The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considering the use of blockchain technology to prevent the influx of conflict diamonds from entering the multibillion-dollar global precious stones market. The Kimberley Process (KP), an organization set up to stop the flow of “blood diamonds” from entering the global precious stones market has revealed a new blockchain […]
In an extended interview with CCN to be published shortly, Dawei Lee, Chief Executive of CHBTC, China’s biggest ETH and ETC trading exchange and fourth by volume for BTC, stated: Recently the government in China has been giving positive signals in regards to digital currency and blockchain technology. Positive announcements from the Cyber security bureau, […]
The post My New Best Bitcoin (and altcoin) Wallet – Exodus Wallet Review appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. It’s been a while since I reviewed Bitcoin wallets. The reason for this is that most Bitcoin wallets are basically the same so rarely do you stumble upon a wallet that is innovative. Until today… A few […]
The post My New Best Bitcoin and altcoin Wallet – Exodus Wallet Review appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. It’s been a while since I reviewed Bitcoin wallets. The reason for this is that most Bitcoin wallets are basically the same so rarely do you stumble upon a wallet that is innovative. Until today… A few […]
Ethereum Classic started off as what is perhaps best described as a protest movement, opposing a (perceived) bailout of Ethereum’s leaderless investment venture, The DAO. But the brand new cryptocurrency, which is actually the continuation of the pre-hard forked Ethereum chain, has since surprised many. Its currency, classic ether (ETC) has garnered a spot among […]
If there is one thing people should have learned from the Bitfinex hack, it is that security remains of the utmost importance. While users can’t do much about platform security beyond their control they should take appropriate steps to protect their own account. The new Microsoft Authenticator, which is now available on Android devices, may […]
Holding cash is becoming a less favourable option for many customers around the world. Charging fees on cash deposits is becoming the new norm in Germany, and more of them will follow in the coming months. So far, two more banks have taken this route, including the Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank It looks […]
Bitcoin has been in the government’s crosshairs across the world since it became popular. Now, a new warning has surfaced on Bitcoin.org – the quasi-official Bitcoin website expressing concerns about a potential threat. The latest update on the website cautions the Bitcoin community to be “extra careful” while downloading the new updates. With a new […]
A look at the ways startups are utilising blockchain-based software tokens, and the various decentralized business models taking shape around them.
A food truck that specializes in Vietnamese, French and vegetarian food in Keene, N.H. accepts bitcoin, according to Free Keene, a pro-decentralization and pro-bitcoin organization in New Hampshire, a very independence-minded state in the U.S. The food truck features a bitcoin sign and may be the first food truck in the U.S. to accept bitcoin. […]