The price of Ripple (XRP) has ranged widely over the past month, having declined 40% before recovering slightly. The market cap now stands at US$66.3 billion, with US$235.7 million in trading volume over the past 24 hours. The XRP ledger has processed US$808.6 million in transactions over the same period. Having launched in 2012, Ripple…
In times of uncertainty, traders and investors have traditionally flocked to ‘safe haven’ assets that act as an anchor against stormy markets. These tend to be traditional conservative choices—gold, land, corn, etc—that are insulated from wider market turmoil. The latest incident to demonstrate this is ‘Italexit’—the possibility of Italy leaving the Euro, which as would be…
As the cryptocurrency marketplace continues to become more mainstream, various industries continue to adapt and begin accepting various forms of payment. Cue-in Mia Aesthetics and Dr. Sergio Alvarez out of Miami, Florida. Dr. Alvarez’s practice is the first in Florida (and one of the first across the United States) to start accepting Bitcoin as…
The LBRY Credits (LBC) token wants to provide users with a digital library of all sorts of things. The library can include videos, music, and ebooks, and can be accessed from any device. What is LBRY Credits (LBC)? LBRY Credits describes itself as a protocol (not a platform) that people can build dApps on. These…
What is the difference between an ICO and a cryptocurrency? Well, according to SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) shouldn’t be considered a security, however, the agency chairman believes that an ICO is a security. Why is this though? Basically, it comes down to the risk factor: An ICO is considered more of a…
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TRON [TRX] – A few days ago the TRON Foundation announced its partnership with Shift Markets. TRON Foundation Announces Partnership with Shift Marketshttps://t.co/JZ31qmGgDh#Crypto #TRON #TRX — Shift Markets (@shiftmarkets) June 4, 2018 Shift was established in 2009 and provides a ‘turnkey’ brokerage package that includes trading technology, compliance, risk management, and sales and marketing. The…
Key Highlights: Ethereum moved past the pivotal $600 price level on Thursday morning, reaching a high of $617.16 on the Coinbase exchange. The $600 level is also seen as a major support, from which a bullish trend line has formed. ETH/USD is heading for an upside break to test a resistance at $615. ETH/USD Heading…
The EOS Hackathon is fast approaching. Are you ready for the biggest blockchain competition to hit the world? Five locations, plenty of prizes, and one ultimate winner – let’s do this! The EOS Hackathon The EOS Hackathon gives you a chance to build a brand new dApp. Obviously, because this is an EOS competition, the…
The launch of Bitcoin ETF’s could drive Bitcoin (BTC) price higher. Although the SEC has previously denied permitting Bitcoin ETF trading, two asset management firms have collectively submitted a new application to introduce regulated Bitcoin ETF’s (Exchange-Traded Funds). SolidX Management LLC and New York-based asset manager Van Eck Associates Corp said their new product would…
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Cardano [ADA] – Input|Output (IOHK), the tech company that builds and funds Cardano, announced yesterday that Cardano has undergone a major brand refresh. Aesthetics have always been on the back-burner for the project, as the founder’s efforts have always been focused primarily on its peer-reviewed built-from-the-ground-up technology. Unlike many other projects within the crypto space, the…
