Freedom Fest 2018: Cryptocurrency Speakers, Debates, & Growing Interest Among Attendees

For more than a decade, Freedom Fest has been a top attraction on the conference circuit for those leaning toward freer markets. Through the years, it has grown to include speakers and topics well beyond economics. In doing so, it has attracted some of the most interesting minds in the world.  Also read: William Shatner … Read more

Hollywood Stars in Movie About Crypto Money Laundering

A crime thriller called Crypto is reportedly being filmed, featuring a money laundering agent and a case involving cryptocurrency. Among the cast of the movie are Hollywood actors Kurt Russell, Luke Hemsworth, Alexis Bledel, Beau Knapp, Jeremie Harris, and Vincent Kartheiser. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space A Crypto Thriller An upcoming … Read more

Survey: 13% of Net-Savvy Ukrainians Own Cryptocurrencies

Ukrainians are increasingly aware of cryptocurrencies, and 13 percent of those using the Internet own digital coins, according to a new survey. The total of the daily turnover on the three leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the country currently reaches $2 million USD.   Also read: Ukrainian Companies Mint 25 Coins, Raise $132 Million Majority of … Read more

Bitcoin Is Now Accepted at a 550-Year-Old Istanbul Market

Earlier this week, a member of an online Bitcoin community revealed that a 550-year-old market in Istanbul contains merchants accepting Bitcoin. The photograph which the individual posted featured a big Bitcoin logo in a crowded part of the market that is widely acknowledged as a popular tourist destination. Positive Sign Located inside the market at … Read more