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WednesdaySep 04, 2019 12:03 pm

Has Bitcoin Entered A New Parabolic Phase?

After a month of intense downward correction, the Bitcoin price action is gaining momentum and is currently trading at $10,528. $10K is a key psychological price level for the cryptocurrency and it has finally started ascending towards the next resistance at $10,800. Crypto analysts are predicting that Bitcoin’s recent upwards movement may be an early stage of its next parabolic phase. According to Peter Brandt, a crypto expert and prominent analyst, this parabolic phase could lead the price significantly past its previously established all-time highs. Since August 30, 2019, Bitcoin price has been hitting a new high every day. It…

TuesdaySep 03, 2019 12:38 pm

What’s Driving Crypto?

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FridayAug 30, 2019 12:55 pm

Voice of Blockchain Conference Placing Core Values on Center Stage

The Voice of Blockchain Conference didn’t become the largest blockchain and digital asset event in the Midwest by accident. Sure, the location – VenueSIX10 – is stunning. And yes, the lineup of speakers – more than 200 experts in a range of fields – is impressive. However, what has made this event truly distinctive are Voice of Blockchain’s core values. First, Voice of Blockchain believes that quality combined with trust creates value. This relationship of trust starts at the beginning of the process, with Voice of Blockchain creating important connections with speakers and sponsors. Satisfied partnerships create better experiences, not…

ThursdayAug 29, 2019 10:47 am

HardForks For Cryptocurrency Projects Explained

Launched in 2009, Bitcoin was the first popular cryptocurrency that has gained traction and is come into the mainstream consciousness in 2017; it’s purpose to function as a decentralized digital alternative to cash. More and more cryptocurrency and blockchain projects came online like Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, and Monero, among others. But these cryptocurrencies were not created from scratch but rather are the result of a HardFork (HF). A HardFork is an event that occurs when there is a fundamental disagreement between members of the digital asset’s development team. This event could be triggered due to a security hack or a…

WednesdayAug 28, 2019 3:19 pm

Interlapse Technologies Corp. (TSX.V: INLA) CEO Shares Future Plans, Explains How Coincurve Provides an Easier On-Ramp to the Crypto Markets

Wayne Chen, the CEO of Interlapse Technologies Corp. (TSX.V: INLA), a new technology issuer on the TSX Venture Exchange, provided an in-depth overview of the company’s virtual currency platform, Coincurve, during an interview with CryptoCurrencyWire at the 2019 Futurist conference, held in Toronto, Canada. The event, which is Canada’s largest blockchain conference, explored what is on the horizon within the rapidly expanding sector of the technology industry. Coincurve is one of the key disrupters in the field. Coincurve allows people to purchase cryptocurrency like bitcoin quickly and easily starting in Canada. In fact, the entire process can be done online…

WednesdayAug 28, 2019 10:14 am

Proof of Work Explained

Proof-of-Work (PoW) is the original consensus algorithm in a Blockchain network. This algorithm is used to confirm transactions and add new blocks to the chain. Miners compete against each other to complete transactions on the network and get rewarded. The responsibility of verifying transactions lies with special nodes called miners, and the process is called mining. The main working principle of PoW is a complicated mathematical puzzle and a possibility to easily prove the solution. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum currently use Proof of Work as their consensus mechanism. But each has its own set of rules and provisions. How does…

TuesdayAug 27, 2019 10:31 am

Binance’s Venus vs Facebook’s Libra

The battle over stablecoin dominance is upon us with Binance and Facebook dominating the crypto news. Over the past two years, tokens that are pegged to and backed by real-world assets, like fiat currency or gold, have made a huge strides in disrupting the economic culture around the world and within the crypto industry. Stablecoins have been tackling issues of market volatility and championing cheaper and more effective payment methods. Social media giant, Facebook announced the launch of its stablecoin, Libra earlier in June 2019. JPMorgan started customer trials in July with their JPM coin, and Binance recently announced plans…

MondayAug 26, 2019 12:50 pm

October 16-17, Moscow: the Blockchain Life 2019 Forum Welcomes 6000+ Attendees and Top Companies at its 4th Edition

Blockchain Life 2019 highlights four significant topics: Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, StartUps, and Mining. More than 6000 people from 70 countries join the leading forum to discuss the latest trends and all ways of earning money in the crypto market. Find out more information and get tickets at https://blockchain-life.com Among the participants: crypto traders, representatives of major funds and world companies, investors, entrepreneurs, blockchain startups, miners, and developers. As developers in Russia are among the best in the world, a special part of Blockchain Life’s programme is devoted to blockchain and its implementation in business and existing projects’ functioning. Among speakers: Deepali…

MondayAug 26, 2019 11:17 am

Binance Launches Venus Project

On August 19, 2019, Binance announced plans to initiate and launch an open blockchain project called Venus on the heels of other stablecoin projects like Facebook’s Libra, JP Morgan’s JPM token, or even Beijing’s WeChat Pay proposals. While there is huge competition to leverage market share and interest in a crypto token that has enough stability to onboard retail and enterprise establishments into accepting a digital form of currency, Binance is ahead of the curve and fundamentally different from the other projects out there. According to their press release, Binance has “already reserved its public chain technology and cross-border payment…

FridayAug 23, 2019 1:15 pm

Voice of Blockchain Conference Sponsored by Impressive Array of Businesses

This year, the Voice of Blockchain conference will bring 1,000 attendees, 150 speakers and 20 exhibitors together at the gorgeous Venue SIX10 in Chicago. The venue boasts stunning views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline. Spanning across three stages and four floors, Voice of Blockchain is designed to maximize networking and ROI opportunities for event participants. Thanks to the combination of three events in one conference, Voice of Blockchain offers the opportunity for guests to network with individuals from a number of fields, including corporate and enterprise, digital assets and markets, and impact and innovation. Voice of Blockchain’s push…