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3 Key Errors in the BIS Report on Bitcoin

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) released a report on cryptocurrencies over the weekend as a part of their 2018 Annual Economic Report. The intention of the report was to look “beyond the hype” and figure out if there are any real-world economic problems that can be solved by cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology. In their… Continue reading 3 Key Errors in the BIS Report on Bitcoin

ERC-721 and The Rise of Crypto Collectibles

The rise of crypto collectibles goes back to October 2017 when the Axiom Zen team launched CryptoKitties at ETHWaterloo, the world’s largest ethereum hackathon. Equipped with a go-to-market strategy, coupled with steady fundamentals, CryptoKitties gave rise to the ever growing crypto collectibles market. According to Nick Tomaino of 1 confirmation, crypto collectibles have the potential… Continue reading ERC-721 and The Rise of Crypto Collectibles

AI Startup CloudSight Announces Support for Bitcoin Lightning Network Payments

CloudSight, a Los Angeles-based technology startup that specializes in image captioning and understanding, will use the Bitcoin Lightning Network for microtransactions to gather and share visual knowledge and allow artificial intelligence (AI) systems to learn from and communicate with each other, the company said on Thursday. By supporting Bitcoin Lightning, CloudSight said it will be… Continue reading AI Startup CloudSight Announces Support for Bitcoin Lightning Network Payments

Uk Risks Missed Opportunity From Lack Of Crypto Regulation, Mps Told

Cryptocurrency self-regulatory industry body CryptoUK has given evidence to a Treasury Select Committee and warned the UK government it must regulate the sector or risk missing out “on the biggest technology since the internet.” Yesterday, June 20th, 2018, CryptoUK chairperson and UK managing director of investment platform eToro, Iqbal V. Gandham warned UK politicians that… Continue reading Uk Risks Missed Opportunity From Lack Of Crypto Regulation, Mps Told

Interview: Blockchain Valley Ventures Founder Discusses Crypto in Switzerland, ICO Regulation and More

Known historically as a hub for international banking and finance, Switzerland has become one of the friendliest countries in the world to blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiasts and startups. Its Zug region has been dubbed “Crypto Valley” for the number of cryptocurrency businesses based there and in January 2017, the Crypto Valley Association was established to… Continue reading Interview: Blockchain Valley Ventures Founder Discusses Crypto in Switzerland, ICO Regulation and More

Securities: Ethereum, ICOs & Traditional Financial Regulatory Framework

In what continues to be a fascinating journey, the legislative process is slowly but surely being applied to cryptocurrencies, with the US regulatory authorities extending what appears to be a reasonably well thought out and measured approach to engaging with the emerging crypto-asset space, in particular with regards to the application of securities legislation to… Continue reading Securities: Ethereum, ICOs & Traditional Financial Regulatory Framework

Introducing Decenturion: A Decentralized State Built on Blockchain

Blockchain technology has always been focused on disruption, from the financial overalls promised by Bitcoin to the anti-internet oligopoly vision of Ethereum.  Now, an ambitious and somewhat mysterious group is attempting perhaps the most disruptive application of distributed ledger technology to date. Decenturion promises to be the first sovereign society governed by direct democracy via… Continue reading Introducing Decenturion: A Decentralized State Built on Blockchain

Is China the ‘Sleeping Giant’ of Blockchain Technology?

As recently as last September, the People’s Bank of China announced an immediate ban on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) — a method employed by blockchain startups to fund development — and cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. However, last month, China’s main government-controlled broadcaster, China Central Television (CCTV), made what has been its biggest endorsement of… Continue reading Is China the ‘Sleeping Giant’ of Blockchain Technology?

Decentralized Exchange for Ethereum-Based Tokens Radar Relay Emerges from Beta

Radar Relay, a peer-to-peer decentralized trading platform for Ethereum-based tokens, has emerged from its beta phase. The newly-launched Version 1 comes with improvements to its automated trading tools through the development of an updated application programming interface (API) and a new software development kit (SDK), the startup announced on Tuesday. Built on the 0x Protocol,… Continue reading Decentralized Exchange for Ethereum-Based Tokens Radar Relay Emerges from Beta

Freedom of the Press Foundation Now Supports Crypto Donations, Accepts 1,000 ETH from Mainframe

The Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) has announced that it is accepting donations in cryptocurrency, which will go toward its projects of advancing press freedom. Yesterday, it was announced that Mainframe, a decentralised application platform that aims to be censorship and disruption resistant, donated 1,000 ETH to the FPF from its Proof of Heart… Continue reading Freedom of the Press Foundation Now Supports Crypto Donations, Accepts 1,000 ETH from Mainframe