State-Backed Cryptocurrencies Emerge: Venezuela and Russia Announce National Digital Currencies
The cryptocurrency landscape shifted dramatically on January 6, 2018, as two major geopolitical players — Venezuela and Russia — announced […]
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Blockchain Technology Enters the Mainstream as Crypto Market Surges Past $700 Billion in Early 2018
The first week of 2018 marked a turning point for blockchain technology and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. On January 3,
Bitcoin Network Architecture Passes the Ultimate Stress Test During Christmas 2017 Crash
The Architecture On December 22, 2017, Bitcoin experienced one of the most severe stress tests in its young history. The
How Ethereum’s Smart Contract Architecture Outpaced Bitcoin During the 2017 Holiday Selloff
As the cryptocurrency market experienced a dramatic Christmas selloff on December 25, 2017, a fascinating narrative unfolded beneath the surface
Bitcoin’s Record $55 Transaction Fees and Exchange Outages Expose Crypto Infrastructure Crisis
As Bitcoin’s price plummeted on December 22, 2017, the cryptocurrency’s underlying infrastructure buckled under the weight of unprecedented demand, exposing
Bitcoin Futures Go Live as Goldman Sachs Plans Crypto Trading Desk for 2018
As Bitcoin endured one of its wildest trading weeks in history, the underlying financial infrastructure supporting the cryptocurrency was undergoing
Crypto Market Bloodbath: Bitcoin Plunges 30% From Record Highs in Week-Long Sell-Off
The cryptocurrency market experienced one of its most dramatic sell-offs on December 22, 2017, with Bitcoin crashing as much as
How Blockchain Technology is Redefining Corporate Identity in the Age of Crypto Speculation
The Core Concept On December 21, 2017, the world witnessed a moment that perfectly encapsulated the paradox of blockchain technology
Bitcoin Thrives in Countries Trying Hardest to Ban It as Blockchain Adoption Surges
Somewhere, Satoshi Nakamoto is smiling. The very governments trying to suppress Bitcoin are witnessing explosive growth in peer-to-peer trading within
CBOE Bitcoin Futures Ignite a New Era: How December 2017 Transformed Blockchain Technology Forever
“ The launch of Bitcoin futures on the Chicago Board Options Exchange on December 10, 2017, marked a seismic shift