Ethereum Watch

Advertisements Ethereum News Update “Ethereum’s not doing that badly,” is a phrase I hear often. It’s poor consolation, a pat on the back for being the least terrible asset in this crumbling class. But there’s a nugget of truth there. For all its painful backsliding in January, last month was extremely important for Ethereum. It […]

Disrupting the internet? Advertisements Not just fodder for TV jokes, it’s a goal that continues to capture the imaginations of developers in the blockchain sphere, and Ben Gorlick and Johnny Dilley are no exception. Turns out, the developers liked the idea so much they ditched one of the most renowned tech companies in the blockchain industry, […]

On Monday, the testimony to be given by the SEC and CFTC chairmen was posted on the Senate Banking Committee website. The hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. EST, February 6, 2018. Advertisements On February 6, 2018, the US Senate Banking Committee will host a hearing entitled “Virtual Currencies: The Oversight Role of the U.S. […]

February 5, 2018 10:08 PM Advertisements Texas officials targeting cryptocurrency startups soliciting state residents have issued a pair of fresh “Emergency Cease and Desist” orders. Filed on February 2, 2018, another “Emergency Cease and Desist” order has been issued by the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB), this time against cryptocurrency startup DavorCoin. Advertisements According to […]

February 5, 2018 10:43 PM Advertisements Continuing its crusade against cryptocurrency, China reportedly plans to limit domestic participation in foreign initial coin offerings (ICOs) and international virtual currency transactions. On Sunday evening, Financial News, a publication linked to the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), reported, “To prevent financial risks, China will step up measures to […]

February 5, 2018 11:36 PM Advertisements The crown prince of Liechtenstein revealed a potential royal ambition to invest in cryptocurrencies. Nestled amid alpine forests between a Swiss border along the Rhine River floodplain and an Austrian border etched across the Alpine foothills, lies Liechtenstein. It is one of Europe’s smallest microstates, and host to less […]

February 5, 2018 10:31 PM Advertisements A trio of organizations are receiving donations in cryptocurrency, including UNICEF, the Open Medicine Foundation, and the SENS Research Foundation. Cryptocurrencies saw monumental growth over last year, and despite recent volatility, people are opening up their hearts, and wallets, to noble causes. Advertisements In one case, an anonymous philanthropist […]

Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has expressed support for blockchain technology to digitize the country’s economy. Image from Noppasin Wongchum. India Government Exploring Blockchain Technology to Build Digital Economy While India’s 2018 government budget plan has reiterated its stance against cryptocurrency as legal tender, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has expressed support for the underlying technology, blockchain. […]

There’s a gap in the vision for the decentralized internet. Advertisements At least that’s according to Bluzelle, which recently raised $19.5 million in an initial coin offering (ICO) aimed at creating a network of decentralized online databases. While several companies, including Filecoin and Storj, are already working on decentralized file storage, Bluzelle is targeting the […]

Bank of America has banned its customers from using credit cards to buy cryptocurrencies. Image from ventdusud. Cryptocurrency Market Begins to Rebound After Losing $100 Billion in Overall Value According to CNBC, the cryptocurrency market has begun to stabilize following massive sell-offs over the past two days. Major coins and tokens- such as Bitcoin, Ripple and, […]