Bitcoin.com Wallet Will No Longer Feature the Shapeshift Service

This week we wanted to let our wallet users know that we are sunsetting the Shapeshift API in the Bitcoin.com Wallet. The trading platform Shapeshift has decided to change the firm’s business model to a membership platform that requires the user to submit ID/KYC information.  Also read: Bitcoin Cash Games — Play Your Favorites Faster With … Read more

September Volume Report: Altcoins See Increase in Trade Activity

September saw all but three of the top twenty cryptocurrency markets post an increase in monthly trade volume. XRP pairings saw the strongest month-over-month volume gain, with 30-day volume tripling when compared with August. Also Read: Markets Update: Crypto-Traders Patiently Wait for a Break Out  BTC Stagnates, USDT and ETH Post Strongest Volume Since Q2 Despite … Read more

Markets Update: Crypto-Traders Patiently Wait for a Break Out

Cryptocurrency prices have remained in a consolidated pattern over the last two weeks with a few ups and downs, but have remained fairly stable in recent days. The overall market capitalization of all 1900+ cryptocurrencies is valued at $221 billion with close to $12 billion worth traded over the last 24-hours. Also read: Bitpay Phases Out … Read more

Frictionless Commerce: A Story of How Easy It Is to Start Accepting Bitcoin Cash

Earlier this week news.Bitcoin.com received an email from an e-commerce shop owner who was having lots of issues dealing with traditional payment providers. Many of the problems stemmed from him not having a formal address and having bank accounts in different countries. However, the owner of store Bohemianbeachstyle.com quickly found out about Coinbase Commerce and … Read more

Study Finds Growing Number of BATMs in Belgium and the Netherlands

The number of cryptocurrency ATMs in Belgium and the Netherlands is growing, according to newly released data. Amsterdam is leading among major cities in the Benelux region, with 12 machines supporting digital coin transactions. Luxembourg, which is a global center of traditional finances, is lagging behind in terms of available crypto teller services.        Also … Read more

China’s Oldest Science and Tech Publication Accepts BTC for Subscriptions

On Sunday China’s oldest tech media publication, Beijing Sci-Tech Report (BSTR) also known as ‘Technology life,’ has announced the business is accepting bitcoin core (BTC) for the magazine’s 2019 subscriptions. Also read: Launching a Website on the Bitcoin Cash Network Is Now a Reality  The Publication Beijing Sci-Tech Report Now Accepts BTC for 2019 Subscriptions   … Read more

Markets Update: Digital Asset Consolidation and Accumulation Continues

On Saturday September 29, cryptocurrency prices are meandering along after an interesting two weeks of ups and downs. Since last week’s crypto market dips, digital asset markets have been seemingly less volatile and many cryptocurrencies are following a tight wedge formation indicating a possible accumulation phase. Also read: Ebang Announces 44 Terahash E-11 Miners With 10nm … Read more

Top Crypto Markets of September 2016 – Where Are They Now?

Looking at a snapshot of the top cryptocurrency markets by market capitalization from the 25th of September 2016 shows that whilst the three largest markets remain the same, only two other cryptocurrencies still retain their top ten ranking today. Also Read: Bitmain Bids for Public Listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Top 3 Markets by … Read more

Developer Paul Sztorc Launches the First Version of Drivechain

On September 24, the director of research at Tierion and the bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc announced the launch of the first Drivechain release. The Drivechain protocol is an alternative to the sidechain concept because it enables multiple blockchain compatibility but the system utilizes the same 21 million bitcoins. Also read: Speculators and Investors Hodl, Venezuelans … Read more