During the first week of January 2020, there were several surreal stories in the cryptocurrency industry. A Darknet Market Place's ICO Russia's Hydra, a darknet marketplace is announcing an initial coin offering because they want to go global. They hope to raise $146 million. Tokens will…
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When Will We See Bitcoin Back Above the $9,000 Mark?
Investors keep waiting for the Bitcoin rally that will push the token to a sustained value of $9,000. Since the collapse of the market in 2017 there have been indications that a rebound was imminent, but so far the world's most popular cryptocurrency has yet to gain…
Updates on China's New Policy For Securing Blockchain Patents
Securing a blockchain patent in China may be getting easier thanks to the government's willingness to streamline the application process. This may be a sign that China's attitude toward blockchains and cryptocurrency continues to thaw. The National Intellectual Property Administration, or NIPA, is the Chinese government…
South Korean Government Readies Cryptocurrency Taxation Bill
Taxation on individuals who post cryptocurrency profits in South Korea will soon be a reality. The South Korean government has announced that it is currently preparing a bill that would pave the way for the new taxes to take effect. The bill is also set to bring order to the…
Some Updates on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency to End 2019's Activities
The year 2019 did not bring the desired Bitcoin bull run, and there was no Santa Claus Rally to appease traders before New Year's Eve, but there were quite a few positive developments that suggest the future of digital currencies will be bright and active in the near-term.…
Malicious Software and a Nefarious Wallet Affect ETH Coin Traders
A wallet for Ethereum (ETH), known as the "Shitcoin Wallet," is reported to be inserting nefarious JavaScript scripts from browsers in order to steal user data. On December 30, 2019, cybersecurity expert Harry Denley warned about this possible breach in a tweet. According to Denley's tweet,…