In a world where many regions face bleak prospects for the future, cryptocurrencies and other blockchain technologies could be used to improve the living conditions in third-world countries. While they are generally seen as a first-world commodity, Parul Gujral writes for The Market Mogul that blockchain technology could also be applied to developing countries in…
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Here are the top stories for each day in June 2018 in the cryptocurrency world (focus on U.S.): 1st – IMF Official Calls for Regulation, Tech Adoption by Banks to Fight ‘Crypto Competition’ 2nd – Japan’s SBI Group Launched Cryptocurrency Trading Platform with Ripple 3rd – New York State May Launch a Cryptocurrency Task Force 4th – John McAfee…
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While bitcoin still dominates the cryptocurrency market, it’s no secret that it’s wise to diversify — even within one’s cryptocurrency holdings. To that end, BitIRA is always looking for new opportunities to offer more crypto coin options for our customers. And this week, BitIRA has announced that two coins have been added to our options for…
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We’re kicking off a series of articles titled “Innovators in Crypto” that feature interviews with leaders in this industry that offer unique perspectives, products, and services. We will feature posts on topics ranging from altcoins like Ripple to crypto security. For this first article in the series, we interview Simon Saval, Co-Founder of Upfolio, a…
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As the Zcash Foundation prepares for its first gathering, owners of the project are hoping to clear the name of non-profits in the crypto industry, as reported by Coindesk. Other crypto organizations of the kind have a mixed reputation, as critics view them as little more than a potential tool for legal workarounds and nepotistic…
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One of the most important issues in cryptocurrency involves how best to secure and protect digital assets owned by consumers. Just like one wouldn’t leave their physical wallet out in a public space, keeping one’s digital wealth (like bitcoin) away from thieves requires taking certain precautions. These steps are not always the same as those…
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According to Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, every fiat currency in the world is destined to have its crypto version. To speed up the process, Allaire told CNBC this week, he and his firm plan to unveil a virtual currency tethered to the U.S. dollar, an idea they dubbed the “USD Coin”. Thanks to sizeable investments…
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The idea that Bitcoin is widely used to facilitate criminal activities is deeply rooted in misconception. The criminals who use Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies do so because they believe that blockchain provides completely anonymous and untraceable transactions. This belief is largely mistaken. Blockchain: Security Challenge and Opportunity In reality, blockchain has the potential to make…
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As regulatory bodies continue to improve their policies regarding digital assets, crypto enthusiasts have been paying special attention to comments from officials involved with the matter. And while many of them have already assumed a decidedly positive stance on cryptocurrencies, few have given them as much praise as CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam. In his speech…
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After developing one of the top altcoins on the market, Ripple aims to spread its influence further by funding a major blockchain research effort, reports Coindesk. The company is no stranger to blockchain technology, as their flagship coin currently ranks as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. And despite their heavy focus on brokering support…
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