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The latest blockchain news from around the world. Verdict covers key cryptocurrency developments, including Bitcoin, Etherium and beyond, as well as blockchain applications beyond the world of finance. Blockchain has the potential to change the way our world is structured, so we keep you informed of all the latest advances in the field.
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22 Jan
Don’t invest in Bitcoin… invest in blockchain
Bitcoin proved to be an incredibly lucrative investment for those that bought in early, with prices rising throughout the second half of 2017 to a December peak of more than $19,000.
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18 Jan
Top ten influencers in blockchain
GlobalData researchers have found the top influencers in blockchain, based on their performance and engagement online in the past 90 days.
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16 Jan
What happens to the Bitcoin price following crypto exchange hacks?
New Zealand-based Cryptopia has become the latest cryptocurrency exchange to suffer a breach resulting in the loss of assets valued at $1.2m.
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16 Jan
From miner to buyer: IBM & MineHub blockchain platform to track minerals in supply chain
IT giant IBM and tech firm MineHub Technologies have partnered to use blockchain technology to track high-value minerals across the supply chain.
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15 Jan
Ethereum hard fork will help its price “soar”, expert says
The Ethereum hard fork will be a major driver of the cryptocurrency’s continuing rally, according to one blockchain expert.
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15 Jan
This blockchain platform lets you design and sell robots for crypto
Robot designers will soon be able to buy and sell robot prototypes and parts for cryptocurrency on the blockchain-based platform Makerverse.
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10 Jan
Could the Ethereum Classic attack happen to other blockchain networks?
Late on Saturday evening, major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase detected an attack on the Etheruem Classic blockchain.
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8 Jan
Next-generation blockchain platform claims to be “world’s fastest and most scalable”
A next-generation blockchain platform that its creator Devvio claims is the fastest and most scalable in the world has been demonstrated for the first time at CES 2019.
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8 Jan
Cryptocurrency trading bot lets beginners use the tools of the experts
A new feature launched today on the popular cryptocurrency trading platform Cryptohopper is allowing traders to buy and sell algorithmic trading strategies and implement them in the form of a cryptocurrency trading bot.
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4 Jan
2019 cryptocurrency market to see “considerable expansion”
The 2019 cryptocurrency market will see significant growth due to the backing of institutional investors, according to the CEO of a leading financial advisory organisation.
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2 Jan
Business blockchain: Three considerations before you buy in
From autonomous vehicles to artificial intelligence, there is an abundance of new technology that is being adopted around the world. When it comes to blockchain, many businesses have been quick to embrace the technology, but, as warned by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology, “there is hype around the use of blockchain technology, yet the technology is not well
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21 Dec
McAfee: Cryptomining malware has grown more than 4,000%
Cryptomining malware has grown by more than 4,000% in the past year, while ransomware is set to decline as cybercriminals make the switch to different activities.
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19 Dec
Waves Platform’s blockchain infrastructure solution Vostok secures $120m
Public blockchain platform Waves Platform has secured $120m in a funding round to launch its private blockchain platform for large-scale infrastructure, Vostok.
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17 Dec
AI crypto trading platform sells out initial tokens in three hours
A platform for trading cryptocurrency that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist trades has seen its first public Initial Token Offering (ITO) sell out in just three hours.
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14 Dec
Egalitarian cryptocurrency mining: Blockchain technology launches to “bring back fair distribution”
An algorithm that is designed to level the cryptocurrency mining playing field by making it equally possible to mine on everyday computers as large-scale rigs has been deployed for the first time.
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7 Dec
Where will Bitcoin be in 12 months’ time? Five experts give their Bitcoin price predictions
Despite talk of the Bitcoin bubble bursting since prices peaked above $19,000 in December 2017, it has been more of gradual deflation for the market throughout the year.
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6 Dec
Economic slowdown will make cryptocurrencies a “safe haven” in 2019, tech expert claims
Economic slowdown in 2019 and beyond will see cryptocurrencies bounce back following a difficult year, according to one tech expert.
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3 Dec
“Bitcoin isn’t dying,” insists crypto expert despite November dip
The price of Bitcoin fell by 37% in November, wiping some $70bn of value off of the cryptocurrency market.
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30 Nov
As Mayweather and Khaled are fined, is the SEC cracking down on celeb crypto endorsements?
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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23 Nov
Gibraltar becomes first stock exchange to add regulated blockchain trading
The Gibraltar Stock Exchange has been awarded a license for its subsidiary the Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX), making it the first fully regulated blockchain exchange to be owned by a stock exchange.
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19 Nov
Blockchain gold: Gold-backed digital currency announces $120bn addition
A gold-backed digital currency, Global Gold Cash, has added gold reserves with total in-ground value of $120bn with the addition of a large gold mine in Africa.
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13 Nov
Twitter Bitcoin scammers strike again, with US retailer Target hit in crypto-giveaway scam
Hackers continued to target Twitter users today using a set of compromised verified Twitter accounts to promote a Bitcoin scam.
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8 Nov
Blockchain for good: Universal Basic Income cryptocurrency launched by eToro
Investment platform eToro today announces the launch of the GoodDollar experiment with $1m in funding from the company.
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2 Nov
Sing for Bitcoin: This cashpoint dispenses free crypto for your best melody
From TrumpCoin to Whoppercoin, the cryptocurrency world has its fair share of gimmicks.
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2 Nov
Stablecoin launched: Cryptocurrency pegged to the dollar announced by Liquid
A regulated cryptocurrency that is directly pegged to the US dollar has been launched by global digital asset platform Liquid.
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1 Nov
Cryptocurrency asset management service launched by deVere Group
A cryptocurrency asset management service has been launched by deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory companies, signalling a key step in their acceptance into the mainstream financial world.
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31 Oct
Bitcoin is ten: Five ways fintech has transformed over the last decade
Bitcoin is ten, and as cryptocurrencies go, the Bitcoin is as big as it gets.
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31 Oct
Ethereum public blockchain gets secure private transactions from EY
Professional services firm Ernst & Young has today announced that it is launching EY Ops Chain Public Edition, the world’s first secure private transactions carried out over Etherium public blockchain.
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24 Oct
Rambus launches Vaultify Trade to provide “bank-grade” protection to crypto assets
Security hardware and software maker Rambus has launched Vaultify Trade, a platform that offers “bank-grade” protection to cryptocurrency and blockchain assets.
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24 Oct
Bitcoin value to fall despite predictions of 5000% crypto market boom
As Bitcoin marks its tenth anniversary on 31 October one financial expert has predicted that the cryptocurrency is set to wane in significance as the overall market continues to expand.