Zoran Spirkovski

Based in North Macedonia, Zoran Spirkovski has reported on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology since 2016. As Chief Editor and Owner of Crypto-News.Net, he directs the publication's editorial strategy and operations. His freelance work has appeared in CoinSpeaker, BeInCrypto, and Crypto Briefing.
He specializes in regulatory coverage of digital assets, with particular focus on stablecoin policy and blockchain infrastructure development. His approach centers on making technical blockchain developments accessible to both industry professionals and general readers. Zoran holds cryptocurrency assets and has previous marketing experience in the crypto sector. He maintains editorial independence by enforcing clear boundaries between his publication ownership and freelance journalism. He reports in English and Macedonian.

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Successful ICO Roundup – Second Week of September

Last week, we created the first in a series of ICO reviews with a twist. We covered the successes of ICO projects that ended in the first week of September, which raised a little bit more than $21 million according to the information found on ICObench. We said we were going to use a different tracker…

September 16, 20180Comments

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Amsterdam is Having its Second Crypto Renaissance

This article is for all those who have friends in the Netherlands, have been looking for an excuse to visit Amsterdam, or are living there. It is about the latest monthly blockchain and cryptocurrency event that focuses on providing as much value to visitors as possible. Limited ICO pitching format combined with networking and a…

September 14, 20180Comments

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Successful ICO Roundup – First Week of September

Executive Summary This article contains all of the ICOs that have completed their fundraiser and succeeded in fulfilling their expectations. Out of 32 ICOs ending in this first week of September (01.09 to 07.09), only 12 succeeded, which indicates a 37.5% success rate for ICOs ending in September. Projects have variable start dates. The total investment ending…

September 13, 20180Comments

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Proof of Transaction – A Revolutionary New Model or Just a Passing Trend?

Recently, a foundation called TAU came out with their initial ongoing whitepaper, where they describe a new consensus algorithm that was designed as the basis of a cryptocurrency platform which promotes transactions, as opposed to holding or staking tendencies for users. The consensus model is called "Proof of Transaction" and it is designed to provide security,…

September 11, 20180Comments

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Tsukuba Having Problems implementing Blockchain Voting

On September 2nd, Japanese media outlet The Japan Times broke a story about the latest news coming from Tsukuba, a city in the Ibaraki Prefecture. This place is considered to be a scientific center, so it does not come as a surprise to discover that they will utilize blockchain technology. They want to leverage existing governmental structures…

September 10, 20180Comments

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Forbes Contributor Bets on Idea That Bitcoin Can Replace Credit Cards

Dear reader, today I want to talk about the progress and adoption of cryptocurrencies in the field of retail sales, regardless of whether they are applied to local or online stores. My inspiration to write this piece comes from of a few inconsistencies found in an article on Forbes' website, written by one of their…

September 6, 20180Comments

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How Not to Use Earn.com for Your ICO

Do you know those ICO tracking websites where people go to get the latest information on which ICOs are starting soon, or already ongoing? If yes, then you are aware of the fact that companies or decentralized projects leave valuable contact information here in order for people to reach them with questions, marketing offers, or…

September 4, 20180Comments

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TechCrunch identifies Killer App for crypto and blockchain in Asia

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TechCrunch Identifies “Killer App” for Blockchains in Asia

TechCrunch contributor Joyce Yang published a really interesting article on August 18th, which suggests that the largest implementation for cryptocurrencies and blockchains is gaming, at least in Asia, this is what drives forward technology adoption and growth. The article talks about Cryptokitties, whose co-creator Benny Giang has grown to a wide acceptance and adoption among both crypto…

September 2, 20180Comments

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Playboy Fights in Court over Failed Blockchain Promises

LA Times reports on August 14 that Playboy is suing a Canadian company called Global Blockchain Technologies, to contest two claims, one for fraud and one for a breach of contract. There are some inconsistencies in the ways the press approached the story, and if you want to find out more about that or the…

August 30, 20180Comments

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IPFS Being Used by Canada’s National Research Council

On August 20th, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) announced that they have started using the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) to create their own blockchain explorer. The explorer is developed by Bitaccess, the self-branded "Canada's Blockchain Company", and is designed to store, share, and provide access to grant and contribution data to the general public…

August 29, 20180Comments

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