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If you’ve spent much time on crypto Twitter within the past couple of days, you may have seen some discussion and even hysteria regarding a recently-mined block. Block #528249’s six leading characters were “21e800”, a phrase that has grabbed the attention of conspiracists and curious individuals throughout the cryptocurrency space. “An Exceptionally Simple Theory of … Read more
In today’s Bitcoin in Brief we mention some optimistic mid to long term predictions for crypto markets. And while decentralized currencies are hurting in a bearish month, the prospects for state-issued virtual money look even dimmer. Another senior Swiss central banker has noted the diminishing enthusiasm of governments to mint digital coins. Venezuela gives an … Read more
The Canadian province of Quebec has reportedly decided to charge cryptocurrency miners up to roughly three times the current price after they flooded utility Hydro-Quebec with requests for mining operations. In addition, several crypto-related proposals have been submitted including one that requires crypto firms to bid for power. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the … Read more
Coinbase is one of the largest cryptocurrency trading platforms to date. It is accessible in many countries and is quickly expanding its presence. Even so, the SEC has received a growing number of complaints regarding this company, which is rather worrisome. Mounting Complaints About Coinbase While many people put their faith in the Coinbase trading platform, … Read more
It was only a matter of time before new futures contracts involving different cryptocurrencies came to market. Contrary to what most people expected, it appears Litecoin futures are of great interest to Crypto Facilities. It is an interesting concept which will bring more attention to one of the older alternative currencies still on the market. … Read more
Fans of the OPSkins platform were recently subjected to a bit of a rude awakening. With Steam threatening to remove this service from the platform and shutting down the associated Valve accounts, a very harsh tone was set. The OPSkins team has issued an official explanation as to what is going on and where things … Read more
South Korean exchange Bithumb has lowered its theft estimate from the original amount after undergoing some of the recovery process. The exchange promises to fully repay customers using its own fund even though its insurance is unlikely to cover the loss. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Theft Amount Reduced South Korea’s … Read more
Decentralizing online video platforms will be both challenging and exciting. Although it will not be easy to do, it would appear BitTube has begun making some big inroads in this regard. The platform recently welcomed its first officially licensed TV channel. A Major Step Forward for BitTube Most people who keep a close eye on … Read more
China lost its dominant position in the cryptocurrency markets quite some time ago. That is the direct result of the People’s Bank of China preventing users from trading cryptocurrencies with the Chinese yuan. According to experts, it seems a lot of the smaller crypto exchanges in the country will soon be forced to shut down. … Read more
Today marks a landmark decision in the MtGox debacle, where as the Japanese court approves rehabilitation of the Bitcoin exchange from bankruptcy. Despite the positive news, markets are tumbling, as many top altcoins are experiencing double digit percent losses aside Bitcoin’s decline. The ruling by the court today marks Bitcoin exchange MtGox as the first … Read more
