Category: Cryptocurrency

First stablecoin to launch on Bitcoin Cash
November 20, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

First stablecoin to launch on Bitcoin Cash

Hello Diamonds, a blockchain-powered diamond platform, has announced to be shifting from the Ethereum network to Bitcoin Cash’s new smart contract platform Wormhole. The ultimate goal of the company is to provide a platform for seamless investing in precious minerals, while simultaneously offering the world’s first fully diamond-backed cryptocurrency. Hello Diamonds’ innovative approach convinced 2010…

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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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AERGO to build a public blockchain platform
November 19, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

AERGO to build a public blockchain platform

AERGO, the strategic technology partner of Blocko, a Samsung Ventures funded startup, has just announced it has secured $30 million in a venture funding round to allow businesses to share data through trustless blockchain networks. Blocko supports, develops, and subsequently plans to use the AERGO platform to offer a broader set of enterprise-IT solutions and…

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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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clone firm FCA warning
November 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against GMT Crypto clone firm

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put out details of the cloned firm GMT Crypto. Fraudsters are using the details of firms, authorised by the FCA, to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Fraudsters are using or giving out the following details as part of their tactics to…

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November 15, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

The hash war has begun

After months of debating and anticipation, the hard fork of Bitcoin Cash is officially here. The code for the fork has been activated. As the NextWeb reports: "The Bitcoin Cash blockchain is now split in three separate networks, each with its own set of rules and governing principles: one developed by Bitcoin-ABC, one developed by…

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November 15, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

The crypto market's value fell by 15% in an hour

Bitcoin has just crashed by over $800 and skimmed 15% of the cryptocurrency market value in just over an hour. Bitcoin was trading above $6,000, but suddenly fell to $5,530. The initial decrease happened in about half an hour, which really shocked the market and Bitcoin investors. Other major alt coins, such as Ethereum and…

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OKCoin launches in Latin America with fiat-to-crypto trading for the Argentine Peso
November 15, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

OKCoin launches in Latin America with fiat-to-crypto trading for the Argentine Peso

OKCoin, the digital asset exchange offering its services over 110 countries, has announced the launch of its licensed exchange platform in Latin America by offering fiat-to-crypto trading between the Argentine peso and several major cryptocurrencies. Starting today, traders in Argentina can deposit Argentine peso (ARS) in exchange for cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Ethereum…

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