Taking Ether Public: An Interview with Ether Capital CEO Michael Conn

Ether Capital is positioning itself to be the first Ethereum-focused publicly traded company. Having already raised $45 million through a private placement, the Toronto-based firm is now close to finalizing the reverse takeover (RTO) of a Vancouver shell company by mid-April. “Ether Capital is a technology company focused on building the central business and investment […]

EOS Price Soars 30% as Airdrop Nears amid Wider Market Rally

The EOS price leaped by more than 30 percent on Wednesday, headlining a rally that saw the cryptocurrency market cap swell by more than $6 billion. EOS Price Headlines Market Rally with 30 Percent Surge On Wednesday, the EOS price exploded by an eye-popping 33 percent, outpacing every other top 100-cryptocurrency. At present, EOS is […]

Irony Alert: JPMorgan Gets Sued for Bitcoin Fraud

If Jamie Dimon didn’t believe in karma before, he may be a believer now. JPMorgan has been hit with a class-action lawsuit on allegations of tacking on unannounced layers of fees plus interest after pulling the rug out from under the feet of cryptocurrency investors, according to a Reuters report. No wonder the decentralized revolution […]

ATB Financial Is Reaching Out to Blockchain Startups and ICOs

Financial institutions in Canada have largely embraced blockchain technology, with most major banks, including the central Bank of Canada, conducting pilot projects or at least research into the uses of blockchain technology in banking. In fact, the Bank of Canada has gained a reputation for blockchain-friendliness with its experiments with mock digital currencies and payment […]

Top Cryptocurrencies for 2018: What Are the Best Bitcoin Alternatives?

The post Top Cryptocurrencies for 2018: What Are the Best Bitcoin Alternatives? appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. IMPORTANT: This post should not be taken as investment advice. The writer focuses on the best coins in terms of actual use and adoption—not from a financial or investment perspective. During 2017, crypto markets set the new standard […]