The post How to Buy VeChain in 2 Simple Steps appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. What Is VeChain? VeChain (VEN) is a decentralized blockchain application platform that was launched in 2017. In particular, VeChain focuses on product and supply chain management through asset digitization and RFID technology. This can be used in verifying authenticity, tracking […]
BitKan, a China-based cryptocurrency data service provider, announced today that it has secured $10 million in Series B funding, led by new investor Zhongyunhui Capital, with additional support from another new investor IDG Capital and existing investor Bitmain. This follows a $2.4 million Series A funding in 2016 and a $300,000 angel round in 2015. […]
The post What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin Explained Simply for Dummies appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. Today we’re going to start from scratch and answer the third most searched term on Google today – What is Bitcoin? If you’re worried that we’re going to get too technical and use a lot of complicated words – […]
The Japanese police have stated earlier today that they have arrested a Chinese man in connection with a fraudulent account at one of the nation’s cryptocurrency exchanges. According to the authorities, the man later sold the account to a criminal group for profit. Chinese Man Bought Stolen Details From One Group and Sold Them to […]
It’s that time of year, again, when cities around the world unite in celebration of cryptocurrency. Part convention, part holiday, CoinFest is a decentralized and open source event in which anybody can participate. Organizers need only abide its core protocol, which is that events be free to attend and held at venues that accept cryptocurrency […]
While the price of bitcoin continues to loom around the $7,000 range, Bitcoin payments seem to be holding strong in various parts of the world. In particular, emerging markets in Asia looking to facilitate low-cost payment solutions for cross-border commerce are benefiting from cryptocurrency transactions. This has become apparent as BitPay, the largest global blockchain […]
Deconomy, an international blockchain forum, is taking place in Seoul, South Korea, from April 3 to 4 at the Walkerhill Hotel. Organizers have looked to bring audiences the “brightest entrepreneurs, thought leaders, investors, developers, academic and policy groups, and blockchain enthusiasts” to present and discuss the biggest topics within the blockchain industry. Among the event’s […]
The Nasdaq continued the fall from its all-time high on March 12, 2018. The Nasdaq is down nearly 10% since the high on a variety of news. The Nasdaq, which tracks tech stocks has suffered under the weight of massive losses in market capitalization by the likes of Facebook, Amazon, and Twitter. The causes, which we’ll […]
After weeks of speculation, Bitmain has announced an ASIC for ethereum mining, spurring the developer community into action to try and block its use.
Two of the nation’s largest health insurers are looking to blockchain technology to reconcile data in the health care system.