One of the aspects of an emerging technology is that some of the most well-respected and well-known figures have all sorts of different theories and ideas about cryptocurrency and blockchain. For example, there are all sorts of various figures that have made different price predictions, or claimed that various catalysts would lead to mass adoption. Of course, some have been…
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This year has been tough for all sorts of cryptocurrency companies who had high hopes in 2017. As one can imagine, the idea of cryptocurrency had a much more different sentiment a year ago today, when Bitcoin was in the middle of a huge cryptocurrency bull run that took it over $19,000. Even though the past few days has seen…
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There’s no question that John Mcafee, the cybersecurity pioneer and cryptocurrency enthusiast, is one of the most controversial figures in cryptocurrency, whether it’s his controversial tweets or the fact that he seems to advocate for drug use. He recently gave an interview with the “Larry and Joe Show” where he spoke about “all things crypto”. The interview was streamed live…
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In order for the cryptocurrency markets to thrive, more and more investors are going to have to enter the space. This also means that more cryptocurrency traders and investors need to learn about cryptocurrency, as well. One country that has been particularly interested in cryptocurrency is South Korea. A major business school in South Korea is now offering a “Crypto…
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A community-driven initiative aiming to bring Bitcoin (BTC), and potentially other cryptocurrencies, to the Ethereum (ETH) network has updated the public on its progress for the first time since being announced. For those unaware, the initiative, dubbed Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), was unveiled in late October by its three founding projects – Kyber Network (KNC), BitGo and Republic Protocol (REN). The…
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In the wake of cryptocurrencies losing hundreds of billions in market capitalization – it’s been tough for cryptocurrency companies and blockchain startups of all kinds. Of course, to some – this means that it is perfect time to invest in companies, while the sector is quiet, and before more institutional money comes in. Consensys apparently will be laying off a…
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If you are a cryptocurrency enthusiast, or trade/invest in cryptocurrency; there is little doubt that you are aware of Coinbase. The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange is widely considered one of the most important companies in the sector, and has been valued in the billions, despite the fact that it has been a tough year for cryptocurrency markets in general. For…
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The boy genius behind Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, has spontaneously sent 1,000 ether (ETH) – the equivalent of $102,950 – to a wallet address belonging to Prysmatic Labs, a team of blockchain engineers pivotal toward any would-be future success of the Ethereum network. Prompting the generous donation from Buterin was, of all things, a Twitter discussion between (amongst others) he, SpankChain’s…
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Many cryptocurrency media outlets and investors have described this season as “The Crypto Winter”, especially in comparison to the fact that last year, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins were rising to their all-time-high during late 2017. This is because Bitcoin (BTC) has broken support levels at both $6,000, and $5,000 – and is currently trading at well below $4,000. Key…
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Those who truly understand cryptocurrency history know that the cryptocurrency world owes a lot to the cypherpunk movement, a technologist movement that advocated for privacy and cryptography throughout the 1980s and 1990s in order to redefine the way that human beings, organizations, and institutions interact with each other. There are three individuals that are widely considered “godfathers” of this movement:…
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