Crypto traders were recently reminded of the events that took place in 2017; when BTC and other altcoins took the world by storm with huge returns. The sustained and sudden breakout has created a sense of panic among the people who neglected to accumulate during the bear market’s depths. Here are some of the reasons why the price of Bitcoin has been soaring for the past couple of years. Heavy...

Teton County, in Wyoming, is looking to put its land registry on the Blockchain network. Obscured Information To Remain Obscured The county in the blockchain friendly state of Wyoming has partnered with MLG (Medici Land Governance) who will be the ones developing the registry. This agreement has seen both parties sign a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the start-up. Medici Ventures, the Blockchain investment arm of Overstock.com, is the majority...

Bitcoin prices are now on a 3-month upswing since the first positive month since July 2018 was recorded in February. April is officially the third month. And everyone now wants to know what’s next for the flagship currency. In early April, Bitcoin, the most prominent currency in the market registered significant increases amounting to over 20% in a day. Later the same month, the coin experienced additional gains but retained...

University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) was launched earlier in the year with an objective of promoting a greater understanding of digital payments, crypto and Blockchain in general. In an interview by Ripple Insights that highlights research, people and institutions, Professor Cesare Fracassi who is the director of UBRI initiative at the centre for Analytics and Transformational Tech shared his thoughts on the initiative and its impact. The professor wasn’t shy...

The highly anticipated institutional adoption of blockchain is here with us. This is according to Brian Kelly, a portfolio manager at BKCM Digital Asset Fund. The MBA graduate at Babson F.W Olin School of Business also revealed Fidelity Investment’s plan to roll out custodial solutions for cryptocurrencies. Kelly was speaking on CNBC’s Fast Money show. He also added that investors were individually starting to purchase more digital currencies, and the...

What are the NFTs? Before diving into the topic of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) in the adult niche, it's essential to understand what NFTs are and how they work. NFTs are unique digital assets that are stored on blockchain technology, making them one-of-a-kind and impossible to replicate. They are essentially a type of digital certificate of ownership that allows the buyer to prove their ownership of a particular digital asset, whether...

Crypto is from the 80s One of the most common misconceptions about cryptocurrency is that it is a fledgling invention, born somewhere around 2010’s. Few people know that the idea of applying cryptography to money was elaborated in 1983 by David Lee Chaum, the well-known American computer scientist and cryptographer, who also laid the ground for the Cypherpunk, an underground movement that stands at the origin of Bitcoin. The creator...

Anonymizing transactions in Bitcoin can be quite a headache. There are so many checks before you are sure of anonymity. So, why not use a cryptocurrency that guarantees your total anonymity instead? Some think that anonymity is for criminals, it couldn’t be further from the truth. You can be robbed or even kidnapped when you don’t have financial privacy. The truth is that, in this data-centric world, financial transaction data...

There is no denying that the cash system is becoming expendable. In the next two decades, cash might be illegal. And the invention of the computer takes the blame.The revolution started years ago. The same government that can’t resist peeking into our lives will make the idea a reality. The Benefit Of Centralized Currency In places like India, it started in 2016 when Prime Minister Narenda Modi banned most of...

Times are changing. Fiat currencies are no longer reliable, and we cannot rely on them forever. But luckily we have a solution. Crypto is the answer when it comes to insecurities regarding market crashes and dips. We can trust crypto to protect our life savings in tough times like these. Exchange rates change every day. Matter of fact, five minutes after reading this, chances are you will find a different...

We just have to come to terms with the fact that Satoshi Nakamoto may never be found. Satoshi has beaten incredible odds in hiding and staying anonymous, a fete that is yet to be replicated for a public figure in the 21st century. Many may have come out and claimed to be the real Satoshi Nakamoto. Their greed for attention betray them. They have quickly been brushed off. We look...

The United States Federal Election Commission is the official body that is charged with conducting elections in the US. In a new twist, the commission has issued a new advisory opinion in regards to the use of cryptocurrency and elections. Henceforth, people are now allowed to make contributions to political campaigns by giving out their computer power to be used for mining cryptocurrency for the political candidates of their choices. The...

Danish tax authorities are planning to collect information about the country's Crypto traders in the country and beyond. Local exchanges are expected to play a major role in providing the identities of their customers to help the authorities to achieve their goal. Other countries also stand to benefit, as they will get important information about the Crypto activities of their nationals. Target Agency Targets Three Exchanges In Denmark Skatterådet, the...

The flagship crypto is not giving up yet. Bitcoin has refreshed its energy as it targets new heights in its escape from the current downtrend that seems to haunt it. But when can we expect the price to start hitting the right targets? Well, traders will have to wait some more before some encouraging results start showing. What Is the Next Critical Point? Currently, we are still in a midterm...

The past few years have seen bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies slowly grow into popularity. The number of people trading in crypto is always growing, save for the recent turbulence that has brought the industry to its knees. But, it’s not the first time cryptocurrencies have been discredited, they always fight back and when they do, the crypto craze will return again. But this also doesn’t mean that nobody wants crypto....

The first half of 2019 brought goods times for cryptos in general, and particularly Binance coin. XRP, though, eked out relatively meager gains. The third largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization closed at $0.396411 on June 30, representing 12.45 percent gains on the 2019 opening price of $0.352512 seen on Jan. 1, according to data source CoinMarketCap. While not terrible by any normal standards, the double-digit price gain pales in comparison...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is charging John McAfee with felony charges. However, he is on the run and it is not yet clear how the case will unfold in the coming days, weeks, or months. He is running for the US Presidency in 2020 and it is not yet clear what implications the charges may have on his campaigns. He is an avid supporter of Cryptocurrencies and the significance...

Going by the reports made by Tehran Times, an Iranian official, Alireza Daliri, has said that the solution suitable to boost the country’s economy is integrating Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrency. Blockchain Technology To Boost Iran’s Economy, Says Official The official who is the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology’s Deputy for Management Development and Resources has said that through Blockchain technology Iran will have a platform that will enable it to...

Experts have predicted that in the next 10 years, security tokens could become a multi-trillion dollar market. Security tokens are showing prominence and have already generated interest from crypto enthusiasts. Security tokens are now being perceived as worthy alternatives to ICOS and investors are exploring the substitute. And the crackdown of ICOs in 2018 by regulatory bodies is helping. Even major companies like Coinbase and Nasdaq have started organizing forays...

NewCo is the latest Blockchain company that has been established following a merger and acquisition of Footies by TechFinancials. This follows an earlier acquisition of 92% of CEDEX which is a diamond exchange platform targeting high-end clients. This M&A proves that the London Stock Exchange-listed firm is diversifying its product base and investment portfolio to also include Blockchain-based companies that have been deemed to be futuristic. Partnership Between TechFinancials And...