Payza Enables Full E-Wallet Support for Dash

People who often rely on online payments and e-wallets will have come across the name Payza. This company was the first provider to let members use Bitcoin alongside traditional currencies. Payza is now adding support for Dash, one of the top privacy-oriented cryptocurrencies. It’s an interesting choice, yet the company feels it is the only choice as of … Read more

Bitfury Group Invests in “Crowdsurance” Platform REGA

While most people know BitFury as a company involved in mining Bitcoin, it is also an active investor in blockchain technology. The company recently made a key investment in REGA, a firm specializing in insurance products on the blockchain. It’s a rather surprising turn of events, even though BitFury sees merit in the “crowdsurance” business model. Bringing Insurance Products … Read more

Mac App Mining Monero Gets Removed From App Store Due to Guideline Violation

Malicious applications mining cryptocurrency have become a lot more common in the past few months. It seems every criminal and their pet is working on some way to use other people’s computing resources to mine Monero or other currencies. Some app developers integrate this option to provide access to premium features. One such app made its … Read more

Large Glassware Plant in Siberia to Mine Bitcoin

The largest glass manufacturing plant in Siberia may soon start minting bitcoins. The management of the factory in Novosibirsk announced plans to invest in a mining farm. 11 million rubles will be spent in the first phase of the project to utilize surplus electricity and make use of empty spaces. Also read: Bitmain Opens Repair … Read more

Former Journalist Recounts Losing $7 Million Trading Crypto

Former journalist, Derek Rose, recently recounted his story of losing over $7 million USD in the cryptocurrency markets. Mr. Rose had invested his life savings into cryptocurrency, using leverage trading to grow his account by 3,500% in a matter of months, before his trading account was liquidated. Also Read: Peter Thiel Is Long on Bitcoin, a … Read more

Korean Regulator Warns Kakao’s ICO Abroad Could Violate Crypto Regulations

Responding to media reports that South Korean internet giant Kakao plans to raise funds using an initial coin offering (ICO) abroad, the country’s financial regulator reportedly warned that the ICO could violate current cryptocurrency regulations. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies ICOs Abroad Could Still Violate Korean Laws Kakao Corp, … Read more