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More Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchanges Sign up for Self-Regulation

January 5, 2019 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

Five cryptocurrency exchange operators including Coincheck have signed up to self-regulate under Japanese law. They have joined the self-regulatory association which, until now, has only accepted regulated crypto exchanges as members. According to Japan’s top regulator, companies seeking to register their exchanges in the country must follow to self-regulatory rules.

Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto Hearing, Community Calls for Positive Regulations

More Exchanges to Self-Regulate

The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (Jvcea), currently the only self-regulatory organization (SRO) in the Japanese cryptocurrency space, announced on Friday that five cryptocurrency exchange operators have joined the association. Read more...

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Major Banks Sign Up for New EU Commission Blockchain App Association

November 22, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

The European Commission, the EU’s executive body, is launching a blockchain app association next year and already has major banks on board.
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Rwandan govt., Overstock subsidiary Medici Land Governance sign MOU to implement blockchain property rights, land governance management

November 21, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) and Rwanda Land Management and Use Authority (RLMUA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Overstock.com, Inc.’s blockchain-meets-property rights subsidiary, Medici Land Governance (MLG). Founded as a portfolio firm of Medici Ventures, Overs…

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Bottomed? Bitcoin is Quieter Than Ever with Lack of Volatility: A Good Sign?

October 27, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

The cryptocurrency markets have made headlines for their volatility, which has caused wild price swings, which has led to opportunities for a tremendous amount of both profit and loss. However, that does seem to be changing, as the most well-known digital currency in the world seems to be going through a quiet phase. Specifically, Bitcoin

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Bitcoin Stability A Sign Of A Bull Run?

October 10, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

The stability of Bitcoin has always been a bit shaky, however, over the past month or so, the leading crypto has been surprisingly… still.

If you asked anyone earlier in the year why Bitcoin could never replace fiat currencies the first reason would most likely be due to its volatility and stability. Over the past month, Bitcoin has been sticking around the $ 6,500 mark which suggests its behaviour has matured similarly to a fiat currency.

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Binance, Coinbase on Hiring Spree Despite Bear Market, Sign of Rapid Growth

September 21, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

Binance and Coinbase, two of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world by user base and daily trading volume, are on a hiring spree despite the 80 percent correction the crypto market experienced throughout 2018. Speaking to Bloomberg, Binance’s Chief Financial Officer Wei Zhou stated that the company is hiring 50 new employees in its … Continued

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Sign of a Reversal? Ethereum (ETH) Volume Hits 52-Week High on Bitfinex

September 15, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

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

September 6, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

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. Read more...

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Venezuela Citizens See ‘No Sign’ of National Petro Cryptocurrency

August 31, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

Venezuela's Petro Cryptocurrency is Missing In Action

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: Read more...

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Bullish Sign? Bitcoin Reddit Traffic Rises For the First Time Since 2017

August 29, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

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. Read more...

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Barclays, Citigroup, and Other Big Banks Sign Up for a Trial Blockchain Project

August 1, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

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. Read more...

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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Sign of Strength Shows Continued Buyer Interest

July 27, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

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:

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Einstein Exchange, BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group sign full-suite client agreement

July 17, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

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)

June 15, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

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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 […]

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Europe Bullish on Blockchain: 22 Countries Sign International Blockchain Partnership

April 11, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

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.” Read more...

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Sign Here! Brazil Harnessing Ethereum Blockchain for Political Expression

January 7, 2018 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

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. Read more...

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Slow Phone a Sign of Crypto Mining Malware

December 27, 2017 By Mark Lyford Leave a Comment

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. Read more...

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HILARIOUS! ‘Buy Bitcoin’ Sign Seen On Live TV During Federal Reserve Hearing (The Cryptoverse #302)

November 20, 2017 By Mark Lyford 20 Comments

On today’s episode of The Cryptoverse some superstar member of the Bitcoin community photo opped the federal reserve on live TV and for that I’ll be sending them a 0 Bitcoin tip live on the air.

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Coinbase Declines to Sign Bitcoin Unlimited Rejection Letter (The Cryptoverse #234)

November 18, 2017 By Mark Lyford 20 Comments

**On Today’s Episode Of The Cryptoverse:**
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