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Five of the Most Important Use Cases for Cryptocurrency
Crypto assets have come a long way since Bitcoin. What started out as a P2P payment system has spawned an array of use cases that extend far beyond the original designation of cryptocurrency. While the primary function of crypto assets such as ETH and BTC is a matter of some debate, what’s indisputable is that […] The post Five of the Most Important Use Cases for Cryptocurrency appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-7-28 03:48 | |
Wife of Craig Wright Requested to Testify Under Oath for Ongoing Kleiman Vs Wright Satoshi Case
It would appear that it might take a while to hear the last of Craig Wright’s many court cases. The controversial creator of the 9th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin SV, has been enmeshed in his Kleiman v. дальше »
2019-7-26 19:27 | |
Venezuela’s Largest Department Store Begins Accepting Crypto Petro
The Venezuelan Petro could be on its way to becoming a cryptocurrency with real use cases. Today, with no big advertisements or fanfare, reports and pictures appeared that Traki, one of the largest department stores in the country, started the day with posters announcing the acceptance of Petros as a means of payment. дальше »
2019-7-27 10:28 | |
Facebook Libra Inspires a Wave of New Online Scams
Online criminals are impersonating as the representative of Facebook to lure victims into buying the social media platform’s yet-to-release cryptocurrency, Libra. According to the Washington Post, scammers lately ran ads through a dozen on fake accounts, pages, and groups across Facebook and Instagram, presenting themselves as the official hubs of Libra. дальше »
2019-7-24 15:00 | |
Litecoin Partnering the Miami Dolphins Isn’t That big of a Deal
Before cryptocurrencies can gain mainstream traction, there need to be a lot more regular use cases. So far, choices remain limited on that front. Things seem to be picking up a bit for Litecoin although becoming the “official cryptocurrency” of the Miami Dolphins will probably not have much of an impact on the price whatsoever. дальше »
2019-7-17 17:00 | |
Newly launched LiquidSwap DEX integrates Totle API for ERC20 swaps
CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceTotle, a decentralized crypto exchange aggregation tool and LiquidSwap, a just-launched decentralized crypto exchange platform, today announced a partnership to make ERC20 swaps available on the LiquidSwap platform. дальше »
2019-7-17 01:42 | |
$840,000 Bitcoin ransom plot foiled, kidnapped crypto traders rescued
Police in India have rescued three people, including two cryptocurrency traders, that were held to ransom for two weeks to the sum of 80 Bitcoin ($840,000). At 2. 30am on Sunday, a man with a pistol was spotted outside Shankara Residency in Bhankrota. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:49 | |
In a bid to avoid US sanctions, Iran sought solace in Bitcoin and blockchain?
Several countries across the world have joined the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency bandwagon, either in full or partial capacity. China, Russia, and Iran have made news in the cryptocurrency industry either due to positive adoption or because of integrating the ingrained technology for their own use cases. дальше »
2019-7-14 22:00 | |
India addresses cryptocurrency scam wave with new police training course
High-ranking police officers in India will receive cryptocurrency training to help with investigations involving digital currency. The country’s national police academy – the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVP NPA) – has launched an educational course to help officers gain an understanding of how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology work. дальше »
2019-7-8 13:52 | |
India to Educate High-Ranking Police Officers on Cryptocurrency
India’s national police academy has launched a cryptocurrency course for high-ranking officers of the Indian Police Service. Among the objectives of the course are the functioning and legal aspects of cryptocurrencies, as well as investigations of cases involving digital coins. дальше »
2019-7-8 09:40 | |
The Historical Price Impact of a Block Reward Halving on Bitcoin and Litecoin
There are many different factors which can influence the price of any cryptocurrency. In most cases, it is a matter of supply and demand across different exchanges. With Bitcoin and Litecoin, that situation is slightly different. дальше »
2019-7-6 21:00 | |
Tron gains on FCAS rankings as Bitcoin continues to dominate
The cryptocurrency market has had several features added to it over the years, in an effort to ensure that the industry complies with certain norms and that cryptocurrencies can be used in accordance with their own unique advantages and use cases. дальше »
2019-7-1 18:00 | |
Privacy cryptocurrency: CFTC Commissioner continues to be optimistic about zero-knowledge proof protocol
Financial privacy is a basic human right. This principle has been expounded by the lead maintainer of Monero, Riccardo Spagni, on more than one occasion. However, this “basic human right” has always been one of the major concerns of government authorities across the globe, mainly because of cases related to money laundering and terrorism financing. дальше »
2019-6-28 03:30 | |
SALT partners with DASH masternode hosting service, NODE40
SALT, a provider of crypto-backed loans for cryptocurrency holders, today announced its partnership with NODE40, a blockchain masternode hosting and monitoring provider. The partnership will provide expanded loan options for DASH masternode owners in tandem with the Dash community’s first masternode hosting service. дальше »
2019-6-27 17:34 | |
Verizon User Loses Coinbase Funds Following SIM Hijack
There are numerous ways for cryptocurrency enthusiasts and speculators to lose their funds. In a lot of cases, this is due to an error on their part. However, there are external circumstances which often go beyond the user’s control. дальше »
2019-6-21 21:00 | |
Ripple’s partnership with Euro Exim Bank explores possibilities other than the use of XRP
Ripple, the real-time gross settlement system, has been working hard towards the adoption of their native cryptocurrency, XRP. While proponents of other cryptos are working towards increasing the use cases of the coin, Ripple took XRP to the banks and provided them with a liquidity solution called xRapid. дальше »
2019-6-21 21:00 | |
Facebook Cryptocurrency Chief Says Libra Is Not a Threat to Bitcoin
By CCN Markets: Facebook confirmed that its new cryptocurrency Libra isn’t designed to kill or compete with bitcoin. David Marcus, the man leading Facebook’s crypto efforts, said Libra and bitcoin can co-exist with differing use cases and that’s he a big fan of BTC. дальше »
2019-6-21 14:39 | |
Japanese Watchdog Reports 69% Spike in Cryptocurrency Complaints
Japan’s consumer protection watchdog reports an increase in the number of inquiries submitted by cryptocurrency traders in 2018. More Consumer Queries About Cryptocurrency in 2018 In its report, the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) revealed that cryptocurrency-related queries totaled 3,657 cases. дальше »
2019-6-19 21:00 | |
Cryptocurrency Exchanges with ‘Lower Quality’ amassed significant market share in 2018
Cryptocurrency exchanges often pose a significant conundrum to the larger industry. On one hand, formally established exchanges are the best medium of acquiring digital assets with ease, on the other, several cases have emerged over their dubious use as a means to inflate volume thereby presenting an unclear picture. дальше »
2019-6-16 22:00 | |
Ethereum Classic is a ‘hybrid’ between Bitcoin’s philosophy and Ethereum’s technology
The cryptocurrency market has been rife with comparisons of several cryptocurrencies and their use cases. This has been restricted to not just top coins, but also ones with lower ranks. Recently, Donald McIntyre, an Ethereum Classic [ETC] proponent and ‘Trust minimization maximalist,’ stated that ETC is philosophically the same as Bitcoin and technically the same […] The post Ethereum Classic is a ‘hybrid’ between Bitcoin’s philosophy and Ethereum’s technology appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-6-15 02:30 | |
Indian Government in Dizzying Reversal Sponsors Free Crypto Course
By CCN Markets: The Indian government continues to project a deep level of hypocrisy as it turns its attention to sponsoring a blockchain and cryptocurrency course. As CCN recently reported, the government is simultaneously proposing an insane anti-crypto bill with hard jail-time for bitcoin users. дальше »
2019-6-15 00:00 | |
Indian Government-Backed Program Offers Crypto and Blockchain Course
An Indian government-initiated program is offering a course for undergraduates to learn about cryptocurrency, blockchains, and their use cases. This 12-week interactive course is free to enroll and learn from. дальше »
2019-6-13 10:19 | |
BitMEX issues new security advisory; cites ‘increasing number of unauthorized access attempts’
The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to nefarious activities, with the industry peppered with events that have resulted in the loss of millions of dollars. This pattern of shady dealings in the cryptoverse was again brought to light when BitMEX, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, pointed out that there were many cases of unauthorized account access […] The post BitMEX issues new security advisory; cites ‘increasing number of unauthorized access attempts’ appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-6-12 19:30 | |
Scope of DAI Use Cases are Exponentially Widening
A recent report from MakerDAO digs into the growing adoption of the DAI stablecoin. Issuance of DAI may be done through Maker debt contracts, but usage is being leveraged across the Ethereum dApp ecosystem, June 8, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-9 15:00 | |
Japan Unleashes 200 Tax Specialists to Chase Undeclared Cryptocurrency Gains
By CCN: Japan is adding to its impressive compliance charge on cryptocurrencies by honing in on tax evasion. Through more stringent laws tracking cryptocurrencies, the Asian country will gain better access to data from exchanges. дальше »
2019-6-6 15:52 | |
Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: The ‘Intrinsic Value’ Fallacy
A series of op eds by Kyle Torpey addressing some of the oft-repeated arguments against Bitcoin. One of the earliest criticisms of Bitcoin was that the underlying token in the system had no intrinsic value. дальше »
2019-6-4 23:41 | |
Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths, The ‘Intrinsic Value’ Fallacy
A series of op eds by Kyle Torpey addressing some of the oft-repeated arguments against Bitcoin. One of the earliest criticisms of Bitcoin was that the underlying token in the system had no intrinsic value. дальше »
2019-5-31 23:41 | |
Aryacoin – A Cryptocurrency for Fast and Stable Transactions
What is Aryacoin? Aryacoin is a new cryptocurrency that was designed to facilitate the peer-to-peer transfer of money through digital means, similar to how Bitcoin and Litecoin work. The difference, however, is that the AYA cryptocurrency was created to have real world use cases. дальше »
2019-5-31 23:08 | |
Cryptocurrency Ponzi schemes amassed billions in siphoned funds, equal to several major coins’ market caps, finds report
From exchange hacks to propped-up ICOs to shady investor plots, Ponzi schemes in cryptocurrency markets have been layered to swindle billions of dollars from gullible investors, and in some cases, have succeeded. дальше »
2019-5-31 22:30 | |
Dubai-based exchange BitOasis allegedly delists Monero [XMR], ZCash [ZEC] without informing users
The cryptocurrency market, still in its nascent stage, has been undergoing many developments and offering more use cases to people all over the world. The developments in the field have also led countries to pay heed to cryptos and accept it. дальше »
2019-5-26 02:30 | |
Key Blockchain Players to Gather in Bloconomic Expo 2019
Bloconomic is back in 2019 with the biggest blockchain expo in Malaysia. In the mid of hot market investment and trade in Malaysia, Bloconomic Expo will make it hotter as they are bringing more investors from all over the world to Malaysia. дальше »
2019-5-24 17:41 | |
Wipro Announces a Cryptocurrency Refund System for Airlines
A press release posted on the Bombay Stock Exchange by Wipro Limited announced that Wipro had developed a blockchain-based payment solution for the Irish digital payments solution company Travacoin to aid airlines with the refund and compensation process in cases of events such as flight cancellation. дальше »
2019-5-24 05:00 | |
Europol Ends Cryptocurrency Mixer Behind $200 Million Bitcoin Laundering Scheme
By CCN: The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) has taken down a cryptocurrency-mixing service, BestMixer. io, in a crackdown involving Europol and Luxembourg authorities. The anti-fraud agency said Wednesday that they had begun an investigation against BestMixer last summer. дальше »
2019-5-23 14:42 | |
As SIM Swap Attacks Amplify, Companies Recommend against Using SMS as 2FA
Phone hijacking, also known as SIM swapping, is considered a major threat to digital asset holders. Many cases were registered of phone numbers being ported by the hijackers to gain access to one time passwords and validate transactions or change account passwords. дальше »
2019-5-22 19:00 | |
Bullish Brits lost $34M to cryptocurrency scams last year
British investors losturrency scams also tripled over the same period. While last year there were X cases reported, the FCA notes the number has gone up to 1,800 this year. The FCA’s announcement states that fraudsters often used social media to promote “get-rich-quick” schemes. дальше »
2019-5-21 12:11 | |
ShapeShift CEO Points Out How Bitcoin’s Growth is Dependent on the Existence of Bubbles, Speculations
CEO of cryptocurrency exchange, ShapeShift, Erik Voorhees trusts that Bitcoin’s [BTC] growth relies heavily on bubbles reports Coin Telegraph. On Wednesday, May 15, Voorhees expressed his sentiments in an interview with Bloomberg TV and has since made several cases by expounding on bubbles that have burst in the past and how volatility is essential. In particular, […] дальше »
2019-5-16 01:15 | |
Bitcoin [BTC] has different use cases depending on where the user is; Venezuela is a good example, says Shapeshift’s Eric Voorhees
Proponents in the cryptocurrency industry have always made the effort to inform users and holders of coins about what is going on around them, in terms of use cases as well as regulations. The latest person to speak about the industry, more specifically Bitcoin [BTC], was Eric Voorhees, CEO of Shapeshift, a popular cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »
2019-5-15 20:00 | |
Opera Crypto Product Lead Says Decentralized Apps Will Move Towards Identity-Based Use Cases
Decentralized Apps Will Move Towards Identity-Based Use Cases Charles Hamel, Margarita Khartanovic, and Aron Fischer discuss use cases for dApps at the TNW2019 event. The Opera platform will involve using identity verification as a use case within their dApps and web browser platform. дальше »
2019-5-10 22:56 | |
Control as Liability
The regulatory and legal environment around internet-based services and applications has changed considerably over the last decade. When large-scale social networking platforms first became popular in the 2000s, the general attitude toward mass data collection was essentially “why not?”. дальше »
2019-5-11 04:03 | |
Jibrel Network Warns Wallet Holders of Social Media Phishing Scam Using Their Name
It is very common in the digital asset sphere to have cases of different types of scams regularly. The latest of such crypto scams that has got the attention of everyone in the cryptocurrency community is a social media attack on the Jibrel Wallet. дальше »
2019-5-9 00:08 | |
Bitfinex, Attorney General Legal Sparring Continues With New Court Filings
Bitfinex and the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) legal sparring in relation to $850 million in missing funds escalated with another round of court filings this past weekend. дальше »
2019-5-7 01:42 | |
OKEx sounds caution to customers; crypto-exchange claims trick projects impersonate it
With cases like Cryptopia, QuadrigaCX and the recent Bitfinex fiasco denting the public’s trust in cryptocurrency exchanges, some exchanges are looking to fortify security. One among these is the Malta-based OKEx. дальше »
2019-5-4 15:30 | |
Crypto Hacks Are on Track to Eclipse $1 Billion in Lost Funds This Year
Crypto security and intelligence firm CipherTrace has published its Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report, revealing that exchange platforms all over the world have lost nearly $400 million as a result of hacks and thefts. дальше »
2019-5-3 17:40 | |
Elon Musk Wants Crypto’s Best Ideas. Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Delivers 13
By CCN. com: Elon Musk is getting deeper and deeper down the cryptocurrency habit hole. After yesterday’s mysterious tweet which read simply “Ethereum,” the Tesla chief then asked Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin for suggestions on what to develop on the blockchain platform. дальше »
2019-4-30 17:10 | |
Report: Australians Lost Over $4 Million to Crypto Scams in 2018
The latest edition of “Targeting scams,” an annual report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed that the country saw a 190 percent increase in cryptocurrency scams, with a total of $6. дальше »
2019-4-30 20:07 | |
Australian Crypto Scams Jump 190% in 2018, Still a Fraction of $500 Million Fiat Bust
By CCN. com: While 2018 was a tough year for cryptocurrency enthusiasts with the persistent bearish market conditions, it was a bumper period for scammers in Australia. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the use of cryptocurrencies in scams surged by 190 percent year-on-year. дальше »
2019-4-29 12:17 | |
Jaguar Land Rover Owners Will Soon Be Able to Earn IOTA Cryptocurrency for Sharing Data
Blockchain technology has quickly expanded to use cases around the world, and there are many car companies that have implemented some version of this ledger to learn more about customers. Companies with smart driving vehicles have used it to track their movements, among other use cases. дальше »
2019-4-29 08:27 | |
Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means
The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »
2019-4-27 01:30 | |