Exploring the Impossibility of Full Decentralization By Vlad Andrei This article first appeared on albaronventures.com In our quest to escape from existing corrupt centralized systems, we may believe that it’s possible to achieve complete decentralization. However, recent academic research shows that this is unfeasible — at least sustainably. For example, Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work (PoW) mechanism relies on many different […]
Could Facebook Be About to Buy a Cryptocurrency Company?
In June 2019, Facebook surprised many when it announced its Libra cryptocurrency. Libra, which is managed by the Libra Association, could be used for purchases and Facebook hopes that its price will not move as much as other cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Libra has the support of several companies, such as Uber, Coinbase and Lyft. […]
Coronavirus Outbreak Delays China’s Digital Yuan Research
China’s Digital Yuan Research has been delayed due to the Coronavirus Outbreak. The Chinese digital yuan, or Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP), is expected to debut later this year. However, the launch date remains unknown. The coronavirus has a significant impact on the blockchain and crypto industry so far. Earlier this month, several crypto-related conferences […]
Oil Is Now More Volatile Than Bitcoin
You know that the oil markets have truly gone to the dogs when they are suddenly riskier than one of the world’s most volatile commodities: bitcoin. Rising Volatility A commodity’s historical volatility, however, does not tell us anything about the direction of the price movement; rather, it tells us the degree to which a security’s […]
Germany’s Second Largest Exchange Adds New Bitcoin Trading Product
Boerse Stuttgart, Germany’s second-largest stock exchange, has added a new inverse Bitcoin Exchange Traded Product (ETP). This will be the first crypto ETP, called 21Shares Short Bitcoin ETP, which allows traders to short Bitcoin. World’s first Bitcoin short product, will the halving leave investors rekt? Boerse Stuttgart has just introduced a brand new investment product […]
New Jersey bill requires crypto companies to get licensed
Cryptocurrency companies will have to acquire a license to operate in the state of New Jersey if a new proposed bill is passed into law. The bill seeks to promote the legitimacy of the novice industry while also protecting the investors. It will require the companies to disclose key information including its legal name, any […]
Cardano and Ada: Worth the Wait?
Described as the only blockchain protocol with a scientific methodology, Cardano may fall prey to classic blunders of science. Science and academia are extremely necessary. The scientific method has been proven to be the best approach to any query known to man. The problem with it? It often takes forever. Scientific advance can take years […]
BitPay Named a Georgia Top 40 Innovative Technology Company for the Third Time
Technology Association of Georgia Honors 40 Companies for Innovation and Contributions. Atlanta, GA, Feb. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – BitPay, the world’s largest provider of blockchain payment services, today announced it’s one of the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia, from The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the […]
SAFCOIN launches Africa’s first blockchain-powered freelance jobs marketplace
SAFCOIN, an exclusive African cryptocurrency, has launched Africa’s first blockchain-powered micro jobs platform, aimed at connecting businesses and gig economy workers across Africa, for free. MobiJobs.Africa lets start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses list jobs, search freelancer profiles, and establish an online presence without set-up, hosting, or development costs. It also lets freelancers market their […]
Moody’s Gives Thumbs Up to UAE’s Know Your Customer Blockchain Platform
Moody’s Corporation has said that a new blockchain-based Know Your Customer (KYC) platform in the United Arab Emirates is credit positive for the nation’s lenders. According to a report by local media outlet The National on Feb. 26, the ratings agency has said that the platform will improve asset quality and boost profits. As Cointelegraph […]
Malta. Crypto Regulations That Made Blockchain Island Flourish
Malta has literally paved its own way in the world to no longer serve as a resort for English learners. One of the smallest countries in the EU and having no natural resources, Malta is really good at understanding its strengths. Over the years, it has been ready to listen, seize opportunities, and run with […]