Cointelligence Blog
Two new Bitcoin EFTs await SEC approval
ProShare Capital Management recently filed two new Bitcoin EFTs that will be able to track future bitcoin contracts based on the Chicago Board of Options Exchange. The EFTs are currently awaiting approval from the Security Exchange Commission (SEC).
Users can now build their own token sales with CoinLaunch
CoinLaunch’s CoinCreator will now allow anyone to make and sell their coins.
Over 500 million PCs compromised by cryptocurrency mining script
Researchers revealed that over 500 million PCs were mining cryptocurrency without their users’ knowledge.
Ripple trying to attract banks through its $300m XRP rebate program
The RippleNet Accelerator Program, which provides the early adopters with a volume rebate and other market incentives, is funded from an account containing $300 million of XRP. In order for RippleNet members to receive their license and rebate, they must reach integration and volume milestones by a...
Clever cryptocurrency miners using Politifact and other sites
Politifact is the latest site to have its website used for mining cryptocurrency. When contacted regarding this proceeding, Politifact team denied being aware of the routine being present on their site and vowed to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Bitcoin Cash developer is launching a P2P marketplace
LocalBitcoin, which is a P2P marketplace for bitcoin, does not support Bitcoin Cash. This has made the development of such a marketplace necessary. A Reddit user, MobTwo, reported that he is in the process of building LocalBitcoinCash, which is the Bitcoin Cash version of LocalBitcoin.
A high-tech heater that mines Ethereum
Russian cryptocurrency startup, Comino, has come up with a high-tech yet simple contraption to enable people to enter the cryptocurrency market while keeping them warm and cozy. The startup has built a room heater that can not only keep a room warm, but also mine various cryptocurrencies in the proc...
Bitcoin Gold releases statement regarding negative criticism
With the looming bitcoin fork that is scheduled to take place on 25 October, Bitcoin Gold responded to some negative criticism and questions.
Japan officially the world’s largest bitcoin market
Japan has just established itself as the world’s capital of bitcoin activity.
Bitcoin will collapse, says economist, Kenneth Rogoff
Kenneth Rogoff is a professor of economics and public policy at Harvard University and served as the chief economist of IMF from 2001 to 2003. His recent post at marketwatch.com discussed whether bitcoin is a bubble or not. The author is well versed on currencies and is the author of The Curse of Cash,...
