High Profile Cryptocurrency Firms Hope to Influence US Law
A group of cryptocurrency luminaries and businesses have announced the formation of a US lobbying entity based in Washington known as the Blockchain Association. The creation of the political solicitation…
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A group of cryptocurrency luminaries and businesses have announced the formation of a US lobbying entity based in Washington known as the Blockchain Association. The creation of the political solicitation…
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High Profile Cryptocurrency Firms Hope to Influence US Law
A group of cryptocurrency businesses have announced the formation of a US lobbying entity based in Washington known as the Blockchain Association.
Exchanges Round-Up: Spotware Launches “Out-of-the-Box” Platform, Huobi to Rebrand Hadax
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Spotware has announced the launch of an “out-of-the-box” cryptocurrency exchange platform, Huobi has announced that it’s Autonomous Digital Asset Exchange will be rebranded…
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In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Spotware has announced the launch of an “out-of-the-box” cryptocurrency exchange platform, Huobi has announced that it’s Autonomous Digital Asset Exchange will be rebranded…
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Exchanges Round-Up: Spotware Launches “Out-of-the-Box” Crypto Exchange, Huobi to Merge Hadax With Huobi Global
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Spotware has announced the launch of an “out-of-the-box” cryptocurrency exchange platform, Huobi has announced that it’s Autonomous Digital Asset Exchange will be rebranded to “Huobi Next” before merging…
Do You Have What it Takes to Write Op-Ed Articles for Bitcoin.com?
We will now accept regular op-ed article submissions for the bitcoin.com news page. We want to provide crypto-enthusiasts, idea-mongers, futurists, and iconoclasts an opportunity to share their notions with the…
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We will now accept regular op-ed article submissions for the bitcoin.com news page. We want to provide crypto-enthusiasts, idea-mongers, futurists, and iconoclasts an opportunity to share their notions with the…
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Do You Have What it Takes to Write Op-Ed Articles for Bitcoin.com?
We will now accept regular op-ed article submissions. We want to provide crypto-enthusiasts an opportunity to share their notions with the world.
Bitcoin Cash Can Scale Exponentially and Support the Global Economy
For well over a year now the Bitcoin Cash BCH protocol has shown quite a bit of capability as far as on-chain scaling is concerned. The creator of Bitcoin knew…
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For well over a year now the Bitcoin Cash BCH protocol has shown quite a bit of capability as far as on-chain scaling is concerned. The creator of Bitcoin knew…
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Bitcoin Cash Can Scale Exponentially and Support the Global Economy
For well over a year now the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) protocol has shown quite a bit of capability as far as on-chain scaling is concerned.
New French Law Sets Out Guidelines For ICOs
After slashing taxes on profits made from cryptocurrency trading by more than half, France has now implemented a new legal framework for initial coin offerings ICOs. Is Europe’s third largest…
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After slashing taxes on profits made from cryptocurrency trading by more than half, France has now implemented a new legal framework for initial coin offerings ICOs. Is Europe’s third largest…
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New French Law Sets Out Guidelines For ICOs
After slashing taxes on profits made from cryptocurrency trading by more than half, France has now implemented a new legal framework for ICOs.
Bittrex to Launch Crypto Exchange in Malta Next Month
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is reportedly launching a crypto exchange in Malta at the beginning of next month. Bittrex says the new platform will allow them to list coins “a…
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US-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is reportedly launching a crypto exchange in Malta at the beginning of next month. Bittrex says the new platform will allow them to list coins “a…
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Bittrex to Launch Crypto Exchange in Malta Next Month
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is reportedly launching a crypto exchange in Malta at the beginning of next month. Bittrex says the new platform will allow them to list coins "a lot faster." It will operate within the regulatory framework established…
Overstock to Offer Bitcoin for Sale After Acquiring Bitsy.com Biometric Wallet
Medici Ventures, a blockchain/crypto specific division of Overstock.com, has acquired Bitsy.com in an effort to finally merge the worlds of online retail with decentralized, digital cash facilitated by the Bitsy’s new…
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Medici Ventures, a blockchain/crypto specific division of Overstock.com, has acquired Bitsy.com in an effort to finally merge the worlds of online retail with decentralized, digital cash facilitated by the Bitsy’s new…
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Overstock to Offer Bitcoin for Sale After Acquiring Bitsy.com Biometric Wallet
Medici Ventures, a blockchain/crypto specific division of Overstock.com, has acquired Bitsy.com in an effort to finally merge the worlds of online retail with decentralized, digital cash facilitated by the Bitsy's new biometric wallet.
Markets Update: Short Term Recovery – Is a Bullish Reversal in Sight?
Cryptocurrency prices are back on the mend after a great majority of digital assets plunged last week losing 10-20 percent or more in value. Since then, the digital currency economy…
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Cryptocurrency prices are back on the mend after a great majority of digital assets plunged last week losing 10-20 percent or more in value. Since then, the digital currency economy…
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Markets Update: Short Term Recovery – Is a Bullish Reversal in Sight?
The digital currency economy has regained some strength bouncing back from a low of US$186 billion to $205 billion on Saturday, September 15.
A Decade After Lehman Brothers Died: Mises, Satoshi, Bitcoin, and Wall Street Worship
September 15, 2018 brings the post-industrial financial world to a ten-year milestone. Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. was officially shuttered on this day in 2008, rocking the entire planet. The event…
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September 15, 2018 brings the post-industrial financial world to a ten-year milestone. Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. was officially shuttered on this day in 2008, rocking the entire planet. The event…
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A Decade After Lehman Brothers Died: Mises, Satoshi, Bitcoin, and Wall Street Worship – Op-Ed Bitcoin News
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. was officially shuttered on this day in 2008, rocking the entire planet. A little known economic philosopher, Ludwig von Mises, tried to warn years and years ahead about the perils of allowing politicians to issue and steer money.
Exchanges Round-Up: Aus Regulators Doubt Coinjar Volume, Paysend Partners With Bitstamp
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Australia’s financial regulators have expressed skepticism regarding Coinjar’s purported trade volume, Paysend has partnered with Bitstamp to facilitate cryptocurrency purchases through its Global…
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In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Australia’s financial regulators have expressed skepticism regarding Coinjar’s purported trade volume, Paysend has partnered with Bitstamp to facilitate cryptocurrency purchases through its Global…
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Exchanges Round-Up: Aus Regulators Doubt Coinjar Volume, Paysend Partners With Bitstamp
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Australia’s financial regulators have expressed skepticism regarding Coinjar’s purported trade volume, Paysend has partnered with Bitstamp to facilitate cryptocurrency purchases through its Global Account…
The Daily: Binance Tests Fiat Exchange, Russians Mull Crypto Platforms
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will start testing a fiat currency trading platform in Singapore and we’ve got the story in Sunday’s edition of The Daily. Also,…
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Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will start testing a fiat currency trading platform in Singapore and we’ve got the story in Sunday’s edition of The Daily. Also,…
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The Daily: Binance Tests Fiat Exchange, Russians Mull Crypto Platforms
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will start testing a fiat currency trading platform in Singapore and we’ve covered the story in the Sunday’s Daily. Also, two islands in Russia are competing to host the country’s first regulated…
The Secret to Better Government Is Less Government
Governments. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them, right? From first world countries to war-torn hellholes, bemoaning politicians is de rigueur. Yet for all their flaws, we tend to…
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Governments. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them, right? From first world countries to war-torn hellholes, bemoaning politicians is de rigueur. Yet for all their flaws, we tend to…
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The Secret to Better Government Is Less Government
Unlike government, Bitcoin is optional. It’s sound money for those smart enough to appreciate it. To its proponents, the solution is simple: Less government.
The Daily: Wirex Expands to Canada, Coin Stats Syncs Exchange Transactions
Wirex, the popular European crypto card provider, has announced it’s expanding to Canada and we have the details covered in The Daily. Also in the rubric, the Coin Stats mobile…
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Wirex, the popular European crypto card provider, has announced it’s expanding to Canada and we have the details covered in The Daily. Also in the rubric, the Coin Stats mobile…
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The Daily: Wirex Expands to Canada, Coin Stats Syncs Exchange Transactions
Wirex, the popular European crypto card provider, has announced it’s expanding to Canada and we have the details covered in The Daily. Also in the rubric, the Coin Stats mobile app now synchronizes transactions from several exchanges, a coin claiming to have…
North Queensland is Becoming a Hub of BCH Accepting Businesses
The northern part of the Australian state, Queensland, is bustling with cryptocurrency energ. The region is extremely passionate towards one specific decentralized peer-to-peer electronic currency — bitcoin cash BCH. Also…
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The northern part of the Australian state, Queensland, is bustling with cryptocurrency energ. The region is extremely passionate towards one specific decentralized peer-to-peer electronic currency — bitcoin cash BCH. Also…
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North Queensland is Becoming a Hub of BCH Accepting Businesses
Over the last few months, a few bitcoin cash proponents have been spreading a lot of BCH adoption in the North Queensland region in Australia.
The Daily: Ethfinex Gets DEX, Cloudflare Goes Interplanetary
While the cryptocurrency world never sleeps, the last 24 hours have been particularly active. Everyone is building right now, as the stories we’ve got coming up in The Daily demonstrate.…
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While the cryptocurrency world never sleeps, the last 24 hours have been particularly active. Everyone is building right now, as the stories we’ve got coming up in The Daily demonstrate.…
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The Daily: Ethfinex Gets DEX, Cloudflare Goes Interplanetary
While the cryptocurrency world never sleeps, the last 24 hours have been particularly active. Everyone is building right now, as the stories we’ve got coming up in The Daily demonstrate. Ethfinex launches its new DEX, Cloudflare embraces decentralized storage…
PR: INLOCK Signs MoU with Institutional Lending Provider – Partners with Major CEE Crypto ATM Manufacturer to Test Its Platform
BUDAPEST SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 -- INLOCK, a crypto lending platform where licensed lenders can compete for borrowers who want to use their cryptocurrency as collateral for loans, announced today that…
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BUDAPEST SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 -- INLOCK, a crypto lending platform where licensed lenders can compete for borrowers who want to use their cryptocurrency as collateral for loans, announced today that…
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PR: INLOCK Signs MoU with Institutional Lending Provider - Partners with Major CEE Crypto ATM Manufacturer to Test Its Platform…
BUDAPEST (SEPTEMBER 18, 2018) -- INLOCK, a crypto lending platform where licensed lenders can compete for borrowers who want to use their cryptocurrency as collateral for loans, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an…
Robinhood Accused of Taking from Younger Investors to Benefit Wall Street Traders
Journalist Logan Kane of Seeking Alpha conducted a deep dive on the practices of popular stock and cryptocurrency trading smartphone application Robinhood. According to Mr. Kane, “it seems that today’s…
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Journalist Logan Kane of Seeking Alpha conducted a deep dive on the practices of popular stock and cryptocurrency trading smartphone application Robinhood. According to Mr. Kane, “it seems that today’s…
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Robinhood Accused of Taking from Younger Investors to Benefit Wall Street Traders
"Robinhood takes from the millennial and gives to the high-frequency trader. Not only does Robinhood accept payment for order flow, but on a back-of-the-envelope calculation, they appear to be selling their customers' orders for over ten times as much as…
Security Specialist Wizsec Gives Insight on the Billion Dollar BTC Wallet
The bitcoin security specialists Wizsec has recently explained to the public that the wallet that held more than 111,000 BTC did not derive from the Silk Road marketplace, and it’s…
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The bitcoin security specialists Wizsec has recently explained to the public that the wallet that held more than 111,000 BTC did not derive from the Silk Road marketplace, and it’s…
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Security Specialist Wizsec Gives Insight on the Billion Dollar BTC Wallet
Wizsec has explains that the 111,000 BTC wallet did not derive from the Silk Road marketplace and it's also not one of the Mt Gox wallets
More Banks Sanctioned for AML, Fraud-Related Violations
When societies discuss cryptocurrencies, the argument that the decentralized and unregulated nature of the crypto space leaves the door open to abuse, like money laundering and financial fraud, is often…
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When societies discuss cryptocurrencies, the argument that the decentralized and unregulated nature of the crypto space leaves the door open to abuse, like money laundering and financial fraud, is often…
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More Banks Sanctioned for AML, Fraud-Related Violations - Bitcoin News
When societies discuss cryptocurrencies, the argument that the decentralized and unregulated nature of the crypto space leaves the door open to abuse, like money laundering and financial fraud, is often put forward by officials and authorities. However, a…
US Confiscates Millions in Cryptocurrencies in Alphabay Forfeiture Case
This month the US District Court of Eastern California has been very busy dealing with cases involving the infamous and now defunct darknet marketplace the Alphabay. The Federal courthouse in…
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This month the US District Court of Eastern California has been very busy dealing with cases involving the infamous and now defunct darknet marketplace the Alphabay. The Federal courthouse in…
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US Confiscates Millions in Cryptocurrencies in Alphabay Forfeiture Case
This month the US District Court of Eastern California has been very busy dealing with cases involving the infamous and now defunct darknet marketplace the Alphabay.
Less Than Two Months Away – Bitcoin Cash Upgrade Discussion Heats Up
Over the past few weeks, Bitcoin Cash supporters have been debating the upcoming hard fork scheduled for November 15th of this year. Most of the community understands, that as of…
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Over the past few weeks, Bitcoin Cash supporters have been debating the upcoming hard fork scheduled for November 15th of this year. Most of the community understands, that as of…
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Less Than Two Months Away – Bitcoin Cash Upgrade Discussion Heats Up
Both disagreeing parties have been testing certain features, and publishing various papers concerning the theoretical effects of specific upgrade additions.