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Crypto Startups Forked Out $878,000 To White Hats In 2018

Bitcoin may have been dubbed the “world’s most secure transaction settlement layer” by Anthony Pompliano, but the industry surrounding the protocol may not be all too secure. Case in point, crypto startups have forked out over $878,000 in bounty to white hat hackers in 2018, specifically for solving bugs that slipped under the radar. Crypto… Continue reading Crypto Startups Forked Out $878,000 To White Hats In 2018

Coinbase CEO To Donate Crypto Wealth, Joins Buffet-backed Philanthropic Effort

Pundits argue that crypto and charity don’t mix. Yet, with a number of efforts from this nascent industry’s foremost participants, it has been made apparent that Bitcoiners (and altcoiners) are far from anti-alms. Case in point, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, recently committed to donating a majority of his crypto wealth in due time. Brian… Continue reading Coinbase CEO To Donate Crypto Wealth, Joins Buffet-backed Philanthropic Effort

US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces Digital Asset Conversions

U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has launched direct crypto conversions on its retail trading platform. San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service Coinbase has launched its new “Convert” service, according to an official statement on Dec. 17. Per the statement, customers will initially be able to convert between Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ethereum Classic (ETC), Litecoin… Continue reading US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces Digital Asset Conversions

Coinbase CEO: Crypto in VR is the Next Big Application of Blockchain

Either it will be the best thing the crypto world will ever experience or a farce in the name of the best thing the world will ever experience. That’s pretty much the discussion around virtual reality (VR), a technology which allows humans beings to experience an immersive illusion of being somewhere else. Many Hollywood blockbusters,… Continue reading Coinbase CEO: Crypto in VR is the Next Big Application of Blockchain

Coinbase Exploring Support for 31 More Crypto Assets, Ripple Included

Coinbase has announced that is exploring an additional 29 cryptocurrencies including Ripple, in addition to the previously announced Cardano and Stellar, bringing the total coins the firm is exploring to 31 in total. Coinbase Explores 29 More Altcoins In Addition to Cardano and Stellar Back in September, Coinbase announced its ambitious goal to “rapidly list”… Continue reading Coinbase Exploring Support for 31 More Crypto Assets, Ripple Included

Blockchain Capital, Coinbase Invest $12.75 Million in Security Token Issuance Platform

A number of high profile companies within the cryptocurrency space have invested in Securitize, a primary issuance platform for asset-backed security tokens on the blockchain. The startup raised $12.75 million in a Series A funding round led by San Francisco-based VC firm Blockchain Capital. Coinbase Ventures, Ripple, NXTP, and Global Brain Corporation have also invested.… Continue reading Blockchain Capital, Coinbase Invest $12.75 Million in Security Token Issuance Platform

Hodler’s Digest, November 5-11: Star Trek’s Captain Kirk Defends ETH Decentralization, While Fake Elon Musks Overrun Twitter

The central bank is China comes out against crypto air drops, while a flood of fake Elon Musks take Twitter promising crypto giveaways. Coming every Sunday, the Hodler’s Digest will help you to track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions,… Continue reading Hodler’s Digest, November 5-11: Star Trek’s Captain Kirk Defends ETH Decentralization, While Fake Elon Musks Overrun Twitter

‘Pretty Upset’: Coinbase Staff Protest as Company Cuts ‘at Least 15’ Jobs, Say Sources

Coinbase has confirmed it has made lay-offs among several departments but did not comment on the rumored numbers involved. U.S. cryptocurrency exchange and wallet provider Coinbase has cut “at least” fifteen staff after hiring 250 this year, Yahoo Finance quotes unidentified sources as saying Friday, Oct. 26. In a curious U-turn following a year of… Continue reading ‘Pretty Upset’: Coinbase Staff Protest as Company Cuts ‘at Least 15’ Jobs, Say Sources

Coinbase and Circle Launch USDC Stablecoin With Purported Full Backing in US Dollars

Crypto exchange Coinbase has launched the USDC stablecoin, which is fully collateralized by U.S. dollars and available for trading. Major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched the USD Coin stablecoin (USDC), making it the first stablecoin for trade on the platform, Cointelegraph learned at the Money 20/20 conference Oct. 23. The underlying technology behind USDC… Continue reading Coinbase and Circle Launch USDC Stablecoin With Purported Full Backing in US Dollars

Cardano Price Analysis: Every Low a Buying Opportunity for ADA Bulls

Regardless of the politics around ZRX CoinBase listing, ADA could possible bottom up despite yesterday’s losses. Overly, we maintain a bullish stand now that there has been a strong correction from 2017 highs with bears threatening to dip below ADA’s all-time-lows at 6 cents. Latest Cardano News As I type this, ZRX, an ERC-20 token… Continue reading Cardano Price Analysis: Every Low a Buying Opportunity for ADA Bulls