Antigua and Barbuda to Set Up a Cryptocurrency Exchange

The government of Antigua and Barbuda has decided to set up a cryptocurrency exchange. Authorities in St. John’s want to generate revenue for the nation’s treasury and place the country “on the cutting edge of the new system of creating wealth”. The local parliament is set to review and adopt the relevant legal framework. Also … Read more

MerkleCast: Does Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity Matter?

How important is knowing Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity? Is mining centralization a fatal flaw for cryptocurrencies? Who are the blockchain industry’s supporters in the U.S. government? And is there any hope left for net neutrality? Relive last Thursday’s MerkleCast with me and Dariusz Jakubowski for insight on these and other topics, and don’t forget to leave your comments and questions in advance of our next … Read more

3 “SEC” ERC20 Tokens You May Want to Avoid

Everyone in the world of cryptocurrency knows all too well how the SEC is looking into cryptocurrencies and ICOs. As such, it makes virtually no sense for anyone to create an ICO token known as SEC. Surprisingly, there are quite a few of them out there, which is rather intriguing, but not necessarily for the … Read more

Do Cryptocurrencies Threaten Financial Institutions?

If you’re wondering whether cryptocurrencies threaten financial institutions, you’re not the only one. In some sectors, particularly finance, funnily enough, it’s fast becoming the topic du jour. You don’t have to be a Harvard graduate to see that it isn’t just robots and AI that have FSIs quaking in their boots. Blockchain technology is thundering … Read more

Crypto History Part 1: 400 Million Billion Billion, Beer, and a Murderous Plot

The history of our benefactor – cryptography – is one filled with intrigue, drama, religion, statecraft, tinkerers, amazing minds, and so much more. In the first of a series, News.Bitcoin.com examines a crypto tale to illustrate its wonderfully colorful development and usage. This particular instalment recounts a 432 year-old plot to kill a queen, and … Read more

Many Brits Confuse Cryptocurrency with Something Else

According to a new poll, many British people have little or no idea what cryptocurrency really is. Terms like “blockchain” sound familiar, but often in completely different contexts. The authors of the study have compiled a “Techionary” to acquaint the public with some common acronyms and buzzwords. Also read: Financial Professionals Bet On Rising Cryptos, … Read more

Wendy McElroy: How Centralized Exchanges Intend to Devastate You

The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 2: The Moral Imperative of Privacy Chapter 6: Privacy is a Prerequisite for Human Rights How Centralized Exchanges Intend to Devastate You. Chapter 6, Part 6. The root problem with conventional currency is all the trust that’s required to make it work…We have to trust them … Read more

Japanese Crypto Exchange GMO Vows to Improve After Regulator Orders Upgrades

The cryptocurrency exchange subsidiary of the Japanese internet giant GMO has detailed its plans to improve its operations. GMO Coin has submitted a business improvement report to the country’s financial regulator. GMO Internet has also set up an information security audit office for the entire group. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With … Read more

Bitcoin ATM Installed in Georgia Amid Growing Interest in Crypto

A new automated teller machine now offers Georgians a fast and easy way to buy and sell bitcoin and litecoin. Support for bitcoin cash has been promised, and other cryptos will also be added in the future. The ATM has been set up at a burger restaurant in the heart of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. … Read more

Not Dead: There’s Good Reason to Be Long on Bitcoin

With western Christianity set to celebrate the basis of its theology this weekend, bitcoiners the world over might be showing up to churches in droves, hoping one resurrection might lead to another. The ecosystem’s main prophet, Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors, has outlined four reasons why enthusiasts ought to be bullish on the future: … Read more