Cryptocurrency advocates are constantly trying to convince non-experts of the advantages of permissionless blockchains, typically by explaining how a decentralized system of consensus-based record-keeping produces an immutable, censorship-resistant ledger. But this doesn’t exactly square with reality. There’s a strong argument that first bitcoin, and now other permissionless cryptocurrencies, have become less decentralized over time, even as their value has grown. The […]

In 2013, when a forum member made a typo in a post to announce – in all caps – that he was “hodling,” he had no idea that the term would go viral. And so, ‘hodl’ was born (meaning to hold on to rather than sell), along with many other phrases and urban slang that […]

Ripple (XRP) – Cryptocurrency world, after been called alien, is becoming a global miracle, serving universe in diverse ways. The space is filled with coins, with nothing less than 1400 cryptocurrencies, however, not all of them can serve the purpose the world requires cryptocurrency for. Well, like Google, Microsoft, and Apple, some cryptocoins will stay […]

As institutional capital in the crypto space increases regularly, the need for blockchain technology and related enterprise support is at an all-time high, and several companies are working hard to provide both as the arena expands. One of those companies is Coefficient Ventures, a crypto fund set on financing blockchain systems worldwide. Thus far, the company […]

As the public’s opinion of cannabis continues to shift toward legalization, so too are the tectonic plates of the financial services industry. The momentum gaining in the cannabis industry are being mirrored in payment processing and e-commerce as innovative technologies begin to open new doors. One company fully embracing this disruption and transformation is SinglePoint, Inc. […]

A company which has created a terminal for exchanging cryptocurrencies, as well as state-of-the-art compliance technology, has started to roll out early versions of its hardware to industry leaders worldwide. Blockchain Terminal says several alpha terminals are already in use – and right now, 200 beta machines are being built in New York. Its hardware brings […]

By Alex Mardikian Digital display solutions are everywhere, their primary use being for advertising. If your business has not as yet adopted digital advertising, then read on to get acquainted with the benefits of Digital Out of Home (DOOH) advertising. 1.Digital technology has pervaded all spheres of life. Today interactive digital menu boards, gaming consoles, […]

 In a new survey released by business software information firm Capterra on Tuesday (April 24), small businesses (SMBs) revealed their interest in blockchain technology — though not enough to make the leap into adoption. According to the report, 54 percent of SMBs said they are either evaluating, using or planning to use blockchain, saying it […]

Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance has led a $30 million funding round for MobileCoin, a cryptocurrency whose development team includes Signal creator Moxie Marlinspike. MobileCoin announced the conclusion of the funding round on Tuesday, adding that Binance had made its investment in the project through Binance Labs, its blockchain incubator. The cryptocurrency, which will utilize the Stellar Consensus […]

The price of bitcoin was up more than 4% Tuesday, as high as $9,350 per coin, continuing a streak of gains that have pushed the world’s largest cryptocurrency to its highest price since mid-March. Most cryptocurrencies saw a slight decline ahead of the US deadline for filing income taxes, which was predicted by both cryptocurrency investors as well as […]