Privacy-Focused Mainframe Donates 1,000 ETH to Press Foundation

Barely a day after announcing that it would be accepting cryptocurrencies as donations, Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) has received 1,000 ETH in its first-ever crypto donation. The donation was made by decentralized communications network Mainframe and is worth $530,000 at current market rates. Mainframe stated in a blog post that the decision to donate … Read more

The Daily: Akon Launches Akoin, ICO Mogul Buys $19M Land with Bitcoin

A musician who wants to use cryptocurrency to create a “real-life Wakanda” in Africa is the main feature in today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief. Additional stories include an ICO mogul who bought land worth $19 million with bitcoin, a massive trove of Coinbase customers’ complaints and more. Also Read: Control of Highly Demanded Crypto … Read more

Investor: Selling Cryptocurrency in 2018 is Like Selling Apple in 2001

Yoni Assia, the CEO of UK-based multi-asset brokerage company eToro, a platform founded in 2006 that serves more than seven million active users, has said in an interview that the recent decline in the prices of both major and small cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and tokens has created a rare buying opportunity for newcomers. … Read more

Coinbase Remains a Kingmaker for Cryptos

Coinbase recently announced that it would be adding support for Ethereum Classic (ETC), a hard fork of Ethereum. The announcement caught the crypto community by surprise, as the exchange had repeatedly made it clear that it would not be adding any digital assets in the near future. However, the reaction was swift from the crypto … Read more

Coinbase Cryptocurrency Index Fund Now Open For Investment

Coinbase has opened up its index fund for accredited US investors, giving them exposure to all cryptocurrencies listed on its exchange GDAX. The company is now working on “launching more funds which are accessible to all investors and cover a broader range of digital assets.” Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Coinbase … Read more

Coinbase Will Integrate Ethereum Classic Across All of Its Platforms

Coinbase remains one of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency exchanges. It is a go-to trading platform for a lot of consumers and investors. As such, the company needs to expand its presence and support additional currencies. It seems Ethereum Classic will be added to this platform in the near future. ETC is an Interesting Choice … Read more

Bitcoin in Brief Tuesday: POT Saves World, Coinbase Pumps ETC, Binance Wants EUR

The big story of the day is that a cannabis-themed cryptocurrency has been able to stage an international media coup, capturing the attention of news organizations around the world during a historic moment. Additional stories covered in today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief include Coinbase pumping ETC and Binance’s plans to add EUR. Also Read: Canadian … Read more