Cheated Cryptocurrency Investors Are Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

Blockchain transactions are irreversible: that’s one of the strengths of digital currencies such as bitcoin. But when funds are stolen, it means there’s no recourse for getting them back. Hacks and scams are endemic to the cryptocurrency space, and while experienced operators are adept at spotting the more obvious frauds, newcomers aren’t so astute. Some … Read more

Ignite Ratings Token Pre-Sale Begins December 15th, A Decentralized, Self-Regulating Investment Platform.

Gibraltar-based blockchain start-up Ignite Ratings is a decentralized, self-regulating platform powered entirely by crowd-sourced opinion, Ignites mission is to adopt a truly innovative approach to the way that ICO’s and digital assets are reviewed and traded, combining a decentralized intelligence platform with an investment index that is powered by the rating’s platform within itself. Ignites … Read more

5 Exciting Monero Developments to Look Forward to in 2018

A lot of top cryptocurrencies will roll out some major features in the coming weeks and months. In the case of Monero, a lot of exciting developments are on the horizon for 2018. Although there is no official timeline for some of these developments, certain features and integrations have been in development for several months. … Read more

Online Retail Startup Benebit Will Use Blockchain Technology To Disrupt The Online Shopping Industry

New and innovative technologies are changing the way we shop. In recent years many companies have closed their physical doors and made the move online, due to the many advantages that it offers. In 2016 a study carried out by Statista found that an estimated 1.61 billion people worldwide purchased goods online. Disclosure: This is … Read more

These Are The Five Cheapest US States for Bitcoin Mining

For cryptocurrency miners seeking to set up a profitable operation, every kilowatt hour counts. As little as a cent per KWh can make all the difference between a mining farm being viable or infeasible. U.S. bitcoin miners have received a helping hand in choosing where to set up shop thanks to new research that reveals … Read more

University of Michigan Is Building the World’s First Unhackable Supercomputer

Supercomputers are one of those technological trends everyone is interested in. Although very few people would actually have a use for such computing power, there are some interesting developments taking place in this area. More specifically, a new machine is in development which claims to be unhackable. Thanks to US$3.6 million in funding through DARPA, the team … Read more

Korean and Japanese Officials: Virtual Currencies Are Not Proven

Yesterday, top financial officials in both Japan and South Korea came to a similar conclusion: as they stand now, cryptocurrencies cannot be considered legitimate currencies. The statements come from countries where Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are quite popular in the public sphere, and they come from governments that have been relatively proactive in establishing a … Read more