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Druckenmiller-backed crypto start-up looks to solve bitcoin's volatility problem

A cryptocurrency project backed by billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller and Federal Reserve chair runner-up Kevin Warsh is looking to rid the market of one massive problem: volatility. Bitcoin has a fixed supply, so, when demand for it rises, bitcoin's price goes up, and the opposite is true when demand ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2HNvOXv via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UNICEF's “Hope Page” Mines Cryptocurrency Through Visitors' Computers

UNICEF Australia is using Coinhive — a crypto-mining service — to extract cryptocurrency through visitors' computers and fund its ongoing mission in Bangladesh. The UN branch has long worked to provide humanitarian relief for both children and their mothers in developing nations. The organization ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2I3TYfW via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After Nasdaq CEO Blesses Cryptocurrency, Investors See Bigger Future For Bitcoin, Others

On Wednesday, the company announced a collaboration with cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, founded by early bitcoin investors Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. Over the few months, they partnered with San Diego based ETF firm, RealityShares, to launch two blockchain-related funds. The latest is ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2qYBFyT via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'Burning' coins: how Bitcoin Cash became the world's hottest cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Cash is the hottest cryptocurrency around right now for more reasons than you may imagine. The offshoot of the biggest digital token has surged about 25 per cent since Friday, in part because Antpool, one of the largest mining groups, is "burning" a portion of the coins it receives in exchange for ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2HWw839 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Will cryptocurrency fund the next indie film hit?

Mitzi Peirone thanks God for cryptocurrency . Peirone's Braid, a psychological horror flick screening at the Tribeca Film Festival this week, touts itself as the first feature-length film funded by cryptocurrency . She considered more traditional ways of raising her budget on her own: pleading with family and ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2HU2c7T via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rare Bits has raised $6 million on the way to becoming cryptocurrency's answer to eBay

Startup Rare Bits is positioning itself to be the go-to site for cryptocurrency enthusiasts — or beginners — who want to buy digital assets. The platform, which launched in February and allows users to buy, sell and search for virtual assets denominated in cryptocurrency , just raised a $6 million dollar ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2vBjq7A via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

RAM Token ICO: ASIC Cryptocurrency Mining Farm Hardware?

With the dramatic surge we are witnessing with blockchain and cryptocurrency , every individual or organization want to get their hands on these digital assets. However, most people often face the problem of access to acquire the cryptocurrency they want. While we have the option of purchasing the ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2HPeE8H via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Yahoo Japan buys a minority stake in a Tokyo cryptocurrency exchange

Yahoo Japan has gotten its hands on 40 percent of a Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange set to launch this fall. The investment, made in BitARG Exchange through a Yahoo Japan subsidiary gives the company a minority stake with BitARG parent company CMD Laboratories still maintaining 60 ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2JHHsAM via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This could be the year big investors such as endowments finally buy into cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin has nosedived more than 50 percent this year after regulatory crackdowns on fundraising frauds, high-profile hacks and a lack of new buyers. Ari Paul, a former portfolio manager at the University of Chicago and current CIO of cryptocurrency investment firm BlockTower Capital, said he has talked ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2v7XLn0 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bitcoin price update: THIS is why the cryptocurrency is surging AGAIN

Traders who had bet against the cryptocurrency were forced to buy back into the market. Brian Kelly, CNBC contributor and head of BKCM, which runs a digital assets strategy for clients said: ”Once bitcoin broke higher, shorts were squeezed and forced to cover.” "The ratio of short margin trades versus ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2v9LPB9 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Allvor: Ripple(XRP) Ledger Powered Cryptocurrency For E-commerce Comes To Limelight

Ripple(XRP) – Another feather to the cap of Ripple has surfaced with Allvor branding itself as the first cryptocurrency powered by XRP Ledger with a distinct functionality and a focus on e-commerce. Allvor proposed integration, using XRP ledger superior technology, if widely accepted, it will go a long ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2H4AogH via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The First Quarter Of 2018, A Tough Cookie For Cryptocurrency

When you consider that the best performing cryptocurrency was NEO, which lost 24.9% of its value. The good news for Bitcoin is that it was not the worst performing; that award goes to Cardano, who lost 77.7% of its value. Despite this, experts are still predicting great things for Bitcoin. The Winklevoss ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2pX5qyN via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Promise of cryptocurrency gets more and more relevant | Cybersecurity

One proponent of cryptocurrency is Thomas Flake, founder and chief marketing officer of Bcause LLC, a digital mining facility in Virginia Beach. The benefits of cryptocurrency he cited include quicker transaction speeds and lower transaction fees than traditional banking. “ Cryptocurrency is well-suited as ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2GxRwxr via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Everyone Including Twitter Is Sick and Tired of Cryptocurrency Ads

On Monday Twitter confirmed to multiple outlets that the social network will ban some advertisements for cryptocurrencies and related products in the next 30 days. After Reddit, Facebook, and finally Google all banned cryptocurrency advertising, rumors circulated last week that Twitter—a hub for the ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2DX3XgV via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US Bans Venezuela's Petro Cryptocurrency

However, Maduro himself has said the digital currency is also designed to overcome economic sanctions, which the US has used to punish the country's government over human rights abuses. By issuing the Petro, Venezuela will be able to attract new foreign investment amid the ongoing cryptocurrency  ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2u1aBmu via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J