Ethereum, the second major cryptocurrency by market cap, has dropped 9% in the last 24 hours, or below $870. Yet experts see the future, thanks to the team of developers and ICOs that take place on its platform. … [Read more...] about Ethereum – to buy or not to buy? Why pundits consider it a good investment
Dogecoin hard fork to be launched in 2018
Created in 2014 as joke cryptocurrency, Dogecoin has gained traction among cryptocurrency users. Today, with nearly $740 million in capitalisation it ranks 33rd among major cryptocurrencies. By the end of the year a group of developers plans to introduce a Dogecoin hard fork, called Dogethereum (DOGX). … [Read more...] about Dogecoin hard fork to be launched in 2018
Crypto news in brief (February 21, 2018): Vitalik Buterin, Binance, PayPal CFO John Rainey, Venezuela, Petro
Ethereum founder warns about cryptocurrencies crash. Cryptocurrency market cap is around $500 billion. Binance reports 7 million registered users. PayPal CFO sees possible wide adoption of bitcoin in the future. Venezuela issues oil-backed cryptocurrency. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (February 21, 2018): Vitalik Buterin, Binance, PayPal CFO John Rainey, Venezuela, Petro
Litecoin Cash team announces successful hard fork
On Sunday the Litecoin Cash team announced in its Twitter account about a successful hard fork of Litecoin that resulted in the introduction of a new cryptocurrency. Already today the holders will get a new digital wallet for coins, distributed at 1:10 ratio. … [Read more...] about Litecoin Cash team announces successful hard fork
Demand for blockchain specialists soars
Upwork, American-based global platform for freelancers, has put up statistics about a growing appetite for blockchain specialists, consultants, ICO experts and other industry-related workers, reports TechCrunch. Last year alone it increased 350 times. … [Read more...] about Demand for blockchain specialists soars
Telegram raises $850 million for development of TON before ICO
Brothers Pavel and Nikolai Durov, Telegram creators, have successfully raised initial investment for the development of their new project - blockchain-based Telegram Open Network (TON). It was a private sale of TON tokens to a narrow circle of venture funds and high-net-worth individuals. … [Read more...] about Telegram raises $850 million for development of TON before ICO
Blockchain news roundup (February 17, 2018): Dash, Genesis Vision, Power Ledger, Monetha, Bits.Farm, Ontology
New all-time high in dash masternodes count has been achieved. Genesis Vision traders challenge has started. Power Ledger platform will be used in development of smart city project in Fremantle, Australia. Eric Duprat joined Monetha as a Chairman of Monetha’s Advisory Board. Bits.Farm, the first simulation game based on BitShares platform, is about to launch. NEO token holders … [Read more...] about Blockchain news roundup (February 17, 2018): Dash, Genesis Vision, Power Ledger, Monetha, Bits.Farm, Ontology
Coinbase launches merchant solution accepting cryptocurrencies
Coinbase, the largest US cryptocurrency exchange, announced the launch of a new service which allows merchants to accept payments in bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum and litecoin. … [Read more...] about Coinbase launches merchant solution accepting cryptocurrencies