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No IPOs, Major Crypto Mining Tech Companies Focus on Product Innovation

Falling demand for miners in the cryptocurrency industry has forced crypto mining hardware companies to become more creative. This is as hashrates reach new highs and digital currency prices maintain…

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August 28, 2018 0

Crypto-Backed Lending Platform Blockfi Approved to Operate in California

Crypto-Backed Lending Platform Blockfi Approved to Operate in CaliforniaBack in July, news.Bitcoin.com reported on the cryptocurrency-backed USD lending platform, Blockfi, which raised $52.5m from investors in an investment round led by Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital. On Monday, Blockfi announced the firm is now servicing residents from California and the latest expansion leads to the crypto-lending service being available in 44 states. Also Read: Novogratz’ […]

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August 28, 2018 0

An In-Depth Conversation With Coinbase Engineer Josh Ellithorpe

An In Depth Conversation With Coinbase Engineer Josh EllithorpeThere’s been a lot going on within the crypto-ecosystem and this week news.Bitcoin.com chatted with Josh Ellithorpe, Senior Software Engineer at Coinbase. Ellithorpe explains to our readers how he got into bitcoin and about when he eventually joined the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency firm about a year and a half ago. The software developer is also […]

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August 25, 2018 0

Dash Is in Trouble

Dash is in Trouble2018 hasn’t been kind to cryptocurrencies, with every major asset except for BNB recording a loss for the year to date. Dash has been particularly hard hit, slipping from 7th to 14th by market cap, and down 92% from its all-time high. A growing schism, culminating in a motion to replace Dash CEO Ryan Taylor, […]

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August 24, 2018 0

Bitcoin ATM Card Goes Metal, Offering Cryptocurrency Cash Back

Bitcoin ATM Card Goes Metal, Offering Cryptocurrency Cash BackRevolut Metal is the latest offering from the United Kingdom-based digital bank, Revolut. It claims to return cryptocurrency cash back on purchases, higher withdrawal limits, and even a personal concierge service. Offered initially to its 10,000 strong premium clients, Revolut intends to open the card to everyone in order to meet demand. Also read: GPU […]

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August 24, 2018 0

Ripple Believes Its Cryptocurrency is More Decentralized Than Bitcoin

Ripple Believes its Cryptocurrency is More Decentralized Than BitcoinRipple Labs, Inc is big on decentralization right now. Stung by criticism that XRP is a centralized currency, and the very real risk that an ongoing lawsuit could see it ruled a security, Ripple has been on the offensive. Its latest effort to disambiguate Ripple the company and ripple the coin has seen Chief Technology […]

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August 23, 2018 0

Hiding Bitcoin Cash in Pictures With the New Pixel Wallet App

Hiding Bitcoin Cash in Pictures With the New Pixel Wallet AppThere’s been a lot of development since the last Bitcoin Cash (BCH) upgrade this past May. Now, this week a unique light client called Pixel Wallet has launched, allowing people to send BCH transactions within in an image. Also read: Bitmain Founder Jihan Wu: A Most Important Man in Crypto Pixel Wallet Beta Launches on Mainnet […]

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August 22, 2018 0

Can Bitcoin Be Hacked? Get Hacked and Find Out!

Can Bitcoin be hacked? Any software can be hacked, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Hacks make cryptocurrency more secure. After all, anything that doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right?


August 22, 2018 0

Apple Co-Founder: Crypto World “Like the Internet When it was Brand New”

Apple Co-Founder: Crypto World "Like the Internet When it was Brand New"Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple along with Steve Jobs, recently announced his participation in a crypto startup. During the interview, Mr. Wozniak (Woz) also spoke about cryptocurrencies and why he is excited about their prospects for the future. Also read: Report: 15,000 Twitter Crypto Scam Giveaway Bots Apple’s Wozniak is Very Excited About Cryptocurrencies and […]

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August 22, 2018 0

Australian Bills Can Soon Be Paid With 50-100 Cryptocurrencies

Cointree and Gobbill Enable Australian Bill Payments in Over 50 CryptocurrenciesA partnership between a bill payment company and a crypto exchange will allow Australians to pay their bills with between 50 and 100 cryptocurrencies. Customers can use any coins in their Cointree accounts to pay their bills regardless of whether the billers accept cryptocurrency. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Gobbill Partners […]

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August 22, 2018 0