With the recent recession in crypto prices by over 70% from their historic highs this past December, many were beginning to fear the worst for their cryptos (yet again). The markets are just now starting to pick back up to recovery levels some two months since the massive spike. For those who have…

The South Korean cryptocurrency regulation boss has been found dead at his Seoul home. Jung Ki-joon, the Head of the Economic Policy Coordination Office for the South Korean Government, was in charge of developing policies to regulate Bitcoin, is believed to have suffered a heart attack whilst he…

It has been reported that Bitfinex now supports SegWit, which means that those who have invested in Bitcoin can expect to see lower fees and faster processing times. They have announced that they are delighted about this decision and that Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals will be supported using P2SH…

NEO is a Chinese technology which marries the concept of the smart economy and cryptocurrency. It’s a cutting-edge player which looks set to become a cornerstone of the Chinese economy in the future – and as China continues to go from strength to strength as a world superpower, this essentially…

Stellar is an open-source payment distribution infrastructure. It makes use of what is known as “leapfrog technology” to connect individuals, payment systems and banks throughout the world, with a focus on the developing nations. It facilitates transactions of multiple currencies and assets reliably…

Lisk has had a relatively rocky, slow-burning run to reach its current levels – long, substantial periods of appreciation typically precede steep jumps which can amount to more than 50% of the initial run. For investors who have held LSK over these prolonged periods, it’s perhaps not all been plain…

While Litecoin may have dipped a little in value after the Litecoin Cash fork, all signs appear to be pointing towards a surge in support of Litecoin, with some critics even predicting a bull-run on the cryptocurrency. The fall in Litecoin (LTC) has largely been attributed to the 10-to-1 offer which…

Want to get your business on the Blockchain, but don’t know how and are worried about doing an ICO? Giftz Program The Giftz program will allow any business to create their own white labeled “tokenized points” using their base token, creating value for your customers on the blockchain. Use tokens for…

Yes Your Pocket Change Really Can Buy Small Fractions Of Individual Bitcoins (And Other Cryptos), And It Is Crazy Simple To Get Started And Pretty Hard To Stop You have probably heard people around your office and within your social circles talk about Bitcoin and how they wish they had gotten in…

Bitcoin prices can be rather hard to predict, and often there’s no way to say which way the frequent price fluctuations will go next. However, there are many commentators who believe the price of Bitcoin is set to double in 2018, and they have a great deal of belief in the currency. One such…

Bitcoin has had a rocky start to 2018, but it is showing its resilience once again by hitting the $11,000 mark. This is the first time it has reached this price since its crash in January. People’s faith in the cryptocurrency is slowly being restored, and CoinMarketCap showed Bitcoin had reached a…

You either love or hate cryptocurrencies ; but none have drawn quite as controversy as El Patro, an oil- backed cryptocurrency that was designed by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro back in December. This coin has faced its fair share of criticism right from the start and was even declared illegal…

The popular Bitcoin exchange Coinbase was reported to be overcharging some customers thousands of dollars throughout early February. The problem caused many customers to be charged multiple times for the same transactions, but some customers also reported seeing unauthorized withdrawals, reversed…

Digital currencies might only exist as virtual code, but thieves are resorting to threatening real violence to get their hands on it. More reports are emerging of thieves using real violence to steal Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies from people. People holding large amounts of Bitcoin and other…

A Bill was passed on February 8 th by the Arizona Senate that would allow its residents to pay their income tax using Bitcoin and any other cryptocurrencies that have been recognised by the state’s revenue authorities, although this would not come into effect until 2020. This is the first bill that…

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak recently spoke about his crypto investment to an audience attending the Nordic Business Forum in Helsinki, Sweden last month. There, he told attendees about his experience investing in Bitcoin, and why he just couldn’t handle to HODL any longer. Long story short,…

IQeon provides an opportunity to monetize in-game achievements for players and also facilitates the monetization of games, apps, and other services provided by game development companies. The startup has been raising funds for further development of its gaming ecosystem since the end of January…

James Howells, an IT worker from Newport, Wales is definitely not having a good start to 2018. Whilst the boom in Bitcoin value in late last year led many investors to put a lot of money into the cryptocurrency, for this man, it led to utter distraught. Howell had purchased 7500 Bitcoins back in…

According to the founder and CEO of Kraken, Jesse Powell, the cryptocurrency market will hit a valuation of $1 trillion in 2018. He said he expects to see an “acceleration” of the growth in the cryptocurrency market, despite the recent sharp pullback. He alluded to the number of students graduating…

2017 may forever be known as the year where cryptocurrency exploded into life and went from being a misunderstood side story to mainstream media news. 2018 hasn’t been as kind to digital currency so far, especially for Bitcoin and Ripple after their incredible rise. Both currencies have lost nearly…

On 14th February, digital asset exchange company Coinbase went live with their newest venture, Coinbase Commerce. Coinbase Commerce claims to be the easiest way for merchants to accept digital currency and therefore can be seen as another step towards cryptocurrency being used successfully in the…

A pro of using cryptocurrency has always been its ease of use. With no bank account required, individuals can easily send and receive altcoins through their mobile phone, as long as they have access to the internet. But this is about to change as Bitcoin Cash becomes even easier to transfer through…

Achain is a simplistic and efficient blockchain platform in which users can execute smart contracts, digital assets and other decentralised applications. After two years in development, Achain has gained notoriety in the market with regards to the issuance of digital assets. Its exclusive,…

In 2017, Ripple (XRP) recorded greater gains than Ethereum and Bitcoin. These gains have laid the foundation for Ripple to become fully established as a virtual currency to be used by major institutions. Ripple was developed in 2012, with a design intended to carry out interbank settlements and…

The average person is unlikely to know what Litecoin is, let alone that it is about to get its very own fork, similarly to what happened to Bitcoin last year. But for those who are aware of Litecoin’s existence, the upcoming arrival of Litecoin Cash is being ‘sold’ on the premise that it is a faster…

Ethereum is a blockchain network with public distribution, not unlike Bitcoin, but there is a fundamental difference between the two in terms of how they are used. Bitcoin was developed entirely as a cryptocurrency through the use of blockchain technology. Ethereum, on the other hand, offers a…

The Internet revolution has made information available to millions of people. The freedom of information and the digital age have brought us a new asset – data. Like in the feudal times when land was the most valuable asset and belonged to a handful of feudals with hundreds of vassals just serving…

Digibyte (DGB) and Electroneum (ETN) are two relatively new cryptocurrencies with several similarities. For starters, both have a maximum supply of 21 billion – a curious figure, and a marked increase on Bitcoin ’s 21 million cap. At present, Digibyte has a much larger supply in circulation, and as…

Although 2017 was the year the mainstream media started talking about Bitcoin in earnest, it was also the year that smaller cryptocurrencies started to force their way into the spotlight. Better-known Bitcoin might have occupied the front page headlines, but little brother Ethereum has also been…

Banking and finance conglomerate JP Morgan is singing the praises of Bitcoin as an investment, and informing its clients of the potential benefits a cryptocurrency can produce. In a February report entitled ‘Decrypting Cryptocurrencies: Technology, Applications and Challenges’, the financier…

As one of the most controversial cryptocurrencies in the global marketplace, IOTA has caught the attention of many cryptocurrency fans and traders recently – and with a couple of recent big announcements, it looks set to continue to attract attention throughout 2018. Trinity wallet The first project…

The future for cryptocurrencies has been somewhat uncertain in recent months, but the Malaysian government have decided that they will let the public have the final say in the future of cryptocurrencies. On the 12th February reports from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia have indicated that the governor of the…

Investors from Paramount, NBC & Televisa offer Giftz What does Linda Giambrone, the current Head of NBC Primetime Television (unscripted), Emilio Diez Barroso of the Televisa Family and John Paukulis former Paramount Pictures executive have in common? They are all investors in Rewards Media, Inc.,…

We all know that Bitcoin mining can be very costly, and it has been reported that it is draining electricity supplies. But now, it has been reported that mining for cryptocurrencies could be having an adverse effect on the search for aliens. This is ultimately due to the fact that scientists require…

In recent weeks, there has been considerable online debate and controversy surrounding a new Litecoin fork, known simply as Litecoin Cash. With no white paper outlining the fundamental purpose and reasoning behind the fork, and with the developers continuing to remain anonymous, this has led many…

Cryptocurrency speculators are predicting that Ripple could eventually overtake Bitcoin . Despite misinformation, confusion and controversy surrounding the currency, many experts have been outspoken about the potential rise in the value of Ripple in the future – with the currency set to hit dizzy…

A new concept looks set to revolutionise crypto. EOSfinex, a decentralised crypto exchange on the EOS platform, is set to be launched by Bitfinex in the very near future. The idea behind the decision is to “decentralise the exchange community” according to a spokesperson for Bitfinex. In addition to…

The past few weeks have been nothing if not eventful in the world of crypto, but it has seen a number of developments for the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The European Supervisory Authorities have pointed out that it is important to stay cautious when you are investing in cryptocurrencies, due to the…

CryptoFind has been developed by GRAFT Blockchain , with the aim of discovering all nearby venues that accept cryptocurrencies as a form of payment. It is a network that links both cryptocurrencies and merchants, which is just another example of how the virtual world might be coming more mainstream.…