Bitfinex Rejects All Present and Future Venezuelan Cryptocurrencies

Bitfinex has announced that it will not list or transact Venezuela’s new “oil-backed cryptocurrency” or any other tokens that the country may issue in the future, citing U.S. sanctions. Meanwhile, the Venezuelan government has reportedly set the minimum investment amount for the petro initial coin offering.  Also read: South Korea Clarifies Position After Reports of Possible … Read more

Ethereum Bleed Continues, Price Drops Below $450

Through this extended downtrend, one coin being challenged heavily is Ethereum (ETH). Ethereum has been subject to massive bleed since its peak prices earlier in this year. Today, ETH is trading below US$450, the lowest since December 7. Following December 7, Ethereum saw an explosion- tripling in value. Unfortunately, these gains have now been almost … Read more

PR: Credits.Energy – New Revolutionary Cryptocurrency with Mobile Mining App Aims to Support Renewable Energy and Sustainable Projects

CRED (CX) is a new state of the art universal cryptocurrency with its own mobile app that is dedicated to supporting renewable energy and solving the pesky issues posed by other cryptocurrencies. Denver, CO. March 2018. A new unique cryptocurrency is set to introduce a historic chapter in the digital currency space. For the first … Read more

ERC20 Tokens Surge Ahead of New Coinbase Listings

Coinbase is poised to list its first new crypto assets of 2018 and one coin that’s unlikely to make the list is ripple. The U.S. exchange, whose CEO Brian Armstrong is known for his love of all things ethereum, has all but confirmed that its next additions will be ERC20 tokens. 0x and REP (Augur’s … Read more

Toronto Stock Exchange Operator Launches Crypto Brokerage

TMX Group, the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange, has announced it’s launching a cryptocurrency brokerage platform. The service will be offered through its Shorcan Digital Currency Network subsidiary and focused on bitcoin and ethereum. The project will be implemented in partnership with the local fintech startup Paycase Financial Corp. Also read: Israeli Crypto Companies … Read more

Rubles Can Buy You Petro Maduro Says While Denominating Venezuela’s Currency

El Petro, the Venezuelan cryptocurrency, can now be purchased with Russian rubles, among other fiat currencies, President Nicolás Maduro announced. Companies from many countries, including the United States, want to buy the oil-backed crypto, he added. Venezuela’s head of state also said he decided to denominate the national currency, the bolivar.  Also read: Venezuela Recruiting … Read more

Kin Ecosystem Will Use Stellar and Ethereum in Parallel to Improve Transaction Speeds and Liquidity

A lot of people are aware of what the Kin project entails. The project is “governed” by the Kin Ecosystem Foundation, a nonprofit governance body. This entity is making an interesting change, as it is tapping Stellar to improve the functionality of Kin moving forward. Additionally, this choice will make digital services far more accessible. Kin Ecosystem and Stellar It is … Read more

Ethereum, Crypto and Blockchain Tech Discussed at SXSW 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology were two of the hottest topics of discussion during South by Southwest (SXSW) 2018. Conference organizers geared up for blockchain and cryptocurrency discussions last year, publically announcing that a new addition to the 2018 lineup would be a series of sessions specifically focused on blockchain technology. SXSW Kicks Off with All Things Ethereum This … Read more