Category: Cryptocurrency

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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INTL FCStone’s Carsten Hils discusses the impact the current crisis has on FX markets
December 03, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Monax Platform launches in Beta

Monax has announced the private beta launch of its Monax Platform, as the latest in its line of smart contract products. Casey Kuhlman, CEO and Co-founder of Monax, commented on the news: We’re excited to bring another blockchain solution to the legal field and see how this will benefit ancillary industries such as entrepreneurship, music,…

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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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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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CryptoKaiju launches crypto-themed vinyl toys, fully traceable on a public blockchain
November 30, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

CryptoKaiju launches crypto-themed vinyl toys, fully traceable on a public blockchain

The blockchain startup CryptoKaiju has just announced the launch of its individual product. CryptoKaiju is producing the world's first vinyl toys fully traceable on a public blockchain. Kaiju has also released the launch of its subscription box service. Kaiju’s first figure name is Genesis and illustrates a Bitcoin-themed traditional Kaiju monster. Genesis figures are only 130 and their shipment…

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