Cryptocurrency

A cryptocurrency is a digital asset or virtual money that is secured by cryptographic algorithms. Some cryptocurrencies are decentralized and are based on Blockchain technology or distributed ledger technology.  

The first cryptocurency was developed by the American cryptographer David Chaum, who has described is ecash anonymous cryptographic electronic money in 1983. Now Bitcoin is one of the most popular and biggest cryptocurrencies.

Visit Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference In Moscow Without Visiting ‘KGB’
Nov 30, 2016 at 10:06
Events
Visit Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference In Moscow Without Visiting ‘KGB’
Most representatives of the government and governmental companies in Russia have changed their attitudes towards the use of Blockchain technology, as is used for the operation of Bitcoin. It’s safe to visit conferences in Russia without the threat of a visit by “KGB” like government bodies.
InChain's Cryptocurrency Deposit Insurance Fails To Launch
Nov 25, 2016 at 15:08
News
InChain's Cryptocurrency Deposit Insurance Fails To Launch
Blockchain companies struggle to get on the insurance market. InChain, a decentralized insurance platform based on Ethereum smart contracts, has announced the closure and failure of its Initial Coin Offering (ICO) after it couldn’t raise the desired funds.
Genesis Mining Announced A Black Friday And Cyber Monday Sale
Nov 25, 2016 at 09:26
Business
Genesis Mining Announced A Black Friday And Cyber Monday Sale
One of the world’s leading hashpower provider for cryptocurrency cloud mining, Genesis Mining, announced a Black Friday and Cyber Monday for its customers.
eGaaS Testing Electronic Government as a Service
Nov 24, 2016 at 15:12
Business
eGaaS Testing Electronic Government as a Service
The blockchain platform for global government - eGaaS - is now testing the early release version of their system to analyse the system for faults and design suitable solutions to any loopholes as soon as possible before the platform is made available. At the same time, the company is currently conducting an initial cryptocurrency offering (ICO) to raise money to fund its activities.
First-Ever ‘Bitcoin Empire’ Card Game Crowdsale Hits Target
Nov 23, 2016 at 15:25
News
First-Ever ‘Bitcoin Empire’ Card Game Crowdsale Hits Target
A crowdfunding campaign for the first-ever cryptocurrency-themed card game, “Bitcoin Empire”, that simulates the Bitcoin ecosystem and aims to expand cryptocurrency popularity among board gamers, has just ended on Kickstarter and hit its target.
The Head Of Russia's Largest Bank Admits To Speculating With Bitcoin
Nov 21, 2016 at 12:26
Politics
The Head Of Russia's Largest Bank Admits To Speculating With Bitcoin
While most Bitcoin users in Russia prefer to hide their interest in cryptocurrency, because of the unclear outlook on cryptocurrency regulation, the head of Russia’s largest bank – Sberbank – has confirmed that he has exchanged some of the Bitcoins he had into fiat money.
Bank Regulation Is Slowing Down The Cryptocurrency Industry in Canada
Nov 15, 2016 at 15:59
Politics
Bank Regulation Is Slowing Down The Cryptocurrency Industry in Canada
In Canada the major problem for local cryptocurrency exchanges is banking. This issue has booted major Bitcoin exchanges like Kraken, Coinsetter/Virtex, and Coinbase from Canada. Taurus, Coinsquare and QuadrigaCX are still working in the jurisdiction of Canada.
ARK Blockchain Code To Go Open Source On GitHub
Nov 13, 2016 at 11:51
Blockchain
ARK Blockchain Code To Go Open Source On GitHub
ARK Crew, the development team behind the new ARK cryptocurrency ecosystem has announced the date for the official release of their open source code on GitHub.
GameCredits Listed On Chinese Cryptocurrency Exchange Yuanbao
Nov 10, 2016 at 11:13
News
GameCredits Listed On Chinese Cryptocurrency Exchange Yuanbao
GameCredits, the Los Angeles–based IT and financial company with a mission to deliver blockchain-based products to a mass market in the gaming industry, today announced  its GAME token is listed on the popular Chinese cryptocurrency exchange Yuanbao.
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