Roughly speaking, there are three types of market structures, and all can coexist: Order Books, Dealer (quote-driven), and auction models. Only auctions require a single physical matching algorithm, but those only are central at discrete moments in time. That said, some of the “decentralized exchange” proposals I have seen (many of which have attracted very…
There’s a new cryptocurrency coming – ECO – but how is it connected with Uber? According to the report by Fortune’s Robert Hackett, Uber co-founder Garrett Camp is planning to start his own cryptocurrency. The goal of Camp’s crypto is to solve the technical challenges that hinder many current cryptocurrencies, such as the scalability issues…
The Gamblica ICO launched yesterday, initiating Stage 1 of its token sale after a successful private pre-sale. Gamblica is an international gambling platform using blockchain technology on the Ethereum platform. Gamblica prides itself on being developed by players for players. The goal is to provide an enjoyable user experience through a system that can be relied on…
Bitcoin price briefly surpassed the critical $11,000 level today before dropping back down. Currently, the coin is trading around $10,900 as of 3 PM EST. On the bright side, it almost reached a high of $11,200 earlier today, and it’s been stabilized at around $11,000 throughout most of the week. Importantly, BTC has been trading…
The United Kingdom is really cracking down on the cryptocurrency sector. While other countries and their central banks are welcoming virtual currencies with open arms, the UK Central Bank is putting its foot down. What Happened? Over the past two months, we have seen a lot from the UK regarding cryptocurrencies. First, Prime Minister Theresa…
Some countries in Europe are against cryptocurrencies, while others are infatuated with it. The latter now includes Liechtenstein, which is a German-speaking country in Europe. More specifically, there’s a family-based bank – Bank Frick, in Liechtenstein that has decided to put all of its eggs into the crypto basket. Bank Frick The world was informed…
As part of our CEO Speaker Series, we’d like to give you a HashChain Technology Inc. exclusive interview with CEO Patrick Gray. HashChain Technology (TSXV:KASH) (OTCQB:HSSHF) is a global blockchain company with a focus on mining cryptocurrencies. HashChain Technology currently operates 100 Dash mining rigs and has 770 Bitcoin rigs. The company recently purchased an…
Facebook’s announcement in late January that it was banning cryptocurrency and ICO advertising on Facebook and Instagram will have real consequences for entrepreneurs attempting to reach mass audiences in the crypto space. Facebook has said it will revisit its policy in due course, with its intention being to filter out only the bad actors placing…
Cryptocurrencies continue to trade in the narrow range over the last week; Bitcoin traded in the range of $10,000, while Ethereum and Ripple are trading in the range of $870 and $0.92 – small trading range suggest that traders apprehensive about how cryptocurrencies will behave in the days to come. Regulators slammed prices early in…
The day we’ve all been waiting for – no, not the Oscars – the Crypto Oscars! It’s the time when all the coins come out, dressed in their ritziest conversion rates and flashing their market cap. The red carpet rolls out, and the crowds swarm in – here they come! Is that Bitcoin stepping out…
