Month: September 2019

What Is Waves?                                    The Waves (WAVES) platform is an open-source, blockchain-based network for building and deploying decentralized applications (dApps). According to its creators, the Waves platform allows developers to build software solutions that are compatible with the evolving Web 3.0 standard. As noted on its official website, the developers of Waves believe blockchain technology […]

Ripple Avoids Securities Question in Motion to Dismiss XRP Lawsuit                                   Ripple has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit claiming it violated U.S. securities laws by selling XRP. In a new filing posted early Friday, attorneys for Ripple pushed back on allegations made by XRP purchasers suing the company, its […]

Wells Fargo’s Stablecoin ‘Faster, Cheaper’ Than SWIFT, Says Exec                                 Banking giant Wells Fargo says its blockchain for internal cross-border money transfers is faster and more efficient than SWIFT, the global messaging system used by over 11,000 financial institutions. Unveiled this week, Wells Fargo Digital Cash uses R3’s Corda Enterprise software to handle internal book […]

John McAfee – The Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Prankster There are many sides to John McAfee. The Silicon Valley multi-millionaire, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, the party animal, prankster, the international fugitive, presidential candidate, cybersecurity guru and now considered a crypto expert where his advocacy for many ICO’s is largely sought after.  Back in the 1970s and 80’s John […]

Israeli Startup That Allows Offline Crypto Transactions Secures $4M                                  Israeli cybersecurity startup GK8 has reportedly developed the world’s first offline system for transacting cryptocurrencies. The new system uses GK8’s proprietary cryptographic techniques that enable instant blockchain transactions of digital assets without any need for an internet connection, Israeli business news publication Globes reported on Sept. […]

Complete Hybrid Automation Includes Video Channels, Conference Rooms and Augmented Reality Markethive has been a vision of Founder and CEO, Thomas Prendergast, spanning more than 20 years of his Entrepreneurial existence offline and online. After much success in his previous companies, he saw what could be achieved for the betterment of all when the Blockchain […]

Messaging App LINE’s Crypto Exchange Goes Live for 80 Million Users in Japan                                   Messaging app LINE has officially launched a cryptocurrency exchange service for its 80 million users based in Japan, days after the platform received final regulatory […]

Ether, XRP Rise to 1-Month Highs While Bitcoin Falls                                  Demand for alternative cryptocurrencies has seen their performance rise over the last 24 hours despite bitcoin’s (BTC) failure to take another leg up. It raises the question as to whether the “alt season”, a period where alternative crypto sees considerable growth regardless of BTC’s performance, […]