Ethereum Watch

December 29, 2017 4:39 PM Advertisements While some prominent nations seemingly ignore it, Russia is exploring ways cryptocurrency can strengthen the ties that bind its economy to other countries’. Russian media is reporting that Olga Skorobogatova, first deputy governor of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, has echoed President Vladimir Putin’s call for “the […]

While the unprecedented growth of cryptocurrencies in 2017 has many focused on historic financial gains, Microsoft’s blockchain guru is still waiting for the real revolution. And he still believes it’s Ethereum. Advertisements “From a network perspective, Ethereum is very mature,” Microsoft’s Marley Gray told ETHNews, “and I’d also say pragmatic.” As a founding member of […]

Most major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin had a Christmas gift for those investors who had set up a buy limit order at lower prices last week. What can we expect from the cryptocurrency market in the new year? Here is a quick look Advertisements Cryptocurrency Overview In a massive but temporary pullback, most […]

ETH/USD Advertisements Ethereum fell initially during the trading session on Thursday, reaching towards the $675 level before bouncing. It looks as if we are ready to rally though, and I think the market is probably going to go looking towards the $770 level above. A break above the $775 level opens the door to $800 […]

Ever since crypto prices exploded in the fourth quarter of 2017, investors have paid less and less attention to the regulatory environment around cryptocurrencies. That might be a mistake. Advertisements Debates over how to regulate cryptos are far from over. For example, the Russian Ministry of Finance just released its proposed regulations for Initial Coin […]

Ethereum’s functionality has lured a huge number of new ICOs onto the platform, as companies seek to easily create coins or tokens with various features. However, the recent CryptoKitties DApp has proven that the network can be slowed by transaction volume. And while smart contracts have made the Ethereum Blockchain more functional than Bitcoin’s for some companies, security risks […]

December 28, 2017 9:22 PM Advertisements For the first time since 2015, the United States has a new National Security Strategy. The document is heavy on national security, light on strategy, and weightless in its comprehension of emerging technologies and social trends. The president is required by law to periodically prepare a document highlighting US […]

Key Highlights ETH price is moving lower from the $761 swing high and is now below $740 against the US Dollar. There was a break below a major bullish trend line at $746 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via SimpleFX). The pair might continue to decline towards the $715 and $700 support […]

December 28, 2017 7:15 PM Advertisements Russian lawmakers issued limitations for investors and businesses initiating token offerings. On December 28, 2017, it was revealed by the Russian finance ministry that regulatory measures aimed at token offerings will put caps on what companies can raise via crowdfunding, and limits on how much unqualified investors can commit. […]

December 28, 2017 11:13 PM Advertisements South Korea may pass a law giving its government the power to shut down cryptocurrency exchanges. Regulators in the country have also discussed beefing up the know-your-customer and anti-money laundering standards to which exchanges and the banks providing them services must adhere. A December 28 press release from the […]