Blockchain

Cryptocurrency is taking over where traditional finance has failed, and Zurich, Switzerland is a prime example of this.Zurich: The New Crypto Capital of the WorldAs we all know, several new crypto and blockchain businesses have sought to make their homes in Switzerland thanks, in part, to the region’s easy-going regulatory stance on digital currencies. The country is even home to what is affectionately known as “Crypto Valley,” a section that’s devoted strictly to crypto startups and product...

Several crypto and blockchain companies out there are looking to ensure the unbanked garner the financial services they need. Sadly, many of these companies have died and no longer exist, though some, like Bit Spark, have managed to retain their positions in the digital finance space to ensure their goals come to life.Bit Spark Has Made a Real Name for ItselfBit Spark was created roughly five years ago. The company came to fruition through an initial coin offering (ICO) that garnered the...

This week the market was shuffling down and traded in the red. It could be because of the Chinese trying to soothe the hype created around blockchain. They are currently trying to focus on the distinction between Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market and the blockchain technology. Bitcoin’s downturn to the $8,000 area is driving the market’s reaction as the trade volume declines and the fear index rises. Despite the bearish momentum, some altcoins were in the green. Fusion, for example, surged by...

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty suddenly dropped. The move down indicates that inefficient miners are going out of business. The capitulation of weak miners is long-term bullish for the dominant cryptocurrency. Bitcoin’s slow descent from the 2019 high of $13,880 to its current level of $8,130 is starting to put weak miners out of business. Over a week ago, the largest cryptocurrency’s mining difficulty suddenly plunged 7%. The drop in difficulty makes it easier for miners to solve algorithms...

In recent months, digital assets and cryptos have attracted heated debates. Some governments and watchdogs are making laws that may allow them to go mainstream while others are still hesitant. In what appears as a major development in the nascent crypto industry in the UK, a landmark legal statement was published.The statement was given by the Chancellor of the High Court, Sir Geoffrey Vos. It confirmed that crypto-assets will be recognized as tradeable property while smart contracts are...

Within the last three days, the MMOCoin is gaining traction and performs ultimately. Investors who bought the coin at low prices must be shocked to see their ROI pumping up to over 9000 percent levels. All in all, MMOCoin price added a whopping 1000% since yesterday and 53,904% over the last 72 hours.MMOCoin is using hybrid PoW/PoS with an unusual take on their unique Tiered PoS. It starts with block 2000, allowing users to join different staking tiers to increase profits. This system will...

The next Bitcoin halving remains the predominant story of bulls hoping for huge price gains. The popular line of thought is that the price of Bitcoin could increase, as crypto enthusiasts warn of an increase that adds to the pressure on prices. However, its price may increase.The expected halving testifies to this dream and its coming in the blockchain of the BTC in May, while several hodlers anticipate an increase in prices. On the flip side, the price may continue to drop to $8,000....

XRP falls by 5.31% to hit $0.25 indicating weakness and trading apathy, even when Ripple Labs Inc has added another feather to its cap by adding a new remittance service on RippleNet. SBI Ripple Asia and SBI Remit, which is a financial services company in Japan, are set to introduce a new remittance that will enable customers to transfer money between Japan and Vietnam. The new service is set to operate using RippleNet, and the Vietnamese baking giant TP Bank (Tien Phong Commercial Joint...

Developed as an alternative means for monetary value transfer, Bitcoin was designed by its founder, Satoshi Nakamoto, to have blockchain technology as its backbone. Extremely efficient and economical, blockchain’s basic characteristics have allowed it to penetrate nearly every industrial and economic sector in the world.It is with these aspects of blockchain technology that Apollo brings its holistic cryptocurrency project and mission to the world.Apollo: All EncompassingLike the Greek deity,...

Universal Protocol Alliance, a blockchain collective including Cred, Bittrex Global, Uphold, Blockchain at Berkeley, CertiK and OmiseGO, has announced the launch of the industry’s first “mega-utility” token, a digital asset that can be used throughout the cryptosphere.The token will launch on Bitcoin.com Exchange before being deployed by stakeholders across multiple verticals, from trading to lending. The news has been hailed as evidence of a concerted effort to unseat the crypto monopolies...