Cryptocurrencies to be Called “Digital Money” in Russia, Tokens – “Digital Rights”

Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has shed some light on the progress authorities are making towards adopting the long-awaited crypto regulations. Legislators will replace common words like “cryptocurrencies” and “tokens” with legal terms such as “digital money” and “digital rights”, he revealed. Two draft laws have been filed in the Duma. One of the bills … Read more

Price of Bitcoin Slides Below $8,100 Amid Consensus Woes

This week has marked the duration of the fourth annual Consensus conference, the largest cryptocurrency conference in the world. As attendance more than quadrupled from 2017, to over 9,000 attendees, there was plenty of hype and heavy anticipation of the positive effect Consensus 2018 would have on cryptocurrency markets. Unfortunately, the conclusion of Consesnsus 2018 … Read more

Openbazaar Enables Decentralized Peer-To-Peer Trading of 44 Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies can now be traded on the peer-to-peer online marketplace Openbazaar in addition to physical goods, digital goods, and services. Initially, 44 cryptocurrencies are supported but the development team plans to add more over time. There is no fee for trading cryptocurrencies and no need to register with any service. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance … Read more

Stablecoins: A Deep Dive, Featuring Basis, Carbon, and Fragments

As cryptocurrency works its way toward mass adoption, one of its biggest obstacles is volatility. Markets change overnight, and we’re so desensitized to it that we don’t even blink at dips that would bring national economies to their knees. Stablecoins – cryptocurrencies that are tied to existing currencies or commodities like the US dollar or gold – are fungible, easily … Read more

Verv Partners with Ocean Protocol, Allows Consumers to Monetize Their Energy Usage Data

As consumers, we’re used to accessing programs and software in exchange for signing over our personal data, and in that sense, we’ve become the product. Our information is often shared far beyond what’s required for an app to function, and this has led to major breaches of our privacy. Decentralization is part of the solution, and so … Read more

Roger Ver Remains Bullish on Bitcoin Cash Due to Unspecified Infrastructure Being Built on Top of It

It has been a rather interesting period for Bitcoin Cash since its original inception in late 2017. Although it’s still a fork of Bitcoin, it has garnered a lot of support and success in the past few months. Roger Ver remains pretty bullish on this altcoin, claiming that the adoption of BCH is accelerated compared to … Read more

HTC’s Blockchain Phone Can Be Purchased with Cryptocurrency

It has been hinted at for quite some time now, but additional information regarding HTC’s “blockchain phone” has been made available. The company has dubbed this unit Exodus and will allow customers to purchase it with cryptocurrency come October. The device itself embraces blockchain tech in a few different ways, although it remains to be seen … Read more

Bitcoin in Brief Thursday: OECD Explores Cryptocurrencies, Central Asian Powerhouse Calls for UN Crypto Rules

In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we’re focusing on developments in the realm of international politics and economics regarding cryptocurrencies. The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development is looking into the possible uses of digital coins and the associated technologies. Kazakhstan is calling for the adoption of common crypto rules by the United Nations, … Read more