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Mark Cuban Says Bitcoin (BTC) Has Zero Intrinsic Value, But Blockchain Does – Here’s Why

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban says he believes Bitcoin (BTC) has no inherent value – but the technology that powers the…

March 7, 2020

Retail Giants Nike, Macy’s and Kohl’s Turn to Blockchain Tech to Combat Fakes

Big retailers are turning to blockchain technology to shake off the multi billion-dollar industry of fake goods and deceptive counterfeiting.…

March 6, 2020

Industry Heavyweights Push to Bring Bitcoin (BTC) and Cryptocurrency to Billions of Customers in Banking and Fintech Sectors

A Dallas-based company is looking to bring Bitcoin to the masses with a programming interface that can bridge cryptocurrencies with…

March 5, 2020

Russia’s Richest Man Launching Cryptocurrency With Central Bank’s Approval: Report

Vladimir Potanin, Russia's richest man, is planning to kick off his own blockchain-based platform and cryptocurrency after getting the nod…

March 1, 2020

Crypto Whales Fueling Wave of High Stakes Gambling on Ethereum, Tron and EOS Networks

A new report shows crypto whales are vital to the survival of blockchain-based gambling apps. According to the crypto data…

March 1, 2020

Newest Crypto Player Backing Libra Has Ties to Goldman Sachs, Harvard and Big Venture Capitalists

Libra is bouncing back after a string of announcements last year cast doubt on Facebook's ability to persuade major players…

February 27, 2020

Caitlin Long Targets $300 Billion Asset Class, Introduces Crypto Bank With First-Ever Bitcoin Products in the US

A full-reserve custody bank for cryptocurrencies is underway. Caitlin Long, who drafted Wyoming's blockchain and crypto-friendly legislation to support entrepreneurs…

February 24, 2020

Pharma Giants Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly Utilize Tech Underlying Bitcoin to Track Fake Drugs

Roughly two dozen pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Roche, have come together to develop a blockchain-based…

February 24, 2020

Blockchain Tech Popularized by Bitcoin and Ether Is Rewriting Global Finance and Changing Payments Industry, Says JPMorgan

JPMorgan Chase & Co. says 2019 will be "remembered for the rise of digital money.” In a 74-page report released…

February 23, 2020

The Simpsons Just Gave Cryptocurrency Massive Mainstream Exposure

The world's longest-running television series is giving its viewers the low-down on cryptocurrency. In "Frinkcoin", episode 13 of season 31…

February 23, 2020