Why Blockchain Won’t Rule the World Just Yet? Blockchain stands as one of the most revolutionary technologies on earth since the invention of the Internet. It is essentially a very secure and distributed ledger or database. The technology solves the biggest issue humans have with each other in the digital world: trust. Trust is a very difficult thing to establish … [Read more...] about Why countries have difficulties in adopting blockchain technology?
Crypto news in brief (September 6, 2018): Goldman Sachs, Iran, ShapeShift, crypto ATM, ETH futures
- Goldman Sachs is putting on hold plans to open a desk to trade cryptocurrencies - Crypto mining has been accepted as an industry by Iran’s major authorities - ShapeShift introduced a membership program - The crypto ATM market is expected to grow from $16.3 million in 2018 to $144.5 million by 2023 - Cboe is looking to launch ETH futures … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (September 6, 2018): Goldman Sachs, Iran, ShapeShift, crypto ATM, ETH futures
Crypto news in brief (August 29): China, Triple-1, SEC, Associated Press, Civil, Coinbase, blockchain courses
- Chinese regulators issued a warning for investors on illegal fundraising and trading connected with blockchain and cryptocurrency - Japanese company Triple-1 is developing 7nm bitcoin mining chips, known as “Kamikaze” - After turning down applications to list nine bitcoin-ETFs SEC promised to reconsider its decision in the future - The Associated Press (AP) news agency and … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (August 29): China, Triple-1, SEC, Associated Press, Civil, Coinbase, blockchain courses
Bitcoin is less decentralised than Ripple, says CTO David Schwartz
According to David Schwartz, Ripple’s CTO, the XRP token is not controlled by anybody. The crypto community does not agree with his statement. … [Read more...] about Bitcoin is less decentralised than Ripple, says CTO David Schwartz
Alibaba to monitor crypto transactions as China tightens grip
Alibaba’s payment service will work closely with local financial regulators to thwart illegal exchange of digital money. … [Read more...] about Alibaba to monitor crypto transactions as China tightens grip
Crypto news in brief (August 23, 2018): Nasdaq, Gemini, Binance, Ripple, xRapid
- Nasdaq might launch a joint venture with the Winklevoss twins and their Gemini exchange - Binance has partnered with Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange (LCX) and launched fiat-to-crypto exchange - Ripple announced Bittrex, Bitso and Coins.ph as preferred digital asset exchanges for xRapid transactions - Gemini, Bitstamp, Bittrex, and bitFlyer USA are teaming up to form … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (August 23, 2018): Nasdaq, Gemini, Binance, Ripple, xRapid
Ripple announces preferred digital asset exchanges for xRapid transactions
Ripple announced Bittrex, Bitso and Coins.ph as preferred digital asset exchanges for xRapid transactions which utilize XRP cryptocurrency. … [Read more...] about Ripple announces preferred digital asset exchanges for xRapid transactions
A European bank for the first time to issue its own cryptocurrency
Union Bank AG from Liechtenstein is preparing to launch a token that will be pegged to Swiss frank. Bank officials claim the move is unprecedented. … [Read more...] about A European bank for the first time to issue its own cryptocurrency