Bytecoin and its BCN coin: A starter’s guide
Bytecoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency with a sole focus on financial privacy. It is an open project in which developers world over can participate in the development of its network. The Bytecoin network also allows instantaneous global transactions on its
Walmart files patents to use blockchain technology to store payments
Walmart, one of the world's largest retailers, is jumping on the blockchain technology bandwagon, according to patents that were released by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The retail giant filed two patents in 2017 with both referencing a blockchain-powered
Bitcoin money laundering claims largely overblown says Quebec chief scientist
Bitcoin has been touted as the go-to for criminals in their illegal activities, such as money laundering, but Quebec Chief Scientist Rémi Quirion says that claim is blown out of proportion. Earlier this year, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said at
Weekly Cryptocurrency Price Analysis: Bitcoin, Ethereum, EOS, IOTA and Litecoin
It’s simple to acknowledge the sweet fact that Bitcoin and other altcoins might be finally turning the corner and pointing to different technical metrics. With Bitcoin looking like it is hauling altcoins with it in the right direction. Despite shedding
Polymath and its POLY token: A starter’s guide
Commonly referred to as the “Ethereum of security tokens”, Polymath is developing a standard for creating and distributing securities class cryptocurrencies. The Polymath platform allows businesses to register on their platform, require their desired level of KYC compliance, and allow
Funfair and its FUN token: A starter’s guide
FunFair is a blockchain-based platform for online casino gambling that is intended to be used by independent operators under a licensing scheme. The company claims its system will have provably fair gambling, a streamlined currency deposit and withdrawal system and
Cryptocurrency exchanges probed by New York attorney general
Thirteen cryptocurrency exchanges are now under the microscope of New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who has launched an inquiry into their policies and practices, according to a statement released by his office. Schneiderman's office sent letters to Coinbase, Bitfinex,
Verge accepted as form of payment by world’s biggest porn site
Three weeks after Verge asked the cryptocurrency community for $3 million in donations to fund a mystery partnership, the cryptocurrency has come through on its promise. An announcement by Pornhub — the world's biggest porn site — revealed that it will now accept Verge
Weekly Cryptocurrency Price Analysis: Bitcoin, Ethereum, NEO, Ripple and Bitcoin Cash
From our technical interactive charts, Bitcoin and most cryptocurrencies under our focus might be bottoming up. We can’t be sure of resurgence unless there is a strong follow through in the course of the week. that's just the nature of
Hashgraph: A Starter’s Guide
While blockchain technology has been around for close to a decade now and has piqued the interest of several large corporations and governments across the world, it is not without its problems. While it does bring the benefits of security