Samourai Bitcoin Wallet Review: A Software Wallet that’s Focused on Privacy

The post Samourai Bitcoin Wallet Review: A Software Wallet that’s Focused on Privacy appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. Looking for a good Bitcoin wallet for your phone? I was too, before my recent overseas trip to 99Bitcoins’ headquarters. (Each of us works from a different country.) I needed a secure, reliable wallet—ideally one with an […]

De Soto Inc.: Where Eminent Domain Meets the Blockchain

Just as a country’s borders drawn on a globe aren’t often exact, neither are the lines drawn on individual properties around much of the world. De Soto Inc., a socially-conscious joint venture between Overstock.com subsidiary Medici Ventures, Overstock founder Patrick Byrne and world-renowned Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto, has plans to solve the problems of […]

Bitcoin News Summary – Mar 5, 2018

The post Bitcoin News Summary – Mar 5, 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. Here’s what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds.       Bitcoin’s price is clawing back above $11,000 per coin. While most coins were trending upwards or at least holding steady this week, among the majors only Monero seems […]

Intel’s Blockchain Application Tracks Global Seafood From Ocean to Plate

As detailed in a 2016 report by Oceana, fraud is a huge problem in the seafood industry. Based on data compiled from 200 studies, the ocean conservation advocacy group found that as much as 20% of seafood is not labelled correctly in the U.S. This mislabeling has wide-reaching consequences on global health, the economy, and conservation efforts. […]

SEC Subpoenas 80 Cryptocurrency Firms, Including TechCrunch Fund

The post SEC Subpoenas 80 Cryptocurrency Firms, Including TechCrunch Fund appeared first on CCN The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has subpoenaed 80 cryptocurrency companies, including the $100 million cryptofund of TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington, according to CNBC.   Arrington told CNBC Thursday that he has received a subpoena, as has every cryptofund he […]

Scam Alert: South Africans Lose Over $50 Million by Investing in BTC Global

The post Scam Alert: South Africans Lose Over $50 Million by Investing in BTC Global appeared first on CCN From fake Twitter accounts claiming to send free Ether and Bitcoin to imposters sending fake emails to ICO investors, cryptocurrency scams are increasing at an alarming rate. Even Apple’s co-founder, Steve Wozniak, lost seven Bitcoins to […]

Waltonchain Embroiled in Controversy as Employee Wins Token Giveaway

The post Waltonchain Embroiled in Controversy as Employee Wins Token Giveaway appeared first on CCN Waltonchain, a China-based blockchain company that’s set to provide the Internet of Things (IoT) a commercial ecosystem, recently ran a promotional campaign for Valentine’s Day, that allowed lucky users to win a part of a 565 WTC (roughly $10,700) prize […]

North Korea Taps Bitcoin to Circumvent US Sanctions, More Hacks to Follow

North Korea seemingly wants to bypass the sanctions imposed upon the nation by the US government. Doing so will require a very creative approach. So far, it seems the country’s government leans toward using bitcoin for this specific purpose. North Korea and Bitcoin It is evident there are growing rumors regarding North Korea and Bitcoin. […]