August 2017
U.K. Authorities look to Deem Bitcoin as Cash to Facilitate Cryptocurrency Seizures
U.K. Authorities look to Deem Bitcoin as Cash to Facilitate Cryptocurrency Seizures A new report, published by the N8 Policing Research Partnership, states that law enforcement faces various challenges when it comes to cryptocurrencies and that, although these challenges are mostly driven by the lack of knowledge and tools, they would be lessened if bitcoin […]
Thieves target tourists in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Unfortunately, on 2 separate occasions this week, myself and my girlfriend have fallen foul of this. First time, 2 guys drove past the girlfriend and snatched her handbag .. luckily she was not hurt. She lost her phone, ATM cards and her Thai ID card. Second time, I was waiting outside a food takeaway place with […]
Crypto Asset Firm Launches Investable Index for Top 30 Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Asset Firm Launches Investable Index for Top 30 Cryptocurrencies One of the cryptocurrency world's more tenured fund managers is launching two new products aimed at bringing the emerging asset class mainstream. Revealed exclusively to CoinDesk, Tim Enneking's Crypto Asset Management is today releasing a new product called CAMCrypto30 – a cryptocurrency index designed to […]
Is Investing in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Worth the Gamble
Is Investing in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Worth the Gamble The Technology Behind Cryptocurrencies The creation of Bitcoin back in 2008 fueled the exponential growth of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, facilitating the creation of a rich diversity of coins and applications that many would deem revolutionary. Those who invested in cheap coins at the outset […]
Fidelity now allows clients to see digital currencies on its website
Fidelity now allows clients to see digital currencies on its website Fidelity Investments has started allowing clients to use its website to view their holdings of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies held through digital wallet provider Coinbase. Fidelity Investments has started allowing clients to use its website to view their holdings of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies […]
Changes in European regulations may impact Bitcoin
Changes in European regulations may impact Bitcoin Some researches were stating that nearly a half of the bitcoin transaction is somehow related to various gambling activities. The reasons behind this are quite simple, the bitcoin provides a greater anonymity for the players and low transaction costs. However, the popularity of the bitcoin in the iGaming […]
EVERYONE IS CRAZY FOR ETHEREUM, BUT BITCOIN IS STILL THE BEAST TO BEAT
EVERYONE IS CRAZY FOR ETHEREUM, BUT BITCOIN IS STILL THE BEAST TO BEAT We’ve come a long way in the eight years since Bitcoin’s original release. Back in 2009, when the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto launched the cryptographically verified digital asset, it was just a curiosity. With time, though, new uses have been found for it, […]
Ethereum Potential As A Cryptocurrency And Its Dangers
Ethereum Potential As A Cryptocurrency And Its Dangers Ethereum might revolutionize business and technology, or it may be merely a transitional platform displaced by other blockchain technologies. The world of Ethereum, to be sure, has an element of the eccentric. Ethereum is a technology started 24 months ago by a 21-year-old college dropout, Vitalik Buterin. […]
Mastercard Eyes Cryptocurrency Refunds in New Patent Application
Mastercard Eyes Cryptocurrency Refunds in New Patent Application A new patent application from Mastercard suggests that the global credit card issuer is exploring ways to build refund services for cryptocurrency users. The application, titled "Information Transaction Infrastructure", was published by the the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on August 3, having been submitted […]
Grandpa Had a Pension. This Generation Has Cryptocurrency
Grandpa Had a Pension. This Generation Has Cryptocurrency. Most readers have probably heard of Bitcoin, the digital coin that dominates the cryptocurrency market. It has gained notice both because of its skyrocketing value (from less than a cent in early 2010 to around $2,600 currently) and because it is frequently a key player in hacking- […]