Bitcoin Attracts Investors in Hong Kong, Causes Confusion
Hong Kong from above from Stephane Ma on Vimeo. Recent move to Hong Kong of the Chinese cryptocurrency exchanges, coupled with the surging prices, attracted thousands of new investors, but not all of them have a clear idea of what they are getting into. After testing the waters with smaller investments, quite a few Hong […]
Microsoft CEO Challenge: Build a “Useful” App
Despite the almost libertarian premise and a noble goal of complete decentralization, realistically, blockchain technology will not be able to avoid at least some level of government regulation. And while some of them seek complete control over the technology, others embrace it. Here are the countries that do more than simply accept blockchain tech: Singapore […]
Southeast Asian Governments Embrace Blockchain Technology
Hong Kong is embracing blockchain technology in search for a new business identity and opportunities. The city has been a household name in shipping and finance, but the rise of the tech behind cryptocurrencies might add a new dimension to it. As with the cryptocurrency itself – opinions are divided. Some believe that blockchain will […]
Sweden Settles Debt via Bitcoin
The volatility of cryptocurrency trading should not surprise you in the slightest. In this market, mere moments separate dazzling successes from abject failures. While many view this a serious problem, it is not enough to discourage massive investments at this juncture. Some, however, decide to embrace volatility instead of viewing it as an inevitable evil. […]
Time to Get a Trezor Hardware Wallet!
If there is one thing that is missing from the cryptocurrency trading, it’s proper risk evaluation. CapchainX – crypto equity platform – has plans to rectify that. Its recent partnership with the University of Manchester is aimed at quantifying the actual risks associated with both cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets. UM’s School of Mathematics’ Senior Lecturer Dr. […]
Coinhive Adopted by Malware Creators
UBS has issued a report that addresses the surge of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. The very name of the report is pretty telling – ‘Cryptocurrencies – Beneath the bubble’. The Swiss-based global financial services company’s analysts are unanimous in their verdict – the recent rise is nothing more than a “speculative bubble”. However, the assessment […]
Blockchain In-Game Marketplace DMARKET Token Sale Nears Final
Currently, all plans to replace regular currency with cryptocurrency face one major hurdle: very few investors are actually spending it. And, as things stand, the unwillingness to part with digital funds is completely justified. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies might be best used for storing value, at least at the moment. It is also difficult to […]
Blockchain Management System Introduced by Cisco
Cryptocurrency might change the way our economies work and become a new foundation for future financial systems. This is far from being a fact at this point, but the disruptive potential is definitely there. E-cash might not end up being the paradigm shift many think it to be, but that is no reason to underestimate […]
Dubai: The World’s First Blockchain Government
After reaching the dazzling $20,000 mark not that long ago, Bitcoin is on the slow and steady way down from its highest point yet. Until now, every major drop has been accompanied by high volumes, with low volumes leading to significant hikes. It’s not the best dynamic, as it shows that the supply overtakes the […]
More States Develop National Cryptocurrencies
Despite the almost libertarian premise and a noble goal of complete decentralization, realistically, blockchain technology will not be able to avoid at least some level of government regulation. And while some of them seek complete control over the technology, others embrace it. Here are the countries that do more than simply accept blockchain tech: Singapore […]
