Kieran Smith

Contributor

Some say he is a degenerate gambling addict, and that if you gaze deeply into his eyes you will see the Bitcoin symbol. All we know is that he writes damn fine articles on cryptocurrency.

Bittrex Opens the Gates, And Slams Them Shut Again

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Analysis Apr. 11, 2018
What’s up with Nano, Anyway?

In the latest twist in the unfortunate BitGrail Saga, Nano has been sued – an event that seems to have coincided with the announcement that they are setting up a legal fund to help victims of the hack. Back in late 2017, Nano was heavily shilled on Reddit as a certain moonshot, but has suffered

Analysis Apr. 10, 2018
Five Famous Investors Turning Bullish On Blockchain

Depending on the narrative you buy into, the current crypto market meltdown is either the result of whales manipulating the market to create better entry points, a normal market retrace, or fear of regulation driving cryptocurrency prices even lower.

People Apr. 10, 2018
No Bitcoin For You: India Bans Crypto Businesses

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a blanket ban on regulated businesses dealing with virtual currencies. The regulation is just another move in the global crypto crackdown, but such a firm stance stance hasn’t been seen since the China ban. Is this the end for crypto in India?

Business Apr. 6, 2018
Crypto Celebrities Star In Blockchain Soap Opera

With its own leading actors, overnight stars, bitter feuds and power struggles, the world of crypto celebrities has become a real-life soap opera: All the gossip and sensationalism of Hollywood, but played out against an epic backdrop of rapidly shifting market sentiment.

People Apr. 5, 2018
Full Steem Ahead – Steemit Token On Track

As Hivemind won’t be hosted on nodes that mirror witness functions, it will allow developers to make quick changes to the platform.

Analysis Apr. 3, 2018
Texas Cops Could Be Getting Their Own Cryptocurrency

Despite the US not recognising virtual currency as legal tender, a Texas town near Dallas might be introducing its own cryptocurrency - if mayoral candidate Winston Edmonson gets his way. Blue Coin would be a ‘municipal cryptocurrency’ to generate revenue for an underfunded police department.

Technology Mar. 30, 2018
Bitcoin Can’t Buy You Love, Happiness… Or AC Milan

Bitcoin can be used to buy everything from a bar of soap on Overstock, to a trip to Mexico on Expedia, and a Lamborghini from MoonLambos. But there are some things the digital currency can't buy... among them, love, happiness, and Italian football club AC Milan. Nice try, though.

Analysis Mar. 29, 2018