Op-Ed: Initial Exchange Offerings Restore Agility to Blockchain’s Original Fundraising Model: Joe Liebkind
One of the most groundbreaking concepts to emerge from blockchain over its short lifespan has been the initial coin offering, or ICO. In this article, the author will discuss an emerging trend called “Initial Exchange Offerings” or IEOs. Reading about blockch…
TRON Cryptocurrency (TRX) Plows into the Green as Bitcoin Price Stagnates: Melanie Kramer
After a continuous flow of positive news from the TRON Foundation, the TRX coin is outpacing the rest of the top 35 currencies with 24-hour growth of over 7%. Bitcoin (BTC) is up less than 1% today. TRON has reported anything from achieving major blockchain m…
Shots Fired: Craig Wright Calls Bitcoin Evangelist Andreas Antonopoulos ‘Sh*tcoin Expert’: Mark Emem
Self-declared creator of bitcoin, Craig Wright, has taken to Twitter to brand bitcoin advocate Andreas Antonopoulos, a ‘shitcoin expert’. Escalating the attacks further, Wright dismissed Antonopoulos’ wealth of knowledge on bitcoin saying that the only correc…
US Economy Is ‘Complete Facade,’ Says Economist Who Claims Recession Is Near: Samantha Chang
The US economy will plunge into a recession in 2019, thanks to overreach by the Federal Reserve — which raised interest rates for the fourth time in 2018. That’s the sobering assessment of Canadian economist David Rosenberg, a strategist with Gluskin Sheff, a…
Bitcoin Ransom: Hacker Group Releases Layer 1 Of “Damaging” 9/11 Papers: P. H. Madore
A group going by the “thedarkoverlord” has been threatening to release 9/11 papers in lieu of a Bitcoin ransom. They demand a huge sum of money in Bitcoin. $2 million, to be exact, to either release or withhold the documents. They claim to have hacked several…
Ad Campaign for Winklevoss-Led Crypto Exchange Gemini Raises Eyebrows: P. H. Madore
Gemini has an advertisement on a New York sidewalk that’s got people talking on Crypto Twitter. Rules like mathematics? Sure. Crypto needs that. Rules like "KYC AML licencing taxation Patriot Act bitlicense bullshit?" No. Crypto doesn't need that. pic.twitter…
Ethereum Extends Impressive Run, up 35% in 1 Week: Factors and Trends: Joseph Young
In the past week, Ethereum, the second most valuable cryptocurrency in the global market, has experienced a strong upward movement, recording an additional three percent increase in value on the day. Within seven days, the Ethereum price has increased from $1…
Institutional Crypto Adoption Grows, But Will Big Banks Make a Splash in 2019?: Melanie Kramer
A top executive in the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) crypto division predicts that more institutional players will announce cryptocurrency projects this year. Henri Arslanian is fintech and crypto lead for PwC China and Hong Kong. He’s also the chairman of the…
Elon Musk to Investors: Don’t Drag Ex-Girlfriend Grimes into Tesla Lawsuit: Samantha Chang
Billionaire Elon Musk is annoyed that Tesla shareholders want to subpoena his girlfriend, pop star Grimes (real name: Claire Elise Boucher), to question her about his infamous 2018 tweet about taking his electric-car company private. Musk’s lawyer said the mo…
Despite Dow Sell-Off, White House Economist Says There’s ‘No Recession in Sight’: Mark Emem
The top economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed fears that the world’s biggest economy is about to slip into a recession, even as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other market indices have suffered steep declines in recent months. In…
Bet on ‘Biscuits Not Bitcoin’: Gateway Partners’ V. Shankar: Alex T
In an interview with the Nikkei Asian Review, Gateway Partners Chief Executive V. Shankar reiterated his longstanding negative stance on bitcoin. “We are for biscuits, not bitcoins,” he said. Gateway’s Shankar Still Bearish on Bitcoin Towards the end of 2017,…
Keoken Introduces the AirFork: Secon-Layer Token Distribution for Bitcoin Cash: Press Release
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Newsflash: Dow Pounds to 700 Point Gain after Fed Chairman Powell Reassures Investors: Josiah Wilmoth
The Dow Jones Industrial Average thrust off its recent bearish trend during mid-day trading on Friday, surging to a 700 point gain after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reassured investors that the central bank would take stock market conditions into a…
Bitcoin is a ‘Black Box’ so I Won’t Invest in it: Analyst Gary Shilling: Yashu Gola
Renowned investor Gary Shilling believes Bitcoin is a black box. And he prefers to stay away from it. Speaking to Business Insider, the American financial analyst admitted that the digital currency is too opaque and complicated for him to invest in — and he w…
Satoshi Nakamoto: Mysterious Bitcoin Creator World’s 44th Most Powerful Person in Finance: Yashu Gola
A faceless person called Satoshi Nakamoto has bagged a rank among the world’s top 100 global finance leaders, leaving well-known personalities like Mark Zuckerberg, Kristalina Georgieva, and Paul Krugman behind. Worth.com has named Satoshi Nakamoto the 44th m…
In Gold [and Bitcoin?] We Trust: Precious Metals Surge as Stocks Fall: Melanie Kramer
The price of gold futures broke the $1,300 per ounce threshold for the first time since June 2018. Investors are likely moving positions to the gold markets, pushed away from stocks after recent dips. The crypto market capitalization, or the total amount inve…
Dow Surges 385 Points After Opening Bell; Apple Not Out of the Woods Yet: Sam Bourgi
U.S. stocks staged a large relief rally after the open on Friday, as technology shares regained their poise following Thursday’s meltdown. The strong start mirrors upbeat an upbeat pre-market that saw the Dow Jones futures contract gain nearly 300 points. US …
Donald Trump Blames Democrat House Takeover for Dow Jones Sell-Off: Josiah Wilmoth
With the Democrats assuming control of the US House of Representatives this week, it seems unlikely that the now-divided federal government will accomplish much of note during the final two years of President Donald Trump’s first term. However, the Democratic…
U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Rise 312,000 in December Vs. 184,000 Expected: Sam Bourgi
U.S. employers added more workers than expected in December, capping off a strong year of job creation for the world’s largest economy. December Hiring: By the Numbers Nonfarm payrolls increased by 312,000 in December, the highest since February, the Labor De…
