Category: Digital Assets

  • Host a BCH Giveaway With Bitcoin.com’s Golden Ticket Software

    Host a BCH Giveaway With Bitcoin.com’s Golden Ticket Software

    Have you ever thought about creating a cryptocurrency giveaway during a hosted event? Now you can create your own crypto-based sweepstakes with Bitcoin.com’s event paper wallet generator. With Bitcoin.com’s Golden Ticket program and open source code, the software allows anyone to develop fantastic tickets funded with bitcoin cash (BCH). Also Read: Peer-to-Peer Trading Platform Bitquick Implements…

  • Bitcoin and Market-Related Headlines Dominated Crypto News Coverage in 2018

    Bitcoin and Market-Related Headlines Dominated Crypto News Coverage in 2018

    2018 was a crazy year for cryptocurrency enthusiasts as markets dropped significantly in value, but there were still plenty of sensational headlines to capture attention in a period when digital currency news coverage changed drastically. According to statistics from Cryptocompare and alternative research from other sources, media crypto narratives have evolved rapidly. Also read: Openbazaar’s New…

  • Openbazaar’s New Social Media Platform Aims to Foster Privacy

    Openbazaar’s New Social Media Platform Aims to Foster Privacy

    On Thursday, during the first day of the North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC), Openbazaar founder and CEO Brian Hoffman announced a new service called Haven Privacy. The product is a multi-faceted application for Openbazaar’s mobile and full node clients allowing users to chat, shop, and send cryptocurrencies in a private fashion. Also read: Report From Within…

  • Coinstar Machines in Select US States Now Sell BTC Vouchers

    Coinstar Machines in Select US States Now Sell BTC Vouchers

    On Jan. 17, financial services company Coinme announced that people visiting select Safeway and Albertsons stores in California, Texas, and Washington can now purchase bitcoin core (BTC) through Coinstar kiosks. Coinstar devices are fully automated self-service coin-counting machines and now thousands located in the U.S. market could be equipped to handle cryptocurrency transactions. Also Read: Markets…

  • Custodial Bitgo Clients Can Now Access Genesis Global’s OTC Pools

    Custodial Bitgo Clients Can Now Access Genesis Global’s OTC Pools

    On Wednesday, cryptocurrency custodial service Bitgo and over-the-counter (OTC) brokerage house Genesis Global announced a partnership to provide fast and secure trades directly from Genesis’ cold storage solution. Essentially, institutional investors who store their assets with Bitgo will be able to access cryptocurrency quotes in a high-frequency fashion similar to acquiring stocks or equities from…

  • Denmark’s Tax Agency to Collect Information About Bitcoin Traders

    Denmark’s Tax Agency to Collect Information About Bitcoin Traders

    Danish tax authorities will soon be going after cryptocurrency traders in the country and beyond. The plan is to collect data from local bitcoin exchanges in order to verify if citizens who have traded digital assets have paid the right taxes. Information about foreign citizens and entities will be shared with other countries.    Also…

  • Cryptocurrency Conferences Continue to Thrive Despite Industry Downturn

    Cryptocurrency Conferences Continue to Thrive Despite Industry Downturn

    Over the last year, cryptocurrency prices have dropped significantly and mainstream attention has been waning in recent months. However, according to recent data, the digital currency and blockchain conference circuit did not see a steady decline during the last six months of 2018. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto Hearing, Community Calls for Positive Regulations…

  • Cryptocurrency Still a Gray Area in Malaysia After Government Deems It ‘Neither Legal nor Illegal’

    Cryptocurrency Still a Gray Area in Malaysia After Government Deems It ‘Neither Legal nor Illegal’

    Malaysia’s government still hasn’t made up its mind on what to do with cryptocurrencies. The country’s finance minister last year warned companies not to issue new tokens, while waiting on the central bank to give clear advice. But Malaysia’s Federal Territories Minister this week said that the government is undecided on whether cryptocurrencies are legal…

  • Acquiring Crypto: Simple Steps to Buying Your First Bitcoin

    Acquiring Crypto: Simple Steps to Buying Your First Bitcoin

    There’s a good chance you’ve talked to a friend about Bitcoin. Or maybe heard about this “crazy digital currency” in the news, but haven’t tried to obtain any because you think it might be difficult. These days, acquiring cryptocurrency is actually very easy, with various avenues you can take to purchase your first coins. Also…

  • A Look at Some of the ‘Next Generation’ Mining Rigs Available Today

    A Look at Some of the ‘Next Generation’ Mining Rigs Available Today

    Over the last year, cryptocurrencies have lost a lot of value yet bitcoin miners continue to process transactions and earn block rewards. A bunch of new mining rigs were announced in 2018 that packed some serious hashrate. As the new year begins, some of the top devices that process between 28-76 trillion hashes per second…