BitFlyer Receives Regulatory Approval to Operate in the European Union

Europe has always been a relatively tepid market when it comes to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It almost seems as if there is a genuine disinterest in what this new form of money can mean for Europeans. That situation may soon come to change, as Japan’s bitFlyer exchange is expanding to Europe. More competition among European … Read more

People Are Paying Thousands of Dollars for Crypto Celebrities on the Blockchain

Anything can be placed on the blockchain with a little ingenuity – even Hollywood celebrities. Cryptocelebrities is this week’s Cryptokitties, a smart contract-based trading game which profits from digital scarcity. Only one copy of each celebrity is released, compelling traders to spend thousands of dollars to snap up ‘celebs’ like Satoshi Nakamoto and Emma Watson. … Read more

Belgian Student Completes the DNA Storage Bitcoin Challenge

It does not happen all that often that the medical sector and Bitcoin come together in a meaningful way. A PhD student at Belgium’s University of Antwerp successfully completed the DNA Storage Bitcoin challenge. By successfully cracking a DNA sequence a week before deadline, Sander Wuyts has won one Bitcoin. At today’s value, that is close to US$11,000 … Read more

Clarification of South Korea’s Cryptocurrency Regulation Hints at Positive Future

It seems there is still a fair amount of confusion as to what South Korean regulators aim to do about cryptocurrencies. With new regulations going into effect later this week, it is due time to clarify a few things. First of all, there will no longer be an option to trade cryptocurrencies anonymously. Additionally, it seems … Read more

Anyone Can Join or Create Games on Ethereum Blockchain

What draws our attention in the crypto world is the diversity of Blockchain technological capabilities. One of them is online betting. If you are an eSport enthusiast and active appreciator of Blockchain technology, this article is putting the two together in the most contemporary way of eSport gambling.  According to Entrepreneur (2017), eSports betting is a … Read more

New Ethereum-Based Platform Disrupts Sports Betting Industry

Gambling gives a sense of anticipation and excitement when people are in dire need of some entertainment. That’s why betting on sports is an activity that will always have traction. The industry is skyrocketing both in the online environment and offline. However, it poses challenges that Blockchain technology may be able to solve. Disclosure: This … Read more

Coincube Hack Leaves Two User Accounts Completely Drained

Cryptocurrency platforms have been prone to hacks throughout the years. Over the past 24 months, we have seen cybercriminals double down on their efforts to infiltrate such platforms and steal as much money as possible. In the case of Coincube, it seems a big heist took place not long ago. Its database was compromised, allowing an attacker to drain … Read more