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ICOs seeking public figures to shill their project now have a purpose-built list they can consult. Crypto Influencers grants them an insight into who carries clout in the cryptoverse, along with anyone else curious to learn where the power lies. Decentralized cryptocurrencies as such should have no leader, but there are still figures who exert sway. The top 300 crypto influencers can now be rated and debated side by side. Also read: Google Bans Crypto Ads: No Currencies, ICOs, Exchanges, Wallets, Advice If Coinmarketcap Did Twitter Crypto Influencers promises “an algorithmically…

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Just recently a development team from the UK has created a bitcoin cash (BCH) point-of-sale server which allows brick and mortar merchants to accept BCH as a form of payment in-store. The startup has started an initial pre-sale, and BCH Mini-POS devices will begin shipping this summer. Also read: Québec Premier: We’re Not Really Interested in Bitcoin Mining Mini-POS Allows Zero Confirmation BCH transactions In-Store The decentralized cryptocurrency bitcoin cash (BCH) will soon have a point-of-sale (POS) server available for merchants running a business in physical locations. The BCH Mini-POS is…

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Coinfloor have announced their group of cryptocurrency exchanges will now include Coinfloorex, a bitcoin futures exchange. Offering “institutional grade risk management and governance,” traders, hedge funds, and miners will get bitcoin futures “at scale” through “specifically designed cryptocurrency contracts and operational controls.” Also read: Québec Premier: We’re Not Really Interested in Bitcoin Mining Coinfloor Launches Physical Bitcoin Futures “Our mission is to build a bridge between Fiat currency and cryptocurrency,” Obi Nwosu, CEO of Coinfloor stressed, “to drive the stability and sustainability of cryptocurrency. Numerous market participants are calling on existing…

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US senator Brad Sherman called cryptocurrencies “harmful” in a government meeting March 14, appearing to accidentally admit they reduce government control of the dollar. Sherman: Crypto Is A ‘Crock’ Speaking during a hearing of the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment (Committee on Financial Services), titled “Examining the Cryptocurrencies and ICO Markets,” Sherman decried the alleged lack of “social benefit” attached to Bitcoin investment. “Cryptocurrencies are a crock. What social benefits to they provide?” he began his brief speech to the Subcommittee by saying. Bitcoin and altcoin prices dipped…

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New survey among financial professionals in Britain shows that more than half of those who have invested in cryptocurrencies, plan to buy more coins this year. Despite recent market volatility, only 8 percent of the interviewed intend to sell their cryptos. The majority of the investors expect crypto valuations to rise over the next 12 months.   Also read: The Wealthy Want Crypto but Don’t Understand It, Survey Shows Optimism, Despite Volatility British financial services professionals and retail investors are mostly optimistic about the near future of cryptocurrencies and are…

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Andreas Antonopoulos has warned Bitcoin holders about the “heavy price” they pay collecting funds from hard forks, arguing such funds are not “free money.” The Price To Pay For Extra Coins Speaking as part of an online Q&A session originally broadcast February 24, the celebrated cryptocurrency educator added he had “never” collected cryptocurrency on offer as part of a Bitcoin hard fork to those who previously held Bitcoin (BTC) balances. “Airdrops come with a rather significant price attached to them, and that price is the loss of privacy,” he said.…

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My guest today is a well known name in blockchain circles, Peter Borovykh, who’ll be giving us an insider view of global blockchain and cryptocurrency trends and projects. He is the author of “Blockchain Applications in Finance” and has spoken at events and conferences worldwide. Peter recently spoke at the Blockchain for Wall Street Conference and now he is here to share his insights on global blockchain changes with us. He is a leading blockchain and fintech consultant with BlockchainDriven, a blockchain and fintech consulting agency. There are major differences in…

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On March 14, the adult industry leader Playboy Enterprises announced the integration of cryptocurrency payments starting with its Playboy TV web portal. According to the announcement, customers will be able to access adult content, exclusives, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) initiatives in the future. Also Read: Bitcoin Futures Predictions Volumes Grow Increased Payment Flexibility Playboy is an adult lifestyle and entertainment company that was founded in 1953 by Hugh Hefner. The firm became one of the first adult industry leaders within the sex industry and continues to be…

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A number of companies are trying to create ways to pay their employees with cryptocurrencies. And while the concept might be appealing to some, there are several obstacles that have – at present time – kept it from widespread adoption. Back in December 2017 when GMO Internet Co. Ltd. announced its intentions to start paying up to 100,000 yen (roughly around $900) per month by Bitcoin to its employees, the public’s reaction was, as expected, definitively uncertain. People seemed to be torn between the fierce volatility of cryptocurrencies on one…

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Nine million users have flocked to global trading and investment platform eToro. What exactly is so appealing? The great sense of community and user-friendly interface are big pluses, according to a number of customer testimonials. Housewife-turned-trader Lena Birse (‘Onegirl’ on the platform) admits to having “no financial background” yet enjoyed a 36 percent gain on her eToro investments in 2017, and is now a Popular Investor (PI) on the site. “What I love about eToro is that you can see exactly what each trader is doing,” she says. “I started…

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