This is an entry in CoinDesk’s Most Influential in Blockchain 2017 series. “Free! We’re free!” Jihan Wu may not have created the “BCH Talk” WeChat thread, but he was among the first to celebrate the formal creation of the blockchain for which the channel was named, making his feelings known on August 1 to the more than 500-member channel. But then again, those in the messenger chat were already well aware of how Wu, the co-founder of Bitmain, one of Read more …
Featured Someone was bound to create a cryptocurrency version of Monopoly. Well now they have, enabling you to gather friends and family to trade fake fiat currency for fake crypto. Playing with ersatz money won’t make the competition any less intense as you clamor to snap up Mayfair – or Bitcoin Core as it’s now known. Also read: Poloniex Now Requires Legacy Trading Accounts to Verify Identity Go to Hodl, Do Not Pass Go The odds of an Read more …
Chun Yin Cheung is a partner in PwC China’s risk assurance practice, based in the Shanghai office, and a committee member of VeChain Foundation. The following article is an exclusive contribution to CoinDesk’s 2017 in Review, and represents the author’s personal view, not necessarily the opinions of his employer. In 2018, I forecast China will surprise the world (again) and change the crypto world. I personally believe in 2018 China will be the first major country to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC), Read more …
EOS hype is off the chart, but does the company have the capacity to outperform Ethereum? We answer that question and several more as we do a deep dive into the company, its management, and its business model. It’s easy to proclaim the latest technology the next internet, [insert crypto] killer, or even the next generation blockchain. But will it hold up to the hype? That is the question EOS is about to answer. To understand EOS, think of it Read more …
As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies gain popularity as a mode of payment transfer, it has become common for the average Bitcoin user to be scammed by an anonymous identity who requests payment for some work is then never heard from again. The decentralized nature of cryptos certainly has a tradeoff – unlike a credit card or bank transaction that can be reverted, a cryptocurrency transfer once confirmed is permanently recorded on the Blockchain. This is where multi-signature (multisig) wallets come Read more …
Cointelegraph (Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain News)Ripple Becomes Largest Altcoin As Bitcoiners Issue WarningsCointelegraph (Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain News)Ripple (XRP) has overtaken Ethereum as the largest altcoin by market cap in a surge which has divided the cryptocurrency community. After the payment network's token reached as much as $2.65 on some exchanges this week, investors are celebrating …While Bitcoin and Altcoins slide, one cryptocurrency stands out among the restForexLiveTop Cryptocurrencies 2018: Zcash, Monero And Other Altcoins To Watch Next YearInternational Business Read more …
NTOK.io has created a new platform for delivering education opportunities across the globe. Why is that worth mentioning? The brand-new model, based on blockchain technologies, could help the project to get a fair share of the fast-growing online education market. The service enables students to get in touch with tutors for online teaching or training sessions, which is a perfect alternative for language of programming courses. Of course, the direct peer-to-peer model does not completely remove the need for commercial Read more …
BTCMANAGERMcAfee Claims Twitter Hack: “Coin of the Day” Rattles Altcoin MarketsBTCMANAGERJohn McAfee, vocal crypto supporter and influencer, halted his controversial pump and dump “Coin of the day” scheme that plagued the crypto market and suggested his Twitter account was hacked following after some extra 'recommendations.' McAfee …Crypto Pundit John Mcafee Hacked but HodlingBitcoinistJohn McAfee says his Twitter account was hackedBBC NewsJohn McAfee on Twitter: "Though I am a security expert, I have no control over Twitter's security. I have haters. Read more …
The MerkleFive Trading Strategies to Build BTC Wealth During Altcoin DowntrendsThe MerkleDuring a remarkable year for Bitcoin, and especially the past six months, many altcoins have seen an ever-dwindling BTC price. In response, many traders have shifted their focus to prioritizing dollar profits rather than Bitcoin. While it is much …Looking For Reliable Cryptocurrency Brokers? Here Are The BestMENAFN.COMCrypto Movers and Shakers of 2017Bitcoinistall 4 news articles » Source
In recent months the technology and finance industries have been in flux with the activities of new companies finding novel use cases for blockchain technology and the parallel rise in the value of cryptocurrencies. One company is ramping up its plans for a launch of its blockchain lottery platform, which has been a year in the making. An unprecedented step for Kibo’s token holders Kibo Lotto is a platform developed by an international team that uses blockchain to make lotteries Read more …
Featured South Korean exchange Youbit filed bankruptcy last week but has now come up with additional options to pay back its members. The exchange is asking them to vote between three options. Also read: Russian Regulators Draft Law to Restrict Crypto Mining, Payments, and Token Sales Youbit’s Bankruptcy Filing Youbit exchange’s operator Yaffian filed bankruptcy on December 19 after the platform was hacked, as previously reported by news.Bitcoin.com. A notice on the exchange’s website explains that each member Read more …
Pesetacoin has gained a lot of traction in the last year, and for the right reasons. The cryptocurrency gained popularity as it helps the Spanish population make use of an alternative currency which is not Bitcoin, which is known for its technical challenges. The Pesetacoin is designed keeping the needs and sentiments of Spaniards in mind, as they dream of having the good old Peseta – the currency of Spain before the introduction of Euro. In addition, owing to its Read more …