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Twitter Mulls Bitcoin Tipping via Lightning Network

Social media giant Twitter may be about to take a big step into crypto with a much-anticipated feature that would allow tip its users for their tweets. While speaking on the Stephan Livera podcast on Monday, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said that bitcoin tipping using the Lightning Network on Twitter is...

, by Fredrik Vold

Another Major Conglomerate Moves into Blockchain, Crypto Spheres

Another South Korean conglomerate has announced it will enter the blockchain and cryptocurrency arena. The Kolon Group, a multi-billion dollar, family-owned chaebol business group with subsidiaries that deal in auto parts, fashion, construction, healthcare, chemicals and textiles, has announced...

, by Tim Alper

20 Examples of Crypto Sneaking into the Real World

Remembering that crypto might yet reach mass adoption - or at least a level of consciousness surrounding the industry in the minds of people - can be hard when the markets are not playing along. Still, walking down the street and noticing a sign that says “Bitcoin accepted here” or...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

People Don’t Trust Blockchain Systems – is Regulation a Way to Help?

Blockchain technology isn’t as widely used as it could be, largely because blockchain users don’t trust each other, as research shows. Business leaders and regular people are also slow to adopt blockchain-based systems because they fear potential government regulations might require...

, by Kevin Werbach

Latin American Crypto-boom in Full Swing

Much of the world has found itself in a crypto funk thus far in 2019, but in Latin America, crypto-mania appears to be hitting top gear.Per CoinDance statistics, trading in Venezuela has hit a massive all-time high with well over 8,000 transactions logged since the start of the year. The Venezuelan...

, by Tim Alper

Amazon Shoppers Prefer Marijuana over Crypto, Survey Shows

The Amazon online shopping service is home to almost everything money can buy, but customers want even more than Amazon can offer: namely, they’d like to purchase prescription drugs, medical marijuana and cryptocurrency, among other things, according to an Investing.com survey. The survey...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Twitter CEO Becomes New Crypto Superstar This Week

Jack Dorsey, co-founder and CEO of social media giant Twitter as well as founder and CEO of mobile payments company Square, has become a new crypto superstar this week.Dorsey, who has more than 4 million followers on Twitter, once again confirmed he is a huge fan of Bitcoin and holds...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

The Status Quo of Crypto: Exploring the Dark Side

Although it may seem obvious from the prices, crypto as an industry is not in a good place right now - but prices are only one part of the equation. From the fact that many newcomers seem to care only about speculation, to fund managers failing to raise enough to meet their goals, even crypto...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Australia and Brazil Have Good News for the Cryptoverse

The Southern Hemisphere just sent some positive news to the cryptoverse. While some countries are turning their backs on initial coin offerings (ICOs), Australia appears to be contemplating actively promoting them. Also, another cryptocurrency exchange, this time in Brazil, has won a legal battle...

, by Tim Alper

Is Blockchain All Hype? A Financier and Supply Chain Expert Discuss

This is an article from Head to Head, a series in which academics from different disciplines chew over current debates. Let us know what else you’d like covered – all questions are welcome. Details of how to contact us are at the end of the article.Carlos Cordon, Professor of Strategy...

, by Arturo Bris

Tired of Complicated Crypto Addresses? This Project Aims to Fix It (UPDATED)

By the end of this year, the users of crypto wallets such as KeepKey, Mycelium, MyCrypto or others might be able to use a new feature that lets them assign themselves a username and domain to stand in place of long, confusing addresses. (Updated the list of the members of the FIO.)This feature,...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Three Good News for Bitcoin Isn’t Enough for Traders

VanEck ETF proposal resubmitted. Fidelity confirms interest from institutions. Boerse Stuttgart launches crypto trading.Despite three positive news for the bitcoin market over the past 24 hours, the price of the number one cryptocurrency appeared more or less indifferent Friday morning. As of...

, by Fredrik Vold

SWIFT to Integrate Corda, XRP Price Jumps

Global banking payments network SWIFT has today announced that they will be integrating technology from enterprise blockchain software firm R3. The first version of the new service will use R3’s blockchain platform Corda Settler, an application aimed to facilitate global cryptocurrency...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Bitcoin Shrugs as Fidelity’s Crypto Custody Nears

Despite the news that US-based mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments may be aiming for a launch of its highly anticipated crypto custody solution in March this year, bitcoin’s reaction was muted. As of press time Wednesday morning, the price of the number one cryptocurrency was up roughly 1%...

, by Fredrik Vold

Experts Stoke Talk of Samsung’s Smartphone Crypto-wallet

Talk of Samsung Electronics supposedly entering the sphere of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies is beginning to intensify in South Korea, as crypto-enthusiasts continue to speculate that the company’s next flagship smartphone – to be unveiled on February 20 – may come...

, by Tim Alper

Crypto in 2019: What the New Technologies Will Bring

"Technical development-wise, I see a lot of coins simply stopping technical development altogether." "We're going to see the rise of mimblewimble." "This is a year for everyone to get their heads down and focus on delivery."2019 is a big year for crypto and blockchain technology. It's been a...

, by Simon Chandler

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