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Survey Report Forecasts the Rise of Cryptocurrencies
BlockchainPrivate securities marketplace SharesPost recently released findings from their third consumer and investor survey on trends in cryptocurrencies and blockchain. The first survey conducted by the firm was in January and the second in July of last year.
IDC Spending Guide Forecasts $2.9 Billion Spending on Blockchain Solutions in 2019
BlockchainThis year will see a tremendous increase in global spending for blockchain solutions. The latest Spending Guide prepared by International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts a total spending of almost US$2.9 billion worldwide. This would represent over 90% increase from last year, when the total spending on blockchain reached US$1.5 billion.
Crypto Mystery Takes a Darker Turn: Cold Wallets Left Behind by Deceased Bitcoin Exchange Owner Are Found Empty
CryptocurrencyWhat happens when the sole person in charge of a Bitcoin exchange suddenly dies? There should be a backup person that knows the passwords and allows the customers to get their funds back. Unfortunately, that was not the case of Quadriga – the largest crypto exchange in Canada. When its owner suddenly died back in […]
What the Ethereum Hard Fork Means
CryptocurrencyEthereum underwent a hard fork as a result of a recent upgrade. Let’s take a look at what that means.
Billionaire Bitcoin Enthusiast Tim Draper Believes Crypto Will Rule in 5 Years
Bitcoin BTCEveryone will buy coffee with Bitcoin in two years. And five years from now, only criminals will use cash. Billionaire investor Tim Draper made these bold predictions in a recent interview on Fox Business. A Bitcoin enthusiast, Draper feels that his investments in crypto are safer than the money kept in banks. He urged everyone […]
AUSTRAC Is Testing Blockchain-Enabled Automated Funds Transfer Instructions
AustraliaThe Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is testing a system that automates funds transfer instructions that runs on blockchain. The financial intelligence agency is collaborating with Swinburne University of Technology on this experiment that will run for 12 months. If it proves to be successful, it will speed up fund transfers issued by […]
Venezuelan Economist Writes about How Bitcoin Saved His Family
Bitcoin BTCVenezuelan economist, Carlos Hernández, wrote an op-ed about the importance of cryptocurrency in a volatile economy. The article, published in the New York Times this weekend, was based on his personal experiences.
Andreas Antonopoulos on the Future of Crypto as a Global Currency
Bitcoin BTCAndreas Antonopoulos, a leading expert on cryptocurrencies, gave a talk that some are calling ‘The State of the Crypto Industry’. Though only recently uploaded, the talk is actually a few years old. While some specific examples seem dated, much of the content is more pertinent now than ever.
Bitcoin Symbol Now Available on Google Keyboard on Apple Devices
Bitcoin BTCApple device users can now include the Bitcoin symbol in their texts. The latest update to the Google keyboard for iOS, places this symbol ahead of all the other currency symbols. This is the second time Google makes concessions to cryptocurrencies. Last year, in September, the internet giant lifted the ban on cryptocurrency ads for […]
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