The technology and economic determinants of cryptocurrency exchange rates: The case of Bitcoin    We theoretically discuss the technology and economic determinants of the Bitcoin exchange rate We use the ARDL model with bounds test to address co-integration of a mix of stationary and non-stationary time series We find Bitcoin exchange rate relates more with […]

Hackers mint crypto-currency with technique in global 'ransomware' attack    A hooded man holds a laptop computer as blue screen with an exclamation mark is projected on him   A computer virus that exploits the same vulnerability as the global "ransomware" attack has latched on to more than 200,000 computers and begun manufacturing digital currency, […]

$1,700? Bitcoin's Price is Up Even as its Tech Progress Stalls    Referred to as the 'honey badger of money' (after a famous viral video), bitcoin enthusiasts may find this comparison particularly apt of late. Since the beginning of the year, the network's value has nearly doubled – even while the community continues to be mired in […]

Zebpay, India's domestic Bitcoin Exchange, reaches 500,000 downloads mark    MUMBAI: Zebpay, India's largest Bitcoin exchange announced on Wednesday that it has achieved five lakh downloads. With over 500,000 downloads, Zebpay has become India's largest Bitcoin exchange and is adding more than 2500 users every day. This tremendous growth indicates the growing acceptance of Bitcoins […]

The Intersection of Social Media and the Blockchain    Every major social media platform has offered users a way to communicate with others and earn social currency, such as followers, traffic to their content, likes and retweets. Now, a new breed of social media networks has emerged – one that uses blockchain technology to build […]

Blockchain Incubator Boost VC Goes Straight For Tokens, Appeals For Investment Projects    Cryptocurrency and Blockchain incubator Boost Cryptocurrency and Blockchain incubator Boost VC has announced it is to invest directly into tokens in the future. In a blog post on Monday, co-founder Brayton Williams said that in light of the success of the startup’s […]

Ways to Boost Your Social Media Creativity Game You don't have to be Tinder to light a fire under your customer base, with word-of-mouth marketing tactics. Leave it to a dating app to demonstrate the instant success a creative social media marketing approach can bring to a new business. Tinder — the location-based dating service […]

Are You Maximizing The Use Of Video In Your Content Marketing Strategy? Chief strategy officer and partner at Raindrop. We believe in the power of human connections and helping our clients build relationships. Did you know that more video content is uploaded to the internet in a single month than network television has produced in […]

PBOC Researcher: Can Cryptocurrency & Central Banks Coexist?   Yao Qian works in the technology department of People's Bank of China, the country's central bank and financial market regulator. Qian discusses the relationship between digital currencies and bank accounts, proposing a design concept where bank accounts and digital currency wallets coexist.    While technological direction, risk […]

Will Palestinians Consider Cryptocurrency as a De-Facto Currency? The Palestinian Monetary Authority is considering the possibility of introducing its own cryptocurrency in the next few years. Bitcoin has already proven its potential to act as a universal currency, overcoming geographical, cultural and political differences. The cryptocurrency has been a savior to many in suffering economies, […]