 21, 2019
Mark S. Scott was found guilty of helping OneCoin co-founder Ruja Ignatova launder $400 million
November 21, 2019
Don’t you hate it when a telemarketer interrupts your day with a call that’s either an outright scam or some other BS you couldn’t care less about? Instead of getting annoyed with the useless call, you can take it as an opportunity to have some fun and provide the bugger with a taste of his own medicine. After reading this article you will have plenty of ammo for the next scammer that tries to bother you. Here are my three favorite ways to annoy a telemarketer: #3 Answer the phone and immediately mute it When you answer the call don’t say anything and instead mute yourself. While this isn’t quite a fun way, it’s the easiest way to get placed on a “dead phone” list and increase the chances of avoiding future calls. A dead phone list is a list […]
November 21, 2019
Almost all activities, on the Ethereum network, are powered by its native crypto token Ether or ETH. ETH boasts of a $20 billion market cap and a circulating supply of ~108 million coins. This makes it the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. The Ethereum network token entered the cryptocurrency trading arena in 2015. According to CoinGecko, since launch, ETH has registered a 2800 percent increment in price to date. Although Ether is down almost 87 percent after hitting all-time highs at ~$1500, it is pretty much an attractive alternative investment option because of the overall appeal of Ethereum, as a decentralized computing platform. Many see ETH as a much more promising crypto investment option than bitcoin. Few Fortune 500 companies and financial trust Ethereum. They recognize it as the de-facto blockchain platform for building next-generation applications and monetary settlements. For all […]
November 21, 2019
A lot of transactions over the Ethereum network have nothing to do with Ether itself. This is apparent when looking at the recent transaction spike for ERC-721 tokens. A powerful and popular network like Ethereum attracts a lot of attention. Gods Unchained Chugs Along Nicely Not only are there the Ether users to contend with, but also plenty of token holders and dApp users. It now appears the ERC-721 tokens are being transferred at an increased level. So much even that the recent throughput is a fourfold increase compared to two weeks ago. This increase is, according to CoinMetrics, the direct result of the Gods Unchained dApp. It is a digital blockchain-based trading card game where users effectively own the cards in their deck. This project alone is responsible for seeing 6 million card assets transferred over the Ethereum network […]
November 21, 2019
Major American investment and finance website Yahoo Finance adds CoinMarketCap’s crypto prices for 118 coins to its website
November 21, 2019
The IRS is eyeing the Bitcoin ATM industry for potential tax issues. Large industry players are already compliant enough, experts say, while smaller operators might experience additional difficulties
November 21, 2019
According to the National System of Public Security, there have been over 33,000 murders logged in 2018. The numbers actually increased as there were around 31,000 murders noted in 2017. Murder is still one of the most heinous crimes out there, but thanks to today’s technology and the internet, everyone can easily know the details of many murders that shook an entire population. There are now numerous sites dedicated to sharing the details of many famous murders. There’s simply nothing that could stop people from sharing such content and we’re here to share three of the most disturbing and popular murders of all time that are just too intriguing. #3 The Murder of Kunz Family The murder of the Kunz family happened in their home in Athens, Wisconsin. It was 1987 when this happened. Three Kunz siblings were found murdered […]
November 21, 2019
Vermont utility Green Mountain Power and LO3 jointly launched a pilot project that enables homeowners with solar panels to sell surplus power to businesses
November 21, 2019
Bitcoin loses key 0.786 Fibonacci level as false rumors circulate that Chinese authorities have raided Binance’s office in Shanghai
November 21, 2019
Binance cryptocurrency exchange has denied reports of a police raid on its Shanghai offices, as it purportedly has no such offices
November 21, 2019
Since launching in January, Sideshift.ai has become a well known cryptocurrency application that allows people to swap 20+ cryptocurrencies in an automated manner. When Sideshift first launched, users needed an access code to use the service, but on November 20 the team removed access codes and the platform’s affiliate program has fully activated. Also read: Maduro Plans to Give Venezuelan Pensioners Petro as Christmas Bonus Sideshift AI Removes Access Code Requirement For almost a year now, Sideshift.ai has offered an automated cryptocurrency swapping service that allows people to trade specific digital assets at a rapid pace. Users leveraging the Sideshift platform can swap coins like BCH, BTC, BNB, DASH, DOGE, SAI, SPICE, USDT, USDH, XMR, L-BCH, L-BTC, and LTC. The platform was launched by software engineer Andreas Brekken when he was helping develop Drivechain extension applications with Paul Sztorc. Brekken […]
November 21, 2019
American lawmakers have introduced a bill to put Facebook’s Libra under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission
November 21, 2019
Chinese police have reportedly raided and closed the Shanghai offices of leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance
November 21, 2019
Venezuela to back its Petro with 30 million barrels of crude oil instead of 5 billion barrels as initially planned
November 21, 2019
Binance.US will now offer institutional liquidity for users of the Tagomi crypto brokerage
November 21, 2019
The Leading Group for Remediation of Internet Finance Risks of the Chinese technology capital of Shenzhen warned against illegal cryptocurrency-related activities
November 21, 2019
Bitcoin has been regularly attacked for its energy-intensive mining process, powered by serious amounts of electricity. It’s been claimed that it leaves a carbon foot print comparable to that of a large city or even a small country, an allegation that often finds its way to the headlines of mainstream media outlets. But a new study proves the devil is in the details. Bitcoin’s CO2 emissions, according to the authors, are much more modest than suggested by previous reports. Also read: Canadian Company Commissions 3 Bitcoin Mining Units to Restart Oil Well Getting the Numbers Right Various studies have painted a pretty negative picture of Bitcoin’s energy consumption so far. “Participation in the Bitcoin blockchain validation process requires specialized hardware and vast amounts of electricity, which translates into a significant carbon footprint,” wrote a team of researchers from the Technical […]
November 21, 2019
With major tech firms shifting their focus to finance, what does this mean for the future of crypto and the wider financial system?
November 21, 2019
Ubisoft will be a block producer on the testnet of EOS-based game distribution platform Ultra
November 21, 2019
African based blockchain project Terra recently celebrated the first anniversary of Credit (CREDIT) block production. Credit is a decentralized proof of stake cryptocurrency that is simple to mine and rewards its holders with passive income. November 20, 2019, Johannesburg SA – Johannesburg-based blockchain project and trading platform TERRA has announced a huge slew of products to focus on the development of digital payments processing in developing nations such as Nigeria. In addition to the project’s main focus, Credit (CREDIT) decentralized cryptocurrency, the company has developed 8 supporting products that each offer something groundbreaking to various emerging markets. These exciting new developments include: MiniPOS – MiniPOS is a web-based CREDIT staking wallet, that improves the ability to earn through block production. It replaces the need for a CPU based device, allowing smartphone users access to 100% profit per annum. This exciting feature enables CREDIT holders to make hourly […]
November 21, 2019
LG’s IT affiliate and Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary, Ground X, are teaming up to bridge public and corporate blockchains
November 21, 2019
The Sacramento Kings’ chief technology officer said that fans stopped spending Bitcoin on team merchandise with the price sky-rocketed
November 21, 2019
“Masternode” is a term that echoes less often in the cryptosphere these days, but not because user-controlled nodes have fallen out of favor. Rather, the nomenclature has shifted, with “staking” now used to describe the array of blockchains that fall under this banner. As an examination of proof-of-stake chains shows, masternode coins are very much alive. But as exchanges push staking as a service, are the days of user-operated masternodes numbered? Also read: Bitcoin.com to Launch $200 Million BCH Ecosystem Investment Fund 5 Years on, Masternodes Are Still Going Strong When smart contract platform Velas unveiled its masternode staking this week, it iterated on a system that can be traced all the way back to Dash’s arrival on the scene in 2014. Masternodes have evolved significantly since then, with Velas’ staking program reflecting this through provisions like pooled staking, for […]
November 21, 2019
Bitcoin has declined below the psychological level of $8,000 for the first time since October 25. Interestingly, the trading volume on Bitcoin futures exchange Bakkt is increasing, which suggests that institutional investors are happy to enter the market at lower prices. Bitcoin Continues the Bearish Mood Earlier on Thursday, Bitcoin dropped to $7,982, according to Coinmarketap data. Thus, it broke below the $8,000 for the first time this month. The price then bounced back by jumping to $8,109, but bears were strong enough to send the price below the $8k level again. One of the possible reasons behind the ongoing decline is the so-called mining capitulation. The phenomenon was discussed in detail by crypto analyst Cole Garner, who argued that small miners are forced to giving up on the process as it becomes too expensive for them. The gradual exit […]
November 21, 2019
An unknown “super nice” guy — none other than A. Antonopolous — spurred a small-time Gelato place in Berlin’s hip Friedrichshain district to start accepting Bitcoin
November 21, 2019
Grayscale’s Michael Sonnenshein reveals 84% of the digital asset manager’s inflows in Q3 were from non-crypto hedge funds
November 21, 2019
“We had to” — German bank charges everyone 0.5% negative interest
November 21, 2019
EOS price is back in a bearish zone below the $3.300 support area against the US Dollar. The price is currently trading above the $3.000 support area and struggling to correct higher. There is a key contracting triangle forming with resistance near $3.100 on the 4-hours chart of the EOS/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair remains at a risk of more downsides below the $3.000 support area. EOS price is facing an increase in selling against the US Dollar, similar to bitcoin. The price is likely to break the $3.000 support area and continue lower. EOS Price Analysis This week, bitcoin, Ethereum, ripple, litecoin and EOS declined steadily against the US Dollar. Earlier, EOS price struggled to climb the $3.450 and $3.500 resistance levels. As a result, the price started a fresh decline and broke the key $3.300 […]
November 21, 2019
Bitcoin back in the $7,000 zone after 4-week hiatus
November 21, 2019
The best use for any currency would be to spend it on things you need or even better, enjoy. And spending has to be easy and inexpensive too. Bitcoin cash has these characteristics and brings them to the digital money world. They have been acknowledged by crypto users who appreciate fast and low cost transactions. There’s a bunch of interesting things you can do with bitcoin cash today. Also read: These Debit Cards Will Help You Spend Your BCH Anywhere Camping at Norway’s ‘Private City’ You can, of course, travel the world with bitcoin cash and we have previously turned your attention to some attractive destinations you’d enjoy. Like Slovenia, for example, where you can pretty much get by entirely on BCH thanks to a payments platform called Elipay. Hundreds of retail locations in the small European country, which literary […]
November 21, 2019
Binance has acquired Indian crypto exchange WazirX, meaning that users will be able to use INR to buy and sell crypto via Binance’s Fiat Gateway as early as next week
November 21, 2019
Singapore has always been seen as a hub of digital finance. Many of the world’s major blockchain and crypto conferences are held there and a lot of the region’s exchanges have chosen the island nation for its welcoming climes. This week the country’s chief financial regulator opened its digital doors even wider with further approvals for crypto derivatives trading. Green Light For Crypto Singapore’s equivalent of a central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), plans to allow the trading of derivatives involving crypto assets on regulated platforms and exchanges. According to the Nikkei Asian Review, the move could pave the way for regulatory oversight as crypto products become increasingly popular among investors. The MAS has proposed changes to Singapore’s Securities and Futures Act, which will apply to approved exchanges including the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and licensed intermediaries. The Authority […]
November 21, 2019
Litecoin price is facing an increase in selling interest below $60.00 against the US Dollar. LTC price is currently trading below the key $59.80 and $57.00 support levels. There is a crucial bearish trend line forming with resistance near $57.10 on the 4-hours chart of the LTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair is likely to break the $54.00 support area and continue lower in the near term. Litecoin price is back in a downtrend against the US Dollar and bitcoin. LTC price remains at a risk of more downsides as long as it is below $60.00. Litecoin Price Analysis In the past few days, there were steady downsides in bitcoin, Ethereum, ripple and litecoin against the US Dollar. LTC price broke the main $60.00 support area to enter a bearish zone. Moreover, there was a break below the […]
November 21, 2019
Canaan completes $90M IPO without major backer Credit Suisse
November 21, 2019
A major Indian cryptocurrency exchange, Wazirx, has been acquired by Binance. News.Bitcoin.com talked to Wazirx CEO Nischal Shetty to find out the implication of this acquisition and the changes users in India can expect. Meanwhile, the “India Wants Crypto” campaign to bring about positive regulation will continue, and Shetty is confident that the Indian government will positively regulate the crypto Industry. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Wraps up Crypto Hearing for the Year Wazirx Joins Binance Mumbai-based crypto exchange Wazirx has been acquired by global crypto exchange Binance, Wazirx CEO Nischal Shetty confirmed to news.Bitcoin.com on Thursday. “Wazirx has now become India’s first-ever cryptocurrency exchange to be acquired by an international one,” the exchange announced. “Binance has been working towards growing the ecosystem by introducing new fiat gateways,” Shetty explained. “Wazirx’s innovative P2P in India attracted them. The idea is […]
November 21, 2019
Regional news outlets from Venezuela have revealed that President Nicolás Maduro plans to dole out petro as a ‘Christmas bonus’ for Venezuelan retirees and pensioners. Moreover, despite the fact that many Venezuelans say average citizens don’t use the petro, Maduro also claims there are 27,000 petro affiliated businesses. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Wraps up Crypto Hearing for the Year Venezuelan Pensioners’ Christmas Bonuses to Be Paid in Petro The Venezuelan President and the leader of the United Socialist Party Nicolás Maduro has revealed that the government plans to give Venezuelan retirees and pensioners the gift of petro this Christmas. The petro (PTR) is the first cryptocurrency launched by a nation state and the digital asset has been controversial since it was announced. Many skeptics believe the petro is only used by government officials and their friends to skip international […]
November 21, 2019
Former Locke Lord LLP partner allegedly received $50 million to launder $400 million for OneCoin co-founder Ruja Ignatova
November 21, 2019
U.S. think thank releases a report on the future of investigating illicit transactions on the dark web, including tracing crypto use
November 21, 2019
CEO of payment processor PayPal revealed during an interview that the only cryptocurrency he owns is Bitcoin
November 21, 2019
A savvy player at a cryptocurrency casino has walked away with a cool $110,000 by exploiting a flaw in the programming of a smart contract of a gambling application. The gambling application in question, EOSPlay, is hosted on the smart contract, blockchain-based network EOS. The attacker essentially overloaded the network, which allowed them to generate winnings with zero risk. Literally each roll of a dice was a guaranteed winner! As reported in the cryptocurrency news publication Crypto Slate, the EOSPlay vulnerability was discovered in mid-September. The attacker used a second EOS application to facilitate the hack. The service used, EOS REX, is a computing power lending service. Users stake EOS tokens in exchange for RAM and CPU power to use of the EOS network. By staking more than any other EOS REX user, the attacker was able to fill blocks […]