Sunday Digest: Bitcoin Price, Libra-Killers and Craig Wright (again)

Obviously, it’s still just about the end of summer, so French air traffic controllers have decided to go on strike. Maybe there would be less annual havoc across Europe’s skies if they ‘paid them in Bitcoin’? Bitcoin Price: Yet More Consolidation So BTC has spent another week trading sideways in a band around $10k. Whilst the lack of breakout will undoubtedly be disappointing for some, the further solidification of support is welcome. The week again started strongly, with a push Read more …

Bitcoin Mining Farms Are Flourishing on the Ruins of Soviet Industry in Siberia

The Takeaway: Russia’s abandoned Soviet-era factories are enjoying a second life as cryptocurrency mining facilities. Siberia’s big hydropower plants (another legacy of the USSR) have lured miners with cheap electricity. The favorable energy prices and naturally cold climate are turning Siberia into an international mining hub with miners from Europe, Asia and the U.S. placing their rigs in local farms. Built during the Cold War to power Soviet manufacturing, the Bratsk hydroelectric station in Eastern Siberia is now fueling another Read more …

Telegram’s TON Blockchain to Be Compatible with Ethereum DApps

Telegram Open Network’s (TON) blockchain will allow developers to port their Ethereum (ETH) smart contracts. As industry news outlet CoinDesk reported on Aug. 30, software startup TON Labs managed by Telegram’s token offering investors is building a Solidity compiler for its blockchain. This programming language is primarily used to develop smart contracts in the Ethereum network. Assembly might be required Per the report, the tool would allow developers to port their Ethereum smart contracts over to TON, but it is Read more …

Why the Birth of Bitcoin Can Be Traced Back to 1971

The world economy is a complex system that has undergone many different phases in the past century. As strange as it may sound today, there have been times when banking crises were rare, pay was rising alongside productivity, and the U.S. dollar would buy a certain amount of pure gold. Despite its obvious successes in certain areas, the global monetary system that laid the foundations for this time of stable growth eventually failed, and here’s why. Also read: Crypto Salaries Read more …

Top Crypto Conferences You Should Not Miss in September 2019

In today’s article, we will be featuring some of the most interesting crypto conferences that will be taking place on September 2019. PICANTE Tech Conference Europe Event date: 3-4 September 2019 Event location: Vienna House Andel’s Prague, Stroupežnického 21, 150 00 Praha 5-Anděl Prague The Tech Conference will be covering subjects such as the emergent technologies employed or provided by European Startups, SMEs and Large Enterprises. Aside from panel discussing, there will also be technology workshops and many networking opportunities. Read more …

IEOs, ICOs, STOs and Now IDOs — How to Raise Funds for Crypto in 2019?

The crypto community has seen a tectonic shift in fundraising trends: from the decline of initial coin offerings (ICOs) to the hype around security token offerings (STOs) and then the rise of initial exchange offerings (IEOs). The inclination for fundraising seems to evolve every year. Similarly, 2019 brought with it a new way for crypto businesses to launch their tokens. Fundraising is the key to any business to take off. Crowdsourcing trends have taken off globally across all sectors, especially Read more …

Bitcoin PR Buzz – The Bitcoin News

Bitcoin PR BuzzBitcoin PR BuzzWeb Hosting Company GeeksHosted.com Experience Post Data Center Business Boom, Now Accepts BitcoinTerra and Mining Token Luna Listed on KuCoin Cryptocurrency ExchangeBytom Host Successful 2019 Global Dev Conference in San FranciscoAnnouncing Ten Billion Coin’s 3rd Partnership and 3 IEO Listing, Beginning 28th AugustOcean Protocol Launches Global Data Economy Challenge With 3.4 Million Token RewardTop Online Retailer Particl Launches Unhackable Marketplace with Zero Commission FeesLeading Bitcoin Faucet FreeBitco.in Offers Lamborghini Prize in Golden Ticket ContestEOSBet.io Gets a Read more …

Ethereum Price Weekly Forecast: ETH Remain Sell Until This Changes

ETH price declined heavily and broke the key $185 and $180 supports against the US Dollar. The price is currently correcting higher and is trading near the $172 and $175 resistances. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $180 on the 4-hours chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). There could be a short term upside correction, but upsides are likely to be capped near $180. Ethereum price is trading in a bearish zone against the Read more …

Top Airdrops You Should Look Out for in September 2019

Crypto airdrops are a great and easy way to expand your portfolio of digital assets. But the market is full of new projects issuing tokens, so how do you know which ones are the best? To save you the time and trouble, we have put together a list with the top crypto airdrops you should look out for in the upcoming month of September. NUKlear End Date: 01 Sept 2019 Estimated Value: $37 USD NUKlear is a token that merges Read more …

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Weekly Forecast: $10K Holds Key For Recovery

There was a major downward move below the $10,000 support in bitcoin price against the US Dollar. The price is currently correcting higher, but upsides remain capped near $9,800 and $10,000. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $9,980 on the 4-hours chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). There could be a short term upside correction, but the bulls are likely to struggle near $10,000. Bitcoin price is facing a lot of hurdles Read more …

More Than 70 Projects and Applications Built Around Bitcoin Cash

Over the last two years, the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network’s protocol and third-party infrastructure have grown in robust fashion. There are now more than 70 projects and applications built on and around the BCH chain. The following is an in-depth guide on how to benefit from the growing number of BCH-based projects and tools available today. Also read: Send Token Payouts With Ease Using Bitcoin.com’s SLP Dividend Calculator Progressive Development and Statistics Just recently Bitcoin.com published a BCH resource page Read more …

Crypto News From Brazil and Portugal: Aug. 24-31 in Review

This week saw major expansion of crypto payments in Brazil, new standards freeing Bitcoin from Portuguese taxes, and the allegedly fraudulent Grupo Bitcoin Banco’s refusal to pay clients their deposited funds.  Brazil’s central bank announced that it would classify cryptocurrencies according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) guidelines on Aug. 26. With the new classification under IMF standards, traded cryptocurrencies will be classified as non-financial products and as such, will be counted as goods on the central bank’s balance sheet. Cointelegraph Read more …