Mariela Naydenova
LeapRate Analyst
November 16, 2017 BY Mariela Naydenova

Anguilla, a Caribbean nation, to become the first ICO's regulator

FXStreet just reported that an island in the Caribbeans, Anguilla, is to become the first regulatory body of ICOs. The government of the Caribbean nation is considering the Anguilla Token Offering Act, or AUTO, which would establish the world’s first registration process for new cryptocurrencyofferings. The Chief Minister of Anguilla, Victor Banks, commented on the idea: "We…

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November 16, 2017 BY Mariela Naydenova

Blockchain used for child trafficking eradication in Moldova

Moldova is reported to start using blockchain technology to eradicate the child trafficking activity that is currently happening in the country. Moldova is one of the countries where the trafficking of children is at the highest, also combined with an overall low GDP growth and GDP per capita. The problem stems from the fact that…

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November 14, 2017 BY Mariela Naydenova

By December 2018, Bitcoin will hit $20,000, says Mike Novogratz

In an interview for Reuters, Mike Novogratz, the current CEO of Galaxy Investment Partners and the former macro hedge fund manager at Fortress Investment Group, talked about his opinion on bitcoin and why the digital currency is the new "gold". According to the Wall Street manager, bitcoin is undoubtedly a store of value. It has the…

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November 14, 2017 BY Mariela Naydenova

SAP is joined by 27 partners in support of a blockchain revolution

After SAP announced and launched its effort to integrate the technology of blockchain into more spheres of life such as the Internet of Things (IoT), supply chain, manufacturing and many more, the company said that 27 more partners have joined the initiative. The announcement was made at SAP TechEd Barcelona, taking place Nov. 14-16. According to…

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November 13, 2017 BY Mariela Naydenova

Bitcoin hits $13,900 in Zimbabwe

As bitcoin is now exploding and imploding on a daily basis, going to $8,000 to current lows of $6,300, the "people's currency" thrives in the state of Zimbabwe. Bitcoin seems to offer "rare protection from the onset of hyperinflation and financial implosion", says The Hindu Business Line. Zimbabweans are afraid of their currency losing value…

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November 10, 2017 BY Mariela Naydenova

Bitcoin down with $1,000 after upgrade is called off

Bitcoin price is tumbling with around $1,000 after the upgrade that was scheduled to take place on the 16th of November was called off. Now, investors seem to invigorate interest towards Bitcoin Cash (BCH). After Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $7,800 in the past few days, after SegWit2x was cancelled, the current price is…

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November 09, 2017 BY Mariela Naydenova

ICOs vs. IPOs - who's going to win?

ICOs, or initial coin offerings, seem to have replaced the IPOs, the initial public offerings, in hype and attention. With the cryptocurrency market capitalization currently going through $200 billion, it is interesting to note the differences between ICOs and IPOs. An ICO, or an initial coin offering, is a sort of a crowdfunding project, with…

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