Darknet Vendor OxyMonster Sentenced to 20 Years in a US Prison

Anyone who is involved in darknet markets has become a target for law enforcement agencies these days. Officials are effectively cracking down on darknet activity, whether it involves buyers or sellers. One of the bigger former Dream market vendors has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison for selling drugs on the darknet. OxyMonster … Read more

New ‘Trust Machine’ Blockchain Film Tackles Politics of Technology

Tinseltown turns its gaze back to technology in “Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain,” which opens on Oct. 26 at Cinema Village in New York City. However, unlike most popular media representations of the cryptocurrency revolution, Alex Winter’s new documentary film doesn’t dwell on the price of bitcoin or its frequently alleged ties to criminal … Read more

Stratis Price Eyes $2 Following Microsoft Certification Announcement

It has been a while since people actively discussed the price of Stratis. Although this blockchain project has a lot of potential in its own right, the bearish pressure throughout 2018 has caused a dip in overall interest. Even so, the new Microsoft certification will elevate the Stratis price to new levels, and a current … Read more

Dogecoin Price Slump Continues Despite Indie Gaming Push

Even though the current price momentum might not show it, there are plenty of interesting things happening for Dogecoin. Especially in the indie gaming department, Dogecoin is getting a fair bit of attention right now. All of these developments will ensure the legacy of the meme coin carries on, regardless of short-term DOGE price changes. … Read more

ZCash Price Holds Steady at $125 as Sapling Upgrade Activation Looms Near

In the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, a lot of the positive momentum shaping up yesterday evening has disappeared once again. It appears the markets simply can’t catch a breather, which causes all kinds of concern. For ZCash, things are still looking somewhat decent, as the ZEC value remains above $125. ZCash Price Uptrend is … Read more

Notorious Silk Road Operator Libertas Mulls Plea Deal With US Officials

It has been a while since any new development occurred in the Silk Road investigation. Ever since shutting down the world’s biggest darknet marketplace a few years ago, law enforcement agencies have been trying to put the final nail in the coffin for all individuals involved in this project. Gary Davis, one of the “assistants” … Read more

XRP is a Valuable Tool for Addressing Crypto Spam on Twitter

There are numerous innovative projects in the blockchain and cryptocurrency world which are often overlooked. In the case of “You’re Welcome”, their approach is pretty interesting to keep an eye on. Although trusting third-party Chrome plugins is always a risk, this crypto spam blocker with XRP support is pretty interesting in its own regard. The … Read more

New Regulation in China to Require Blockchain Users to Register with their IDs

So far, China’s attitude towards digital currencies was oppressive, yet the country encouraged blockchain innovation. It seems like things are now changing. Recent reports indicate that China’s government has drafted a new regulation that requires users to register for blockchain services with their names and government IDs. Discouraging Blockchain Anonymity The first draft for the … Read more