Search Results for: cryptocurrency market
Bitcoin Alert: New All-Time High For The Cryptocurrency
June 6th, 2017
Bitcoin hit new all-time highs on several exchanges, rising to $2800 in Asian trading, just two weeks after a painful 30% decline that carried BTC’s price below $2000. The most valuable cryptocurrency is up more than three-fold since hitting ...
Is bitcoin here to stay? Why cryptocurrency isn’t just a fad
April 14th, 2017
Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin should no longer be considered a passing fad, according to Cambridge experts who have carried out the first in-depth study of the sector. The first global benchmarking study of cryptocurrency, encrypted digital currency used to make ...
Cryptocurrency exchange platform raised millions to grow its platform
March 31st, 2017
ShapeShift, a cryptocurrency exchange platform that converts between blockchain-based tokens, has raised $10.4 million in a series A round led by Earlybird Venture Capital, with participation from Lakestar, FundersClub, Blockchain Capital, Pantera Capital, and Access Venture Partners. Founded out ...
Crypto Market Is On Fire Right Now – Market Cap Nears $25 Bln
March 14th, 2017
While people have been observing coins like Ethereum and Dash reach all-time highs, the crypto ecosystem as a whole seems to be taking off. The market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies in circulation has neared $25 bln. Bitcoin – the ...
Bitcoin Exceeds $20 Billion in Market Cap
March 7th, 2017
The soaring gains made by bitcoin in its latest bullish run in 2017 has seen the cryptocurrency’s market capitalization now exceed $20 billion for the first time in its history. Bitcoin’s price rally and a few stumbles have already ...
University of Luxembourg: Researchers develop Zcash cryptocurrency
February 13th, 2017
Scientists at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) of the University of Luxembourg have developed an important mathematical algorithm called “Equihash”. Equihash is a core component for the new cryptocurrency Zcash, which offers more privacy and ...
What’s next for blockchain and cryptocurrency
January 24th, 2017
In May of 2010, someone on a Bitcoin forum by the name of Lazlo claimed to have bought two pizzas for 10,000 bitcoins. It was the first time anyone had purchased anything with the new digital currency, which at ...
Bitcoin vs Litecoin vs Dogecoin – Cryptocurrency compared
September 22nd, 2016
Cryptocurrency was made mainstream by Bitcoin a few years back and with its popularity rising, everyone seems to want a piece of the cake. The currency was launched in 2008 by Japanese pseudonymous developer Satoshi Nakamoto to encourage the growth ...
Coinbase Adds Ethereum; Plans to Support Any Cryptocurrency With Potential
September 19th, 2016
Coinbase, one of the largest Bitcoin wallet service providers and cryptocurrency trading platforms, has added support for Ethereum as a part of its initiative to integrate more cryptocurrencies in the near future that carry massive potential. Brian Armstrong, the ...
DLT Financial To Launch Top 10 Cryptocurrency Index
September 8th, 2016
Recently rebranded from Tramonex, DLT Financial is a fintech company that aims to make virtual currencies an enticing asset class for investors. The firm has received a 250,000 GBP ($333,000 USD) grant from the UK government to develop a working prototype of their proposed ...
