The Daily: Crypto Funds Team up With New Startup Hub, FX Broker Adds BCH/BTC

In today’s edition of The Daily, we look at a group of major cryptocurrency venture funds teaming up with a new startup hub, some good news for Israeli investors, a new platform launched in open beta and an FX broker that is adding bitcoin cash (BCH)/bitcoin core (BTC) to its platform, as well as 15 … Read more

Abra App Launches Support for Bitcoin Cash Deposits and Withdrawals

Users of the cryptocurrency exchange and wallet app Abra can now make deposits and withdrawals to their accounts with bitcoin cash (BCH). Bill Barhydt, the founder and CEO of the company, also published a video chat with Bitcoin.com CEO Roger Ver about bitcoin cash. Also Read: The Daily: Shapeshift Shuts Down Prism, Jamie Dimon Wants to … Read more

Alleged BTC-e Operator’s Lawyer Says Greek Court Decided on Extradition to Russia

The lawyer for the alleged BTC-e exchange operator, Alexander Vinnik, claims that the Greek supreme court has decided to extradite him back to his motherland. If true, this would be a significant blow to US authorities’ attempts to get their hands on Vinnik and extract information from him about Russian hackers. Also Read: The Daily: Luxury … Read more

Bitcoin ATM Maker Develops Payment Solution for Cannabis Dispensaries

The legal US cannabis industry growing strong where local authorities have stepped out of its way. However, in combination with banks and credit card companies refusing to provide services to many businesses, restrictions have created a perfect opportunity for alternative systems to prove themselves. Themed altcoins, specialized ICO projects, and other types of crypto ventures, … Read more

Investor Information Portal Launches Jobs Board for Cryptocurrency Industry

If you are looking for new avenues to increase your cryptfolio, one of the more direct ways to do so is to get involved with a project so you can be paid in tokens. And a new platform meant to help with finding employees and jobs in the field is on the way, with only … Read more

Bitcoin-Themed Hostel Opens in Scenic Brazilian Town of Paraty

Located between the mountains and the sea not far from Rio de Janeiro, Paraty is renowned among travelers to Brazil for its scenic views. It features waterfalls, tropical beaches, an historic Portuguese colonial town, and now a Bitcoin-themed hostel. Also Read: This Week in Bitcoin: Islamic Exchange, Self-Regulation, Social Trading Bitcoin Hostel in Paraty, Brazil … Read more

Swedish Tech Company to Trade Crypto Fund in Exclusive Partnership With German Bank

Stockholm IT Ventures AB (SITV), a Swedish technology company specialized in cryptocurrency production, announced that its subsidiary, Blocktrade Technology Ltd. (BTT), has signed a software license agreement with Valens Bank, an offshore private bank based in Germany that eases deposit of cryptocurrencies such as BTC, BCH, ETH, or LTC. The agreement reportedly stipulates that Valens bank … Read more

Dead Man’s Switch App Wins Tokyo Hackathon for Bitcoin Cash Grand Prize

Thirty four tech-savvy engineers, enthusiasts and students gathered at Hash Hub, the co-working space in the Tokyo University neighborhood to participate in a hackathon organized and sponsored by Crypto Age, Yenom and Bitcoin.com last weekend. Also read: Yenom Launches Bitcoin Cash Library Implemented in Apple’s iOS-language Swift “Clock Wallet” Team Wins 1 BCH Prizes in BCH … Read more

44% of American Executives Think “Blockchain Is Overhyped”, Deloitte Survey Finds

New indicators point to corporate executives starting to wisen up to the notion that so-called blockchain technology is some kind of cure-all drug for their industries that they can just extract from Bitcoin and drop the cryptocurrency behind. The latest example of this is a recent survey by Deloitte, showing that 44% of American executives … Read more

Crypto Cafe and Coworking Space ‘Hash House’ Established in Xi’an, China

A new crypto cafe and coworking space, called Hash House, has been established in the city of Xi’an, China. It seems like a cool place to go whether you want to learn about the latest trends, develop your own project, or just grab a coffee for BCH. Also Read: The Daily: Huobi OTC to Support … Read more