Stellar was founded by the same creator of Ripple, and it is set to have a huge year this year and we are here to tell you why. Stellar has been going through a cup and handle formation which is simply where you see the price rise and then fall, creating the cup, before the price breaks out, which…

With many predicting that cryptocurrency is a bubble waiting to burst, economic experts have been stating for some time now that they need to instill a level of stability into the scene. Some of the biggest names in the altcoin industry seem to have taken heed, and several of them are now partnering…

BTCC, the first Bitcoin exchange based in China, has announced, following a crackdown on cryptocurrency trading regulations, that it has been bought out by an as-yet unnamed blockchain investment firm based in Hong Kong. The company, formed by US citizen Bobby Lee in 2011, was formerly known as BTC…

Harunustaspor have signed 22-year old Omer Faruk Kiroglu for 2,000 liras (£377.6) worth of Bitcoin and 2,500 liras in cash, for a sum total of 4,500 liras. OFFICIAL: Turkish amateur side Harunustaspor have signed 22-year-old Omar Faruk in return for Bitcoin. 😅👏🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/zAt4LJrIVB — SPORF…

You have probably heard by now that a Japanese cryptocurrency exchanged was hacked, and more than $500million worth of funds stolen. This was considered to be the worlds largest ever cryptocurrency hack. The biggest before this was in 2014, when $460million in Bitcoin was stolen. This has led many…

Knowing how cryptocurrencies are taxed and regulated can be confusing. Here are a few frequently asked questions to help clear up some confusion. Is cryptocurrency treated as a currency for tax purposes? In a simple answer, no it is not. This is because cryptocurrency is treated as property, meaning…

A new cryptocurrency is due to be released this summer reports suggest. Otaku Coin, as it will be called, has been created by one of the top online anime merchandising stores, and aims to give anime fans a new reward system. It is due to hit the crypto scene in the summer of 2018. The new coin,…

In a recent conference call, Howard Schultz – the executive chairman of global coffee chain, Starbucks – stated quite categorically that he did not feel that Bitcoin was in a position to establish itself as a legitimate currency. Whilst he thinks that there may be one or two of the current crop of…

With the recent explosion in the price of Bitcoin and other digital currencies, and the massive influx of new altcoins, new investors, and new speculators, the Internet has been rife with stories about people who have made some serious money off the back of this sudden and unanticipated spike in…

A disturbing trend in recent months, as the mining of cryptocurrencies has become less of a one-man concern, and more reliant on larger groups of miners sharing a smaller slice of an admittedly larger pie, is the concept of in-browser mining scripts. These insidious pieces of malware are hidden in…

In a recent survey, Elite Fixtures took the time to examine 115 countries across the globe, to confirm which of them provides the greatest and the least profit when mining bitcoin. Essentially, it was a survey on energy costs, since the expense of mining a single bitcoin is ultimately determining…

The world of crypto is often a misunderstood one. Despite the buzz, there is still actually very little understanding around the topic. One expert has shared her tips, to help those who are thinking of investing in cryptocurrencies. Don’t invest in an ICO that does not have a product: Investing in…

The cryptocurrency market has already suffered one major crash this year, and it is well known that it is a particularly volatile market. But, what a lot of people don’t know is what can cause major crashes. Here are just a few things that can affect the prices of cryptocurrencies. Regulation: This…

It has been predicted that Bitcoin could reach prices as high as $50,000 this year, although it will be as volatile as ever. These predictions have been made by Jeet Singh, who is a cryptocurrency portfolio manager, who has also said that it is common for virtual currencies to fluctuate by as much…

Investment bank Exotix believes that blockchain technology will make the biggest difference in emerging countries. Paul Domjan, who is the global head of research, analytics and data at the bank discussed that although this is likely to happen on a step by step basis, that certain technologies have…

Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck was hacked a few days ago, which saw over 58 billion yen of NEM coins stolen. This is equivalent to over $533million USD, and forced the exchange to shut down all withdrawals except for Bitcoin. Yet, just this week, Coincheck announced that it would be reimbursing…

Billionaire investor George Soros is working to ease the global refugee crisis using blockchain technology. He spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, speaking about how underpinning cryptocurrencies can play an important role in immigration. He said; “Blockchain technology can be put to…

Amber Baldet: She is the executive director of JP Morgan’s Blockchain Center of Excellence, and is incredibly influential in the crypto world. She boasts that her secret super power is connecting enterprise players with hackers, cryptocurrency innovators and rogue developers, who are roaming the…

You’ve probably heard about Bitcoin and its enabling financial technology, blockchain, but how exactly does it impact us? Bitcoin has been at the forefront of the news after rocketing to $14,000 by the end of the year, from under $1000 just 12 months earlier. Ethereum, another digital currency, was…

As an annual event famous for leading to big announcements, Davos has lived up to its promise so far in 2018, with an early announcement from the prime minister, Theresa May, that the UK intends to regulate cryptocurrencies. Citing the risks posed by criminals using the famously anonymous…

As the value of Bitcoin rocketed to almost $20,000 per coin at the tail-end of 2017, many analysts were predicting the end for the cryptocurrency giant, and perhaps for the altcoin industry as a whole. Already mindful of the dotcom crash at the turn of the millennium, pundits saw the meteoric rise,…

NEO is one of the latest blockchain projects, that have developed smart contract platforms. It defines itself as the network for the Smart Economy, where it seeks to create a solution, utilising the blockchain, smart contracts as well as additional technology that stores real-world assets digitally.…

Whilst it is certainly possible to educate yourself on how to invest in cryptocurrencies by working your way through the plethora of online resources on the matter, there is so much conflicting information out there that it can be almost impossible to figure out where to start. Fortunately, there…

There is no denying that it has been an eventful couple of months for IOTA. In 2017, they launched an IoT-based data marketplace, along with gaining a significant investment by Robert Bosch Venture Capital. Earlier this month, the IOTA Foundation announced a collaboration with the International…

The Chancellor, Philip Hammond has said that cryptocurrencies must be regulated before they become large enough to disrupt the global industry, adding that he felt there was a strong need to be cautious about Bitcoin, due the volatile rise and falls in recent weeks. Even Prime Minister, Theresa May…

A new startup, EncrypGen, wants to help people to sell their genetic code, in return for cryptcurrency, and, astonishingly, crypto fans have already given it $3million. This means that if the start up is successful, you will soon be able to effectively upload your genetic code to the blockchain,…

It’s hard to believe that digital currency was once considered a fringe commodity. With the total market capital value of altcoins currently exceeding $500,000,000, it is apparent that cryptocurrencies of all stripes are here to stay. With both wealthy private individuals and hedge fund managers…

While those in the cryptocurrency community have known for some time of the benefits of blockchain – the secure and incorruptible method of ledger-keeping for digital currency – it seems that many sectors outside of digital currency are beginning to sit up and take notice. While it was made popular…

In a surprising move, Arsenal have become the first football team in the world to enter a business partnership with a cryptocurrency. The Premier League stalwarts have joined with CashBet Coin, an emerging digital currency designed for use in sports betting, online casinos, and eSports. The…

Many people fear about investing in cryptocurrencies, as they are so volatile and the risk of hacking is so high; however, one of the threats that you might not consider, and are unlikely to associate with virtual currencies is the threat of armed robbers physically stealing your investment.…

As the value of digital currencies surged towards the tail-end of 2017, it wasn’t just honest investors who were celebrating. Extremist groups the world over have made massive profits thanks to the unprecedented rise in the value of cryptocurrencies. According to Heidi Beirch, Director of the…

A routine soybean shipment from the USA to China has been made famous as it is the first commodity deal that has been facilitated by blockchain technology. This is the first of its kind. Pilot runs have been investigated for some time now, but this seemingly insignificant shipment of soybeans marks…

Hackers are luring unsuspecting investors with their fake cryptocurrency SpriteCoin. This vicious cryptocurrency will install ransomware on your device, and yet more malware if the ransom is paid. For those unfortunate people who have invested their money into SpriteCoin, thinking they were going to…

Despite a recent dip in the popularity of cryptocurrency mining, experts predict that it is about to see a resurgence, with the cost of GPUs heading into the stratosphere, and a whole slew of warm bodies entering the altcoin arena and trying their hand at a spot of digital mining. A cryptocurrency…

Experts have been warning that the Bitcoin network has caused a massive surge in energy consumption; despite the fact that it actually only uses about 0.14 percent of global electricity. So, why are people believing that it is using too much? Well, the truth is that Bitcoin does use a surprising…

Live since 2015, Ethereum has been a volatile and unpredictable platform of cryptocurrency since its inception. While it’s impossible to say one way or another whether any currency or investment is headed for great things, there are positive indications that 2018 may be a good year for Ether. Exact…

Samourai, a privacy focused crypto wallet, have recently introduced a new feature which allows you to send Bitcoin payments using standard SMS messages. It opens up a whole host of possibilities, and really moves the Bitcoin network along. Because it uses SMS messages, the app, called PonyDirect…

Just when the price of Bitcoin is picking back up, it has come under threat from the US Federal Reserve system, because of a lack of transaction transparency. Mr Chiavarone said that the US Federal Reserve is at risk of killing Bitcoin, unless more is done to further develop the blockchain. He said;…

Online retail behemoth Amazon UK has made a full apology to a customer who paid over £3,000 to one of the company’s third-party Marketplace vendors, only to be sent a DVD of animated smash hit movie, Boss Baby in its place. Stoke resident, Ichim Bogdan Cezar, initially suspected that he was the…

In what’s sure to be a major talking point in the blockchain community, it was recently announced that Johann Jungwirth, the Chief Digital Officer of Volkswagen, will be joining the supervisory board of the IOTA Foundation. Hailing from Germany, the IOTA Foundation is a non-profit organisation that…