It’s hard to argue that it’s a great time for cryptocurrency markets right now, given the fact that Bitcoin (BTC) has lost the majority of its value (from all-time highs), but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t successful cryptocurrency exchanges out there. One obvious example is Binance, which continues to expand globally and is the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by…
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Redemption For Mt.Gox?
There is probably no single incident that has affected the cryptocurrency markets in a larger way than the Mt. Gox incident. At one point, the Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange was handling 70% of all Bitcoin (BTC) volume in the world, but those days are long gone. The exchange suspended trading in 2014, and was later liquidated, as 850,000 Bitcoin was stolen.…
Read MoreBinance Launches Binance Jersey In European Expansion
When it comes to cryptocurrency exchanges that have been able to expand despite the bearish markets of 2018, many point to Binance as an example. The exchange, which is the world’s largest by daily volume, is continuing its expansion plans in the Europe launching a “fiat-to-crypto” trading platform entitled “Binance Jersey”. The platform will not only allow for traders and…
Read MoreThailand Allows Four Crypto Exchanges To Operate
There is one region of the world that has not been too open to cryptocurrency, and it’s a very important one. Specifically, Asia includes the two most populous countries in the world, China and India, one of which is already considered a superpower, while the other is considered an “emerging superpower”. However, China has cracked down on cryptocurrency and initial…
Read MoreWinklevoss Twins Think Bitcoin (BTC) Will Be Bigger Than Gold
There are many who scoffed at the Winklevoss Twins when they decided to take some of the payout from their Facebook lawsuit to purchase Bitcoin (BTC), but they have since become two of the most important figures in the cryptocurrency world. It appears that the decision was a wise one, considering that many believe that they actually became the world’s…
Read MoreBrazil Cryptocurrency Whales Turning To Physical Vaults/Safes
For those that are cryptocurrency “whales”, meaning investors with a significant amount of cryptocurrency holdings – there is always the question surrounding whether their funds are completely safe or not. When you consider that over $1 billion in cryptocurrency was stolen in 2018 – the concern is understandable.= Brazilian “whales” are no longer viewing a secure password as enough protection…
Read MoreSouth Africa Taking Steps To Regulate Cryptocurrency
Even though more individuals, organizations, and corporations know about cryptocurrency than ever, the truth is that many countries do not know exactly how to regulate the sector. There are countries that immediately view cryptocurrency as a threat, while there are others that are seeking to quickly ensure that they embrace blockchain and cryptocurrency to boost their local economy. It appears…
Read MoreBinance CEO Named Top Crypto Influencer
There are many in the cryptocurrency community that often criticize year-end lists, but Coindesk recently named the Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, as the #1 cryptocurrency influencer in the world. While there will always be those who disagree, one could definitely argue that the position is well-deserved. Zhao is the CEO of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily volume, and…
Read MoreKraken Tweets At Ripple (XRP) Army Cause Controversy
There are many who have differing opinions about how influential cryptocurrency figures should speak about cryptocurrency projects. The truth is that competition is natural, and while everyone understands that it is many individuals’ job to be a proponent for a certain project, some people feel as though insulting other projects is unnecessary and unethical. However, just like traditional business –…
Read MoreSouth Korean Court Acquits Bithumb
One of the issues with an emerging technology that has the potential to be disruptive is the fact that often times, the world doesn’t know exactly how to respond. By now, it is clear that blockchain technology and cryptocurrency can be applied to many sectors – but governments and courts are unclear on the exact laws and regulations that should…
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