Here’s the often overlooked reason why: A blockchain carries no transaction cost. (An infrastructure cost yes, but no transaction cost.) The blockchain is a simple yet ingenious way of passing information from A to B in a fully automated and safe manner. One party to a transaction initiates the process by creating a block. This block is […]
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, July 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — block.one, the developer of EOS.IO software, a new blockchain operating system designed to support commercial-scale decentralized applications, today has successfully received 651,902 ether (“ETH”), which is approximately US$185 million, in the first five days of its 341-day long token distribution. In exchange, 200 million EOS ERC-20 compatible tokens (“EOS Tokens”) were distributed […]
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, June 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — EOS, the first blockchain operating system designed to support commercial decentralized applications, today announced further details for its digital token distribution to open on Monday, June 26. EOS’s token distribution follows a groundbreaking participation model that will take place over the course of one year creating […]
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The Breakout Gaming Group has secured their own Curacao license after successfully meeting all the Curacao eGaming requirements. This license will cover the Group’s currently operating BreakoutGaming.com website and is also expected to provide licensing for the soon to launch Breakout Lottos gaming entertainment site. BreakoutGaming.com, launched in […]
DOVER, Del., May 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The United States-registered blockchain-based investment platform, OnPlace Inc., takes pleasure to announce that it has surpassed its equity crowdfunding target. Following the successful fundraising, the investment platform now enables users to invest safely in private companies across the globe. Through the recent equity crowdfunding campaign held in the United […]
ZUG, Switzerland, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — After 12 months in stealth development, Monaco Technology GMBH unveiled its revolutionary Monaco VISA® Card and App today. Besides traditional funding sources, Monaco can be funded with Bitcoin, Ethereum and other ERC20 tokens. Monaco allows users to spend and send money globally at perfect interbank exchange rates, saving EUR30-40 […]
The Internet of blockchains Cosmos and the self-evolving cryptocurrency platform BOScoin has signed a strategic partnership. SEOUL, South Korea, May 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Cosmos (https://cosmos.network), who is creating the Internet of Blockchains, and the self-evolving cryptocurrency platform BOScoin (https://boscoin.io), have just signed a strategic partnership agreement. Cosmos and BOScoin will share resources, conduct research on […]
Bitcoin has gone quiet. At least it has in the mainstream media, despite the fact that the cryptocurrency’s value is almost 50% higher than it was during the heady days of late 2013. It was then that Bitcoin ceased being a secret known only to the initiated and became a worldwide phenomenon that everyone wanted […]
PlayBitcoinGames.com offers players a seamless experience through simplified processes, a generous reward system, and big payouts. SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — PlayBitcoinGames, the Costa Rican online Bitcoin casino platform offers players a simplified yet unique betting experience, through a simple registration process, affiliate rewards and provably fair gaming option. Created by MyTrafficValue, […]
Scientists at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) of the University of Luxembourg have developed an important mathematical algorithm called “Equihash”. Equihash is a core component for the new cryptocurrency Zcash, which offers more privacy and equality than the famous Bitcoin. Zcash came into operation as an experimental technology for a community-driven […]
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Alternative Currencies: Are Cryptocurrencies Readyfor Prime Time?” report to their offering. “Alternative Currencies: Are Cryptocurrencies Ready for Prime Time?” identifies and discusses several of the central concepts underlying cryptocurrencies and their marketplace potential. Bitcoin, easily the most recognizable of the digital currencies has generated a fair […]
During the past year, the world’s UHNW (ultra high net worth) population reached an all-time high of 199,235 individuals and a combined wealth of US$27.8 trillion. Growth was largely due to North America and Europe, with the two regions responsible for a net gain of nearly 10,000 UHNW individuals and a total increase in wealth […]