London’s Metropolitan Police Seize $667,000 Worth of Bitcoin

Hackers and other online criminals will continue to pay close attention to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In London, police officials arrested one particular hacker and seized $667,000 worth of Bitcoin in the process. It remains unclear what will happen to the confiscated Bitcoins, although it seems likely they will be auctioned off. Another Bitcoin-related Arrest … Read more

A London-Based Company Successfully Trademarks the Name ‘Bitcoin’

Multiple reports and public filings have shown a UK-based firm called ‘A.B.C. IPHoldings South West’ has successfully acquired a trademark for the name ‘Bitcoin’. According to a merchant on Etsy, IP-Holdings sent a cease and desist order because they were selling Bitcoin-themed t-shirts. Also read: There’s a Bitcoin Themed Card Game On Kickstarter Called ‘Bitcon’ UK … Read more

Tron Founder Aims to Decentralize the Internet by Acquiring BitTorrent

Tron has been one of the more successful cryptocurrency projects over the past year. Despite not having launched a main net, the hype and expectations associated with Tron are very real. It now appears the founder of this cryptocurrency project is looking to buy BitTorrent Inc. That is a rather intriguing development, and a very strange … Read more

Blockchain Startup Hi Mutual Society Rolls Out Three Decentralized Mutual Support Insurance Products

In modern society, insurance is almost a fundamental requirement for a human being; financially protecting oneself against risk or illness is essential. However, the present industry is making vast sums of money while providing low standards of service. Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Article Traditional centralized insurance systems suffer from a few issues that are … Read more

Coinbase Rebrands GDAX to Coinbase Pro With Added Features

Coinbase has announced the launch of Coinbase Pro, the rebranded version of GDAX, which the San Francisco-based exchange describes as easier to use and more intuitive. The announcement was made in a blog post and was later confirmed by the company’s president and COO, Asiff Hirji, in an interview with CNBC. David Farmer, the new general manager of Coinbase … Read more

BTCC to Launch New Exchange Platform in June

Chinese crypto company BTCC has announced it will launch an upgraded exchange platform next month. Initially, users will be able to trade BCH, BTC, ETH, LTC, and USD, with other currencies to be added later. BTCC returns with enhanced liquidity, faster deposits and withdrawals, and zero trading fees for the first three months. Also read: … Read more

ERC20.exchange – The Next Generation Decentralized Exchange

Insolvency concerns, security breaches, poor customer support, and an overall distrust towards centralized exchanges has spawned a growing push for a shift towards decentralized alternatives. Even so, decentralized exchanges, as they currently stand, are still far from perfect. However, the up-and-coming ERC20.exchange shows potential to set new standards for the industry of decentralized exchanges. Disclosure: … Read more

Millennials Will Never Recover From 2008 Financial Crisis, Student Loans Worsen the Issue

According to a study released by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis entitled “A Lost Generation”, millennials will never be able to recover from the Great Recession and the 2008 financial crisis. The Fed stated that families headed by someone born in the 1980s have net worths that are 34 percent lower than expected. The report read: We found … Read more

How Rivetz and Telefónica Are Reshaping Mobile Security

Although mobile security protocols have become more stringent, there remains great room for improvement, given that the cybersecurity industry hasn’t tapped into the Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) in conjunction with blockchain technology. Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Article An exciting collaboration between Rivetz and Telefónica will lead to unparalleled mobile security protocols being deployed on … Read more

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