Urban, Author at 2100NEWS

UrbanSeptember 9, 2018

Last week, cryptocurrency researcher Kevin Rooke questioned the ability of Ethereum and EOS to support decentralized applications (dApps), given the dearth of users on those blockchains. Now he’s wondering if most cryptocurrencies are getting enough use. He recently observed in a tweetthat only 27 cyrptocurrency tokens had 400 or more active users in a 24-hour period, commenting, “You’d […]

UrbanSeptember 9, 2018

Following a landmark deal with the NFL announced in August, live streaming platform SportsCastr has announced a parnership with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) to power live, interactive video content for fans. WNBA Players Association Inks Deal with ICO Through a partnership with REP Worldwide, the WNBPA’s group licensing and player-marketing representation agency, SportsCastr will […]

UrbanSeptember 9, 2018

The world of money is revolutionizing in front of our eyes. Cryptocurrency is creating new paradigms for alternative payment systems and decentralized banking. There is no doubt that the user adoption of various cryptocurrencies is rapidly increasing. The cryptocurrency industry has become more fluid as the borders between it and mainstream finance continue to blur. […]

UrbanSeptember 8, 2018

Former Paypal COO David Sacks has joined 0x, an open protocol used for token trading in an advisory role, according to Fortune. Sacks, who is the co-founder of Harbor and a partner at Craft Ventures — a compliance service for token sales — shared the news via a tweet. The move is expected to create an industry […]

UrbanSeptember 8, 2018

Binance Labs Director Benjamin Rameau has stated that Africa is front and center of the company’s expansion strategy as it bets on a vision of the 21st century driven by the world’s youngest population gaining increased access to technology and opportunities. In June, CCN reported that Binance began actualizing its African expansion strategy when it opened Uganda’s […]

UrbanSeptember 8, 2018

In efforts to boost its market-based economy, the government of Uzbekistan has decided to take initiatives favorable to the growing cryptocurrency industry. Uzbekistan Goes Fishing for Bitcoin Exchanges The former Soviet nation confirmed that it is legalizing cryptocurrency exchanges and will allow blockchain companies to set up their offices in the state. The legalization came […]

UrbanSeptember 7, 2018

An Australian fintech startup based in Perth is giving users the opportunity to invest in crypto without going out of their way, using spare change from their electronic transactions to carry out micro-investments in crypto portfolios. Through its app, Bamboo says that it will improve access to investment opportunities and enhance user understanding of the new technologies […]

UrbanSeptember 7, 2018

Regular bank ATMs have long been a target for criminals but now bad actors are turning their sights on Bitcoin ATMs as cryptocurrencies gain acceptance. According to Trend Micro security researchers, a malware targeting Bitcoin ATMs has been discovered in the underground markets. The Bitcoin ATM malware which is being sold at a price of US$25,000 takes […]

UrbanSeptember 7, 2018

Often lauded as a bastion of anonymity, financial independence and personal security, ShapeShift exchange has made a controversial move in the eyes of some users by introducing KYC (know your customer) guidelines which will require their users to register their real identities to use the service. CEO Eric Vorhees published an announcement which was posted on Twitter […]

UrbanSeptember 6, 2018

With cryptocurrency markets struggling, Bitfury Group has immersed its mining equipment in a non-conducive liquid to reduce costs at its 40-megawatt mining plant in Tbilisi, Georgia, as it races to mine the remaining 21 million mineable bitcoins. The company’s investment in cooling technology signals the extent cryptocurrency miners are going to chill their energy-intensive computers, according to Bloomberg. […]

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