Blockstream Satellite: Broadcasting Bitcoin from Space

Yesterday a video teaser from blockchain technology company Blockstream created waves of excitement among enthusiasts of both cryptocurrencies and space. Most participants speculated that Blockstream was about to implement the idea, promoted by Bitcoin developer Jeff Garzik (among others), of a satellite system that streams the Bitcoin blockchain to the whole planet from space. The […]

How to Buy Ethereum Classic (ETC) is 3 Simple Steps – A Beginner’s Guide

The post How to Buy Ethereum Classic (ETC) is 3 Simple Steps – A Beginner’s Guide appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. You’ve probably heard of Ethereum, which is the second most valuable cryptocurrency in the world, currently second only to bitcoin. You’ve also probably heard of Ethereum Classic, which is currently ranked as the 5th […]

Bitcoin Price Analysis: Still More Room at the Top, For Now

While many fear BTC-USD is entering bubble territory, others are calling for even higher price targets.  Politics aside, there is a clear push for higher BTC-USD prices and it’s creating market uncertainty. Here are the facts: 30 days ago, BTC-USD was $1800. Today the price of BTC-USD has risen 130% and has managed to establish […]

Ethereum Classic Forges Its Own Identity With New Mantis Client

A group of Ethereum Classic developers wants Ethereum Classic to be known as more than a “cut-and-paste” version of the Ethereum blockchain. So they spent seven months building Mantis, a unique Ethereum Classic client, from scratch. And it is not hard to understand their motivation. Since Ethereum Classic split away from Ethereum as a result […]