North America: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup, 22nd to 28th June 2018
North America Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country. USA Facebook goes back on crypto ad ban: Social media giant Facebook has announced that it is overturning an earlier decision to ban cryptocurrency […]
Europe: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup, 22nd to 28th June 2018
Europe Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country. France Government wants alleged $4 billion Bitcoin fraudster on new charges: The French government is looking to indict alleged Bitcoin fraudster Alexander Vinnik. The cyber […]
Asia and Oceania: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup, 22nd to 28th June 2018
Asia and Oceania Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country. Japan Investors plea for lower crypto taxes: Japanese investors are lobbying for lowering of cryptocurrency taxes in the country that could be […]
Africa and the Middle East: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup, 22nd to 28th June 2018
Africa and the Middle East Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country. Africa Senegal Akon to launch own crypto: Senegalese-American singer Akon has announced that he is creating a new cryptocurrency called […]
South America: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup, 22nd to 28th June 2018
South America Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country. Uruguay Fintech chamber to propose crypto regulations: The Uruguayan chamber of fintech has announced that it is creating a special committee to propose […]
Developer Plans Massive Bitcoin Mobile Airdrop to Ease Venezuelan Crisis
Former Goldman Sachs employee turned developer Jonathan Wheeler has plans to help Venezuelans get their hands on Bitcoin via a massive airdrop, according to Zero Hedge. As reported by Bitcoin News recently, under its controversial president, Nicolas Maduro, the country continues to struggle with a hyperinflation rate which was estimated to have skyrocketed to 18,000% […]
Ontario Bitcoin Adoption at 5%, Residents Still Need to Learn More
The Ontario Securities Commission has released figures showing that the Canadian province has a low rate of cryptocurrency ownership. Canada, home of Ethereum, is a global blockchain innovator due to provincial research and development, low energy costs, high-speed internet and internal regulation. ConsenSys, an Enterprise Ethereum Alliance member for over ten years, now offers some […]
Sacramento Kings Slam Dunk for Charity with Ethereum Mining
California’s Sacremento Kings, a professional basketball team, has joined the current wave of cryptocurrency charities, announcing their own contribution based on Ethereum mining, as reported by the National Basketball Association (NBA). The project, called MiningForGood, will make the Kings the first professional sports team to mine a cryptocurrency, using MiningStore’s machines which will be installed […]
Indian Women Spending Twice Their Rupees Than Men on Crypto
It appears that unlike most countries around the globe, Indian women are breaking the mould in terms of cryptocurrency spending, writes Bitcoin.com. Bitcoin News recently reported that figures released from community-driven Bitcoin statistics and services site Coin Dance showed that as of May 2018, 94.73% of Bitcoin community engagement and active participation came from men […]
100% Success Rate on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network but Only for 3 Cents or Less
A study in the Diar Digital Assets and Regulation Trade Publication calculated the success rate of transactions on the Bitcoin Lightning Network according to the amount of money being sent. Initial results were not satisfactory, with high transaction failure rates, indicating much still needs to be done before the Lightning Network becomes a feasible scalability solution […]
