Next Bitcoin Core Release to Connect Hardware Wallets to Full NodesThe next release of the Bitcoin Core code (v.0.18.0) will have an important new feature that many users have been waiting for. As reported by CoinDesk, it will allow users with hardware wallets to connect to full nodes.
Facebook Allegedly Aiming to Raise $1 Billion for Its Crypto ProjectFacebook is seeking support from venture capital firms to invest in its crypto-related project, targeting to raise as much as $1 billion. The news was revealed by NY Times reporter Nathaniel Popper in a series of twits on Monday, April 8.
China Considers Ban on Bitcoin Mining – ReportChina’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), a central government agency in charge of formulating macroeconomic policies, has labeled cryptocurrency mining as an “undesirable” industry, recommending local governments to eliminate the sector in the country.
Western Union Integrates with Coins.ph’s Crypto WalletCoins.ph, one of the Philippines’ leading Bitcoin companies, and money transfer giant Western Union has announced a collaboration to enable more than five million customers to receive international and domestic money transfers directly into their digital wallets in the Philippines.
Xether Launches Transparent Gambling Ecosystem on Smart ContractsGambling project Xether has announced the launch of an eponymous gambling ecosystem enabling one to play for ETH without signing up while obtaining steady income.
SEC Issues Guidance on Digital Asset Securities Regulatory FrameworkThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has just released a statement on the regulatory status of digital assets, providing a new unofficial framework for identifying and recognizing potential security tokens/coins.
Bitcoin Looks Bullish After Shortly Breaking the $5,000 MarkOn Tuesday, Apr 2, the flagship cryptocurrency saw a sudden, however a short-lived breakout over the $5,000 on several exchanges, followed by a correction which took the BTC price to around $4,750.
UNCHAIN, Ranked Among World’s Top Blockchain Events, to be Held in BerlinAnyone looking for an illustrious cryptocurrency conference in Europe this summer, will hardly be able to avoid the second edition of UNCHAIN Convention. The two-day event, which has been voted to be one of the Top 10 blockchain conferences in 2018, is set to bring together leading Bitcoin and blockchain developers, entrepreneurs and investors in […]
Amount of Funds Raised in Q1 2019 via ICOs Dramatically Falls Compared to Last Year’s ResultsJust $118 million has been raised via Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in Q1 of 2019, which is 58 times less than the amount raised during the same period in 2018, the Wall Street Journal reported citing analytics website TokenData.
Russia’s Biggest Social Network Could Launch Own Crypto – ReportVkontakte, the biggest and most popular social media in Russia, might join the ranks of Facebook and Telegram and launch its own cryptocurrency. As reported by local publication RNS on Friday, March 29, Vkontakte is looking into the question.
After Postponing Its IPO Listing, Bitmain Could Launch New 7nm Chip MinersDespite calling off plans to go with its IPO application at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the beleaguered mining giant Bitmain Technologies is reportedly looking forward to the Bitcoin halving in May 2020. The company hopes it will boost the sales of its new 7nm chip miners planned to launch by the end of this […]
Annual Outlook for Cryptocurrency Industry Reveals Cryptos Most Likely to Succeed in Coming YearWeiss Crypto Ratings Identifies Cryptos with Winning Combination of Adoption and Technology Weiss Crypto Ratings, a division of Weiss Ratings, LLC, today launched a comprehensive report on emerging trends in the cryptocurrency market, assigning top letter grades to coins with the best combination of adoption and technology, indicating a high likelihood of long-term success.