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Via Bitcoinist – 8:45 am January 21, 2018
As the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry moves into the mainstream, more companies and organizations will need to start taking notice to keep up with the latest technology. The latest to acknowledge the ever-growing presence of digital currencies is Weiss Ratings. In a notice on their website, the independent financial ratings agency announced that they were going to issue letter grades on cryptocurrencies. The company, founded in 1971, claims to be Americas only 100 independent ratingsnRea

Via Bitcoinist – 8:45 am January 21, 2018
Countries across the world remain divided over the cryptocurrency revolution that has emerged over the past year. Some, such as China, strive to eradicate all instances of it, but others, including Switzerland, are embracing the blockchain with open arms. Ahead of a potential crypto G20 summit which could result in a wave of regulatory action, Switzerland has emerged in full support of the technology as voiced via Economics Minister Johann Schneider-Ammann. Crypto Nation The affluentnRead MorenT

Via Bitcoinist – 8:45 am January 21, 2018
For a few months, the Cointed team worked together with independent auditors to create a detailed Transparency Report. In it, you can find details about the companys strategic plan and actualized financial performance of all four of their business ventures. Also, you can access documentation surrounding partnerships, ownership and property rights. Here, we will discuss only the details of Cointeds structure. If you want to get a general idea of who are the amazing peoplenRead MorenThe post Coint

Via Bitcoinist – 8:45 am January 21, 2018
The mainstream press has a knack for giving airtime to Bitcoin naysayers who repeat the same tired arguments. Here are the top five most common myths presented against Bitcoin and why they are wrong. Bitcoin Uses More Electricity Than Insert Country &8220One Bitcoin Transaction Now Uses as Much Energy as Your House in a Week!&8221 &8220Bitcoins energy usage is huge we can&8217t afford to ignore it&8221 &8220Bitcoin consumes more electricity than Denmark!&8221 Deliber

Via Bitcoinist – 8:45 am January 21, 2018
Lets face it, buying things online can always be a bit of a risk. Theres fraud everywhere, scammers around every corner, and half the time sites just dont care. Few ecommerce platforms have, until now, put the effort into keeping things really safe for their users. This is something that has more or less become part and parcel of doing business transactions on the internet. When dealing with individuals or small companies there is oftennRead MorenThe post Buy&038Sell A Secure and Safe Digita

Via Bitcoinist – 8:45 am January 21, 2018
In a recent speech, Natalya Kaspersky, the co-founder of Kaspersky Labs, made the claim that Bitcoin was a project by American intelligence agencies. Cruise around the internet long enough, and you&8217ll come across a wide range of conspiracy theories. Most of them are pretty outlandish, and the people propagating such claims tend to be of the highly eccentric to put it mildly type. Every once in a while, however, a theory is pushed by someonenRead MorenThe post Kaspersky Labs Co-Founder Sa

Via Bitcoinist – 8:45 am January 21, 2018
Singapore &8211 11 Jan 2018 Singapore-based MegaX introduces first-of-its-kind global millennial online mall having raised USD2.5M from a token sale concluded on 16 November 2017. MegaX, a partnership between iFashion Group and MC Payment, has launched an online mall Megaxstore.com targeted at millennials. Having been in the retail industry since 2009, the mall has served over 1 million customers worldwide. The mall will provide visitors with access to over 1,500 global brands and 80,000 pro

Via Bitcoinist – 8:45 am January 21, 2018
At least two US institutions have requested that the IRS propose a definitive structurefor taxing cryptocurrencies in the country. As authorities see the lucrative appeal of virtual currencies, they also see that they can benefit from this wealth in some way, specifically through taxing crypto holders. However, even though cryptocurrencies may only have been thrust into the mainstream spotlight last year, taxation queries are not as recent. According to CNBC, Tyson Cross, a US-based taxnRead Mor

Via Bitcoinist – 8:45 am January 21, 2018
Zach Piester, a co-founder of Intrepid Ventures, works in Central Asia and refers this part of the world to a center of the universe for him and his colleagues. During the interview with the media office of Blockchain &38 Bitcoin Conference Philippines, he described the region in terms of the growth of blockchain companies there and revealed why investments in cryptocurrencies and blockchain would be a prerogative of major investors soon. Interviewer Blockchain &38 BitcoinnRead MorenThe

Via Bitcoinist – 8:45 am January 21, 2018
The cryptocurrency community is celebrating what may have been the first ever transaction on the Bitcoin Lightning Networks LN mainnet. Additionally, the good news is that the Bitcoin payment operation was, instantaneous and fee-free. LN Transactions Prove to be Cheap and Faster The cryptocurrency community is becoming increasingly enthusiastic about the LN implementation because it promises to significantly lower Bitcoins transaction fees while making possible near-instant transactions. Social

Via Bitcoinist – 2:15 am January 13, 2018
KuCoin is extremely proud to announce yet another great project coming to our trading platform. On January 10, 2018 ai gang AIX token was added to our list of tradable tokens. Trading of AIX on KuCoin began on January 10, 2018 at 2000 UTC 8, with KuCoin users having access to AIX/BTC and AIX/ETH trading pairs. You can already buy AIgang AIX token right now. Follow KuCoin listings in real time here https//t.me/KucoinNews If younRead MorenThe post ai gang AIX Listed on KuCoin &8211 AIX/BTC and

Via Bitcoinist – 2:15 am January 13, 2018
Artists are turning to cryptocurrency in order to take control and maximize their music royalties in a move that is turning the music industry on its head. Record labels have a long and sordid history of screwing over musicians and songwriters. It used to be common for an artist to have a gold or platinum hit and yet somehow still owe the record label money. Just before he died, rock god Jimi Hendrix was sonRead MorenThe post Crypto Hopes to Go Multi-Platinum in the Music Industry appeared first

Via Bitcoinist – 2:15 am January 13, 2018
This year will be a huge once for initial coin offerings and they are coming thick and fast in January. Some will succeed and make it into the crypto hall of fame, otherwise known as the market capacity charts, and others will fall by the wayside. One ICO that has already successfully completed and is on the way to the exchanges is trade.io. trade.io is a blockchain based trading platform which aims to democratize thenRead MorenThe post trade.io ICO Complete, Exchange Listings Imminent appeared

Via Bitcoinist – 2:15 am January 13, 2018
Paycent is mobile payment platform that functions as a dual e-wallet that can be funded by both digital currencies and fiat currency.It also allows conversion from digital to fiat and vice-versa, in real time and from within the wallet. Digital Currency to Fiat with Paycent One of the major problems that many digital currency users face is the challenge of converting digital currencies to fiat money. Currently, only a few retailers are accepting digital currenciesnRead MorenThe post Easily Conve

Via Bitcoinist – 2:15 am January 13, 2018
KuCoin is extremely proud to announce yet another great project coming to our trading platform. On January 12, 2018, Enjin Coin ENJ token was added to our list of tradable tokens. Trading of ENJ on KuCoin began on January 12, 2018, at 2200 UTC 8,with KuCoin users having access to ENJ/BTC and ENJ/ETH trading pairs. Follow KuCoin listings in real time here https//t.me/KucoinNews If you have any questions or doubt join our community and ask,nRead MorenThe post Enjin ENJ Now Trading on KuCoin &8

Via Bitcoinist – 2:15 am January 13, 2018
Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018 BitStarz has a reputation for dishing out big jackpots. Plenty of top prizes fell during 2017, with many players waiting in the wings to catch the cash. Keeping the momentum rolling into 2018, another big win has been announced, as Book of Fortune the popular Amatic slot has recently paid out 19.2 BTC $279,000 approx. Amatic isnt afraid to present players with a healthy challenge thats for sure,nRead MorenThe post Book of Fortune Leads Player to 19.2 BTC $279,000 Win at B

Via Bitcoinist – 2:15 am January 13, 2018
Melbourne, 10 January 2018 Blockchain health and wellness ecosystem Lympo has announced poker player, politician, and philanthropist Antanas Guoga aka Tony G as the head of its Blockchain for Sports Foundation. Mr. Guoga has advised on successful Blockchain projects including the worlds largest digital bank, Bankera, and digital poker platform CoinPoker. Lympo CEO and founder Ada Jonusesaid Tony G is a well-known philanthropist and social entrepreneur in the crypto community. He has been instrum

Via Bitcoinist – 2:15 am January 13, 2018
In response to increased regulatory pressures in China, Bitmain wants to set up shop in Canada. Bitmain is one of the largest and perhaps the most well-known bitcoin mining and hardware companies in the world. Its primary operations are, as is expected for a company that&8217s headquartered in Beijing, located in Asia notably central China and the autonomous Inner Mongolia but, as per recent reports, it looks as though the company might be looking tonRead MorenThe post Bitmain Looking to Lau

Via Bitcoinist – 2:15 am January 13, 2018
SINGAPORE, 12 JAN 2018 &8211 The worlds first A.I-driven Marketplace for Dating and Relationships, Viola.AI sets to revolutionize the current love industry, leveraging on blockchain technology. With 13-years proven success record in the dating industry, the team behind Viola.AI promises to build the most successful and smartest A.I to create a global and borderless full loop solution from dating, courtship, relationship to marriage. Viola.AI is an ever-improving, decentralized and secure A.I

Via Bitcoinist – 2:15 am January 13, 2018
Bitcoins explosive growth is dramatically disrupting the monetary and banking system to such an extent that banking and government authorities are sounding the alarm. In effect, the chief of the U.S. Treasury now fears that Bitcoin will become like a Swiss Bank Account. Bitcoin Defies the Banking System Bitcoin lets you have your private bank in your electronic wallet. As a result, Bitcoin will eventually render the fiat monetary and banking system obsolete.Hence, U.S. TreasurynRead MorenThe pos

Via Bitcoinist – 2:50 pm December 25, 2017
Sergei Mavrodi, the man behind the MMM pyramid scheme in Russia that resulted in at least 50 suicides, is back and relaunching his Mavro cryptocurrency. The crypto world can be a dangerous place. Not only do people have to contend with criminals hacking exchanges and emptying wallets, there are lots of shady characters pushing ICOs and other get-rich-quick schemes. One of the most outright brazen fraudsters is Sergei Mavrodi, the man behind the MMM pyramidnRead MorenThe post Russian Pyramid Sche

Via Bitcoinist – 2:50 pm December 25, 2017
National Bank of Belgium governor Jan Smets says that Bitcoin is not a threat, and he believes that a banking issued-cryptocurrency will be coming. It seems that every banker of prominence has an opinion on Bitcoin. Though they initially stuck their hands in the sand and ignored the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin&8217s amazing surge over 2017 has forced them to take notice. On the whole, bankers are not fans of Bitcoin as it represents an existential threat,nRead MorenThe post Belgium Central Bank

Via Bitcoinist – 2:50 pm December 25, 2017
Imagine the situation that existing today financial instruments are combined within one application, and you no longer have to spend time searching for the necessary application for you, for installing it and for multiple switching between them during the day in your smartphone. Moreover, what if such application will relieve the need to carry cash and a lot of cards payment, discount, loyalty with you, and as a result, you will no longer need tonRead MorenThe post Multifunctional Mobile Financi

Via Bitcoinist – 2:50 pm December 25, 2017
In the network appeared news that one of the offline casinos has placed a test model of the world&8217s first slot machine, fully working on blockchain technology. The futuristic style terminal developed by SmartPlay.tech represents the hardware realization of classical European roulette table. Many online casinos have already switched to cryptocurrencies and invest millions of euros in the rapidly developing bitcoin market. For example, the PlayAmo platform spent $ 2.5 million to expand its

Via Bitcoinist – 2:50 pm December 25, 2017
In a recent report sent out to clients, Morgan Stanley analystJames Faucette cautioned that the &8220true&8221 value of Bitcoin might actually be zero. Zero. Zip. Nada. The report, titled Bitcoin Decrypted, discussed the difficultyin ascribing value to the digital currency, noting that it behaves like neither a currency nor a store-of-value commodity like gold, silver, etc&8230 Examining several keyfactors, Faucette points out Bitcoin can&8217t be valued as a currency because it

Via Bitcoinist – 2:50 pm December 25, 2017
Three government officials in Israels Ministry of Finance have confirmed they are considering issuing a state-sponsored cryptocurrency, the Shekel, to reduce the number of cash transactions within the middle eastern country. The Push for a Regulated Digital Currency The Bank of Israel is looking into the possibility of a state-sponsored digital currency, according to a few government officials that agreed to comment with the requirement of anonymity. The aim with this initiative is to reducenRea

Via Bitcoinist – 2:50 pm December 25, 2017
Bitcoins colossal price swings in recent weeks have certainly grabbed the attention of both advocates and skeptics alike. Within just a couple of days, the digital asset&8217s price swung by $8,000 from just over $20k down to $12k and back up again to around $13.5k where it currently trades. The naysayers will be gloating while the investors will be looking at it as a simple market correction which offers another buying opportunity before it surgesnRead MorenThe post Big Bitcoin Debate Rages

Via Bitcoinist – 2:50 pm December 25, 2017
It goes without saying that this year has been epic for the cryptocurrency industry. A Big Bang for a technology that was embryonic just six months ago. Big players are starting to take an interest now as investment opportunities are abundant in the burgeoning markets. According to the New York Post, one of Chinas biggest business and entertainment tycoons has bought a 27 stake in the Delaware Board of Trade, a company operating one ofnRead MorenThe post Chinese Tycoon &8216Mr. Chinawood&amp

Via Bitcoinist – 2:50 pm December 25, 2017
The Winklevoss twins have cut up and stored their Bitcoin keys in safety deposit boxes across multiple banks in the United States. One of the main problems with cryptocurrency is that thieves can plunder a person&8217s wallet, and there&8217s very little recourse that one can do in such a situation. To ensure that such an event doesn&8217t happen to their 120,000 bitcoins, the Winklevoss twins have cut up their Bitcoin keys into multiple pieces onnRead MorenThe post This is How The W

Via Bitcoinist – 2:50 pm December 25, 2017
Analyst Tom Lee has described Bitcoins price consolidation as very healthy in fresh comments to mainstream media. &8216The Smallest Bubble I Know&8217 Speaking to Bloomberg December 22 as Bitcoin continued a 30 pullback to sub-$13,000 lows, Fundstrat Global Advisors head of research said the biggest cryptocurrency had been following network value for several years. If you look at the number of wallets and transaction activity per wallet, that explains 94 of the move of BitcoinnRead Moren

Via Bitcoinist – 3:50 am December 21, 2017
With no fixed acceptance of Bitcoin on traditional financial markets, investors have had to turn to other vehicles to make their investments in Bitcoin. However, in a field so little regulated as Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, accusations of and actual market manipulation are still proving a real concern for regulators. The United States Securities Exchange Commission suspended trading on Tuesday of a penny stock related to Bitcoin that has soared in recent weeks 2000 this month,nRead MorenThe post

Via Bitcoinist – 3:50 am December 21, 2017
Traders are accusing Coinbase and its GDAX trading platform of insider trading after Bitcoin Cash BCH appeared to reach $9000 in a failed launch. Industry Cries Foul Over Coinbase/ GDAX BCash &8216Trading&8217 Significant price volatility in BCH, also known as BCash, accompanied a botched release on GDAX, which then saw activity tantamount to market manipulation, critics are saying. Trading of the altcoin stopped completely in the hours after launch, due to recommence December 20 atnRead

Via Bitcoinist – 3:50 am December 21, 2017
With digital currencies such as Bitcoin becoming household names due to their astronomic rise in value and public proliferation, the technology that gives the famous cryptocurrency its trademark decentralized encryption, accountability and global scale is also entering the limelight. Blockchain, the underlying foundation behind Bitcoin, is garnering increased interest from the curious public eager for novelty and enterprising innovators like AdMine looking to disrupt outdated models. Though the

Via Bitcoinist – 3:50 am December 21, 2017
Winter holidays are incoming, everybody can take a rest with family and friends and, after that, plunge headlong into the amazing world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. It can bring you money, success and improve your business. Can we call blockchain the Santa Claus of 21st century Obviously, yes! Where can we see him At the Top 5 Winter Bitcoin and Blockchain Conferences! 1. London Blockchain Week 2018 London,UK &8211 January 19-26,2018 &8211 More thannRead MorenThe post Top

Via Bitcoinist – 3:50 am December 21, 2017
Although Bitcoin has managed to gain credibility and legitimacy in the financial world, skyrocketing transaction fees and long transaction times are becoming an increasingly severe handicap. The good news is that developers are making progress towards the Bitcoin Lightning Network LN implementation. LN promises to reduce Bitcoins transaction fees dramatically, and achieve near-instant transactions. You can test a Bitcoin LN transaction right now. Lightning Network Promises to Reduce Transaction

Via Bitcoinist – 3:50 am December 21, 2017
Blockchain experts and industry leaders from around the globe will gather in January to speak at the Blockchain &38 Bitcoin Conference Philippines in Manila. On January 25, Manila will host Blockchain &38 Bitcoin Conference Philippines, an event dedicated to cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and ICO. The conference participants are going to analyze how bitcoin will affect eCommerce, tell how the money transfer sector will change with the advent of cryptocurrency, and explain how tokens can t

Via Bitcoinist – 3:50 am December 21, 2017
They may be a girls best friend, but diamond dealers and investors are going to love CEDEX, the first certified diamond exchange to be built using blockchain technology. The diamond market has an estimated turnover of $80 billion per year, yet investor demand accounts for only 5 of that the rest is consumer demand from the jewelry industry. Historically, diamonds have been a consistent store of value, just like gold and other precious metals,nRead MorenThe post CEDEX The First Certified Blockch

Via Bitcoinist – 3:50 am December 21, 2017
The inability to transfer winnings into fiat money remains the main problem of game-industry. According to statistics, less than 3 of users manage to monetize their achievements. Sometimes illegally, sometimes affected by fraud. But today we can already talk about the revolution in the intellectual game industry. With the launch of decentralized gaming PvP platform, IQeon gamers have the opportunity to earn on their gaming achievements, withdraw wins and dispose of them as they want.nRead MorenT

Via Bitcoinist – 3:50 am December 21, 2017
Litecoin creator Charlie Lee has sold or donated his entire Litecoin wealth to avoid conflicts of interest arising from its growth. Six Years On, Only Physical Litecoins Remain In a Reddit post today, Lee made the surprising admission after what he described as accusations he was engaged in various activities for personal benefit. Lee wrote For this reason, in the past days, I have sold and donated all my LTC. Litecoin has been very goodnRead MorenThe post Litecoin Founder Lee I Sold 100 Of My L

Via Bitcoinist – 3:50 am December 21, 2017
The US-based mining platform, who cheated thousands of investors out of millions of dollars, now has to answer for their crimes after they were caught in South Korea. The crypto industry has had its fair share of negative press over the years. However, its allure cannot be ignored. The fact that it continues to grow in price and popularity makes people want it even more. Based on its upward trajectory, who wouldnt want a piecenRead MorenThe post Mining Max Pyramid Scheme Comes Crashing Down appe

Via Bitcoinist – 9:00 am December 19, 2017
KY.LEGAL, a blockchain-based user verification platform, is ready to launch the second stage of its verification service. The new app, KYC.LEGAL DELIVERY, will be available in App Store and Google Play in the coming weeks. This app will allow users to order agent verification and a courier service for the delivery of legal documents. To implement the second stage of its service, KYC.LEGAL has established a joint venture with the Mesto delivery company. The additionnRead MorenThe post Second Stag

Via Bitcoinist – 9:00 am December 19, 2017
The French government will request a debate about regulating Bitcoin at the next G20 summit. The G20 comprises the biggest economies in the world. G20 to Debate Regulating Bitcoin On December 17th, 2017, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told the French TV channel LCI that he was going to propose to President Mauricio Macri, who will host the 2018 G20 in Buenos Aires, that member countries should discuss how to regulate Bitcoin. As ReutersnRead MorenThe post France Wants the G20 to Debate B

Via Bitcoinist – 9:00 am December 19, 2017
The governor of Denmarks central bank has issued an unexpectedly harsh warning about Bitcoin, describing it as deadly. &8216Bitcoin Arena&8217 Not Enough To Persude Central Bank In an interview with state media outlet DR, Lars Rohde emphatically told citizens to stay away from Bitcoin, becoming a further figure to compare the cryptocurrency to 17-century Tulip Mania. You have to stay away. It is deadly, he said. It&8217s an effective way of playing around. So ifnRead MorenThe post St

Via Bitcoinist – 9:00 am December 19, 2017
Experty has been very engaged with the blockchain community and has found several partnerships that will strengthen and grow their following. Experty announces its partnership with NewsBTC, one of the leading bitcoin networks for the latest industry news. This is the largest partnership for Experty to date and will have great benefits for both parties. NewsBTC plans to create an Experty profile to allow their audience to reach them directly. They will be adding annRead MorenThe post Experty Part

Via Bitcoinist – 9:00 am December 19, 2017
December 18, Odessa, Ukraine &8211 Bitconist has learned that on the morning of December 15, Ukranian authorities raided the personal residence and office of Forklog founder and CEOAnatoly Kaplan. A representative of ForkLog, the popular Russian-language crypto news website, reports that Ukranian Security Service SBU agents, along with two civilian witnesses, arrived at Kaplan&8217s apartment in Odessa Friday morning with a warrant. During the execution of the warrant, Kaplan&8217s p

Via Bitcoinist – 9:00 am December 19, 2017
Bill Miller&8217s MVP1 fund now holds 50 of its total asset value in Bitcoin but not for long. Ask someone with a bit of Wall Street savvy to list some of the top contrarian investors in the US and you&8217ll almost certainly hear Bill Miller&8217s name. He&8217s known primarily for applying this approach to his trades while at Legg Mason, the US investment management firm with close to three-quarters of a trillion dollars undernRead MorenThe post Bitcoin Now Accounts For 50 Of

Via Bitcoinist – 9:00 am December 19, 2017
Cryptocurrencies, with theirunderlying blockchain technology, could soon become the medium of exchange for everyone around the world, including the unbanked population. Not too long ago, dipping your toe into the murky waters of the crypto industry was frowned upon by cynics and naysayers. Oh, how the tide has turned! Digital currencies, and Bitcoin, in particular, have seen not just a growth in price, but also in popularity. Its also moved out of the shadow realmnRead MorenThe post How Cryptocu

Via Bitcoinist – 9:00 am December 19, 2017
One of the main snippets of advice given to inexperienced crypto traders is to try and look for altcoins that have a purpose or technology that can be applied in real-world situations. Many of them do just that including Ethereum, NEO, Substratum, OmiseGO, Power Ledger, Factom, Iota and TenX to name a few. Then there are those that are just currencies such as Bitcoin and Litecoin which can also be outstanding investment opportunities as wenRead MorenThe post The White Elephant in the Room &8

Via Bitcoinist – 9:00 am December 19, 2017
Nearly all of the altcoins have been enjoying a bumper run up to the holiday season in crypto land. Many record price highs have been broken in the last week or two as it seems like everyone is stocking up on crypto. Ethereum has seen record price action in the past few days, surging past its previous high of $753 on December 14th to reach a new one of $831 just a couple of hoursnRead MorenThe post Omise Goes High on Ethereum Boost appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n

Via Bitcoinist – 9:00 am December 19, 2017
In an effort to bolster their weak economy, the regime of North Korea is engaging in cryptocurrency phishing attacks through The Lazarus Group. It appears that bad boys will always continue to be bad boys. Just look at North Korea. The totalitarian, communist state has long used espionage attacks to harm their rivals notably South Korea and Japan while also looking to gain technological, military, and political information. Now their attacks have been going afternRead MorenThe post North Korea E

Via Bitcoinist – 10:45 am December 17, 2017
Crypto history was made in the United Kingdom as a home in Essex became the first UK home to be sold for Bitcoin. 2017 has been an exciting and historic year for cryptocurrency. We watched at Bitcoin went from roughly $1000 at the start of the year to breaking the $18,000 barrier earlier this month. Altcoins have been surging in value as well, and we&8217ve seen the launch of Bitcoin futures trading. Now another bitnRead MorenThe post Essex House Becomes First UK Home to Sell for Bitcoin app

Via Bitcoinist – 10:45 am December 17, 2017
BCDiploma is a team of EdTech experts, specialists in higher education for more than 10 years. Since then, we still have the intuition that with the Ethereum blockchain we would be able to meet the expectations of higher education institutions by creating the &8220standard&8221 of certification for the millions of diplomas issued each year in the world BCDiploma. Easy to deploy and use on a large scale Secure and durable Imagine that a single clicknRead MorenThe post BCDiploma, the Frenc

Via Bitcoinist – 10:45 am December 17, 2017
The TravelChain presale has gotten off to an incredible start and the primary token sale is just around the corner. Here is a look at why this company and its flagship project is attracting so much attention in the blockchain and initial coin offering ICO space right now and, additionally, why we expect to see substantial demand for the tokens that comprise the primary ICO sale. Many reading might already be familiar with TravelChain basednRead MorenThe post Heres Why TravelChain Is Getting So M

Via Bitcoinist – 10:45 am December 17, 2017
Largest US cryptocurrency wallet and exchange Coinbase has confirmed it &8220plans&8221 to support SegWit transactions in 2018. SegWit Follows Security, Performance As Top Priority In a blog poston Friday, the company&8217s vice president Dan Romero confirmed the timeframe, despite noting that SegWit, as a &8220new feature,&8221 was only Coinbases third priority. In the post, published on Medium, Romeo wrote In terms of our engineering priorities, securely storing customer fu

Via Bitcoinist – 10:45 am December 17, 2017
Immediate Availability of White Paper Outlining Incentive Token to Engage and Empower Patients in Their Journey to Better Health Healthcare Reform Leader, Tee Green, Joins Board of Directors MintHealth A Blockchain Solution to a Healthcare Crisis SAN DIEGO &8211 MintHealth offers a global decentralized health platform with a portable, secure, and self-sovereign personal health record PHR built on blockchain technology and designed to drive healthy patient behavior through the Vidamint token.

Via Bitcoinist – 10:45 am December 17, 2017
Jordan Belfort, who is the real-life inspiration for the Wolf of Wall Street film, has branded Bitcoin a bubble and cautioned people that it is, in fact, a scam. Belfort, who has experience in running a scam and has the prison time to prove it, is yet another crypto critic who has labeled the worlds most popular digital currency a bubble. He added that the value of Bitcoin will also drop. In an interview withnRead MorenThe post &8216Real Wolf of Wall Street&8217 Takes Up the Bitcoin Bubb

Via Bitcoinist – 10:45 am December 17, 2017
Shi Yuzhu, CEO of online game developer Giant Network has reportedly invested millions in OKCoin&8217s sole shareholder, effectively giving it a 10 stake in the online exchange. Word has emerged from China that Shi Yuzhu, CEO of Giant Network, has become OKCoins latest shareholder by way of a significant and widely anticipated investment in Beijing Oukai Lianchuang Network Technology Co., Ltd., which is OKCoins sole shareholder, holding a 100 stake in the company. According tonRead MorenThe

Via Bitcoinist – 10:45 am December 17, 2017
It seems like the trend of consecutive all-time highs isnt stopping anytime soon, as Bitcoin has sailed over $20,500 and has its sights set on $21,000. Bitcoin Breaks the $20,000 Barrier On CEX.io, a popular Bitcoin exchange, the price of just one bitcoin has broken through $20,000 with no signs of stopping. This may seem insignificant, as it only one exchange, and on top of that, weve seen Bitcoin prices skyrocket over the market pricenRead MorenThe post Bitcoin Price Breaks $20,000 on CEX.io E

Via Bitcoinist – 10:45 am December 17, 2017
Many cryptocurrencies are trying to replace Bitcoin by offering faster and cheaper transactions. The founder of the popular messaging app Signal has a plan to truly fix cryptocurrency. High Transaction Fees Today Bitcoin managed to break a new all-time high price. The demand for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has drastically risen in the last couple of months, as more and more experts believe that the sector is going to rapidly grow in the next years.nRead MorenThe post The Signal Founder Ha

Via Bitcoinist – 10:45 am December 17, 2017
The total market cap for cryptocurrency has reached an all-time high, breaking the $600 billion USD barrier. No matter how you slice it, 2017 has been a banner year for cryptocurrency. Despite all the impending doom talk from the usual talking heads in the financial media, cryptocurrency continues to gain speed as it cheerily chugs along. Now the doubters and naysayers have another reason to gnash their teeth in frustration as the cryptocurrency market capnRead MorenThe post Cryptocurrency Marke

Via Bitcoinist – 10:40 am December 16, 2017
Since the launch of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrency topics are getting more and more attention. Day by day, more people are getting interested and involved in crypto. The geeky community that supported crypto through the first steps is being joined &8211 and possibly supplanted &8211 by ordinary people that dont have a deep understanding about blockchain technologies and have either come to this space for speculative purposes or followed a new project whose ICO theynRead MorenThe post NA

Via Bitcoinist – 10:40 am December 16, 2017
IQeon is a decentralized gaming PvP platform. This ecosystem is based on Ethereum blockchain and brings users the wide range of games, applications based on intelligent competitions between users, motivational applications, etc. The revolutionary approach that IQeon uses is giving its players an opportunity to earn real money for their gaming achievements and the score they get due to the intellectual skills. How does the system work Players get paid for the score and resultsnRead MorenThe post

Via Bitcoinist – 10:40 am December 16, 2017
Goldman Sachs is asking traders to provide 100 margin on the bitcoin futures positions it&8217s clearing, reports suggest. Reports have hit the press this week that Goldman Sachs is demanding that certain clients stump up 100 margin on their bitcoin futures positions, with the potential for volatility in the underlying asset cited as the driving force behind the decision. On December 10, CBOE Global Markets Inc., which is one of the worlds biggest regulated exchanges,nRead MorenThe post Gold

Via Bitcoinist – 10:40 am December 16, 2017
A woman in Long Island has been arrested and charged for sending about $150,000 to the terrorist group ISIS. Of that amount, roughly $60,000 was in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin and other virtual currencies offer people an economic system that lies outside the purview of national governments and banks. As with any other means of economic capital, virtual currencies can be used for things that are good and those that are bad. A marknRead MorenThe post Woman Arrested for Sending $60,

Via Bitcoinist – 10:40 am December 16, 2017
Traditional financial word is long-established, it is strictly controlled by the government, and its functions are divided amongst a number of players banks, brokers, stock markets, auditors, and investors. The cryptocurrency market situation is different chaos and inconsistency reign supreme, clear-cut rules of the game and external regulation are non-existent. Mass media and social media are stirring up interest for blockchain projects and new cryptocurrencies, but very few sources publish ver

Via Bitcoinist – 10:40 am December 16, 2017
The South African Revenue Service SARS is showing a keen interest in monitoring crypto trading in the country through blockchain-based technology. SARS has a fickle relationship with the people of South Africa, which is quite common between the average person and the tax man.South African citizens have to submit a hopefully true and honest financial declaration, which could result, depending on the information given, in said citizens paying SARS a certain amount of money. However,nRead MorenThe

Via Bitcoinist – 10:40 am December 16, 2017
BitPay is one of the most popular Bitcoin payment processing companies in the world. Today, they announced support for more cryptocurrencies, starting with implementing Bitcoin Cash to their payment platform and debit cards. BitPay is a point-of-sale company that allows traditional businesses to accept Bitcoin. They provide an easy to use means for users to pay with the popular digital currency, which is especially attractive to businesses that have customer bases that may not benRead MorenThe p

Via Bitcoinist – 10:40 am December 16, 2017
Bitcoin has remained relatively stable this week, slowly heading up from $16,500 to around $17,500 where it currently trades. Action is likely to heat up over the weekend as two more US exchanges launch their BTC futures contracts. This week has also shown some clear winners in the altcoin race, and one of them has been Ripple. Ripple XRP has shown little movement over the past three months trading in a channel between $0.18 andnRead MorenThe post Facebook Exec Joins Ripple Team appeared first o

Via Bitcoinist – 10:40 am December 16, 2017
The worlds first decentralized cryptocurrency bank, AriseBank, announced that they have reached an agreement with a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC insured bank that has been in operation in the US for over a century. The acquisition, in addition to a partnership with Bitshares, will occur before the end of the year. The FDIC is an independent agency created by the US Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation&8217s financial system. BynRead MorenThe post W

Via Bitcoinist – 10:40 am December 16, 2017
TD Ameritrade, like many other titans of the financial world, is also jumping on the Bitcoin bandwagon. Indeed, the giant securities brokerage services provider will start trading Bitcoin futures when the financial markets open on Monday, December 18, 2017. The Volume of Bitcoin Futures Trading To Surge For some time, Ameritrade had been monitoring whether there were sufficient liquidity and market efficiency for Bitcoin futures. Ameritrade leadership believes that these parameters are now optim

Via Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017
Three-day high-end event with 1000attendees, 100 top-notch speakers, and well-prepared agendaaims to drive the discussion on theblockchainexpansion, innovations, and integration with our existing economy. As the total market capitalization ofcryptocurrencies surpasses $400 billion, companies raisebillions of dollarsin ICOs, and Fortune 500 enterprises implement blockchain in every industry,theBlockchain Economic Forumcomes back to facilitate the discussions of the most important topics of the cr

Via Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017
Coinbase just halted Litecion and Ethereum buy and sell transactions, seemingly driven by the huge volume seen in each over the last twenty-four hours. Digital wallet company Coinbase just announced on its status page, here, that as of 1104 PST, Ethereum buys and sells are temporarily disabled. At the same time, the company is reporting that Litecoin buys and sells are temporarily disabled, although this news is delivered by way of a yellow notification barnRead MorenThe post Coinbase Halts Lite

Via Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017
The overall cryptocurrency market cap has hit $500 billion for the first time in a giant landmark for the phenomenon. 1343 Cryptos, Half A Trillion Dollars Data from Coinmarketcap, which currently tracks Bitcoin and 1342 altcoins in circulation, shows the leap forward in market valuation as multiple cryptocurrencies continue to reach new highs of their own. Ethereum and Litecoin have both posted records in the past 24 hours, $627 and $328 respectively as a newnRead MorenThe post Cryptocurrency I

Via Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017
PM7 is all set to start their Initial Coin Offering under smart contracts based on Ethereum, from December 17, 2017. This innovative affiliate marketing platform promises to revolutionize the concept of advertising for both online and offline projects by connecting the project creators directly to their customers, with no space for the advertising, marketing, and PR agencies. December 12, 2017 &8211 PM7 is pleased to announce that the upcoming ICO campaign for their groundbreaking affiliaten

Via Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017
Bitcoin has been on the rise for over a year, but what many people aren&8217t paying attention to are the other coins that are making waves in their own regard. Some have unique features that other coins don&8217t, and most definitely have a niche that they fulfill. Altcoins and Shitcoins Bitcoin is the clear leader in the cryptocurrency markets. It still holds its first mover advantage, retains around 60 of the total digital currency marketnRead MorenThe post Three Altcoins Crypto Inves

Via Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017
As more and more governments are moving to regulate cryptocurrencies, US regulators have started to warn investors from cryptocurrencies and ICOs. Is the Bubble Ready to Burst The cryptocurrency market had a phenomenal bull run this year. As the cryptocurrency industry is constantly improving and innovating, many finance experts believe that the hype behind it is just speculation. Experts believe that the global cryptocurrency market may be in a bubble state, and it might burstnRead MorenThe pos

Via Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017
Australian blockchain platform BitCar is seeking to raise AU$26 million in an Initial Coin Offering ICO aimed at cryptocurrency car enthusiasts. Exotic cars such as Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Bugattis will be acquired by BitCar and stored or displayed for up to 15 years while they appreciate in value. The cars will be tokenized and investors will be able to park their crypto in BitCar tokens, which can be traded on the decentralized Blockchain platform. BitCarnRead MorenThe post BitCar To Tap C

Via Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017
Several companies are paying their employees salaries in Bitcoin. Now that Bitcoin has been accepted as a mainstream financial asset, this trend is likely to gain greater momentum. In parallel, many platforms are offering opportunities to freelancers seeking to get paid in Bitcoin. And, soon, Blocklancer will allow job seekers to earn Ethereum coins. Companies Paying Salaries in Bitcoin Many believe that offering salaries in Bitcoin will make it easier for companies to retain andnRead MorenThe p

Via Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017
Another day in Crypto Land, and the charts are swinging once again. Bitcoin has experienced a couple of days of relative calm, climbing only a few hundred dollars this time from $16,500 to $16,800, where it currently trades. Many are beginning to question where the great impetus comes from and what is actually pushing these prices ever higher. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, traders in Asia are responsible for a lotnRead MorenThe post Asian Buyers Driving Bitcoin Boom appeared

Via Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017
There is never a dull day in the crypto-sphere, and the altcoins are dominating the action this week. With Litecoin surging to all-time highs of over $340 yesterday and Ethereum making similar moves a few hours ago reaching $660, we are left wondering which coin will be next. Those hodling XRP may have been getting that sinking feeling that crypto mania has left them behind. Having recently been relegated from its fourth position in thenRead MorenThe post Banking Bonus Revives Ripple appeared fi

Via Bitcoinist – 6:05 pm December 12, 2017
Once upon a time, it would have been absurd to compare bitcoin to gold. One was a new cryptocurrency with little tono adoption, and the other was a precious metal and one-time backer of world currencies. The ensuing years have seen Bitcoin grow to become one of the most precious stores of value, even surpassing that of gold. After nearly two decades of trading in the $350 &8211 $500 range, in 2002 gold bottomed andnRead MorenThe post In the Battle for Acceptance, has Bitcoin Accomplished Wha

Via Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017
Regulation is one of the primary concerns surrounding cryptocurrencies at the moment. Pretty much anyone can set up a blockchain, put up a fancy looking website, add some slick looking team members, and tout their token as the next best thing since sliced bread. At the same time asking for your coin to support them. Open source blockchain platform Waves is addressing the issue by setting up an independent regulatory body which will provide reporting,nRead MorenThe post Crypto Platforms Unite to

Via Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017
Early investors showed a bullish position on Bitcoin futures, which just started trading on the CBOE. In the first day of trading, January Bitcoin futures edged up to about $2,100 above the days spot price to a settlement near $18,500. Prices for March futures are even higher, demonstrating a high level of investor confidence in ongoing increases in Bitcoins value. The early success of the futures launch is good news for anyone who currently hasnRead MorenThe post Investors Enthusiastic About Bi

Via Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017
The crypto-currency market is chaotic nowadays. According to CoinMarketCap, there are more than 1,300 coins and countless ICO tokens participating in trading on more than 300 exchanges and stored in different wallets. It becomes more and more difficult to quickly obtain an assessment of the current financial state, the yield on a particular currency, and the whole portfolio. This leads to the risk of making wrong investment decisions, serious losses or lost profits. Almost everynRead MorenThe po

Via Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017
As we roll into another week of crypto trading the Bitcoin bulls have been a little subdued in the last 24 hours. BTC hasnt fluctuated much from around $16,400 where it currently trades. Huge swings in the king of crypto were bounteous this weekend amid the launch of CBOEs futures contracts. Bitcoin gained and lost over $5,000 in just a few days before recovering but Ethereum has remained pretty flat for weeks until now.nRead MorenThe post Escalating Ethereum Breaks New Records appeared first o

Via Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017
In the never-ending cycle of mainstream news casting the worst possible light upon Bitcoin, the owner of a UK Bitcoin ATM company has been dubbed the Bitcoin Bandit due to his criminal past. Mainstream coverage of Bitcoin has always been pretty checkered. While some media outlets undertake responsible journalism to understand what cryptocurrency is and why people are flocking to use it, other outlets prefer to tie Bitcoin to criminal gangs, drug purchases, and moneynRead MorenThe post Media Hype

Via Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017
Its not just seasoned investors hoping to cash in on Bitcoin. Your regular girl, or boy, next door also wants to be a part of this digital currencys lucrative rise to the top. Theres no denying that Bitcoin fever is gripping the world. Even though it has grown over 1000 in 2017, the most dramatic price surges have happened over the last few weeks, starting with reaching that magical five-figure status. However, Bitcoins price isnRead MorenThe post Average Americans Putting Themselves into Debt f

Via Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017
South Korea will adopt reasonable regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges but not ban them, sources report Tuesday. &8216Reasonable Requirements&8217 Uploading information from local news outlet Daum.net, Stellar co-founder Joyce Kim confirmed that contrary to previous beliefs, trading would remain legal in the country. The Korean government will regulate bitcoin exchanges but not ban them, Kim wrote on Twitter late Monday. Exchanges will have 6 reasonable requirements on KYC/AML, key s

Via Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017
SocialMedia.Market, the first blockchain-based influencer marketing platform, recently announced that they will reward contributors with CryptoKitties. CryptoKitties is the first cryptocollectible to shake the industry. It is a blockchain-based game, which is centered around collectible, breedable, and adorable digital pets &8211 CryptoKitties. One can sell, buy, exchange and trade these kitties like any other collectible. With the implementations of the blockchain technology CryptoKitties e

Via Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017
Keiser Report host and Bitcoin proponent Max Keiser has told CNBC Bitcoin Cash is by definition less secure than Bitcoin. Keiser Left Unimpressed At Ver&8217s CNBC Stunt In a Twitter exchange following the appearance of Bitcoin Cashs Roger Ver on the networks Fast Money segment, Keiser argued the Bitcoin fork eschews decentralization, which is a cornerstone of Bitcoin. Bottom Line BitcoinCash sic is, by definition, less secure than Bitcoin as it eschews decentralization the cornerstonenRead

Via Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017
As major financial institutions are staring to accept Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency is also making inroads into popular culture via mainstream media programming. Even though Bitcoin came into existence in 2009, it&8217s a possibility that 2017 will go down as the Year of the Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency has exploded in value since the start of the year, and major financial institutions have finally leapt on board the bandwagon, such as the launch of Bitcoin futures trading.nRead MorenThe post B

Via Bitcoinist – 6:35 am December 9, 2017
The Lightning Network has been years in the making, with the original whitepaper being published in January 2016. Finally, the top independent development teams have announced that their implementations have completed the first tests on the main Bitcoin network. The Proof of Concept We&8217ve Been Waiting For The three teams currently working on independent Lightning Network implementations have announced that their respective systems have completed payments on the main bitcoin network. Alon

Via Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017
Even though Bitcoin continues with its hobby of breaking price records and is reaching staggering heights in the process, it doesnt necessarily mean that this is as high as it can go. Were running a bit low on suitable adjectives to describe the phenomenal price increases that Bitcoin has been experiencing over the last few weeks. Actually, over the last few days! Wednesday saw the currency trading at $14k, while yesterday saw it reach thenRead MorenThe post Has Bitcoin Reached Its Market Peak N

Via Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017
Oju is the first ICO where tokens can be used to redeem goods such as travel products even before the ICO hits the exchange. OjuT Coin will enable seamless transactions worldwide, connecting the Owner to all aspects of the travel and hospitality world with one coin. Phuket, Thailand &8211 Dec 7, 2017, Oju Hospitality Group sent shockwaves through the travel and tourism industry today with the launch of a unique ICO that offers a real-worldnRead MorenThe post Oju Hospitality Group Launches IC

Via Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017
December 8, 2017, Gibraltar STK is delaying its Token Generation Event to coincide with STACKs public beta launch in January 2018. The public token sale will run from January 31 to February 14, 2018. The STK pre-sale is currently running and will end as scheduled on December 10, 2017, at 1659 UTC. STK is the first mass-market instant cryptocurrency payment solution, providing access to more than 33 million merchants around the world. There isnRead MorenThe post STK Delays Public Sale To Coincid

Via Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017
Whether or not youve realized it, the internets a pretty big place. There are over 1.2 billion websites, and that number is growing continuously at breakneck speeds. The token sale space is growing equally quickly, and sadly, many great projects get lost in the thick of it. Although you might not have heard of SelfKey, LEXIT, and Polymath, youre about to find out why theyre heads and shoulders above the rest. SelfKey To the uninformed,nRead MorenThe post 3 Amazing Token Sales You Might Not Have

Via Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017
Bitcoin has proven itself as a great digital asset thanks to the tremendous increase in its price. After a great deal of reluctance, Wall Street and Chicago financialpros have also joined the Bitcoin bandwagon, looking to get a share of what this digital currency offers. Earlier in the year, we saw Wall Street pros such as Josh Brown and Bill Miller testing the Bitcoin waters, stating that if the digital currency survived the August split,nRead MorenThe post Wall Street and Chicago Big Names are

Via Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017
Cryptocurrency and blockchains in 2017 are like a crystal ball everyone from slack entrepreneurs to corporate giants seems to look into it and see their future business model. If we are to turn to the numbers for cryptocurrency market growth, we have this in one year the whole industry capitalization exploded from 13 to 300 billion US dollars. Mind-blowing, huh But with this exponential growth, the cryptocurrency exchange market is still in its infancy andnRead MorenThe post Disrupting Cryptocur

Via Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017
Former Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve Alan Greenspans policies were instrumental to one of the worst ever economic meltdowns. Today, he errs once again. He views gold as the ultimate currency and scorns Bitcoin. He argues that Bitcoin is not rational, and compares it with a fiat currency that the U.S. Continental Congress issued in 1775. Greenspan Is a Gold Standard Champion Greenspans views of the economy continue to be obsolete. He is anRead MorenThe post Former US Federal Reserve Chairm

Via Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017
Jeff Sprecher, CEO of Intercontinental Exchange Inc. and owner of the NYSE seems to behaving second thoughts about letting his competitors launch Bitcoin futures trading first. It is by now very well known that Bitcoin futures trading is set to launch on both CME and CBOE this month and the extreme volatility we&8217ve seen in the price of Bitcoin over the last 48 hours or so is likely representative of this fact. Chicago-based CBOE isnRead MorenThe post NYSE Owner Admits &8216We May Be