How Bitcoin Transaction Fees Maintain Decentralization
While some transactions are delayed, preferential treatments have been given to transactions where fees are applicable, thereby chipping into one of the acclaimed advantages of peer-to-peer transactions which is the absence of charges.
Shortage of Graphics Cards Intensifies in Russia as Cryptocurrency Mining Becomes More Popular
There is still a large shortage of graphics cards in various parts of the world. Things are getting out of hand in Russia, that much is evident. A new article shows how cryptocurrency mining in the country is picking up. As a result, the shortage of video cards...
Over One Third of Startups in Second Cohort of FCA’s Fintech Sandbox Are Building Blockchain Solutions
The UK’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has announced the second cohort of its fintech sandbox on June 15. Out of the 24 startups joining this year’s cohort, nine are developing solutions using blockchain technology, which is a testament...
New Zealand Slow to Adopt Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high in June when it inched close to the $3,000 mark after an impressive six-month rally that saw the cryptocurrency triple in value. Unsurprisingly, bitcoin has been all over the media in the past few months as global adoption and the...
Cryptocurrency: A Cross-Border Money Transfer Solution?
Making international remittances fair and simple was among the first use cases invented for Bitcoin. Even though the initial concept of low fees and high-speed transactions is now threatened by the increased load on the network and complete absence of any consensus...
