Blog Archive

2 April 2020 By Lilly Harvey

Why Internet Growth Is a Prime Cryptocurrency-Adoption Driver

As we enter the start of a new decade, the number of internet users has reached a truly astonishing level: Almost 4.5 billion people were active users as of January, encompassing 59% of the global population. With its growing influence on individual consumers and large economies alike, the internet has become a crucial part of our day-to-day lives. Moreover, acceptance of the World Wide Web is growing faster than ever with the rise of mobile technology. ... Read more

1 April 2020 By Evan Fitzgerald

Big Tech in Blockchain: Comparing IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Google and More

The world’s largest technology companies have made concerted efforts to investigate and integrate blockchain technologies over the past few years. Partly driven by a massive boom in interest caused by Bitcoin’s stellar bull run in 2017, blockchain technology quickly became the new catchword in tech. A swathe of startups entered the fray during that period as entrepreneurs looked to cash in on the hype in the space. ... Read more

30 March 2020 By Lilly Harvey

Monero (XMR) Quietly Gains 99.5% as Bitcoin Price Consolidates

Since dropping to $24.05 during the strong marketwide correction that occurred on March 12, Monero (XMR) has rallied 99.5% and currently trades at $49. The recent recovery occurred on consistently strong purchasing volume and the altcoin has spent the last 10 days trading in an ascending channel. ... Read more

26 March 2020 By Dominic Robinson

Blockchain Digital ID — Putting People in Control of Their Data

Although some people in life do an extremely convincing job of indicating otherwise, all humans have an identity. This identity comes in many forms, and as modern life has progressed, the ways in which people can identify have multiplied. Technology has now made it easier for people to explore and share their identities. ... Read more

23 March 2020 By Lilly Harvey

Zcash Reward-Distribution Vote Questioned as Only a Small Sample Took Part

At the end of January, a poll apparently confirmed community support for a new mining reward-distribution structure for the Zcash (ZEC) network, whereby more will flow into the developer fund. Still, the decision proved to be rather controversial. ... Read more

11 March 2020 By Dominic Robinson

Central Banks Are Exploring Blockchain — but For Their Own Reasons

Despite the interest shown in decentralized ledger technology by central banks, cryptocurrencies continue to be mistrusted by the traditional financial system. This has been made apparent from comments by Andrew Bailey, the upcoming governor of the Bank of England, when addressing members of the United Kingdom Parliament at a Treasury Select Committee hearing on March 4 ... Read more

5 March 2020 By Lilly Harvey

Painting a Different Picture: How Digital Artists Use Blockchain

Following its inception, blockchain technology quickly found an application in the art sector, making art objects more accessible while changing methods and approaches to their creation and perception. This gave new opportunities for collectors, art galleries, museums, art brokers and artists. ... Read more

1 March 2020 By Dominic Robinson

Defining Bitcoin: Money, Currency or Store of Value

As the Bitcoin halving draws ever nearer, the demand for the digital asset keeps soaring, having seen an increase of around 15% against the United States dollar in the past month. The Bitcoin halving is predicted to take place during May 2020 and will see Bitcoin’s issuance rate decrease from 12.5 to 6.25 BTC every block or around every 10 minutes ... Read more

25 February 2020 By Dominic Robinson

Ethereum is “Beyond Bullish” if it Closes Above This Single Level

Ethereum’s intense 2020 uptrend appears to have continued strong after the cryptocurrency experienced some turbulence earlier this week. The overnight rally experienced by ETH also allowed the crypto to push against a key resistance level that has been suppressing its price action. ... Read more

20 February 2020 By Evan Fitzgerald

Bitcoin Will Surge to $400K — Max Keiser Quadruples BTC Price Forecast

Bitcoin (BTC) is going to hit a giant $400,000, celebrated TV host Max Keiser has said as he raises his price target for the first time since 2012.Speaking on news information show Infowars on Feb. 17, Keiser told host Alex Jones that his old prediction of $100,000 was now too conservative. ... Read more