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Andreas Antonopoulos on the Future of Crypto as a Global Currency
Andreas 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.
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Bitcoin symbol now available on Google Keyboard on Apple devices
Apple 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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Over 700% surge in worldwide venues accepting Bitcoin in the last 5 years
According to CoinMap, a site that monitors cryptocurrency acceptance, there is over a 700% surge in the number of business venues that accept payment in Bitcoin since 2013.
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Traders should not be worried by Bitcoin price drop, financial specialist advises
Some Bitcoin investors have been dismayed by the decision of Cboe BZX Exchange to withdraw the ETF application. This application fuelled great hopes for crypto supporters after SEC rejected several similar Bitcoin ETF proposals during 2018.
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A new record for Bitcoin: BitPay reports $1 billion worth of transactions for 2018
Bitcoin transactions were on the rise in 2018. A recent report released by BitPay blockchain payment processor showed that the company processed transactions of $1 billion in 2018. The press release also states that BitPay managed to set a record for payment error rates. From 8% in December 2017, the errors for total dollar volume […]
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A close look at Bitcoin: Current state and future trends
According to a recent report by Delphi Digital, the main value drivers for Bitcoin are its ability to serve as a censorship-resistant store of value as well as offer the world a viable alternative to government-backed currencies.
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Paying Taxes with Bitcoin: Bitpay Partners with Ohio Treasurer
Ohio businesses will be able to pay taxes in bitcoin using OhioCrypto.com starting this week, according to the Wall Street Journal. Ohio State Treasurer Josh Mandel has partnered with Atlanta-based Bitpay to let business owners pay everything from Sales Tax to Premium Insurance Tax with a few swipes on their smartphones.
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9 Key Events in Bitcoin History
Bitcoin turns 10 years old this year. It is a moment of maturity for the first cryptocurrency. After ups and downs, Bitcoin has finally considered a legitimate asset and large companies across the globe invest in it.
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Celebrating 10 Years of the Bitcoin White Paper – Happy Birthday Bitcoin!
2018 has so far been an exciting year for the Bitcoin community. With mainstream adoption growing and Bitcoin ATMs popping up around the world, it is fair to say that Satoshi would be proud of how far Bitcoin has come. Today, we’re excited to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Bitcoin White paper and look […]