US regulatory bodies have been willfully ambiguous about cryptocurrency for many years, with lawmakers and other government officials refusing to create clear parameters for its legal use. Although there are perhaps a number of explanations for this failure to take action, there is no doubt that blockchain technology, and the digital assets it creates, are…

The banking industry, now well aware of blockchain’s revolutionary potential, continues to explore a range of options for integrating the technology into their present operating processes. Although there is no doubt that cryptocurrency poses a threat to their business models, there are also very real opportunities to use it for their own benefit. Nevertheless, the…

Bitcoin’s price rebound is bringing renewed attention to crypto adoption, and all signs point to significant investment moving into blockchain assets over the course of the next few months. Not surprisingly, comparisons are being made to 2017, when Bitcoin, and many altcoins, rapidly increased in value, reaching all-time highs in early 2018. Nevertheless, much has…

Although e-commerce has existed for twenty-five years, and makes up a substantial portion of the global economy, the ability to spend very small sums online remains an elusive challenge. Blockchain advocates have long pushed cryptocurrency as a solution to this problem, and now that claim is nearing reality. Advancements in scalability and reduction of fees…

The means by which large companies are entering the crypto space is diverse and complex. Whereas many are investigating the use of public blockchains for a wide variety of uses, some are now considering their own proprietary coins. These cryptocurrencies could serve a variety of functions, from better managing operational logistics to giving customers alternative…

The digital currency space is full of diversity and innovation, and Basic Attention Token (BAT) is beginning to carve a niche for itself as a very promising, albeit unique, platform. With a very talented team and a clear vision, this once obscure cryptocurrency has seen its popularity, and market value, increase significantly over the past…

As various global enterprises explore the integration of blockchain technology, there is little doubt that the automotive industry will be one of the earliest to be disrupted. There are multiple use cases for distributed ledger technology across this vast sector, and now competition among advocates and development teams for adoption is heating up. On the…

Near universal consensus exists among crypto analysts that a price recovery is underway, as fiat market caps continue to advance and other activity, such as transaction volume, is rapidly increasing. Not surprisingly, comparisons are being made to 2017, when market growth drove most platforms to all-time highs, and public interest in blockchain assets soared. Nevertheless,…

In a move that is becoming common in economically stressed nations, crypto activity is booming in Brazil and Argentina, as high inflation and general financial malaise is driving more people to invest in blockchain assets. Both states have long been among South America’s leaders in cryptocurrency adoption, which is gaining the attention of their politicians…

Cryptocurrency adoption in India continues to accelerate, yet the nation’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is holding firm on its stance against it. Recently the RBI issued a “Regulatory Sandbox” of promising fintech developments that it considers worthy of testing and exploration. The document expressly puts cryptocurrencies on a “negative list” of…