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Coinbase Accused of Insider Trading After Botched BCash Launch

Traders are accusing Coinbase and its GDAX trading platform of insider trading after Bitcoin Cash BCH appeared to reach $9000 in a failed launch. Industry Cries Foul Over Coinbase/ GDAX BCash &8216Trading&8217 Significant price volatility in BCH, also known as BCash, accompanied a botched release on GDAX, which then saw activity tantamount to market manipulation, critics are saying. Trading of the altcoin stopped completely in the hours after launch, due to recommence December 20 atnRead

Bitcoin-Linked Stock Shut Down By US Regulators

With no fixed acceptance of Bitcoin on traditional financial markets, investors have had to turn to other vehicles to make their investments in Bitcoin. However, in a field so little regulated as Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, accusations of and actual market manipulation are still proving a real concern for regulators. The United States Securities Exchange Commission suspended trading on Tuesday of a penny stock related to Bitcoin that has soared in recent weeks 2000 this month,nRead MorenThe post

AdMine The Worlds First Social Network of Brands

With digital currencies such as Bitcoin becoming household names due to their astronomic rise in value and public proliferation, the technology that gives the famous cryptocurrency its trademark decentralized encryption, accountability and global scale is also entering the limelight. Blockchain, the underlying foundation behind Bitcoin, is garnering increased interest from the curious public eager for novelty and enterprising innovators like AdMine looking to disrupt outdated models. Though the

Top 5 Winter Bitcoin and Blockchain Conferences

Winter holidays are incoming, everybody can take a rest with family and friends and, after that, plunge headlong into the amazing world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. It can bring you money, success and improve your business. Can we call blockchain the Santa Claus of 21st century Obviously, yes! Where can we see him At the Top 5 Winter Bitcoin and Blockchain Conferences! 1. London Blockchain Week 2018 London,UK &8211 January 19-26,2018 &8211 More thannRead MorenThe post Top

Bitcoin Lightning Network Is Coming Test a Transaction Now

Although Bitcoin has managed to gain credibility and legitimacy in the financial world, skyrocketing transaction fees and long transaction times are becoming an increasingly severe handicap. The good news is that developers are making progress towards the Bitcoin Lightning Network LN implementation. LN promises to reduce Bitcoins transaction fees dramatically, and achieve near-instant transactions. You can test a Bitcoin LN transaction right now. Lightning Network Promises to Reduce Transaction

Who Will Be the Top Speakers of Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Philippines

Blockchain experts and industry leaders from around the globe will gather in January to speak at the Blockchain &38 Bitcoin Conference Philippines in Manila. On January 25, Manila will host Blockchain &38 Bitcoin Conference Philippines, an event dedicated to cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and ICO. The conference participants are going to analyze how bitcoin will affect eCommerce, tell how the money transfer sector will change with the advent of cryptocurrency, and explain how tokens can t

CEDEX The First Certified Blockchain-based Diamond Exchange

They may be a girls best friend, but diamond dealers and investors are going to love CEDEX, the first certified diamond exchange to be built using blockchain technology. The diamond market has an estimated turnover of $80 billion per year, yet investor demand accounts for only 5 of that the rest is consumer demand from the jewelry industry. Historically, diamonds have been a consistent store of value, just like gold and other precious metals,nRead MorenThe post CEDEX The First Certified Blockch

IQeon A Project That Will Open New Opportunities For The Game Community

The inability to transfer winnings into fiat money remains the main problem of game-industry. According to statistics, less than 3 of users manage to monetize their achievements. Sometimes illegally, sometimes affected by fraud. But today we can already talk about the revolution in the intellectual game industry. With the launch of decentralized gaming PvP platform, IQeon gamers have the opportunity to earn on their gaming achievements, withdraw wins and dispose of them as they want.nRead MorenT

Litecoin Founder Lee I Sold 100 Of My Litecoin Holdings

Litecoin creator Charlie Lee has sold or donated his entire Litecoin wealth to avoid conflicts of interest arising from its growth. Six Years On, Only Physical Litecoins Remain In a Reddit post today, Lee made the surprising admission after what he described as accusations he was engaged in various activities for personal benefit. Lee wrote For this reason, in the past days, I have sold and donated all my LTC. Litecoin has been very goodnRead MorenThe post Litecoin Founder Lee I Sold 100 Of My L

Mining Max Pyramid Scheme Comes Crashing Down

The US-based mining platform, who cheated thousands of investors out of millions of dollars, now has to answer for their crimes after they were caught in South Korea. The crypto industry has had its fair share of negative press over the years. However, its allure cannot be ignored. The fact that it continues to grow in price and popularity makes people want it even more. Based on its upward trajectory, who wouldnt want a piecenRead MorenThe post Mining Max Pyramid Scheme Comes Crashing Down appe

Augur's App Token Doubles in Price to Top $100

The price of the digital token underlying Augur's ethereum-based prediction market has risen sharply in the past day, market data shows.

$17k Breached Bitcoin Down 15 from All-Time High

Bitcoin's price has dipped below $18,000, marking a decline of more than $1,300 since the start of the day's trading.

Decentralized Token Exchange Radar Relay Raises $3 Million

The team behind Radar Relay, a decentralized token exchange built on top of the 0x protocol, has raised $3 million in venture funding.

Coinbase Halts Bitcoin Cash Trading Abruptly After Launch

Coinbase launched bitcoin cash exchange trading Tuesday, but operations were anything but smooth. The feature was abruptly pulled after going live.

$300 Million Lockup Storj Clarifies Token Economics in Surprise Reveal

Not many tokens are taking steps to clarify how they're handling their own funds. Storj, however, did just that with a surprise announcement Tuesday.

Chain Moves to Simplify Smart Contracts on Bitcoin Blockchain

The startup released an open-source compiler that translates between Ivy, Chain's high-level smart contract language, and low-level Bitcoin Script.

Bring on the FUD 2017 Was The Year Bitcoin Became Anti-Fragile

What happened after all the fear, uncertainty and doubt of 2017 Bitcoin became stronger than ever, according to developer Jimmy Song.

Bitcoin No Threat to Financial Stability, Say European Economists

A group of university economists believe bitcoin is no threat to the financial stability, though regulatory oversight needs to be increased.

The 2017 Tapscott Blockchain Prediction Scorecard

How did the pundits fare in 2017 Author Don Tapscott reviews his own predictions, taking stock of where he went wrong and where he was on the money.

Singapore Central Bank Urges 'Extreme Caution' on Bitcoin Investment

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has become the latest financial watchdog to issue a warning on the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies.