The price of Ethereum (ETH) has been highly volatile over the past few weeks of trading, dropping from nearly $ 300 to as low as $ 170 before settling around $ 220.22 currently. However, Ethereum bulls may have regained some momentum as the price of ETH has bounced more than 25% off lows on what appears to be one […]
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India’s Largest Blockchain Conference a Positive Sign for Bitcoin, CEO Says
With over 200 government attendees and 5,000 registered, India hosted the country’s largest blockchain conference at the beginning of August. According to the CEO of the company co-hosting the event, this is a major signal that governments are embracing further blockchain adoption.
Only a ‘Few Triggers’
Bitcoin (BTC) 00 continues to trade in the green, marking a substantial increase upwards of 15 percent in the last two weeks.
The adoption of cryptocurrencies and their underlying technology is only growing wider. This is according to Abhishek Pitti, CEO of Nucleus Vision – the co-host of the International Blockchain Congress held in Hyderabad and Goa at the beginning of August.
Venezuela Citizens See ‘No Sign’ of National Petro Cryptocurrency
Amidst a mounting economic crisis, Venezuela’s oil-backed cryptocurrency the Petro is nowhere to be found. Numerous reports indicate an almost non-existent usage within the country.
‘Hard to Spot Almost Anywhere’
According to a report from Reuters dated August 30th, the Venezuelan town of Atapirire has not yet reaped the fruits of Venezuela’s oil-backed cryptocurrency efforts. The situation mirrors the case across much of Venezuela amidst a slew of financial troubles.
Reuters’ Brian Ellsworth noted the following:
Bullish Sign? Bitcoin Reddit Traffic Rises For the First Time Since 2017
A moderator of the popular Bitcoin sub-reddit has revealed that traffic has once again picked up after dropping every month since December 2017.
r/Bitcoin Sub-reddit Nears 1 Million Subscribers
Ranked number 14 in the world and number 5 in the United States, according to Alexa Rankings, Reddit is one of the most visited websites in the world. People from all over the globe visit it daily to discuss virtually anything, including Bitcoin.
The r/Bitcoin subreddit is the most active forum for discussing Bitcoin-related topics. The sub-forum is ranked #119 within Reddit with just under 1 million subscribers.
Barclays, Citigroup, and Other Big Banks Sign Up for a Trial Blockchain Project
Nine banking giants are taking part in an app store trial for programs which are based on distributed ledger technology (DLT), further showcasing their interest towards the field and validating its merits.
Financial News reported on July 27 that LedgerConnect, the lovechild project of foreign exchange processing giant CLS and tech mogul IBM, is in trials. Major banking giants are already lining up to test it out.
Bridge Between New and Existing Technologies
LedgerConnect attempts to provide a comprehensive platform in order to further incentivize banks to take advantage of blockchain projects. The project is designated to deliver easy access to blockchain-based solutions which deal with Know Your Customer (KYC), and anti-money laundering regulations.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Sign of Strength Shows Continued Buyer Interest
At the time of this article, the news from the Winklevoss ETF being denied by the SEC is still fresh and it is unclear what impact it may have on the overall macro trend of the market. Prior to the ETF ruling, the bulls continued to show demand as the bitcoin market saw a strengthening rally supported by expanding volume:
Figure 1: BTC-USD, Daily Candles, Macro Trading Range
Einstein Exchange, BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group sign full-suite client agreement
Largest and fastest growing Canadian digital currency exchange Einstein Exchange and Vancouver, BC, Canada-based prominent blockchain search, risk-scoring and data analytics solutions developer BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group Inc. (BIG) have signed a client agreement. The terms allow Einstein Exch…
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The Best Bitcoin Poker Sites on the Web (Sign Up Bonuses Included)
The post The Best Bitcoin Poker Sites on the Web (Sign Up Bonuses Included) appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.
Español Русский As the gambling world begins to recognize the benefits of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin poker sites are becoming more popular, bringing all the benefits of bitcoin—fast transactions, control over funds, low fees—to traditional online poker. Here’s a quick rundown of the best places to play online poker with your Bitcoin. Fortune Jack Fortune Jack claims […]
Europe Bullish on Blockchain: 22 Countries Sign International Blockchain Partnership
As the cryptocurrency market struggles to regain its footing after a record-setting run late last year, traditional financial institutions, corporations, and governments are all looking to co-opt Bitcoin’s underlying technology for their own purposes — including the European Union.
Europe Goes Long on Blockchain Technology
On April 10, 22 countries in the European Union signed a Declaration on the Establishment of a European Blockchain Partnership.
Aimed at cementing Europe as a world-leader in the development and launch of blockchain technologies, the international partnership claims to be “a vehicle for cooperation amongst Member States to exchange experience and expertise in technical and regulatory fields and prepare for the launch of EU-wide blockchain applications across the Digital Single Market for the benefit of the public and private sectors.”
Sign Here! Brazil Harnessing Ethereum Blockchain for Political Expression
Popular petitions are an important part of the political process in Brazil, but current methodology makes them almost impossible to use. Now the country is turning to the Ethereum blockchain for a solution.
In many political systems, the voice of the people is often not heard. To combat such a situation, Brazil has an intriguing mechanism embedded within its constitution: popular petitions. Successful popular petitions must be heard within the country’s legislature, but there are some significant hurdles lying in wait for activists who wish to use them. However, Brazil is turning to the power of the Ethereum blockchain to make signing and verifying popular petitions so much easier.
Slow Phone a Sign of Crypto Mining Malware
As cryptocurrencies rise in popularity and price, they become more of a lucrative target for hackers and cybercriminals. Many of those getting into crypto now are novices to trading and cyber security, and those are the ones at greatest risk of losing their digital stash to hackers.
We’ve already learned last week of malware infecting Facebook’s messenger service on desktops. The software is designed to harness computing power to mine Monero without the user knowing or consenting. This is effectively theft of the victim’s hardware and power resources to profit the attackers. While powerful desktop PCs are a prime target, mining malware has also emerged on mobile phones. So, if yours has slowed down, it could be under attack.
HILARIOUS! ‘Buy Bitcoin’ Sign Seen On Live TV During Federal Reserve Hearing (The Cryptoverse #302)
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Coinbase Declines to Sign Bitcoin Unlimited Rejection Letter (The Cryptoverse #234)
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