There are definitely some signs that cryptocurrencies might replace fiat currencies as the world goes progressively digital. That future seems all the more possible when one considers that central banks are turning to blockchain technology looking to create their own brands of digital money. Top cryptocurrencies of today also make good contenders in this race […]
What Is Augur And Why Are People Talking About It Right Now?
Augur is a really interesting decentralized prediction market platform that did gain a lot of popularity in the past few days. It is also among the oldest on the market, one of the first that used the ETH network. The prediction market practically allows users to bet on future events and their outcomes. Those that […]
3 Reasons Why Cryptocurrency Payments Are (Still) the Future
When cryptocurrencies were first introduced a few years ago, the main idea behind them was to use the currencies for transactional purposes. The decentralised nature of blockchain and the way cryptocurrencies were set up made the available coins perfect for online and offline transactions. As the market evolved and the value of cryptocurrencies grew, most […]
Commonwealth Bank Uses Ethereum and Blockchain For Global Trade
Seventeen tonnes of almonds have successfully been shipped and tracked from Sunraysia in Victoria, Australia, to Hamburg in Germany in a blockchain-based collaboration between Commonwealth Bank and five Australian and international supply chain leaders. Commonwealth Bank partnered with some of our their Australian Trade and Logistics clients to co-design a more agile, efficient and transparent […]
Brett Rossi and Spankchain Explain Ethereum
Remember when no one knew how the internet worked? Well, we’re at that phase for BLOCKCHAIN, a strange new technology that will form the foundation of finance for decades to come. Watch adult actress Brett Rossi break it down for you in a way that is easy to understand. Video transcript: hi I’m Brent Rossi […]
Coinbase Custody is Now Accepting Deposits
After 7 months of waiting since Coinbase Custody was announced, the service is now accepting customer deposits. Coinbase Custody’s mission is to make digital currency investment accessible to every eligible financial institution and hedge fund in the world. The company plans to achieve this by striving to become the most trusted and easiest-to-use crypto custody […]
Looking back on June – Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Headlines
Cryptocurrency user /m1kec1av compiled a list of the biggest news headlines for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology for the month of June 2018. 6/1 – Huobi, the 3rd largest exchange in the world, launches a cryptocurrency ETF that tracks the top 10 cryptos. 6/2 – EOS’ year-long ICO comes to an end, raising a record $4 billion total, […]
Ripple To Invest $25 Million in Blockchain and Digital Assets
Ripple has invested $25 million in XRP to Blockchain Capital Parallel IV, LP — the first fund to accept capital calls in digital assets — and focus entirely on the development of the blockchain space. The $150 million fund managed by Blockchain Capital will invest in entrepreneurial teams that are building businesses using blockchain technology. The investment will also […]
Startup ICO Incubator: Coinbase To Create a Venture Fund
Coinbase recently announced the start of a new venture fund, with the intent of helping to push for an open financial system for the world. “We’ll be providing financing to promising early stage companies that have the teams and ideas that can move the space forward in a positive, meaningful way. At least in the […]
Bitgrail Hacked and Becomes Insolvent
The Nano Core team was informed by Francesco “The Bomber” Firano — owner and operator of the BitGrail exchange — of a loss from the BitGrail wallet. Our team promptly contacted law enforcement and we are fully cooperating with law enforcement on this matter. An option suggested by Firano was to modify the ledger in order to cover his […]