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Many have forewarned corruption as the titans of finance more toward institutionalized cryptocurrency, eyeing every new futures contract as a potential to return to the banking practices Bitcoin was created to rise above. However, one institution resisting the trend is Baakt, which revealed that it will not support margin trading for its upcoming Bitcoin contract. […]

The China Electronic Information Industry Development (CCID) Research Institute has released its August blockchain ratings, and EOS has landed at the top. Additionally, despite complications Block.One faced during its mainnet launch of the EOS platform, CCID has remained confident in the blockchain project. CCID August Rankings For the third month in a row, EOS has once again […]

eToro, an Israeli-based social trading and multi-asset brokerage company, has revealed that IOTA (MIOTA) is now available on its platform. We are pleased to inform you that our selection of cryptocurrencies is continuing to expand, and IOTA is now LIVE on eToro. #newasset #cryptocurrency #IOTA — eToro (@eToro) August 20, 2018 eToro has also published an […]

CryptoSlate has revealed its newest website feature–a Product Database containing dApps, crypto wallets, games, mining hardware and more. From a single website, users can now easily access news, coin data, upcoming events and products related to cryptocurrency and blockchain. Unique Features and Simple Interface The CryptoSlate Product Database displays information on the most advanced, popular and […]

Through industry-forward applications, cryptocurrency is making its way into public adoption as an everyday medium of exchange. On Aug. 20, fintech startups Cointree and Gobbill confirmed a partnership that will allow Australians to pay their bills with cryptocurrency. Faster Payments, Lower Fees Cryptocurrency exchange Cointree and billing platform Gobbill have joined forces to give Australians […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In fact, you’ve probably received so many emails about the update in May that the mere mention of it makes you shudder. However, many consumers and, more worryingly, businesses still have a limited understanding of what exactly has […]

Big-name brands and retail conglomerates, not ICOs, will take Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to the next level, according to ICOx Innovations President Bruce Elliott. Traditional Players Will Propagate Cryptocurrency Usage While Elliott’s company helps introduce companies to the cryptocurrency economy, much of ICOx Innovations’ business centers around big-name clients like Kodak. Yes, ICOx Innovations is […]

Socio-politics find their way into every substantial development, and cryptocurrencies have not been spared. Political scholars have weighed in about digital assets being predominantly rightist in nature, while others argue that the technology is wholly apolitical. Bitcoin and Libertarianism Since its inception, the broader cryptocurrency community has drawn parallels between Bitcoin and libertarianism, and there […]

With large sums of money and public attention turned toward blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, the question of the ultimate “killer app,” or an app that immensely drives adoption and creates real-world value, remains. The Chinese Gamble That Paid-Off “CryptoKitties,” an Ethereum-based collectible game, believes the answer to the ultimate “killer app” lies in the Far […]

The international remittance industry is big. In 2016, migrants living in different parts of the world sent more than $570 billion to their home countries. However, a number of FinTech companies in this realm have survived stiff competition, including TransferWise, InstaReM and OFX. The field, though, remains dominated by the top three (Western Union, MoneyGram […]