Bitcoin doesnât qualify as a currency, PayPal CEO stated today in an interview with CNBCâs Squawk Box. Rather, itâs a reward mechanism for implementing blockchain, Dan Schulman believes. The.. The Merkle - Published
Symbiont, a smart contracts platform for institutional applications of blockchain technology, has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round led by Nasdaq Ventures and joined by new investors Citi.
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Blockchain, the technology that underpins Bitcoin, has been called the âsaviour of global financeâ. Banks, exchanges and..
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Josh de la Mare provides a briefing on Wednesdayâs top stories: European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker accuses..
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Daniel Garrahan provides Wednesdayâs top stories, with Fifa officials arrested in a corruption investigation, the IMF..
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Bitcoin is not going to supplant governments or bring down the banks. But as the hype around the digital currency subsides,..
Former Take-Two CEO Kelly Sumner is looking for the next big game. But rather than investing hundreds of millions, his blockchain-based video game publisher Planet Digital Partners is targeting..
Swiss scientists working new drug delivery systems have developed a miniature robot to move through blood vessels and other parts of the body. Amy Pollock reports
We're living in a golden era of innovation, says entrepreneur Ashwini Anburajan -- but venture capital hasn't evolved to keep up, and startups aren't getting the funding they need to grow. In this..
TradeStation, the online broker-dealer, is dipping its toes into crypto. Speaking with Cheddar's Tanaya Macheel at the North American Bitcoin Conference in Miami on Thursday, CEO John Bartleman said..
Abra, the crypto exchange and digital wallet startup, is trying to fundamentally change the way banking is done with a simple consumer-facing app that allows users to effectively create "synthetic"..
Soulja Boy is not shy about expressing his infatuation with three things: wealth, fame, and Tesla. "I love Tesla ($TSLA), man. I think it's one of the most innovative things in the last century," said..
As Blockchain Technology is coming into play more everyday, questions are being asked as to whether or not this is the next big paradigm shift in technology. Case Kuhlman, CEO of blockchain and..
The FT's Daniel Garrahan provides a 60-second briefing on the day's top headlines, including Merkel and Hollande in Moscow, the rise of the Lad Bible and a big day for the Bitcoin elite.
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According to CNN, Twelve people have been arrested in Costa Rica and Spain as the result of a connection with the suspected kidnapping of an American businessman. According to a statement released by..
Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin have endured a crushing blow in recent months, but that doesn't mean investors should blow off the underlying blockchain technology that underwrites them. "Cryptocurrency..
Bitcoin's rebound over the $4,000 mark was short-lived, tumbling on Thursday below the $4,000 price level for the first time since Jan. 6. "I think it is a good chance we are going to retest 3,000 as a..
Cryptocurrencies and digital assets are ideally left to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, rather than the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to Congressman..
According to Business Insider, Bitcoin's market capitalization took a sharp and sudden plunge.
The cryptocurrency lost about 5-percent on the day for Jan. 10th, which dropped the price per coin by..
The wife of a wealthy Norwegian businessman has gone missing in a rare suspected kidnapping, and her family has reportedly received a $10,000,000 ransom demand to be paid in cryptocurrency. Gracie..
The wife of a wealthy Norwegian businessman has gone missing in a rare suspected kidnapping, and her family has reportedly received a $10,000,000 ransom demand to be paid in cryptocurrency. Gracie..
French tobacco shops in Paris are expanding their stocks of cigarettes, cigars and lottery tickets to include the cryptocurrency, bitcoin. The fintech group backing the scheme wants to enroll 6,500..
When looking at the overall market trend for cryptocurrencies, tokens, and digital assets, interesting things become apparent. It is evident the XRP price is not in the best of places, even though that.. The Merkle - Published
The Chicago Board of Exchange (Cboe) is pulling the plug on the SolidX and VanEck bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) proposal, adding another twist to a regulatory saga that canât seem to find an.. Bitcoin Magazine - Published Also reported by •Coindesk
CBOEâs BZX Equity Exchange has apparently withdrawn its request for a rule change that would allow it to list a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund The Cointelegraph - Published
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday that Cboe Global Markets Inc is pulling its proposal to list an exchange-traded product tracking the price of bitcoin, delivering another.. Reuters - Published
BBC Local News: Oxford -- A 36-year-old man from Oxford was detained after a Europe-wide investigation into the alleged theft. BBC Local News - Published
According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been âa growing interestâ in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to.. Bitcoin Magazine - Published
BloqLabs has opened up the beta waitlist for Titan, a fully integrated software suite for managing cryptocurrency mining. The project was introduced by Bloq CEO and co-founder Jeff Garzik onstage.. Bitcoin Magazine - Published
Researchers have discovered âAntovaâ, a brand new family of cryptocurrency-fuelled ransomware, and they warn it has the potential to become outright dangerous. Cybersecurity firm McAfee explained.. The Next Web - Published
EthTrader has a naming challenge for the next Ethereum hard fork, Ledger Live users can now download the Tezos Wallet app, and Plasma Bears joins the lineup of cryptocollectible games. ETH News - Published
Britain's markets watchdog set out which aspects of the nascent cryptocurrency industry it regulates on Wednesday, as volatile digital assets come under greater scrutiny. Reuters - Published
An Ugandan company has started using blockchain, the technology behind virtual currency Bitcoin, to certify shipments of coffee to try to meet growing demand from consumers for more information about.. Reuters - Published
Bitcoin wallet Xapo is relocating its main business from Hong Kong to Switzerland, seeking a better regulatory environment The Cointelegraph - Published
âIt's not that Bitcoin won't ban you because it's so nice and principled â it can'tâ â Bitcoin is taking center stage in the fight against payment censorship The Cointelegraph - Published
Most of the cryptocurrency markets remain subject to some very odd trading rends. Although there is no reason for further bearish pressure right now, it would appear none of the markets can note any.. The Merkle - Published
Key technical parameters signal that Bitcoin may be finding a bottom, and could even be headed for a short term price hike, Bloomberg analysts say The Cointelegraph - Published
SIM-swapping has plagued cryptocurrency holders for close to a year, and now Googleâs head of account security has had enough. He wants to put a stop to it with a clever gadget the size of a flash.. The Next Web - Published
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. If youâve been following cryptocurrencies and.. The Next Web - Published
It has been a very interesting day for all cryptocurrencies, tokens, and assets yesterday. Although it seemed there would be some positive price momentum waiting to materialize, the end result is.. The Merkle - Published
This is the fifth instalment of reporter Colin Harper's "Living on Bitcoin" experience in San Francisco. Find out what happened to him earlier on *Day 1* , on *Day 2* , on *Day 3* , on*Day 4* and on.. Bitcoin Magazine - Published
Several of South Koreaâs top crypto exchanges have found themselves in hot water, with executives at a couple of exchanges facing criminal charges and jail time.
According to a news report on the.. Bitcoin Magazine - Published
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is trading for about $3,585. While still stuck in the $3,500 range, the currency has ultimately moved higher and has added an additional $70 to its price... The Merkle - Published
Sapphire Technology is launching a line of graphics cards designed for mining of the new "grin" cryptocurrency, as well as other tokens. Coindesk - Published
The cryptocurrency company owned by the Intercontinental Exchange, Bakkt, announced that they are hiring upper management The Cointelegraph - Published
As Bitcoin continues to stumble downwards, every red tick becomes increasingly worrisome for fearful bulls. Early this morning, Bitcoin found itself in a momentary flash crash to the $3,400 mark... The Merkle - Published
Analysts claim that as much as ~$16 million worth of Ethereum and ERC20 tokens were stolen in the recent hack of New Zealand exchange Cryptopia The Cointelegraph - Published
As the cryptocurrency markets continue to truck along, it will be interesting to see what happens over the coming days. Despite some semi-bullish one-hour candle movements, the Ethereum price remains.. The Merkle - Published
The proof-of-work algorithm used by bitcoin and some other cryptos is not viable in the long term, argues a Bank of International Settlements study. Coindesk - Published
London Stock Exchange Group said on Tuesday Hong Kong-based AAX would use its technology for cryptocurrency trading, allowing the British exchange operator enter a nascent yet highly speculative.. Reuters - Published
Every week we seem to read another new story about yet another cryptocurrency exchange hack or scam in which usersâ funds are stolen. But this week, a South Korean exchange has flipped the narrative.. The Next Web - Published
The top cryptocurrency and digital asset markets are still under a lot of pressure. Although a status quo has been reached in most cases, it would appear things are not necessarily heading in the right.. The Merkle - Published
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