South Korean-based Upbit has become the latest major exchange to be hacked. A thief has stolen 342,000 Ether worth USD $50 million. The exchange has stated that the stolen cryptocurrency did not come from user funds, and that all deposits and withdrawals will be suspended for at least two weeks. As this attack is far…

Throughout its ten year history, Bitcoin has experienced the greatest level of volatility of any asset ever created. It has endured significant challenges and setbacks, yet remarkably has remained by far the most valuable and significant cryptocurrency. As the general crypto market recovers, Bitcoin now finds itself in a strange position. Across the globe, there…

Cryptocurrency is once again becoming a popular topic in the Middle East as two countries are experiencing economic turmoil related to their banking systems. Lebanon is in the midst of a full-blown banking crisis that has now led to a collapse of the ruling government. Meanwhile, Iranian protests have led to the burning of a…

Although there is no shortage of enthusiasm for many emerging cryptocurrencies, ChainLink is becoming a clear standout. The blockchain platform has emerged from relative obscurity to become a top performer in both crypto markets and in interest from major institutions. ChainLink’s ascension is a clear example of the dynamic nature of the blockchain space, and…

Like most altcoins, Litecoin is experiencing a revival in market cap, and interest in the platform is growing among investors. Litecoin has moved up twenty percent since late last month, and remains one of the best known cryptocurrencies. Nevertheless, challenges facing the platform are growing, as competition is increasing and the investing public is becoming…

Stellar Lumens (XLM) has experienced a series of highs and lows since its founding in 2014, but the development team has kept a steady eye on long-term development and use. Now, as blockchain technology begins to emerge from the frustrating crypto winter, the platform appears positioned to make great strides into the mainstream. In preparation,…

As the crypto market continues to gain strength, BitcoinCash is finding itself in a unique and precarious position. Although its market value has increased substantially over the past few weeks, interest from miners appears to be decreasing. Now, some analysts are concerned that an upcoming halving may further reduce mining activity, leaving the platform vulnerable…

There is now little debate that an altcoin market recovery is underway. Although numerous comparisons will no doubt be made to the events of 2017, in all likelihood this bull run, should it continue, will have a life of its own. Already one difference is the degree of diversity seen in the value gains among…

The cryptocurrency sector has recently been shaken with news from China, where the People’s Bank of China, alongside government institutions, are reportedly hard at work developing and preparing the launch of the digital Yuan, a state-sanctioned digital currency that is bound to facilitate digital payments in the Asian country. However, reports also showcase China’s interest in…

Although there is tremendous development across many aspects of the crypto space, advocates remain frustrated at the seemingly low level of adoption by the retail sector. In the ten years since Bitcoin’s release, cryptocurrencies remain a fringe element of global consumer business. Behind the scenes, the situation is changing, as interest from retailers is clearly…