Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology This El Salvador Village Adopts Bitcoin As Money On the coast of El Salvador, lies a small rustic beach town of 3,000 locals, known as El Zonte. A surfer’s paradise, the village is frequented by those seeking an authentic and rustic vibe. Like so many Central-American beach towns, the families of El Zonte were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. While other tourist […] Written by July 14, 2020July 14, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology How Blockchain Will Bridge Consumption To Consciousness In The Jewelry Industry As the diamond industry re-emerges from the Covid-19 shutdown, Everledger CEO Leanne Kemp urges business leaders to widen their perspective on what really matters to consumers. Professional appraiser at work ©H_Ko – stock.adobe.com The diamond industry was reeling, even before Covid-19 hit it with an uppercut. In India, for example, where the vast majority of […] Written by July 14, 2020July 14, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Social Media Technology Booming Cryptocurrency Chainlink Recruited Into Fledgling Social Media War Amid a growing backlash against the incumbent giants of social media, blockchain-based platforms are working to offer people ambitious alternatives. One such platform, the embryonic Revolution Populi led by former Goldman Sachs vice president Rob Rosenthal and outspoken computer scientist David Gelernter, is aiming to challenge the dominance of Facebook and Twitter by using blockchain […] Written by July 14, 2020July 14, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Ethereum Is Beating Bitcoin In More Ways Than One Interest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, including ethereum, is booming—fueled by unprecedented central bank stimulus measures and rocketing demand for alternative finance. The bitcoin price, up around 30% so far this year, is being left in the dust by huge gains seen by some smaller cryptocurrencies. Ethereum, the second most valuable cryptocurrency after bitcoin, has […] Written by July 14, 2020July 14, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Why Ethereum Has Value – The Opportunity In Programmable Money & ‘DeFi’ Many who are new to crypto assume that there will only be one important cryptoasset in the long run, and that the challenge as an investor is to pick the “best” one. I disagree. Why? Because different cryptoassets (and their associated blockchains) are focused on different use cases. To use an analogy, both Microsoft and […] Written by July 13, 2020July 13, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology XRP Is The Crypto To Watch, Says Vegas Blackjack Pro desktop cpu on dollars currency background. concept of technology price. Getty Steve played on one of the MIT blackjack teams that profited mightily off of Las Vegas 21 tables in the 90’s. He’s one of the few people I know with both an MBA and an MD. Recently, he offered his medical expertise at a […] Written by July 13, 2020July 13, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Political Director For Ron Paul Quietly Mines Bitcoin And Builds New Blockchain Company From his ‘Silicon Prairie’ in Des Moines, Iowa, the former Political Director for the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign, Craig Bergman now runs a company called Vortex Blockchain Technologies Inc. (Vortex) as President and CEO. In a phone interview, Bergman discusses how he is quietly mining bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for now, while he catches […] Written by July 13, 2020July 13, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology DeFi Boom Has Saved Bitcoin From Plummeting Concept of DEFI. Getty As noted in prior publications, bitcoin has disappointed many onlookers with muted price action, post-halving, for which multiple narratives have taken blame. However, despite the aforementioned “finger pointing,” no analyst has suggested that bitcoin price could be much lower without one large phenomenon occurring over the past 3 months, DeFi explosion. […] Written by July 12, 2020July 12, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology As Bitcoin Struggles, This Minor Cryptocurrency Has Soared 1,000% In Just Over 12 Months Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have seen a surge in popularity in recent months due to unprecedented economic stimulus measures, with some smaller cryptocurrencies seeing massive gains. The bitcoin price, after quickly rebounding from a coronavirus-induced crash in March, has been treading water at just under $10,000 per bitcoin since May and has been on a slight […] Written by July 12, 2020July 12, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Economy Technology CoinBase Direct Listing And The Decentralized Economy When an investor day is planned, even the words: “an opportunity to hear our perspective on the cryptoeconomy and learn about Coinbase’s role in the ecosystem”, has stoked the cryptoverse. The news of the investor day, along with the breaking news on Reuters about the upcoming listing was splashed across the mastheads of all major […] Written by July 11, 2020July 11, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Satoshi Nakamoto Inspiration Gives Advice On Bitcoin’s Next Move Listening to educator, inventor and scientist Scott Stornetta on May 30th during the presentation curated by the Government Blockchain Association Of UAE provided insight into one of the least understood problems in blockchains. Stornetta was part of the team that created what can be called a proto blockchain. With three out of nine references in […] Written by July 10, 2020July 10, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Interview With The New Presidential Candidate Pierce Brock Pierce, the former child actor best known for playing the young Gordon Bombay in Mighty Ducks and The Mighty Ducks 2, has since played the role of entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a billionaire blockchain mogul. His latest role is now as a Presidential candidate where he is running as an independent in the 2020 campaign […] Written by July 10, 2020July 10, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology U.S. Secret Service Shares How Crypto Is Viewed From A Law Enforcement Perspective As America remains vulnerable and life at home is the new reality during the Covid-19 pandemic, cybercriminal activity is on the rise from both the usual suspects and new players. In a rare interview with the U.S. Secret Service, Jonah Force Hill, U.S. Cyber Policy Advisor, shares how criminals – old and new – have […] Written by July 10, 2020July 10, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology NY Supreme Court Approves Investigation Into $10 Billion Cryptocurrency Created By A Presidential Candidate Brock Pierce during the Sime Awards at Epicenter on November 16, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. Pierce … [+] is a serial cryptocurrency entrepreneur and recent U.S. Presidential candidate. Getty Images for The Sime Awards The New York Supreme Court today unleashed the state’s attorney general to investigate a number of businesses behind the tether cryptocurrency. […] Written by July 10, 2020July 10, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology ‘Let’s All Get Rich’—Teen TikTok Traders Want To Send ‘Joke’ Bitcoin Rival Dogecoin To The Moon The world of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies has been set alight this week by the sudden surge of dogecoin—a “joke” cryptocurrency that’s doubled in value in the last two days thanks videos posted on controversial China-based app TikTok. Dogecoin, a tongue-in-cheek bitcoin rival named by Tesla TSLA chief executive Elon Musk as his “fav” cryptocurrency last […] Written by July 10, 2020July 10, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Lebanon’s Currency Crisis Paves The Way to a New Future Once known for its dynamic food, music and culture, Lebanon is now in the midst of the worst economic crisis in modern history. With no clear resolution in sight, the country is experiencing rolling blackouts, a shortage of food and a monthly inflation rate of 56%. The Lebanese Lira joins a list of dozens of failed […] Written by July 9, 2020July 9, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Blockchain Could Be The Key To Making Environmental Reporting More Meaningful Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting initiatives continue to accelerate, with billions of dollars of investments announced on an ongoing basis. That said, ESG reporting is not without its challenges; blockchain has the potential to help tackle several headwinds keeping ESG from having the impact it otherwise should. NurPhoto via Getty Images A common example […] Written by July 9, 2020July 9, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology What Happened In The Cryptocurrency Tax Space In Q2 2020 2020 Q2 – what happened in crypto Shehan Chandrasekera With all that has been happening in the world in 2020, the cryptocurrency compliance world has not slowed down. As we end the Q2 of 2020, let’s look at what happened in the past quarter in the crypto tax compliance world (What Happened In the Cryptocurrency […] Written by July 8, 2020July 8, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Is Blockchain Ready For Enterprise? Blockchain can provide an added layer of protection in cybersecurity. Getty In our current environment, cybersecurity concerns are greater than ever. The Covid-19 disruption and subsequent shifts made by organizations to navigate this changed reality opened the door to new IT risks and sustained cyberattacks. We are also in the midst of a significant transformation […] Written by July 8, 2020July 8, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology ‘Drastic’ Bitcoin Trading Slump Invokes ‘Crypto Winter’ Fears Bitcoin’s recent rally has stalled since its May supply squeeze, with the price repeatedly failing to breach the psychological $10,000 per bitcoin level. The bitcoin price, up around 30% since the beginning of the year, has traded sideways over the last two months— and a bitcoin trading volume slump has caused some cryptocurrency analysts to […] Written by July 8, 2020July 8, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Bitcoin Volatility Reached Lowest Since February Last Month Bitcoin markets suffered a notable malaise in June. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images) Getty Images Bitcoin price volatility declined in June, falling to its lowest in four months as the cryptocurrency’s markets experienced relative calm. While the world’s most prominent digital currency enjoyed some notable gains, rising roughly 10% on June 1, it traded primarily between […] Written by July 8, 2020July 8, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Trump’s Former Sanctions Chief Joins Bitcoin Investigation Firm Advisory Board As Part Of Expanded $49 Million Investment Sigal Mandelker, then-U.S. Treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, speaks … [+] during a 2018 conference on cyber law enforcement at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Justice Department charged nine Iranian citizens with hacking hundreds of companies and academic institutions to steal more than $3.4 billion in trade secrets and […] Written by July 7, 2020July 7, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Bitcoin Prices Enjoy Breakout After Lackluster Week Bitcoin prices rose nearly 5% in 24 hours amid a backdrop of weak volatility. (Photo by Jakub … [+] Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Bitcoin experienced a modest breakout recently, climbing roughly 5% in under 24 hours after trading within a reasonably defined range since late June. The digital currency’s price rose […] Written by July 6, 2020July 6, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Is This $3 Billion Crypto Ponzi Still Alive? Fleecing users of 3 billion USD worth of cryptocurrencies easily places the PlusToken Ponzi scheme on the top 10 of the largest schemes, ever. But is it over? From 2018 to 2019, the PlusToken Ponzi collected digital assets from people with the promise of high-yield returns, but suddenly stopped paying interests and disappeared with a […] Written by July 6, 2020July 6, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology IRS Is Trying To Deanonymize Privacy Coins Like Monero And Zcash IRS privacy coin crackdown Shehan Chandrasekera 2020 has been a year with a lot of turmoil but regulators’ attempt to crackdown on cryptocurrency has not slowed down whatsoever (350,000 Aussie Crypto Users Are Receiving Tax Warning Letters, The IRS Is Hiring Consultants To Crack Down On Cryptocurrency Tax Evasion). A new listing posted on the […] Written by July 6, 2020July 6, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Bitcoin Investor Brock Pierce Announces 2020 Presidential Run, Promises Stimulus Check Overhaul The U.S. is gearing up for the looming 2020 election amid a bleak economic backdrop blighted by the coronavirus pandemic. A crowded Democratic primary field has given way to former vice president Joe Biden, the presumptive nominee, who is set to take on Donald Trump for the White House in November. Now, following outspoken rapper […] Written by July 6, 2020July 6, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Fantom’s Blockchain Tech Is Being Trialed In Afghanistan To Solve ‘A Surprising’ World Health Organization (WHO) Problem Fantom representative Ahmad Jawid Sikandar (left) and Obaidullah Nooristany, President Of Royal … [+] Pharma Ltd. Fantom According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 10 medical products “is substandard or falsified” in developing nations. In Afghanistan, the numbers are staggeringly higher and Afghanistan’s Ministry of Health is looking to correct this predicament. Research […] Written by July 6, 2020July 6, 2020
CoronaVirus Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Amid COVID-19, U.S. Senate Talks Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stablecoins And Digital Dollars On June 30, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee held a hearing that covered a whole host of policy topics on the digitization of money and payments. In what was described as a move closer to the U.S. Digital Dollar, the hearing also covered a broad swathe of issues that impact the crypto and blockchain space. […] Written by July 5, 2020July 5, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Tesla Market Cap Eclipses Bitcoin On July 2, 2020, Tesla TSLA shares soared after it reported that 90,650 vehicles were delivered in the second quarter, surpassing Wall Street expectations. Elon Musk appears to be undefeated by current economic conditions, unlike his competitors. Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during the unveiling of the new Tesla Model Y in Hawthorne, California on […] Written by July 3, 2020July 3, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology U.S. Senate Debates Digital Dollar; New Mystery Bitcoin Fund Disclosed Get Forbes’ top crypto and blockchain stories delivered to your inbox every week for the latest news on bitcoin, other major cryptocurrencies and enterprise blockchain adoption. Senator Tom Cotton advocated for the digital dollar as a means to get ahead of China. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images CRYPTO MARKETS Bitcoin flatlined into the end of 2020’s second quarter with […] Written by July 2, 2020July 2, 2020