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Bitcoin Lightning Network transactions might finally add some utility to increasingly impractical Bitcoin payments. Alex Bosworth, a prominent software developer, was able to pay his phone bill via a bitcoin transaction that utilized the "Lightning Network" (LN). This is by far the first transaction...

Analysts believe that Japan could experience a GDP boost of 0.3% thanks to the country’s progressive attitude towards cryptocurrencies. In April 2017, Japan announced a progressive attitude towards bitcoin, and other altcoins, when the Payment Services Act officially legalized cryptocurrency trading....

The privacy coin, Verge, has reportedly been leaking its users’ IP addresses, potentially exposing their real-life identities. Several media outlets recently noted that XVG is perhaps not as anonymous as it claims to be, and cautioned investors to not put too much trust in it. This precaution turned...

Ethereum’s price topped $914.83 during Wednesday's trading sessions, with the coin's initial advance beginning at around midnight. The recent surge has boosted Ethereum’s market cap to $86,339,498,573. Ether has posted 17% advance in the last 24 hours. The reason behind the boost is the increased volume...

It can be said that 2017 has been the year of digital tokens, as cryptocurrencies have sky rocketed to become one of the most valuable assets.

Buterin expressed that instead of putting their wealth to a productive use, investors are just flaunting it aimlessly. He complained that people in cryptocurrency space are only interested in showing off their wealth and luxuries. “If all that we accomplish is lambo memes and immature puns about ‘sharting,’...

In an eventful year, the crypto industry has risen against several stumbling blocks as they have turned out to become platforms for publicity and awareness. However the industry capacity suggests more eventful seasons ahead as disruption continues.

While all eyes were on bitcoin, it seems ripple (XRP) was preparing to end 2017 on a high note. Having started the year at a mere $0.64, ripple’s XRP is currently trading at an impressive average of $2.20. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, grew by 1,400% this year. In contrast, ripple has risen by...

Bitcoin reached its latest record-breaking high of almost $20,000 this month, having started at $1,000 in the beginning of 2017. Other currencies, such as ethereum and litecoin, saw commendable progress as well this year. Although out shined by bitcoin, 2017 was a good year for many coins.

With developers forking the tokens, and larger exchanges refusing to support the resultant currencies, the market is experiencing a void that is being filled by smaller exchanges. When interested users are made to go to lesser-known exchanges, these companies see a rise in their revenues from trading...