The People's Daily, an official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party, has published an article calling on the country’s authorities to regulate the blockchain technology more rigorously. … [Read more...] about Amid China’s call to regulate blockchain the crypto market continues to slide down
UK to carefully examine cryptocurrencies
The UK government plans to take a closer look at the virtual money market and blockchain technology. The authorities want to outline risks that could affect users, businesses and the government. … [Read more...] about UK to carefully examine cryptocurrencies
Ethereum – to buy or not to buy? Why pundits consider it a good investment
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