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Coinbase Announces Final Testing Ahead of Ethereum Classic Listing

August 5, 2018 0 0

Coinbase has announced that it is in the final stages of testing support for ethereum classic (ETC) as it prepares to offer support for the cryptocurrency across it different services. In a statement published on its official blog, the platform revealed that it is making the information public in line with its new process for […]

Madonna Partners With Ripple to Help Malawi’s HIV/AIDS Orphans

August 5, 2018 0 0

Known for pushing boundaries with regards to the lyrical content of her music, Madonna is now intent on pushing boundaries with regards to philanthropy. As part of her plans to mark her 60th birthday which will fall on 16th August, Madonna is partnering with Ripple in a month-long initiative to raise funds aimed at assisting orphans in Malawi through […]

English Rightist Tommy Robinson Receives £20,000 In Bitcoin Donations

August 4, 2018 0 0

Supporters of English rightist Tommy Robinson, who was recently released on bail after a 13-month jail term for contempt of court was reversed, have donated nearly £20,000 in bitcoin. The level of Robinson’s support, which comes from as far as Washington and Istanbul, has alarmed organizations that monitor right-wing activities, according to the Evening Standard. Robinson’s Facebook […]

Crypto Mining Giant Canaan Unveils First-Ever Bitcoin Mining Television

August 4, 2018 0 0

Canaan Creative has launched what it hopes will be the future of the blockchain and the first of a series of releases that will improve its position as it battles for increased market share in the bitcoin mining device market. Dubbed the AvalonMiner Inside, the smart TV also doubles as a bitcoin mining device, and […]

Korea’s Biggest Crypto Exchange UPbit Comes Out Clean in Audit after Raid

August 4, 2018 0 0

UPbit, currently the biggest crypto exchange in South Korea, came out clean in an audit report which proved the exchange had 100 percent of the amount its balance sheet demonstrated. Police Raid in May UPbit was raided by local authorities under the suspicion of balance sheet manipulation and inflated volumes. At the time, the Financial […]

Factom Files Patent for Validating Documents on the Blockchain

August 3, 2018 0 0

Factom (FCT) has filed a new patent today with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office that allows verification of documents on a blockchain with multiple digital signatures The patent comes during a frenzy of blockchain patent applications from other incumbents, including IBM, Mastercard, and Walmart. Auditing Digital Documents with Multi-Signatures The patent claims the concept: “Authentication of electronic document is […]

Walmart Files Blockchain Patent for Smart Appliance Management

August 3, 2018 0 0

Walmart has filed another patent application in the blockchain sector entitled “Managing Smart Applications Using Blockchain Technology.” The filing follows a number of previous applications for blockchain patents including blockchain package delivery systems, medical record storage systems, and a blockchain-based digital marketplace. The most recent patent application, published on Aug. 2, details systems and methods that can be used to […]

McAfee’s ‘Unhackable’ Bitcoin Wallet Allegedly Hacked

August 3, 2018 0 0

John McAfee’s Bitfi bitcoin wallet has allegedly been hacked after its creator issued a $250,000 hacking challenge. Bitfi, which has marketed the wallet as “unhackable,” alongside promoter John McAfee has not yet responded to a post from security research group OverSoftNL, where it claimed to have obtained root access. Accusations and Speculation The tweet at […]

Brazilian Cryptocurrency Exchange Wins Injunction Against Bank Who Closed Its Account

August 2, 2018 0 0

Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange Walltime has recently won a court battle against local bank Caixa Econômica Federal, forcing it to unfreeze its account holding more than $200,000 worth of funds. Crypto Exchange Walltime Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Hostile Bank According to local news outlet Portal do Bitcoin, Walltime won a preliminary injunction, meaning the court’s decision isn’t […]

Crypto Price Tracker CoinMarketCap Launches Professional Data Feed

August 2, 2018 0 0

Cryptocurrency price tracker and data aggregator CoinMarketCap has launched a new suite of professional API services designed for cryptocurrency funds and developers. CMC Launches Professional API The website has long provided users with a basic, zero-fee API, but the new product offers more data points, as well as higher rate limits to meet the needs […]