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Chainalysis Report: Bitcoin’s Major Use Case is for Speculation

Chainalysis, a U. S. based blockchain intelligence firm’s research revealed that between January and April 2019, only 1. 3 percent of Bitcoin economic transactions were carried out by merchants and as such, speculation remains Bitcoin’s major use case and it has retarded the cryptocurrency’s massive adoption as means of payment, reports Bloomberg on May 31, 2019. дальше »

2019-5-31 20:52


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Blockchain Fan Engagement Platform Socios Reveals Upcoming App Trailer

Blockchain-powered fan engagement startup Socios. com on May 24, 2019, unveiled a new advert on LinkedIn that gives a glimpse into the real-life use case of its football app. Make Decisions for Your Favorite Football Club The rapid pace of technological advancement is gradually changing the manner in which humans interact with their environment. дальше »

2019-5-27 13:00


Financial Conduct Authority [FCA] issues warning against fraud cryptocurrency clone firm

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned people of a cryptocurrency clone firm, going by the name – ICAP Crypto. It is a crypto-clone company of the ICAP Europe Limited. Their modus operandi is that they use the information of people taken from a credible firm and show themselves as a legit organization. дальше »

2019-5-26 00:00


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Оператор сотовой связи AT&T начал принимать оплату в криптовалютах

Крупнейшая американская телекоммуникационная компания AT&T, предоставляющая услуги сотовой связи, в партнерстве с процессинговым сервисом BitPay начала принимать к оплате криптовалюты. AT&T is the First Mobile Carrier to Accept Payment in Cryptocurrency: Customers Can Now Use BitPay to Pay Online Bills https://t. дальше »

2019-5-24 09:40


Russian Central Bank ‘Would Consider’ Creating Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency

Russia’s central bank would consider creating a new cryptocurrency backed by gold for international settlements. Gold-Backed Crypto Could Have Use In Settlements That was the latest information to come from Elvira Nabiullina, head of the Bank of Russia, speaking to the country’s parliament, the Duma, about current plans involving cross-border finance. дальше »

2019-5-23 20:00


Bitcoin [BTC] and its associated initiatives are super impactful in Venezuela, says Open Money Initiative Co-founder

The use of cryptocurrencies for mainstream, practical purposes has always been the aim of a lot of the proponents in the digital assets space. In a recent podcast with Peter McCormack, the panelists discussed the use of Bitcoin [BTC], the world’s largest cryptocurrency, in the flailing economy of Venezuela. дальше »

2019-5-22 20:30


Peter Schiff Believes Gov’t Can Shut Down Bitcoin More Easily Than Gold

Veteran gold bug Peter Schiff still thinks gold will win out over Bitcoin – because it is allegedly easier to shut Bitcoin down. Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Won’t See Use If ‘Illegal’ That was one of the conclusions in a wide-ranging debate Schiff had with ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ author Saifedean Ammous on trader Tone Vays’ YouTube channel May 20. дальше »

2019-5-22 20:00


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Laos Central Bank Wary of Cryptocurrencies’ Use in Money Laundering

The central bank of Laos has warned commercial banks, financial institutions, and investors not to buy, sell or use cryptocurrencies, reports local media outlet Vientiane Times, May 21, 2019. Laos Does Not Want Cryptocurrencies Laos’ central bank, the Bank of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), has cautioned financial market players against digital currency transactionsRead MoreRead More. дальше »

2019-5-22 18:00


Illegal crypto-mining: Australian man could face 10 years in jail for illegally mining cryptocurrencies using government devices

An unnamed man from Killara in New South Wales, Australia, is being charged by the Australian authorities for making use of government computer systems to mine cryptocurrencies for self-gain. The man, formerly an Australian government employee, worked as an IT contractor and has been accused of converting government computers into cryptocurrency mining devices. дальше »

2019-5-21 19:30


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Venezuela and Russia in Talks to Use State-Backed Petro Cryptocurrency for Bilateral Trade

Venezuela, a South American country embroiled in a bitter political impasse, is negotiating with Russia over abandoning the USD in their bilateral trade settlements. The two countries are in talks over the use of the Russian ruble, according to Jorge Valero, Venezuela’s representative in UN’s Geneva offices. дальше »

2019-5-20 15:24


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Op Ed: A Summary of

In the latest on the ongoing legal dispute between the New York Attorney General (NYAG), cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, the New York Supreme Court has modified an April 24, 2019, preliminary injunction and now Bitfinex is allowed to continue using the Tether reserves that were loaned to it to maintain its ordinary course of business, such as paying employees and consultants. дальше »

2019-5-18 22:14


Crypto Has One Major Obstacle in Mass Adoption, Can it be Solved?

Cryptocurrency advocates often ponder over mass adoption. But in truth, the usability of cryptocurrency, or lack of, presents a significant hurdle for no-coiners. On top of fears over security and the association with illicit activities, mass adoption will remain a distant fantasy unless it gets easier to buy, store and use cryptocurrency. дальше »

2019-5-17 18:00