Blockchain technology is becoming a firm favorite for government economies across the globe. Austria is the latest country to speak of its desire to implement the technology. Austria will use Ethereum’s blockchain, but for what? Well, the European country is looking to raise funds. It will be auctioning $1.3 billion worth of government bonds and will use Ethereum’s…
Bitcoin volatility is one of the most used arguments against the cryptocurrency, but stability in commodity prices is a myth. Thus, assuming that Bitcoin prices are not yet ready for public use because of price volatility is a weak criticism based on a false assumption that price stability is somehow a sign of an accepted,…
The world’s largest exchange by trading volume is changing its stance. Coinbase will begin to list more altcoins as it adopts a more ‘open-door’ process to coin applications. In a matter of weeks, we should see more Coinbase altcoins trading on the exchange. Coinbase Altcoins To date, Coinbase lists just five cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH),…
Big news has just been announced regarding the Google cryptocurrency ad ban. CNBC reported this morning that Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is lifting its ban on some cryptocurrency-related advertising and plans to allow regulated cryptocurrency exchanges to buy Google ad space in the US and Japan. This new policy will start October 1st, 2018. Google Cryptocurrency Ad…
The Ripple website has just undergone some shocking changes, and they haven’t gone unnoticed by the cryptocurrency community. Before, Ripple had three payment platforms it was promoting, but now there’s a new Ripple website that’s all about the RippleNet product. The New Ripple Website When you log onto the Ripple website, the first thing you’ll…
We’ve all heard the saying that “ignorance is bliss” at some point in our lives, but this term most certainly does not apply to the financial world. In the financial sphere, ignorance is risk, not bliss. It’s for this very reason that traditional financial markets are regulated. The US markets are more than happy to…
Bitcoin Looks Poised to Dethrone Gold Globally It may seem absurd to compare Bitcoin and gold, but the truth is that there are several common talking points between them. Bitcoin is the most famous cryptocurrency on the market today with an outlook. In fact, many individuals tend to believe that Bitcoin can become the gold…
Well is anyone truly surprised that last week’s crypto bull-run is over? There are cryptos in red today across the board. About 95% of the coinmarketcap.com’s top 100 list to be more precise, but we’re interested in the real losers. The top dog’s who are also today’s top losers, including Ethereum (ETH), Stellar (XLM), and Ripple (XRP).…
Japan’s SBI Holdings just announced that it is testing a cryptocurrency to be used for retail purchases. SBI published the news via a press release on its website this morning. SBI Holdings’ “S Coin” The news showcases SBI’s test for blockchain’s possibilities within the company. The “S coin” used will be a settlement coin that…
Cryptocurrency in India is becoming a hot topic thanks to the upcoming crypto hearings in the country. India’s Supreme Court is set to listen to the final round of petitions against the country’s Bitcoin ban. The ban was put in place by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The hearing is…
