Month: June 2018

The Poor Flip, the Rich Hodl, Startup Finds Out Tracing Its Tokens

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The team of a young Ukrainian crypto company has made an effort to collect some interesting data about what happened with their tokens after the sale. It turns out investors from developing countries are inclined to sell the coins within months after their listing, while buyers from developed nations tend to hold them longer. Also … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Remains Where It Is

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At press time, the father of cryptocurrencies hasn’t moved from its previous position, and is still trading for approximately $6,100. It’s disappointing in the sense that everyone wants bitcoin’s price to spike, but it’s also a positive sign that bitcoin is not dropping any further… At least for now. Forbes contributor Peter Tchir attributes bitcoin’s … Read more

Silicon Valley Whales Buy Diamonds in the Millions With Bitcoin

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2018 might not be the best year for crypto investors so far, but a lot of wealth is still in the hands of long-term holders. The latest example of this comes from Silicon Valley where some people are using bitcoin to buy millions worth of expensive timepieces, diamonds and other luxury items. Also Read: This … Read more

Top 7 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Cryptojacking

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Cryptojacking is on the rise. In fact, it’s now one of the fastest-growing types of cybercrime. And here’s the real kicker: you don’t have to be involved in cryptocurrency to become a victim. In fact, just about as idyllic as Satoshi’s white paper, cryptojacking is completely blind to status, wealth, or centralized organizations. According to … Read more

Swiss Economy Head Wants Switzerland to Become a Crypto and Blockchain Nation

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Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, the head of Switzerland’s Department of Economic Affairs, has said that blockchain technology will undoubtedly penetrate the entire economy of Switzerland and make a global impact that is as big as that of the internet. Ammann noted that Switzerland has already evolved into a leader in blockchain technology and intends to continue … Read more

Markets Update: Triple Bottom Confirmed, but Where Will It Lead?

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Cryptocurrency bears are still clawing away at digital asset prices on Sunday, June 24 as most of the digital currency market values are down between 3-12 percent over the last 24-hours. The top cryptocurrency market held by bitcoin core (BTC) has touched a triple bottom at $5,832 during the early morning June 24 trading sessions. … Read more

EOS Suspends 27 Accounts with No Reasons Given, Community Upset over Centralization

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In a tweet, one member of an online cryptocurrency community revealed that EOS has instructed block producers to censor transactions from 27 accounts without specific reasons. The instructions read: “Pursuant to Section 3.5 of the EOS Core Arbitration Forum (ECAF) Rules of Dispute Resolution, the Emergency Arbitrator appointed to review claims (the accounts in question) … Read more