A blockchain-backed bar launched to revolutionize the alcohol industry
QYKBAR is a new startup that has announced a blockchain-based service. It will basically provide its customers with a cloud based bar, which will allow them to consume their drinks in any of the affiliated bars and pay with crypto.
GRAFT Point of Sale network aims to mainstream cryptocurrency
GRAFT is building a blockchain based network geared specifically to Point of Sale (POS) transactions with cryptocurrencies. GRAFT has successfully raised $6 million by selling 22 million tokens via the company’s ICO.
Bitmessage under attack by hackers
Hackers have deployed a malware attack on Bitmessage, a Peer-to-Peer communications protocol. In order to protect users wallets and cryptocurrency funds, they are encouraged to download an updated version of the software, as well as change their passwords and keys.
Coinbase overcharging adds to long list of problems for exchange
Customers are on the verge of revolution, as Coinbase issues multiple unauthorized charges against users. This has sent some wallet holders into overdraft and debt
Researchers analyze BTC profitability and predictability
A team of researchers studied the value of technical analysis in predicting bitcoin’s future price movements. Simple trading techniques that rely on the moving averages (MAs) were found to be significant in predicting the future of bitcoin price.
Do BTC price movements correlate with search spikes in Google Trends?
There is a significant relationship between bitcoin price movements and Google Trends data for keywords relevant to bitcoin . This is true too for other major cryptocurrencies such as ethereum and ripple.
Internet of Services (IOS) – a novel highly scalable blockchain
Internet of Services or ‘IOS’ is a new blockchain paradigm innovated to particularly solve the scalability issue associated with most cryptocurrencies. IOS is an under-progress blockchain platform, which was developed by a team from Singapore. IOS was launched last year in December and is said to have the potential to process up to 100,000 secure transactions per second.
Cryptocurrency and signs of alien life
The growing popularity of cryptocurrency mining has sent the prices of GPUs to the moon. This is hindering the search for extra-terrestrials, due to the fact that scientists rely on GPUs to be able to listen out for broadcasts by extra-terrestrials.
Globitex ICO raises €7 million within 24 hours
ICOs helped many companies in raising significant capital last year. The market overtook IPOs as the preferred way to aggregate investments. Globitex is another company that has successfully conducted an ICO, raising more than $12 million.
Stargram brings blockchain to the entertainment industry
Stargram Coin is a cryptocurrency dedicated to the entertainment industry. Stars within the industry are able to issue a token through stargram’s global coin, under their own name. It can be purchased by fans who can use it as a form of payment.
