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Bitcoin Has Now Forked Almost 70 Times

Bitcoin Has Now Forked Almost 70 TimesForking bitcoin used to be a rarity. Then it became the norm. And then it became a meme, with anyone and everyone forking bitcoin on a weekly basis. There have now been a total of 69 bitcoin forks plus another 18 altcoin forks. Holders of bitcoin, monero, ethereum, and litecoin can claim almost 80 additional […]

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April 15, 2018 0

First Soros, Now Rockefellers Move into Cryptocurrency

First Soros, Now Rockefellers Move into CryptocurrencyFirst, if reports are to be believed, legendary investor George Soros was found to be investing in cryptocurrency. Now, Venrock, a 3 billion USD venture capital firm owned by storied American family, the Rockefellers, have taken to crypto.  Also read: George Soros Is Rumored to Be Investing in Cryptocurrency First Soros, Now Rockefellers’ $3 Billion Firm […]

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April 8, 2018 0

Centralized Ripple Is Probably a Security Token

Centralized Ripple Is Probably a Security TokenA primary attraction of decentralized cryptocurrencies is that they’re censorship-resistant. The more centralized a coin is, the easier it is for its supply to be controlled. But there’s another problem with overly-centralized cryptocurrencies such as ripple: they risk being classified as a security, which brings all kinds of problems. Also read: Emin Gün Sirer Discusses Cryptocurrency […]

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April 6, 2018 0

Verge Is Forced to Fork After Suffering a 51% Attack

Verge Cryptocurrency Falls Prey to a 51% AttackVerge, a ”privacy coin” famed for the zealotry of its community, has fallen prey to a 51% attack. A malevolent miner gained majority control of the network hashrate, a feat that makes it possible for the controlling entity to modify transactions, calling the integrity of the entire blockchain into question. Around 250,000 verge were stolen […]

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April 5, 2018 0

Venezuela to Use the Petro to Buy Auto Parts from Russia

Venezuela Will Use the Petro to Buy Auto Parts from RussiaVenezuelan government intends to purchase Russian auto parts with its state-issued cryptocurrency. Ministers from both countries have discussed the use of the petro in bilateral transactions during a high-level meeting in Caracas. Possible Russian crypto investments are also on the agenda. Also read: Venezuelans to Buy Homes and Property with State Cryptocurrency Caracas to Build […]

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April 4, 2018 0

Bitcoin’s Latest ”Crash” Is Nothing New

Bitcoin’s Latest Crash is Nothing NewThe first quarter of 2018 is on record as the worst in bitcoin’s price history. Just shy of 115 billion USD in market capitalization has been erased. Nearly half of its price from the start of this year is gone. For those relatively new to the ecosystem, it might seem like the time to panic […]

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April 4, 2018 0

Never Miss Any Critical Bitcoin Related News Again With This Easy Guide

Never Miss Any Critical Bitcoin Related News Again With This Easy GuideA number of social media networks, forums and platforms have been cracking down on bitcoin-related news stories recently. This desire to protect users against cryptocurrency scams is also hurting legitimate voices. So join the hundreds of thousands of dedicated news.Bitcoin.com followers – using a variety of tools – to make sure no monopoly can ever […]

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April 3, 2018 0

Not Dead: There’s Good Reason to Be Long on Bitcoin

Not Dead: There’s Good Reason to be Long on BitcoinWith western Christianity set to celebrate the basis of its theology this weekend, bitcoiners the world over might be showing up to churches in droves, hoping one resurrection might lead to another. The ecosystem’s main prophet, Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors, has outlined four reasons why enthusiasts ought to be bullish on the future: […]

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March 30, 2018 0

Russian Hotels to Surprise World Cup Fans with Bitcoin Payments

Russian Hotels to Surprise World Cup Fans with Bitcoin PaymentsFootball Fans will be able to pay with bitcoin for their accommodation when they visit Russia for this year’s World Cup. Hotels in Kaliningrad, expecting guests from eight countries, are partnering with a local payment provider to offer the service. Booking a room for the day when England plays Belgium will cost approx. $300 in […]

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March 29, 2018 0

Cryptocurrency Has Already Made You Rich – You Just Didn’t Notice

Cryptocurrency Has Already Made You Rich – You Just Didn’t NoticeWhen your altbags are weighing heavy and you haven’t checked your portfolio in days. When your long has been liquidated and that ICO has taken your ether and fallen silent. When regulators are cranking up the rhetoric and FUD is the only acronym in town. When all of these things conspire against you, it’s easy […]

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March 25, 2018 0