Mariela Naydenova
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November 30, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Blockchain custodian solutions in Hong Kong

Blockchain solutions have been missing an essential feature – the custodian one. Now, InVault, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency custodian service company, has recently launched after the country put new regulations valid for crypto exchanges and fund managers, requiring both to properly implement custodian solutions to their offerings and protect the virtual assets of their clients.…

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November 30, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Just a glitch, not a bubble

Bitcoin’s price is currently trading at $4,300, losing around 70% of its value from December, 2017. Analysts, bitcoin enthusiasts, and investors have frequently referred to Bitcoin as one of the biggest scams in history, comparing it to the Dutch Tulip fever in the 17thcentury, the World Financial Crisis of 2008, the UK Railway mania back…

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November 30, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Rhino Coin – the digital coin for species protection

Africa seems to be at the forefront of cryptocurrency revolution and blockchain applications. The oldest continent can now boast a revolutionary digital coin that serves to protect a precious animal specious.   As cited by CryptoGlobe, Africa houses almost 80% of all existing rhinos in the world. However, the biggest issue is the aggressive poaching…

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Crypto laws vary by jurisdiction – UK lawyer sheds light on local directives
November 30, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

The first US State to accept Bitcoin for tax payment

The price of Bitcoin may be falling down, but the applications of Bitcoin keep going up. The US State of Ohio has now ruled that Bitcoin will be accepted for 23 types of taxes. The State of Ohio has already established a special cryptocurrency payment portal and will start accepting the “people’s currency” any time…

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November 21, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Cryptocurrency hedge funds are "dying"

Since cryptocurrencies' market value fell by some 20% in just under two weeks, there is a new report showing that the massive declines in prices of major alt coins have forced around 35 crypto hedge funds to close. Bitcoin, for example, has lost more than 70% of its value as compared to its December, 2017…

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November 21, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

DAREX - the 100% community-owned crypto exchange

  The very first idea of Bitcoin was to have the community of regular people have their "say" in the financial system, especially after the Financial Crisis of 2008. Satoshi Nakamoto invented the "people's currency", as Bitcoin is often called, to put the financial power in the hands of the regular people. In this line…

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November 20, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Columbia University and IBM partner on two blockchain accelerator programs

Columbia University and IBM have partnered to launch two accelerator programs that will aid the development of blockchain and blockchain-related companies. The programs will act as incubators that will equip startups with the essential knowledge and expertise in the field of blockchain. The accelerator programs will support 10 startup companies, whose founders will benefit from…

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November 19, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Bitcoin just tumbled below the $5,000 price level

Bitcoin has certainly seen better days. The "people's currency" just tumbled 12% to below $5,000, currently trading at around $4,955. This is the lowest level that Bitcoin has hit in a year's time. Since the beginning of 2018, Bitcoin has lost more than 60% of its value, when in December 2017, it was trading for…

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November 19, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Blockchain solution for the shipping industry by CargoX

CargoX is a company that offers blockchain-based solutions for the shipping industry. The company just launched its CargoX platform, the first neutral, open and accessible shipping and logistics platform in the world. According to the press release that CargoX issued: "The platform can be used by businesses of any size, and it was recently selected…

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November 18, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

The world's first cryptocurrency ETF is now a reality

Many have been wondering what will happen to the much-desired Bitcoin ETF, given the strong interest from investors and the strong resistance from the SEC. And while the financial regulator has opened a special office to deal with fintech and cryptocurrency-related proposals for ETFs and new products, the first crypto ETF will go live next…

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