Fairspin: Seamless Gambling Experience Provided by Blockchain

Advertisment Fairspin (formerly known as Fairplay), is an online casino that uses the technology of blockchain to offer secure and fair gambling and betting games. Since its launch in late 2018, the casino has managed to carve a reputable image, earning two prestigious awards, EGR Operator Awards 2019 and SBC Awards 2019, in the Rising Star category. You want the latest news about Crypto? Then follow us on Google News! “Our bet on transparency proved to be a success because Read more …

‘Satoshi Never Used Bitcointalk’: Craig Wright

Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive… You got it. Craig Wright is at it again. Only this time around it’s going to be hard to talk his way out of this one. According to his official blog post yesterday, it’s a myth that Satoshi (Craig) ever posted on Bitcointalk. Only… he then goes on to say that he did. Craig Wright Says That He (Satoshi) Never Used Bitcointalk There is absolutely nothing unclear Read more …

Bitcoin Codebase Preserved for 1,000 Years in Archive Under Arctic Ice

A snapshot of the Bitcoin codebase will be encoded onto film reels and stored for a thousand years under the arctic ice in Svalbard, Norway. The move is part of the GitHub Archive Program, with a mission to preserve open-source software, for future generations to learn about the culture of today. GitHub has partnered with institutions such as the Software Heritage Foundation, Arctic World Archive, and Oxford University’s Bodleian Library to ensure the long-term preservation of code, which could otherwise Read more …

BitMEX Operator Ups Grant for Bitcoin Development to $100K

The company behind derivatives exchange BitMEX is increasing the grant it pays to one of the developers responsible for keeping the Bitcoin Core protocol up and running. HDR Global Trading said in a post on Tuesday that it had increased the grant it was paying to Michael Ford, also known by his handle “fanquake,” from $60,000 to $100,000 made payable over a 12-month period from March 2020. The firm has supported Ford ever since he took up the post of Read more …

Indian Crypto Exchange BuyUCoin Gets License to Go Abroad

Indian crypto exchange BuyUCoin has sealed regulatory approval from Estonia’s financial watchdog to expand its services abroad.  Speaking to Cointelegraph, the exchange’s CEO Shivam Thakral revealed that the platform had received its crypto-fiat license in late 2019, followed by a crypto wallet license this year.  In tandem, BuyUCoin also announced its partnership on March 31 with Indian mobile-based payments system and digital wallet provider Mobikwik, which has a reported reach of 107 million users and 3 million merchants. Estonia’s compliance Read more …

Huobi Wallet and Crypto Lender Cred Now Enable Users to Earn Interest

Major cryptocurrency exchange and wallet provider Huobi has partnered with decentralized crypto lending platform Cred to enable users to earn interest on their holdings. An announcement on April 1 revealed that Cred’s lending and borrowing services will be fully integrated into the Huobi Wallet, which supports over 1,000 crypto assets, including 8 stablecoins, for users across 200 countries and regions. The two firms did not provide a comprehensive list of supported crypto assets, but noted that Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) Read more …

Amended Lawsuit Against Ripple Now Offers Theory That XRP May Not Be a Security

An amended complaint against Ripple has been filed by XRP investors in a long-running lawsuit involving allegations of breaches to U.S. securities law. The two-year class-action – which claims Ripple, a blockchain payments infrastructure firm, violated securities rules with its sales and marketing of the XRP cryptocurrency – has been refiled with additional claims to back up the case that Ripple and its CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, had undertaken unfair or fraudulent business practices. The suit, with former XRP investor Bradley Read more …

ProxyNode: A Decentralized Secure Platform For Virtual Private Servers

Advertisment ProxyNode is a blockchain project backed by its own native PRX cryptocurrency to build and provide a secure platform for virtual private servers (VPS) and Virtual private network (VPN) solutions. All the participants of the ProxyNode Ecosystem are rewarded in PRX through the process of running masternodes and coin staking. You want the latest news about Crypto? Then follow us on Google News! The four major goals of the PRX team include: Building a MasterNode hosting service wherein the Read more …

Not April Fool’s — Trump Hints at $9 Oil After Accidental Bitcoin Plug

After inadvertently advertising Bitcoin (BTC) last week, United States President Donald Trump has now hinted that he expects oil to crash to just $9. In a press conference on March 31, Trump reiterated what has become a penchant for lower oil prices.  Trump: $9 could “get you what you wanted” He was speaking amid talks with both Russia and Saudi Arabia, both of which plan to increase oil production this month despite the plunge in demand caused by coronavirus. WTI Read more …

New Blockchain Project Lets Users Choose Their Renewable Energy Source

Australian blockchain firm Power Ledger and French green energy retailer ekWateur are betting that consumer choice can help spur the transition to sustainable energy usage. In an announcement on April 1, the two firms revealed that they will be offering almost a quarter of a million French residents the opportunity to customize their energy mix, using blockchain technology to securely certify its source. Green choices The new partnership will involve connecting ekWakteur’s network of over 220,000 electricity meters across France Read more …

Indian State Ministry Discusses Cryptocurrency Plans With Founders of Crypto Bulls Roadshow

Advertisment An Indian state official recently met with the founders of the “India Crypto Bulls” initiative and discussed cryptocurrency development, investment, and innovation in India. News.Bitcoin.com talked to Kumar Gaurav, one of the founders, to find out more about the meeting. Also read: 2x Bitcoin — Wanna Double Your BTC to the Moon? Forget About It You want the latest news about Crypto? Then follow us on Google News! India Crypto Bulls Founders Meet Rajasthan Official Amin Pathan, chairman of Read more …

Bityard Has Now Officially Launched! Register now and earn 258 USDT for Free!

Advertisment You’ve heard it first here, Bityard, the world’s leading digital contract trading platform, has officially launched. According to industry authoritative sources, Bityard has received a strategic investment from a US hedge fund worth 10 million dollars, creating a precedent in the industry for complex contracts and simple transactions. At Bityard, our ambition is to foster research and development of relevant forward-looking technology, overseas market expansion, and ecological construction of our brand name. You want the latest news about Crypto? Read more …