Facebook Turns to the Blockchain with Coinbase Board Member at the Helm

Three months after banning cryptocurrency ads from all its platforms, Facebook is launching a blockchain research and development initiative. With fellow tech giants Oracle and Microsoft already deeply invested in the research and development of blockchain technology, Facebook has joined the bandwagon, and it’s looking to the current head of Messenger, David Marcus, to lead … Read more

New Movies Featuring Bitcoin Hitting Theaters Soon

Several films featuring Bitcoin are coming out before the summer. The main character in “Superfly”, a remake of the 1972 crime drama “Super Fly”, is now “swapping cash for crypto.” Director X’s debut movie is scheduled for release on July 15. And in Russia, two college students are chasing a hard disk storing a fortune … Read more

Government Must Lead in Blockchain Research: Homeland Security Rep

With the private sector taking the lead in research, development and adoption of the blockchain, the government must consider leadership opportunities within the community and partner with stakeholders to bring solutions to market. This is according to Douglas Maughan, a division head at the US Department of Homeland Security who testified before the House Science and Technology … Read more

Crypto Youtuber Launching Bitcoin Funded TV Series on CBS

A crypto Youtuber is launching his own television series that is fully paid for by bitcoin. They will air on CBS, the CW, and Roku. The first 13 episodes will air on CBS in selected areas, featuring topics such as crypto security, exchange trading, initial coin offerings, crypto crashes, mining, and the future of cryptocurrency. … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Spikes to $9,300

Bitcoin has jumped back to the $9,300 mark. The currency had recently been tested at $9,800, and was unable to surpass $10,000 mark over the weekend as so many analysts and users were hoping. It fell to $9,500 the following day, $9,300 after that, and ultimately settled at $9,100 during yesterday’s early morning hours. Overall, … Read more

New York Stock Exchange’s Parent Company Is Building a Bitcoin Exchange

Financial entities have shown an increased interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. It now appears there are multiple efforts underway which have been kept in the dark for some time. The owner of the New York Stock Exchange, for example, has been working on a Bitcoin exchange. That is a pretty interesting development which could impact … Read more

DMG Blockchain Solutions Addresses AML Risk Through BitScore API

In the world of cryptocurrency, exchanges and trading platforms need to adhere to some very strict guidelines and rules. DMG Blockchain Solutions recently introduced BitScore, which serves as a cryptocurrency deposit and withdrawal risk-scoring web API for AML and anti-fraud compliance. BitScore can Make a Positive Impact Trading platforms and exchanges dealing in cryptocurrency face a lot … Read more

Buying Apple Shares 10 Years Ago Yielded Meager Returns Compared to Bitcoin

There have been numerous investment opportunities over the past few decades. Especially where technology companies are concerned, the returns have been quite spectacular at times. Even so, almost none of those returns can hold a candle to the gains enjoyed by investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Even Apple’s stock doesn’t come anywhere close to the actual year-by-year performance of … Read more