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Bitcoin’s volatile past week captured the attention of market observers, with many in the crypto community surprised to see Sunday’s market drop resulting in a sub-$7K BTC price. Despite the recent volatility, there have been multiple recent announcements from large-scale crypto exchange platforms seeking to cement regulatory relationships with the SEC. The often-touted entrance of […]

Based in Tbilisi, Georgia, Spotcoin was founded in 2016 as an early cryptocurrency OTC marketplace as a key player in the developing blockchain industry of the Black Sea region. Spotcoin CEO, Timothy Gick, shares his thoughts on the future of Spotcoin and plans to expand into mining, payment systems, and education. Introduction With the aim to establish […]

Bitcoin plummetted below $7,000 USD for the first time since April 2018. The drop occurred shortly after South Korean exchange Coinrail announced a “cyber intrusion” in their system. Coinrail claims to have frozen exposed NPER, ATX, and NPXS coins, and that other cryptocurrencies are now safely secured in cold storage. However, their website provides no additional information. Other major […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand announced a regulatory framework for initial coin offerings and cryptocurrency. The details include a list of seven approved cryptocurrencies, fees, and licensing requirements. On May 14th, 2018 the Thailand SEC took charge of cryptocurrency regulations with newly approved measures taking effect at the end of June. The […]

Seattle Bitcoin, an organization dedicated to cryptocurrency education, gathered a diverse group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts to share knowledge and increase blockchain awareness. The slow roar of a Ferrari 488 drew in a party-ready platoon of crypto traders, blockchain evangelists, and newcomers seeking to network at Zadart Exotic Car Club in Bellevue, Washington for a blockchain meet-up. Seattle Bitcoin is […]

Disrupting industries worldwide, blockchain integration is finally making its way into the mainstream – attracting even the most established companies as a solution to structural inefficiencies. Announced on June 8th, 2018, Mastercard applied for patents to use a public blockchain. Industry Giants Can’t Resist Blockchain As a solution to payment friction, network validation, and peer-to-peer […]

The cryptocurrency market is diving deeper into the red. At press time, the total market cap of cryptocurrencies stands at $325 billion, down 6% over the past 4 hours.

The Chief Digital Officer of Volkswagen has announced a collaborative effort between the IoT-focused IOTA blockchain project and vehicle manufacturer, promising the cryptocurrency community a proof of concept that demonstrates the future of distributed ledger technology in the automotive industry. Johann Jungwirth announced the upcoming demonstrated via Twitter, stating that Volkswagen will work with the […]

Academia-driven blockchain project Cardano announced earlier this week a major redesign of its brand and roadmap, incorporating a new aesthetic drawn from organic structures inspired by the creative efforts of the Cardano community. The Cardano brand redesign was catalyzed in January when IOHK founder and former Ethereum CEO Charles Hoskinson shared a video with the […]

The world is rapidly turning to renewable energy and it’s going to see communities empowered. In the UK, renewables produce more than 20 percent of the UK’s electricity, and EU targets mean that this is likely to increase to 30 percent by 2020. Peter Davies is the Founder & CEO of Verv, a team of machine […]