Around this time last year, many retail crypto investors subscribed to the economic theory that cryptocurrency hard forks — the ones that result in irreversible network splits and create new blockchains — were a net positive for their portfolios. Indeed,… Read More ›
Jeremy Allaire, co-founder of crypto finance company Circle, said that Bitcoin (BTC) will be worth “a great deal more” than it is now. When asked about the Bitcoin price in three years, Allaire told Squawk Box host Andrew Ross Sorkin that… Read More ›
Cryptocurrency gained 17 million “verified users” this year, according to a study published by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance. According to the study, data show that in the first three quarters of 2018 the number of ID-verified cryptocurrency users nearly doubled,… Read More ›
Ohio Republican Congressman Warren Davidson suggested raising money to build a wall on the border with Mexico using Blockchain. Davidson, who is known for his pro-crypto initiatives, spoke on NPR’s Morning Edition with host Steve Inskeep about the the United States president’s recent threat to shut down… Read More ›
For a long time now, some experts in the industry have been calling for a clear regulatory framework that will govern cryptocurrencies on a large scale. Many believe that making the industry regulated will invite more institutional investors to the fold. However,… Read More ›
Developers need to take extra precautions to protect their dApps and other Blockchain-based products from hackers. This is because, crimes committed on the Blockchain often go unreported. The vulnerability isn’t just a problem faced by third generation blockchains. Even older… Read More ›
Israeli tax regulator has opened hundreds of tax accounts and sent letters of notice to Israeli citizens suspected of failing to disclose earnings derived from cryptocurrency-relate activities. The Israel Tax Authority has launched an offensive designed to crack down on… Read More ›
Kenyan health services provider Health Land Spa has started taking BTC and other cryptocurrencies as a means of payment with a view to increasing accountability and averting losses. Across East Africa, cryptocurrency acceptance is on the rise, with at least… Read More ›
A while ago, a government panel in India was appointed to recommend cryptocurrency measures for the creation of the new legal framework for these emerging assets. The panel that was appointed recently submitted its recommendations to the Indian government. The… Read More ›
According to a report from global technology investment firm Atomico, the Swiss city is the first in terms of yearly growth of attendance on tech meeting with a 177% increase in comparison with last year. Other cities ranked include Novosibirsk,… Read More ›