Bitcoin’s Market Cap Surpasses the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights Reserves

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Twenty-four hours ago the decentralized cryptocurrency bitcoin and its US$300Bn market capitalization just surpassed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Special Drawing Rights market (SDR $291Bn). Also read: Cayman Investment Forum Focuses on Rise of Bitcoin and Failing Dollar Bitcoin’s Market Valuation Outpaces the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights Reserves Bitcoin’s value has grown immensely in 2017 outperforming … Read more

Dogecoin Direly Needs a New Lead Developer

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Although most cryptocurrency enthusiasts consider Dogecoin to be a joke, the cryptocurrency has certainly made its mark over the years. Unfortunately, it seems there is very little interest from developers in doing something with this project in its current state. The Dogecoin community, on the other hand, is looking for a new developer or team of … Read more

Taken by Storm: EthereCash Raise $30m in ICO Whirlwind with 1 Day Remaining

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Crypto-lending platforms are already in the next phase of development. We are looking at a new revolution in the finance sector itself and not just the cryptocurrency community in the shape of these decentralized lending platforms. This much needed development will help propel cryptocurrencies into mainstream banking services and beyond to promote widespread adoption. Disclosure: … Read more

ICOs Have Now Raised Over $4B in 2017

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Even after losing steam coming out of the summer and autumn, ICOs continue to attract investor attention. As we close in on the latter half of December, they’ve raised a collective US$4 billion over the course of 2017.  This is not only a significant financial milestone, but it speaks to blockchain’s budding mainstream appeal as we … Read more

Cryptocurrency Gets Its Own Comedy In “Bitcoin” – the Movie

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Bitcoin is serious business, but not so serious that it can’t afford to laugh at itself. It was inevitable that someone would commission a bitcoin movie sooner or later, and in the event that honor has gone to Christian Cashmir. The little known filmmaker is producing “Bitcoin”, a comedy romp that looks set to tick … Read more

Bitcoin’s Price Captures a New High Touching $18,000

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The price of bitcoin has reached the landmark milestone of $18,000 per BTC across global exchanges after having an incredible run during November and December of 2017. The decentralized currency’s price seems like it will close out with a bang as this year has been one of the most phenomenal growth cycles for bitcoin in … Read more

Venezuela’s National Cryptocurrency Advances But Experts Warn of Corruption

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Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro has advanced the creation of the country’s national cryptocurrency, the Petro. He believes it will take off and solve the country’s economic problems next year, but experts are concerned with corruption. Moody’s credit rating agency, for example, says market participants would have no confidence in Maduro’s government to manage it. Also … Read more