Bitcoin & Crypto News

A roundup of the major events that took place on the Consensus 2017 main stage earlier this week. nSource

Technologists are on the verge of realizing a new form of decentralized trading called atomic swaps, the idea could replace exchanges entirely.nSource

Already working with the Department of Homeland Security and the Bill &amp Melinda Gates Foundation to secure records on their blockchain, Factom has now set its sights on the trillion-dollar mortgage industry. Having launched its new Factom Harmony solution in… Continue Reading →

Coinbase suffered an outage on 25 May as investors raced to trade bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

In January of 2016, when Vinny Lingham announced that he had stepped down as CEO of the popular mobile gift card service Gyft, speculation began to bubble up as to what innovation sandbox he would be stepping into next. A… Continue Reading →

The price of bitcoin has rebounded after a notable fall yesterday that saw the digital currency lose over $400.nSource

At the Trusted IoT Alliance event on Thursday, a convergence between two nascent industries blockchain and IoT was apparent in a day of demos. nSource

The blockchain startup launched by Gyft founder Vinny Lingham is planning to launch an ICO. nSource

A group of Spanish banks have formed a new consortium to investigate blockchain technology applications.nSource

Cryptocurrency values have surged this year, with many posting huge percentage gains. But is it a sign they’re reaching a broader audiencenSource

Bitcoin prices dropped yesterday from $2800 down to $2460,sparking concern and speculation across the cryptocurrency…nThe post Bitcoin&8217s $500 Price Drop Sets Community Abuzz appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n

On May 19, the Czech capital hosted the largest conference on digital currencies and blockchain…nThe post Prague Blockchain &038 Bitcoin Conference Sees 3 Times More Attendees This Year appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n

Bringing leaders in payment innovation, financial services and FinTech to Copenhagen from 26-28 June,Money 20/20…nThe post Agenda &038 Keynote Line Up at Money20/20 Europe Set to Define the Future of Money appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n

The cryptocurrency debit card market is gaining a new heavyweight as Monaco continues its 150,000…nThe post Monaco Visa Card ICO Brings Crypto Token Spending To The Masses appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n

A Michigan LocalBitcoins trader plead guilty last week to operating an unlicensed money services business.nSource

Canada’s central bank likely won’t launch a wholesale payment system based solely on distributed ledger tech.nSource

Bitcoin prices fell sharply today after setting a new all-time high above $2,700 on the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index BPI.nSource

The Token Summit was held today, showcasing how a blockchain-based economy may be on the horizon with real-world applications that serve actual needs.nSource

Profit taking caused crypto prices to suffer notable declines. nSource

Amid a continued stranglehold on Bitcoin withdrawals at exchanges, Chinas over-the-counter OTC market is exploding…nThe post China&8217s Over-the-Counter Bitcoin Price Breaks 20K Yuan appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n