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Russia Offers Crypto A Way In From The Cold

A series of positive steps seem to be suggesting a more flexible stance on cryptocurrency in Russia, and a possible thawing of the chilly stance that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has taken on the phenomenon.

9 years ago · By NICK HALL

Millennial Gamers Rush To Embrace Cryptocurrency

According to a report from Worldwide Asset eXchange, millennial gamers have used cryptocurrency at a rate over ten times that of their non-gaming peers. WAX surveyed 1,000 gamers in the USA who have purchased, sold, or traded virtual goods.

9 years ago · By NICK HALL

Get Your Crypto At The Frick In Bank

Bank Frick in the small European state of Lichtenstein has become the first financial institution in the world to allow its customers to directly invest in cryptocurrencies.

9 years ago · By PADDY BAKER

MoneroV Fork Presents A Threat To Privacy Lovers

Monero (XMR) does one thing very well. Privacy. The ring signature untraceability mechanism means nobody can tell what you own, receive, send, or spend. But now a new fork - MoneroV - could jeopardize the privacy so coveted by anonymous original coin holders.

9 years ago · By NICK HALL

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SCAMFLASH: Bitcoin White Aims To Fork You Over

Feb. 27, 2018

SCAMFLASH: Bitcoin White Aims To Fork You Over

Another round of scam forks is hitting the market. The latest addition to the growing portfolio of fake coins piggybacking off of established cryptocurrencies… is Bitcoin White. A scam fork so obvious it’s hard to believe anyone forked over any of their cash. Avoid at all costs.

By NICK HALL

What Is A Token In Cryptocurrency?

Feb. 27, 2018

What Is A Token In Cryptocurrency?

When we speak of tokens in cryptocurrency, we’re talking about assets. But what is a token exactly? It's usually some form of money, but often it can represent something else entirely -- membership in a program, for instance, or proof of ownership. In crypto, tokens have many meanings...

By THE ANALYST TEAM

Blockchain Advertising Is Coming. Fast. Very Fast.

Feb. 27, 2018

Blockchain Advertising Is Coming. Fast. Very Fast.

Blockchain advertising technology will be the de facto standard for media buying accountability sooner rather than later, according to the startup companies that intend to revolutionize the industry. We examine the ways in which blockchain promises a better experience for consumers and brands alike.

By SAM TOWN

Crypto Wallet Vulnerabilities Could Encourage Cheetahs

Feb. 27, 2018

Crypto Wallet Vulnerabilities Could Encourage Cheetahs

Cheetah Mobile, a Chinese mobile app company, recently released a report claiming to have found crypto wallet security vulnerabilities in Jaxx Blockchain Wallet and Bitcoin.com wallet. The company coincidentally recently released its own SafeWallet competitor.

By NICK HALL

Chinese Government Newspaper Directly Endorses Blockchain

Feb. 26, 2018

Chinese Government Newspaper Directly Endorses Blockchain

The official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party, The People’s Daily, printed a feature on Monday entitled ‘Three Questions to Blockchain’ that directly endorses blockchain technology. It explores real world applications of blockchain and its relevance to China’s burgeoning digital economy.

By KIERAN SMITH

Bitcoin Is Winning The Civil War Against BCH

Feb. 26, 2018

Bitcoin Is Winning The Civil War Against BCH

Bitcoin vs Bitcoin Cash was the epic hard fork battle of 2017 - which entity is winning the war between the two, and why? Key developments in Bitcoin suggest a reduction in any competitive advantage Bitcoin Cash (BCH) might have had over the original.

By KIERAN SMITH

What Is a Blockchain? Introduction to Digital Ledgers

Feb. 23, 2018

What Is a Blockchain? Introduction to Digital Ledgers

A blockchain is continually evolving list of records. For the purpose of cryptocurrency, it is a public ledger. The blockchain is important to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies because, without it, there’d be no verifiable way to prove that transactions were valid, or that funds were transferred.

By THE ANALYST TEAM

Is Ethereum Switching To DAICO?

Feb. 23, 2018

Is Ethereum Switching To DAICO?

The new DAICO model for crowdfunding was born of frustration with the current ICO (Initial Coin Offering) model in cryptocurrency. From outright scams to unaccountable developers, the model is flawed - and Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin says an ICO/DAO hybrid might work better.

By ALAN DANIEL

Supply Chains Demand Blockchains

Feb. 21, 2018

Supply Chains Demand Blockchains

Is blockchain technology ready to decentralize supply chain architecture? We examine the current state of distributed ledger technology in the global supply chain industry and investigate some of the most promising platforms that are merging logistics, suppliers, vendors, and blockchains.

By SAM TOWN

An A-Z Of Blockchain Use Cases

Feb. 19, 2018

An A-Z Of Blockchain Use Cases

How do you explain blockchain technology to someone who isn't familiar with it? You could start by explaining it in language they will understand - and by relating it to a field they're familiar with. Flip Filipowski explains the myriad blockchain use cases (with shiny Infographic!)

By ANDREW FILIPOWSKI