Illinois Launches Blockchain Pilot to Digitize Birth Certificates
Illinois’ state government has launched a new blockchain pilot focused on the digitization of new birth certificates.
Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $4,800 for the First Time
The price of bitcoin has risen above $4,800 for the first time, market data reveals.
Weeks After Seizure, Troubled Bitcoin Exchange BTC-e Is Back Online
A new web portal for the troubled bitcoin exchange BTC-e has been launched, allowing users to access and check their balances.
Op Ed: Planning an ICO in Canada? Here are 10 Regulatory Points to Ponder
Canada’s securities regulators are paying attention to ICOs. Last week they released a guidance document that explains their approach to token sales/ICOs/ITOs/crowdsales, officially titled “CSA Staff Notice 46-307: Cryptocurrency Offerings.” Here is what this notice means and what it doesn’t mean. In the press release that accompanied the Staff Notice, Louis Morisset, the chair of […]
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Watching World Events and “Three Pushes to a High”
BTC-USD is up 160% in the 6 weeks since it last bottomed out at around $1800. The $2850 growth marks the sixth week in a row of new highs and aggressive bull runs as bitcoin sits upon its current all-time high in the $4600s. One can’t help but wonder where the top of this run […]
Mobile Messenger Kik Raises $50 Million Ahead of $75 Million ICO
A trio of notable blockchain funds including Polychain Capital and Pantera Capital are investing in a token sale for mobile messaging platform Kik.
Report: Customer Complaints Against Coinbase Are on the Rise
Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase is receiving the lion’s share of customer complaints filed with the US government, according to a new report.
Blockchain in Trucking Alliance Seeks to Revolutionize the Transport Industry
The Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA) announced its launch on August 16, 2017. According to the alliance, their goal is to utilize blockchain tech in the trucking industry — an industry that “has a reputation of being behind the curve on technology.” “We formed the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance to develop common standards around blockchain […]
China’s Central Bank Visits US on Blockchain Research Trip
Representatives from the People’s Bank of China are now visiting the US in an attempt to get up to speed on blockchain tech and regulation.
Miners Are Milking Bcash’s Difficulty Adjustments (and Why This Is a Problem)
Bitcoin Cash (Bcash or BCH) has been more profitable to mine than Bitcoin (BTC) on multiple occasions over the past week or two. This is creating a new dynamic within Bitcoin’s ecosystem — one which is not really beneficial for either coin. In Bitcoin Magazine‘s previous article on this topic, we explained why Bcash mining […]