Healthbank announces ICO to accelerate ecosystem development

Healthbank, the health data hub built for the 21st century, officially announced today an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) to finance the further development of the healthbank ecosystem. Healthbank, based in Switzerland, was founded in 2013 by a team of 28 academics, entrepreneurs, and healthcare experts with the goal of giving back control over the asset class … Read more

Top 3 Countries Exploring Cryptocurrency to Bypass Trading Sanctions

Various countries suffer from embargoes and trade sanctions imposed upon them by the United States. In most cases, those sanctions seem justified, albeit it can cause financial problems for the affected parties. The three following countries are exploring cryptocurrency-related bypassing solutions, though it remains to be seen if any of these efforts can be successful. … Read more

Coinbase Opens Its Doors to an Array of Altcoins

Coinbase, a traditionally timid exchange when it comes to listing cryptocurrencies, has dramatically changed its stance. The California-headquartered firm has now opened its doors to applications from altcoins. Assets deemed suitably robust and eligible for its listing criteria are likely to feature on Coinbase in the near future. Also read: Coinbase Custody is Eyeing Some Odd … Read more

WCDC – the Missing Element for Embracing Cryptocurrency Payments

Cryptocurrencies can be fairly considered as the greatest innovation of modern times following the Internet. Powered by underlying blockchain technology, they provide a quick, fast, secure and, most importantly, much more inexpensive way to process transactions. So, what prevents cryptocurrencies from becoming a common form of everyday payment? And what is needed to make them … Read more