Are crypto tokens different than coins? An ultimate guide to all forms of digital currencies. Are those definitions universal? No, given that the space is continuously evolving. Cryptocurrencies as we know them have existed for just 10 years, while most government agencies started paying attention to them only three-five years ago, when Bitcoin’s popularity began […]
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Crypto experts’ take on the question: Is the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, really a good store of value and can we call it “digital gold”? It’s hard to tell who was the first to coin — pun intended — Bitcoin (BTC) as “digital gold,” underlining the idea that Bitcoin is a good store of value. The […]
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Cryptocurrency and blockchain tech are starting to proliferate in the world of sports — through partnerships with the biggest teams around the world. Cryptocurrencies and digital tokens have become powerful tools for a variety of industries over the past few years, and the world of sports is no exception. Sports fans are notoriously passionate about […]
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Greek billionaire and television director Alki David and his Swiss consortium have launched cannabis-backed token SWX Coin. Greek billionaire and television director Alki David and his Swiss consortium launched cannabis-backed token SWX Coin, according to a press release published on July 25. A cannabis-backed token on the BTC chain Per the release, the consortium also […]
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Green policy and crypto energy consumption in the US. Society is now witnessing the implementation of digital currencies, AI and blockchain technology worldwide. These new digital technologies, necessitate very high consumption of electric energy, currently produced with coal and fossil fuels with adverse environmental effects. A global shift towards green energy will require the removal […]
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A recently passed Blockchain Promotion Act may indicate the desire among U.S. lawmakers for clear regulations, as Facebook’s Libra received a harsh welcome… Despite concerns expressed by many United States regulators during the recent House Committee on Financial Services’ hearing on Facebook’s proposed digital currency, Libra, an increasing number of U.S. lawmakers are speaking out […]
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Ethereum is becoming the go-to blockchain protocol for enterprise business solutions based on several reasons, such as adoption, scalability and support. Ethereum currently is known as the most popular public blockchain network for the development of decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts. Its prospective blockchain protocol is one of the few cryptocurrency projects actually achieving […]
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Institutional cryptocurrency exchange San Francisco Open Exchange suggests that Ether may not be an altcoin anymore. Institutional cryptocurrency exchange San Francisco Open Exchange (SFOX) suggested that Ether (ETH) may not be an altcoin anymore, in its latest market report published on July 24. ETH is more correlated to BTC than other alts In its post, […]
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An unnamed trader has reportedly been able to access and use Bitfinex’s crypto trading platform from the U.S. United States-based traders can still purportedly access Bitfinex’s cryptocurrency trading services, despite recent claims that the firm is not active in the state. An anonymous source told blockchain and crypto news agency The Block that they were […]
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A major Chinese alcohol wholesaler has begun testing its blockchain verification solution, approximately one year after partnering with a blockchain developer. Oranco, a Chinese alcohol wholesaler and marketer that specializes in Fenjiu liquor and imported wines, is currently testing a blockchain solution to guarantee the authenticity of its products. According to a press release on […]
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