Tag: Bitcoin
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A Crypto Company Could ‘Overtake’ Wall Street’s Biggest Banks, Says Blockchain VC
bySpencer Bogart, a partner at Blockchain Capital, said that other banks will follow Goldman Sachs’ example in opening a crypto trading desk, according to CNBC’s Fast Money today, May 4. Goldman Sachs reported yesterday that they would soon open a trading desk for Bitcoin (BTC) contracts after being “inundated” with client requests. Although Bogart told CNBC that the news is “definitely a big […]
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What Is bloXroute Cryptocurrency?
byIt has become apparent that scalability in the world of blockchain technology will remain a pressing problem. While cryptocurrency developers are working on addressing these issues right now, there is no unified approach. BloXroute Labs is working on a proprietary solution that will allegedly offer scaling and be compatible with all existing and future blockchains without too much of a problem. It’s an ambitious goal, and one […]
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Goldman Sachs Confirms Launch of Bitcoin Futures Trading Desk
byMultinational investment bank Goldman Sachs has recently confirmed that it will be launching a Bitcoin trading desk in response to client demand for cryptocurrency services. In a major step forward that represents the first official Bitcoin trading operation at a Wall Street bank, Goldman Sachs confirmed on Wednesday that it will begin to leverage its own capital […]
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SEC commissioner won’t declare all tokens are “securities”
bySEC Commissioner Hester Peirce isn’t yet “willing to make a blanket statement that everything other than Bitcoin is a security,” she said on Wednesday at the Medici conference in Los Angeles. Why it matters: SEC chairman Jay Clayton and Commissioner Mike Piowar have both said publicly they’ve yet to see any initial coin offerings that don’t […]
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Nasdaq May Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency Exchange If Regulation Allows for It
byNasdaq has kept a very close eye on recent developments in the world of cryptocurrency. It seems the company is intent on launching its own cryptocurrency exchange in the future, although nothing has been set in stone just yet. It is quite interesting to see how financial entities are bringing cryptocurrency to the mainstream after many years of opposing […]
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Judge Rules Against Alibaba in Crypto Trademark Case
byU.S. District Judge Paul Oetken rejected digital retail giant Alibaba’s trademark lawsuit against the Alibabacoin Foundation at the end of April, court filings show. Alibaba failed to show that the District Court from the Southern District of New York has jurisdiction over the Alibabacoin Foundation, according to the ruling. The company first brought the suit early […]
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Bring Home the Bacoin? Oscar Mayer Debuts Crypto Campaign
byIt may sound like baloney, but American meat maker Oscar Mayer has entered the cryptocurrency space – sort of. The company announced on Monday the unveiling of “Bacoin,” which it is calling “the first-ever cryptocurrency backed by the gold standard of Oscar Mayer Bacon.” With the initiative, Oscar Mayer is offering bacoins as a kind […]
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5 Essential Tips for Succeeding with Digital Signage Advertising
byBy Alex Mardikian Success with digital signage hinges on your ability to provide the viewer with an emotionally and psychologically satisfying experience. This is key to attracting customers and a quicker ROI. There are five things to keep in mind if you want to offer a unique and arresting experience to customers that are exposed […]
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What are Bounty Programs in ICO campaigns?
byOne of the key goals of any marketing strategy is to ensure as much market penetration as possible for the product/service. By so doing, many people get to know about the company, what they offer and how to interact with their products and services. This helps to increase word-of-mouth advertising which leads to increased sales. […]
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eXeBlock Announces Development of Bitcoin Payment Sidechain
byeXeBlock Technology Corporation (CSE: XBLK) is pleased to announce the development of a blockchain sidechain that will allow all Bitcoin owners direct access to the Company’s decentralized applications (DApps) and DApps being developed by third party developers. eXeBlock has invested nearly 1,000 hours in programmer and development time on the sidechain, which is nearing completion. Once […]
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