The rise of cryptocurrency was so sudden and widespread that before the world could realize what was happening, it was knee-deep in it. Cryptocurrency gained extreme popularity due to its new-found status as an investment option, away from exchange-rate risks which come with all the other investment options. With such risks involved in cryptocurrency, the upcoming…
A Litecoin futures trading opportunity is starting soon, being launched by the cryptocurrency exchange Crypto Facilities, based out of the UK. Litecoin Futures Trading Crypto Facilities told CoinDesk that it would be launching the LTC futures trading on June 22nd. Investors will be able to long and/or short futures contracts with Litecoin as the underlying…
The world’s sixth largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily trade volume, Bithumb, has just been hacked for $31 million. This morning the South Korean exchange announced that hackers had stolen close to 35 million Korean won for its system. [긴급공지] 입출금 서비스 전면 중단 안내암호화폐 입금을 중단해 주시기 바랍니다. 오늘 새벽 약 350억원 규모의 암호화폐가 탈취당했습니다. 회원님의 자산은…
Global gaming is a large industry estimated to be worth around $100 billion annually. Within this sector GameCredits has been at the forefront of driving blockchain solutions specific to the needs of the industry. GAME tokens are the universal in-game tokens of the network which are developed and secured using distributed ledgers. The core GameCredits product is developer…
Speaking under the condition of anonymity, ex R3 employees are claiming the company is likely to run out of funds by the first quarter of 2019. Additionally, sources have laid out a range of other claims around lavish spending and misrepresentation, which they say will eventually be the undoing of the firm. What is R3?…
IOTA’s ‘Tangle’ is the most well-known project built on a direct acyclical graph (DAG), the most common blockchain alternative with the aim of creating a more scalable, energy efficient and time efficient network than the classical blockchain. The protocol de jour appears to be EOS/Dan Larimer’s delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) which has spawned other projects and…
Day 6 of the Crypto World cup has arrived and one of the biggest crypto bears out there comes with it – Warren Buffett! Does crypto reign supreme today or was Warren able to slash his claws and bring it down? Check out all that and more at the Crypto World Cup! If you don’t…
IBM partners with Mediaocean: IBM’s technology arm, IBM iX, and the advertising software company Mediaocean have partnered to create a blockchain solution and consortium for the advertising industry. IBM Partners with Mediaocean: Blockchain Solution The solution will be using the IBM blockchain and will “[aim] to provide transparency and build trust and accountability in the advertising…
Even with its many price fluctuations, there’s been a lot of Ripple hype. What causes Ripple hype? Cory Johnson gives his two cents and we give ours. Latest Ripple News | XRP Price Analysis In 2017, XRP increased in value by roughly 32,000%. So far in 2018, XRP has dropped by 75%. However, the fascination…
Ethereum price watch: Ethereum edges higher today. Key Highlights: Ethereum price moved up by about 5% on Tuesday morning, reaching a seven-day high of $548.80. ETH/USD is currently on a major bullish run to test a resistance at $550. The cryptocurrency market continued its recovery from last week, adding $12 billion in 24 hours. Ethereum…
