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In the past several months, the popularity of blockchain technology has soared to unprecedented levels and is beginning to garner attention from more than just tech enthusiasts, with some of the most influential members of society discussing the technology for a range of industries. That said, we’ve now reached the stage where politicians are expressing […]

The overall cryptocurrency bear market has left many investors wondering how prices will play out in the long term. Using real-world data, research firm Satis Group has released its 10-year price forecast for the 10 leading cryptocurrencies. Top 10 Crypto Asset Valuations On Aug. 30, Satis Group released a new report that outlines the valuation of […]

Craig Wright, an Australian computer scientist and self-proclaimed creator of Bitcoin, took to Twitter Aug. 28 to state miners unable to mine 32 MB Bitcoin blocks deserve to “go bankrupt.” ‘Bitcoin Creator’ Speaks Out Needless to say, the broader cryptocurrency community was not amused with Wright’s comments, with some enthusiasts even highlighting that the “Faketoshi” […]

Tron CEO Justin Sun recently revealed details of Tron’s highly anticipated “secret project” at the Tron Virtual Machine launch Aug. 31, officially announcing Project Atlas. The new project will see the Tron blockchain integrate with the recently acquired BitTorrent platform. Project Atlas is set to connect BitTorrent’s peer-to-peer network with Tron’s blockchain, establishing an in-client […]

Institutional solutions to investment and increasing stability in the overall cryptocurrency market are revealing a shifting landscape in the sector. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have seen record-low volatility in August, and at press time, 94 of the top 100 cryptocurrencies are in the green.

The research arm of Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange (BitMEX) recently analyzed leaked data about mining giant Bitmain to pinpoint fallacies and other investor accusations toward the mining business. Bitmain a Potential ‘Legend’ BitMEX researchers defined Bitmain, which is valued at $8 billion ahead of its public listing in Hong Kong, a technology player with “legendary” potential, […]

In 2017, CryptoKitties made headlines as the world’s most popular blockchain game. Pushing further into the public eye, CryptoKitties has partnered with Meural to showcase the “Bringing Blockchain to Life” art exhibit. CryptoKitties Spreads Blockchain Awareness CryptoKitties, an Ethereum-based collectibles game, has partnered with art technology startup Meural to reveal a new blockchain-themed art exhibit, according to a […]

With adoption increasing worldwide, cryptocurrency is making its way into the mainstream. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the latest country to join the movement, as Adab Solutions launches the first-ever Sharia-compliant cryptocurrency exchange. Growing Popularity of Crypto in Islam UAE-based startup Adab Solutions is set to launch the First Islamic Crypto Exchange (FICE) compliant […]

This week, South Korean lawmakers observed the government’s confusing stance on distributed ledger applications, with blockchain technology promoted across the board and ICO projects facing strict crackdowns. In response, Korean representatives have called for new, minimum guidelines on token issuers, according to Business Korea. Lawmaker Pushes for ICO Regulations A year after banning blockchain startups […]

Illicit cryptocurrency mining attacks are showing no signs of slowing down, with IT security firm Trend Micro reporting a 956 percent jump in such attacks since the start of 2017. Crypto Prices Fall, Attacks Do Not In a Mid-Year Security Roundup, Trend Micro researchers found over 787,000 instances of malicious cryptocurrency mining, popularly known as […]