Ripple Has Secured Nearly US$100m In Funding To Date
Ripple is once again making headlines due to a new round of funding. Various investors pumped another US$55m into the project. Moreover, five new banks have joined its distributed …
Category: Crypto
NYDFS Introduces Cyber Security Guidelines For BitLicense Holders
September 15, 2016
Crypto, News, Security, Technology
It looks like more trouble is brewing on the horizon for Bitcoin companies targeting the New York area. Other than obtaining for a BitLicense to operate legally, new cybersecurity …
Record LocalBitcoins Volume In Russia Despite ISPs Blocking Platform Access
Russia remains a country filled with contradictions when it comes to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Despite all of these issues and concerns the trading volume through LocalBitcoins continues to soar. …
ShapeShift App Removes Several Altcoins To Gain Apple’s Approval
A new update to the mobile Shapeshift application is creating some bad blood between Bitcoin community members. As it turns out, the new iOS update has removed several coins …
Tor Lashes Out at the Upcoming Changes to Rule 41
September 15, 2016
Crypto, News, Security, Technology
Tor has joined the fight to stop the governments hacking expansion. They are urging people to speak up, and fight the changes to Rule 41 which will take effect …
LibertyX Now Operates 16 Bitcoin Kiosks In The Miami Area
LibertyX, one of the many companies targeting the US market, has been expanding its number of Bitcoin kiosks. These vending machines let users buy cryptocurrency in exchange for cash, …
Bitcoin and Gold Remain Cheapest Ways To Transfer Value Around The World
There is no denying Bitcoin has a global appeal, while other financial tools and platforms can never achieve that status. In fact, when comparing all different forms of payment …
Visa Wants To Compete With M-Pesa and Bitpesa in Kenya
The competition in the Kenyan mobile payments ecosystem is heating up. Visa is collaborating with various Kenyan banks to bring the competition to M-Pesa and Bitpesa. An interesting development, …
Steemit Festival “SteemFest” Comes To Amsterdam In November of 2016
The Steemit platform continues to make waves in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Even though these are still the early days, the first ever public event regarding this new social platform …