Mariela Naydenova
LeapRate Analyst
December 12, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

How will Amazon affect the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries?

Google search results show that there is a potential dynamic duo: Amazon and Blockchain/Cryptocurrency. One of the largest e-commerce giants in the world is at the forefront of technological disruption, which is probably why its market capitalization is growing exponentially throughout the years. Amazon registered three cryptocurrency domains in November 2017, including amazonethereum.com, amazoncryptocurrency.com, amazoncryptocurrencies.com. Some…

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Corda Network announces Board of Directors
December 12, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Samsung's blockchain-based phone

Blockchain revolution has allowed hundreds of tech companies to revive their business strategies through implementing smart tech solutions to the products they offer. IBM, MasterCard and many more are just a few of the hundreds of giant tech firm that have recently applied for different blockchain-related patents. The latest company to apply for three blockchain…

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Bitcoin
December 11, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Was Coinbase the "Bitcoin Whale" that moved $3 billion worth of BTC?

The price of Bitcoin has been plunging quite dramatically. Recent press releases suggested that while the overall Bitcoin investor community may be selling their positions, it is several Bitcoin "whales" that actually move the market and cause the volatility in Bitcoin's price. One huge whale that caught the attention of the community was an investor…

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Binance seeks to curb SEC’s hunt for “fraud”
December 10, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Binance "takes care" of institutional investors

Binance is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the world. The platform has just announced their launch of subsidiary accounts feature for institutional and high net worth investors. The request for such an option has been long awaited, as institutional investors have had a large impact on the cryptocurrency industry in the last…

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December 04, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

This Chinese government-backed company to launch a stablecoin

The Chinese company Grand Shores Technology Group is reportedly developing a stablecoin that will hit the Chinese market in February of 2019. The company is backed up by the Chinese government of Hangzhou, which is the capital of the Zhejiang Province. Grand Shores Group is a company engaged in blockchain and construction services. According to…

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Advanced Blockchain AG announce investment in WOM Token
December 04, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Cryptocurrency adoption is rising, prices are falling - why?

The current market situation with cryptocurrencies, especially with Bitcoin's price is kind of extraordinary in terms of economic sense. The adoption of cryptocurrencies is rising, along with the adoption of blockchain technologies around the globe. The blockchain market is expected to reach around $2.3 billion by 2021. Yet, the prices of major altcoins are falling.…

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December 03, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

General Motors on automated cars and blockchain

Blockchain has surely entered another phase of its development. According to The Statista, the blockchain market can reach the staggering $2.3 billion by 2021. Other statistics suggest even more brighter future for the technology and its applications. General Motors is now also considering a special blockchain patent for managing its automated car fleet. According to…

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November 30, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Major cryptocurrency theft in Bulgaria – 3 for 5

Bulgaria is known as the country with largest Bitcoin reserve after the creator of Bitcoin himself, Satoshi Nakamoto. Back in July, 2018, it was reported that Bulgaria ranked second in terms of Bitcoin reserves, as in 2017 “the Bulgarian government seized almost $1.3 billion in Bitcoins, or 213,519 coins, to be precise. The amount of…

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