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Some of Bitcoin’s most significant challenges revolve around the lack of equity in governance. Decentralized currencies should distribute power evenly across their networks. Despite this, it seems as though miners currently have too much power. These are the issues that Decred aims to solve. Short for ‘Decentralized Credit,’ Decred is a hybrid Proof-of-Work, Proof-of-Stake system […]

Amidst intense media speculation, it is being reported that the South Korean government is potentially reconsidering its ICO ban that has been in effect since last September. According to a reputable local newspaper, South Korean financial authorities are in the process of devising new regulations for their country’s crypto sector. Similar to China, South Korea […]

In a highly anticipated move, Stellar (XLM) has announced a tie-up with Keybase that will enable cross-border transactions without the need of lengthy cryptographic addresses. Keybase is a free security app which makes use of public-key enabled cryptographic modules to secure smartphones and PCs. However, with this new partnership, Stellar hopes to create a platform […]

As a decentralized currency, Bitcoin is subject to several eccentricities that traditional fiat currencies avoid. For instance, while global trends can impact the value of a nation’s currency, it’s not subject to the actions and reactions of each country. Digital currencies don’t have that luxury, and the unique actions of different countries have a significant […]

The cryptocurrency market is rapidly maturing, with governments around the world developing regulatory frameworks that pave the way for institutional investors to enter the crypto fray. 2017 saw the emergence of financial mechanisms such as futures trading hit the cryptocurrency ecosystem, along with a surge in blockchain incubators and accelerators that bridge the gap between […]

Since cryptocurrencies began appreciating and proliferating at the start of 2017, they’ve enjoyed an awkward but reciprocal relationship with the stock market. Throughout the year, both markets experienced unprecedented bull runs that produced a slew of record-setting highs, and they created a euphoria that would last into the first part of 2018. Despite their tandem […]

Wyoming is rapidly developing a presence as the most crypto-friendly state in the US with the recent unanimous passing of a bill that exempts some utility tokens from securities regulations. House Bill 70, labeled the “utility token bill”, was passed by the Wyoming State Senate on the 7th of March, and now heads to Governor […]

One of Finland’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Prasos Oy, is being faced with a real threat of closure after several banks refuse to do further business with the company. As things currently stand, many North European exchanges are facing similar issues due to a lack of regulations surrounding digital assets. Prasos Oy, in particular, is just a […]

On the 7th of March, the world’s second largest crypto exchange, Binance, was faced with a large-scale hacking attempt which eventually turned out to be unsuccessful. According to official reports, the attack was well orchestrated and took place over a period of just two minutes. However, after the dust had settled, Binance released a statement claiming […]

Cryptocurrencies spent the last 18 months becoming more prominent, popular, and valuable. At times, investor interest was so significant that major crypto exchanges couldn’t keep up with the demand for their services. In December, Kraken, a popular crypto exchange, wrote on its blog: “The recent, unexpected explosion in demand has been overwhelming.” As markets swelled in […]