In this edition of The Daily, we look at the decision to add cryptocurrencies as a topic of discussion at the next World Economic Forum in Davos. We also focus on the latest recommendations on digital assets by Switzerland’s financial regulator,…
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Tech Upgrade for Bitstamp Will Provide Massive Improvements
When people think upgrade, they often imagine a 15 to 40% boost in performance. Especially when it comes to CPU/VGU or mining upgrades, the upgrades have rarely more than doubled the tech’s performance. Bitstamp is planning to change that and…
Bitcoin Challenge: A Treasure Hunt for 310 Bitcoin (BTC) or 2$ million
Everyone is familiar with the concept of treasure hunts. These hunts are made tempting by the added valuables in the “treasure chests”. When we hear “treasure hunt”, we often associate it with pirates and islands, but in 2018 treasure hunts…
Andrew Fleming, Former Dow Jones Executive, Joins BTC Inc as Head of Media
BTC Inc, the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, is excited to announce the hiring of Andrew Fleming to be the new head of its media division. The addition of Fleming to BTC Inc’s management roster is the latest example of…
Blockchain.com Wallet Adds Stellar, Announces $125 Mln XLM Airdrop to ‘Drive Adoption’
Crypto wallet provider Blockchain.com has launched full support for Stellar (XLM), alongside a massive token airdrop of $125 million in XLM. Cryptocurrency wallet provider Blockchain.com has launched full support for altcoin Stellar (XLM), accompanied by a hefty airdrop of $125…
‘World’s Most Bulletproof Crypto’: Company to Create a Coin Backed by Swiss Franc
sponsored This new coin can be used for online payments or money transfer services like PayPal. A Swiss company, Alprockz AG, has developed the cryptocurrency ROCKZ, and says it is the first coin paired to one of the most stable…
Apple Removes Crypto Podcast Reportedly Ranked #4 in ‘Investing’ From US iTunes Store
Anthony Pompliano’s “Off the Chain” crypto podcast evidently soared to 4th place for podcasts tagged “investing” in the U.S. iTunes store, before being removed. The podcast hosted by Morgan Creek Digital partner and crypto analyst Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano, “Off the…
Mining Pool of China’s Oldest Bitcoin Exchange BTCC to See ‘Indefinite’ Closure
China’s oldest exchange BTCC says “business adjustments” mean its mining pool will cease to function, but the decision may not be permanent. BTCC Pool, the mining operation of Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange BTCC, will close “indefinitely” at the end of…
Bitcoin Miners Flock to Paraguay as Country Weighs Its Social Development Options
Paraguay’s Itaipú Dam, one of the largest hydroelectric facilities in the world, is supporting bitcoin and ethereum mining in a city on the country’s border with Brazil and Argentina. These efforts have already spawned a number of new cryptocurrency businesses,…
China Targets ‘Disguised’ ICOs in Crypto Crackdown Update
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has discussed the regulation of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) in a recently published report that highlights its plan to crack down on “airdrops,” while laying the groundwork to potentially issue its own…