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.

Steem Dollars Now Available For Exchange On ShapeShift
Aug 19, 2016 at 10:20
News
Steem Dollars Now Available For Exchange On ShapeShift
One of the newest cryptocurrency tokens, STEEM Dollars, designed as the reward token on the Blockchain-powered social network Steemit, strengthens its position on cryptocurrency markets and becomes one of the currencies that is gaining popularity faster than any other.
Dangerous Concept Of DDosCoin Mining
Aug 18, 2016 at 10:26
Blockchain
Dangerous Concept Of DDosCoin Mining
A report that describes the potentially quite dangerous altcoin DDosCoin, has recently been published. This coins uses a principle similar to Proof-of-Work – “proof-of-DDoD” for coin mining, so miners must actually participate in DDoS-attacks on a specific webserver target.
First Russian Physical Bitcoin Exchange To Open In Moscow
Aug 16, 2016 at 10:12
News
First Russian Physical Bitcoin Exchange To Open In Moscow
The first physical Bitcoin exchange might soon be opened in the center of Moscow, Russia. Despite the negative attitude of the Russian authorities, several cryptocurrency enthusiasts announced their plans to open a small physical Bitcoin exchange point on the Novy Arbat 8 Street. Previously they only worked through the LocalBitcoins service as BTC24pro, but have now decided to work offline.
Euro In Disguise As Digital Currency. Tether Launches EURT
Aug 15, 2016 at 16:56
News
Euro In Disguise As Digital Currency. Tether Launches EURT
Tether announced the launch of a new crypto euro-coin EURT, issued on the Omni Layer protocol. The new decentralized coin allows the transfer of digital assets priced in USD into Euros cheaper over the Bitcoin Blockchain.  
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Facing Decline
Aug 15, 2016 at 09:25
Price
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Facing Decline
This weekend, the Bitcoin price again fell to $570. It is time for buyers to take the initiative or the price of Bitcoin will decline further.
DASH Price Continues Growing Sharply
Aug 14, 2016 at 13:22
Price
DASH Price Continues Growing Sharply
After a brief sideways trend during the middle of the week, DASH moved into an uptrend again. In this 100-day rally, DASH is breaking all the records. For investors, it's time to pay attention to this cryptocurrency and assess its capabilities.
Weekly Bitcoin Price Analysis: Bitfinex Problems Still Have Effect On BTC
Aug 13, 2016 at 09:36
Price
Weekly Bitcoin Price Analysis: Bitfinex Problems Still Have Effect On BTC
Last week the price of Bitcoin rose and then fell again. The reasons for such jumps are still the problems on the Bitfinex Exchange.
Russia May Drop Criminal Penalty For Mining Or Using Bitcoin
Aug 13, 2016 at 07:54
Politics
Russia May Drop Criminal Penalty For Mining Or Using Bitcoin
Russian authorities may abandon the initiative of criminal liability for mining or using cryptocurrencies, or so-called “money surrogates”, reported local news media Interfax on Friday.
Dogecoin Price Analysis: DOGE Gets Back In The Top-5
Aug 12, 2016 at 14:54
Price
Dogecoin Price Analysis: DOGE Gets Back In The Top-5
Finally, after a long fall, Dogecoin makes feeble attempts to recover its price. Cryptocurrencies with a low price are becoming attractive to buyers, however, demand is still lower than we wish.
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