Swiss ‘Crypto Valley’ to Launch Ethereum Digital ID Pilot
Zug, a Swiss city known in crypto space for welcoming quite a few startups, has plans for its residents to test out an Ethereum-based identity service. A mobile app, developed by uPort, will allow the residents of the city to connect their identities to a cryptographic address on the Ethereum blockchain. The developer of the […]
Ethereum Classic: Was It Worth It?
One of the best known stories in the crypto-community is that of the Ethereum split. Faced with a very difficult decision, Ethereum enthusiasts had to make a choice which resulted in a ‘house divided’, and Ethereum Classic was born. But what are the differences, and which variant of the currency is better? Let’s get back […]
Bitcoin Banned in Kuwait
According to the country’s Ministry of Finance, the biggest cryptocurrency will not be legitimized in Kuwait. This means that bitcoin trading of all sorts is forbidden for the financial institutions regulated by said ministry. Any international proceeds will be viewed as illegal and highly suspect by the government, which puts a lot of the investors […]
Digital Currencies Are Viable. What’s Next?
Over the last couple of years, the digital currencies of the world have earned their place under the sun. Few will dare question the viability of the likes of Ethereum (ETH) or Bitcoin (BTC). Sure, they might need to stabilize and get past the period of incredible volatility to gain true strength as actual currencies […]
Litecoin Founder Sells His Stack
Litecoin founder Charlie Lee has come out with a rather unusual announcement in his recent reddit post. Lee decided to sell or donate all of his Litecoins in order to “prevent the conflict of interest”. Litecoin (LTC), being the fifth most prominent cryptocurrency in the world, enjoyed a very impressive rise for the last two […]
What Is Blockchain and Why Should You Care?
Since you’re reading this article, you definitely have interest in cryptocurrency and its underlying technology. You should have at least heard the word ‘blockchain’ thrown around in conversations surrounding the topic, but do you actually know what it means? The easiest way to wrap your head around the concept of the blockchain is to view […]
