Bitcoin has been a raging topic amongst enthusiasts and the critics alike. As it is gaining prominence, it is also approaching a technical challenge that can define its future to a great extent. The security measure that was added by the Bitcoin creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, will soon become one of…
Xapo, Bitcoin Start-up, just recently made an announcement that the industry leader – Larry Summers, Former US treasury secretary, John Reed, Former CEO of Citibank and Dee Hock, Visa founder have joined the Xapo bandwagon as the advisory board members. This news is a clear indication of how seriously Wall…
Bitcoin opened at $241 today which is $5 less than the last update. BTC/USDhas witnessed a flat trade for almost all of the day until it underwent a dip of $5 from the earlier price of $249.98 per coin. With the fall, the bitcoin has been trading flat ever since…
Alibaba’s IPO (Initial Public Offering) is set to take place today at 11.00 AM ET on NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) under the ticker BABA. The IPO of Alibaba will become the largest IPO of a company in the United States, ever. Alibaba Group will price its shares at 68…
The technology behind digital currency bitcoin could have far-reaching implications and the potential to reshape the financial industry, according to a new report by the Bank of England (BoE). The reason for the BoE’s excitement? Virtual currencies – most notably bitcoin – have at their heart a publicly distributed ledger system called…
Last year, CheapAir became the very first online travel agency to install bitcoin as a payment method option. It announced in July that it had generated more than $1.5 million in bitcoin sales. A lot of its sales have been for Amtrak fares, hotels, flights and much more. Indeed, CheapAir’s…
The majority of bitcoin transactions carried out over the last 30 days came from yuan trades, it has been revealed. China-based exchange BTC China tweeted that a total of 71% of bitcoin trades last month could be attributed to yuan users – the Chinese market, in other words. The exchange cited data…
Over the past several months, the Dogecoin price has experienced a consistent decline. However, over the past two weeks the Dogecoin price has rebounded considerably. Should investors be bullish on Dogecoin? CCN examines the recent Dogecoin price increase. Dogecoin Price Increases 18% in 24 hours September 4 was a refreshing day for altcoin…
The ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) has released a new report that aims to encourage the nascent bitcoin ATM sector to adopt standards that promote consumer protection and security. The paper is the second report issued by the non-profit industry association on the subject of bitcoin ATMs this year, following a March…
The Darkcoin price has not fared well recently, much to the chagrin of investors. Over the past few weeks, the Darkcoin price has experienced a steady decline, followed by a crash and brief recovery. Darkcoin Price Fell 20% This Week Over the past seven days, the Darkcoin price fell 20%.…
