Gibraltar Stock Exchange has announced the introduction of a new Bitcoin backed security into its list of trading instruments. BitcoinETI, with the assigned ticker BTCETI is an asset-backed Exchange Traded Instrument created by Argentarius ETI Management and invested exclusively in Bitcoin. In order to include the new asset, Gibraltar Stock Exchange has partnered with Argentarius ETI […]
A landmark criminal case believed to be the first involving a money-laundering charge involving bitcoin has seen its verdict. The criminal charges thrown out, with bitcoin not deemed to qualify as money, according to the ruling judge. Defendant Michell Espinoza was arrested in 201andmd charged with “illegally selling and laundering” $1,500 in bitcoin to an […]
Minergate, a mining pool and the developer of GUI mining software that supports mining of various cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum, is including support for Ethereum classic, the blockchain based on the original Ethereum platform’s consensus before the hard fork. Although the original Ethereum blockchain was officially abandoned following a hard fork that was triggered as […]
The post Bitcoin vs USD vs Gold – Here’s why Bitcoin wins appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. This post was originally posted on January 2015. Now, 18 months later it’s time to revisit the facts: Bitcoin’s price is on a downtrend, the dollar is strong, and even Microsoft’s adoption combined with a crumbling ruble isn’t picking […]
Banks have not prepared to retain control of customers and merchant payment interfaces in the face of blockchain or distributed ledger, according to managing consultant firm Bain & Company white paper. Such technology removes intermediaries, simplifies counterparty connections and records data in a tamper-proof manner. It also promises faster speed, more transparency and efficiency for […]
Thomson Reuters, a multinational media and information corporation which employs 60,000 worldwide with a yearly revenue of more than $12 billion, is sponsoring a three day HackETHon to be held from the 9th to the 11th of September 2016. The event is focused on Ethereum based smart contracts with challenges and prizes for data-driven smart […]
Bitcoin price decline takes a break. The market is struggling to buy price higher in a correction, thereby, heralding the next wave of decline. This analysis is provided by xbt.social with a 3-hour delay. Read the full analysis here. Not a member? Join now. Bitcoin Price Analysis Time of analysis: 14h00 UTC Bitstamp 1-Hour Candle […]
While steemit has become the third-largest digital currency by market cap, some market observers have expressed doubts about its sustainability.
Bitcoin software engineer Jameson Lopp takes a deep and enlightening dive into the unique attributes that make up blockchains.
As many as 120 blockchain-related projects are being undertaken by governments and companies rated by Moody’s, new data shows.