In a significant development the U.S. Justice Department announced, it has selected an experienced computer crimes prosecutor to lead its new national cryptocurrency enforcement team and said the FBI is launching a unit for blockchain analysis and virtual asset seizure…. Read More ›
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Intel launches chip for mining bitcoins, minting NFTs
In a statement Intel Corp said it has launched a new chip specifically designed for blockchain applications such as Bitcoin mining and minting NFTs to cash in on the rising usage of cryptocurrencies. Intel’s new chip is slated to ship… Read More ›
Digital bitcoin exchange firm ShapeShift AG completes the acquisition of KeepKey Holder LLC
The deal will allow ShapeShift’s customers to transact in digital currencies without even visiting a website. ShapeShift AG, a Swiss digital currency exchange firm disclosed that it has acquired U.S. based KeepKey Holder LLC, a maker of digital wallets, in… Read More ›
Ledger Holdings raises $11.4 million in new funding round
The funding round was led by China’s Huiyin Blockchain Venture Investments and Miami International Holdings Inc.
The price of bitcoins touch a dizzying record high of $1,700
Increase in ICOs have had a significant impact on the price surge of bitcoins. With demands for the crypto currency soaring, bitcoins hit a record high on Tuesday helped by the creation of new tokens for raising funds for blockchain… Read More ›
Billionaire investor to participate in a revolutionary blockchain token sale
This is history in the making. A must read for bitcoin aficionados. The bitcoin industry is set to get a major investor – billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper, a bitcoin aficionado has disclosed that he will be buying “a new… Read More ›
Likelihood of SEC approving U.S ETF high
Although many investors have are hoping that the SEC will approve the creation of the United States’ first bitcoin exchange-traded fund, a few cautious ones, such as Michael Venuto, chief investment officer at Toroso Investments prefer to avoid the volatility… Read More ›
Bitcoins have registered a growth of 125% in 2016
Traded heavily in China, the cryptocurrency is used to go around capital control norms placed by China’s ruling bosses. In a significant development, bitcoin has jumped above $1,000 for the first time in 3 years. It has outperformed all currencies… Read More ›
Financial giants invest in blockchain starup Axoni: Sources
Blockchain technology set to gain traction with investments from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Barclays, ICAP, Thomson Reuters, etc. According to sources familiar with the deal, JPMorgan Chase & Co, the Goldman Sachs Group Inc. along with a group of other financial… Read More ›