Decentralized exchanges: the best innovative tool for traders or highly risky adventure?

The creation of Bitcoin was aimed at destroying the centralized character of the currency, however, although the cryptocurrency is decentralized, it is still under the influence of the exchanges on which it is traded. Also there are external problems, such as lack of regulation in most jurisdictions and security issues within exchanges and centralized services. … Read more

Here Are 3 Good Ways to Fill the Blockchain Talent Gap

With all the interest surrounding blockchain tech, it’s not surprising that there’s been a rise in demand for qualified blockchain developers. In fact, blockchain skills now top the list of requirements for developer jobs, growing by more than 6,000 percent since this time last year. So, how are top companies and governments working to fill … Read more

Cryptocurrency Exchanges Are Drowning in Tokens

It’s hard to put a finger on the precise point at which token overload kicked in. Token fatigue has been brewing for some time, as the spate of new coins, mostly launched by ICOs, has  turned into an unstoppable torrent. Every day, cryptocurrency exchanges are barraged with listing applications by ICOs, and they do their … Read more

What Is Travala Cryptocurrency?

It is estimated that the travel and tourism industry generated approximately $7.2 trillion in 2016. Online bookings constituted a large chunk of that revenue. However, as things currently stand, due to the centralized travel conglomerates that dominate this industry, most people must pay hefty booking fees on all of their transactions. Most of today’s online booking platforms have been … Read more

Ripple Announces $50M University Blockchain Research Initiative

Ripple has announced that it’s partnering with 17 global universities to support research and development of blockchain technology. In a blog post published yesterday, the company hailed universities as “major contributors to the creation of a more robust and valuable blockchain and payments ecosystem.” Dubbed the University Blockchain Research Initiative, it involves universities from Asia, South … Read more