Public Transportation Across Argentina Can Now Be Paid With BTC

The national contactless smart card that is used to pay for public transportation throughout Argentina can now be loaded with BTC. These cards are valid for rides on buses, trains, subways, and motorboats in 37 cities, including the capital city of Buenos Aires, according to the Argentine government’s website. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto … Read more

Zcash Foundation Responds to Monero Developer’s Tweet

There is never a shortage of controversy in the world of cryptocurrency. Although there are plenty of positive developments happening too, a recent announcement by the Zcash Foundation sparks some debates. In a tweet last Friday, Monero developer Riccardo Spagni calls out the Zcash Foundation for its funding strategy. The Zcash Funding Debacle One has to … Read more

Coinbase Raises $300 Million, Reaching $8 Billion Valuation

The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange and brokerage service Coinbase announced on Tuesday that it had raised $300 million in series E equity funding. This latest round confirms Coinbase’s status as the largest cryptocurrency organization of its kind, bringing its market valuation up to $8 billion. Also read: Bitstamp Confirms Acquisition by South Korean Company Coinbase Raises … Read more

Bitcoin Cash Association to Fund Eatbch Charity in $1,000 BCH per Month

On Oct. 24, the community-driven Bitcoin Cash Association announced a new initiative where $1,000 worth of bitcoin cash will be sent to the two Eatbch campaigns in Venezuela and South Sudan every month. According to the nonprofit, the $1,000 will be divided between both organizations in order to help the Eatbch crew provide a solid … Read more

4 Key ICO Industry Statistics of 2018

The initial coin offering industry is still going strong in 2018. Despite falling cryptocurrency prices, investors are quite keen on diversifying their portfolio in an effort to recover some losses over time. Below are a few interesting key takeaways from the ICO industry at this stage, ranked by order of overall importance. #4 The Three-Stage … Read more

Crypto Tax and Accounting Software Libra Raises $15M in Series B Funding

Traditional venture capital investors seem to think that the field of crypto reporting apps is appealing. Cryptocurrency tax and accounting software development startup Libra has raised an extra $15 million in its Series B funding round. Also Read: Opera Browser Opens Its Built-in Cryptocurrency Wallet to Desktop Users $24.8 Million in Funding for Crypto Tax … Read more

This Village Decided to Launch Japan’s First Municipal ICO

A village in Japan has announced its decision to launch an initial coin offering in order to secure funds for creating a sustainable region. This will be the first time in Japan for a municipality to use a token sale to raise funds. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Local Government Launching … Read more