Bitcoin becoming very popular in Africa
There are not many news from this region, possibly due to the economic situation in it. However, the local populace knows about the weakness of their regional fiat currencies and multiply their savings in Bitcoin like people in other parts of the world
11 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Out of thin air: Institute of Network Cultures scientist designs mining mechanism based on breathing
We have already seen some experimental mining rigs based on human heat and in the suit form, but this is something completely new: the device described below allows mining cryptocurrency called Monero by breathing
11 January 2018 21:00, UTC
American town of Wenatchee to get rich thanks to miners
Like in other countries, the United States also has regions with cheap power in comparison to the average prices, and the small town in Washington has suddenly become a mining center. Reason? Good system of hydro power plants on the dams of Columbia River
11 January 2018 21:00, UTC
First kittens, then world: VR-based Decentraland sells in-game space for tokens
A computer game based on virtual reality innovations is currently selling the digital space where one can build own property for MANA tokens. Interesting example of how new technologies merge with each other
11 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Ripple to cooperate with MoneyGram
Ripple and MoneyGram share the mutual interest in cross-border payments, and MoneyGram’s knowledge on the matter is undoubtedly going to help Ripple’s team to improve their research and development skills as well as further increase its popularity among banks
11 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Nevermind: Microsoft brings back Bitcoin payments
Microsoft swiftly returned the payment method it has turned off lately, telling it has fixed the problems connected with commission fees and transactions. Good news for those who prefer to use Bitcoin as a means of payment instead of long-term investing
10 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Goldman Sachs analyst: Bitcoin “akin to gold”, can serve as alternative for some fiat currencies
You’ve read it right - the representative of one of the most financially conservative companies on the market has partly shared the sentiment of radical cryptocurrency enthusiasts. But calling Bitcoin gold and telling it has properties similar to gold is two different things
10 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Warren Buffett: cryptocurrencies will meet a bad end
The famous and experienced investor, who methodically increased his wealth during the 20th century, is once again warning of cryptocurrency dangers and also admits he doesn’t know about their dawn very well
10 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Kodak presents its own mining rig
Kodak’s new mining rig is called Kodak KashMiner (yes, with the K) and is a part of a wider initiative of this old school corporation to enter the market it considers prospective and financially beneficial
10 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Cryptocurrency Vibe jumps +400%
The primary reason of this notable jump has been the addition of this cryptocurrency on a popular digital currency exchange platform called Binance. The surge is quick and giant even by the crypto market standards
10 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Ethereum reaches new all-time high
The second popular cryptocurrency is now Ethereum again, and this means its price increased. And yes, it did, to 1,410 USD. This all happens amidst Ripple’s downfall Bitnewstoday has already described
09 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Over 80% of those who bought Bitcoin via credit card jeopardize their credit history - latest poll
Looks like experts from the traditional market are at least partly right about Bitcoin investors and their risky attitude that is going to get their finances in a poor state. The latest poll by LendEDU directly confirms this
09 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Jamie Dimon repents of calling Bitcoin a fraud
One of the most infamous statements of 2017 is downplayed by its author himself in the recent interview, however, Jamie Dimon still remains a strict skeptic when it comes to cryptocurrency and Bitcoin in particular
09 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Microsoft to stop Bitcoin payments
The representatives of the company explain their decision to stop BTC payment by simply telling there are too many issues connected with this type of finance. The company is one of the leading blockchain developers of the world, by the way
09 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Why are banks still indecisive when it comes to the issue of operations with cryptocurrencies?
Financial expert tells what he thinks about the serious financial institutions’ sentiment towards Bitcoin, what’s the bigger bubble - dotcom or Bitcoin and how all this is connected to the experience of his child at school
09 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Marcus Sakamoto
Mike Novogratz to increase influence through vast crypto merchant bank
Mike Novogratz has outlined his plans about the merchant banks some outlets already call “the Goldman Sachs of crypto”. He wants to play on the market of the big companies and through acquisitions, build a big Galaxy Digital Holdings company
09 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Kodak’s cryptocurrency and blockchain announcement drives its shares up to 120%
The old school company mostly known for its brand-issued film and cameras now wants to develop its own cryptocurrency and establish a blockchain sphere for photographers so that they never worried about property rights again
09 January 2018 21:00, UTC
2017 was revolutionary for cryptoeconomy
Bitnewstoday tallies up the year 2017 for the crypto sphere. Which events were the most significant, what experts expect from cryptocurrencies in 2018 – read in this article to find out
08 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Margareth Nail
Voatz raises $2.2 mln for its blockchain voting project
A startup mentioned in October last year has managed not only to survive, but also raised two million dollars for its blockchain vote mechanism that will increase cybersecurity of major elections in the United States of America
08 January 2018 21:00, UTC
Telegram might be planning an ICO and in-chat digital currency: rumors multiply
The popular messenger called Telegram, the author of which has earned some revenue on cryptocurrency investments, is surrounded with the rumors on its possible cryptocurrency or token built directly into the interface. Still no confirmation from the project leader — Pavel Durov
08 January 2018 21:00, UTC