While the year 2017 started with exponential growth, 2018 saw the prices crash. However, there are still standout coins in the chaos. Here are the Top 6, in our opinion. The Top 6 Cryptocurrencies of 2018 Ripple (XRP) Ripple launched in 2012 and is a guaranteed way of payment settlement. It offers an affordable and … Continue reading “The Top 6 Cryptocurrencies to Consider for 2019”
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Ripple’s Cory Johnson Says Bitcoin Has “Limitations”
Author Eric Van OrmanPosted on Categories Altcoin, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, General, NewsLeave a comment on Ripple’s Cory Johnson Says Bitcoin Has “Limitations”As chief marketing strategist of Ripple (XRP), Cory Johnson is not quiet about his opinions on the coin and its underlying technology. He recently claimed that Ripple (XRP) is now being used more than Bitcoin (BTC). That Bitcoin has “some real technological limitations” is in some ways difficult to refute says Johnson After all, as … Continue reading “Ripple’s Cory Johnson Says Bitcoin Has “Limitations””
Ripple Chief Strategist Takes Aim at Bitcoin
Author Ifeanyi NwaokoriePosted on Categories Bitcoin, Business, Cryptocurrency, General, NewsLeave a comment on Ripple Chief Strategist Takes Aim at BitcoinIf there is a new marketing strategy the Ripple Labs team enjoys, it must be criticizing Bitcoin (BTC) to promote their XRP. Indeed, not too long ago, media reports say that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse berated BTC just to promote XRP. The CEO, who spoke at Singapore FinTech Festival, called for a global framework for … Continue reading “Ripple Chief Strategist Takes Aim at Bitcoin”
Should ICE Add XRP and TRON on Bakkt?
Author Ian CooperPosted on Categories Altcoin, Crypto Exchanges, Cryptocurrency, General, NewsLeave a comment on Should ICE Add XRP and TRON on Bakkt?Even though the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)’s futures trading platform has yet to launch, it is increasingly taking over the headlines. Indeed, this didn’t appear as a surprise to cryptocurrency enthusiasts as the platform will herald the betting of institutional investors on the cryptocurrency space. Similarly, ICE is developing Bakkt to meet key investors’ needs, which … Continue reading “Should ICE Add XRP and TRON on Bakkt?”
DARPA Sees Potential of Distributed Consensus Protocols
Author Eric Van OrmanPosted on Categories Bitcoin, Blockchain, Crypto Technology, Cryptocurrency, General, NewsLeave a comment on DARPA Sees Potential of Distributed Consensus ProtocolsDARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects branch of the U.S. Military, submitted a formal request to study distributed consensus protocol. They recognize the potential for and importance of understanding the protocol for military intel. On November 19, DARPA submitted a formal Request for Information (RFI). An RFI is a standard form in the military for … Continue reading “DARPA Sees Potential of Distributed Consensus Protocols”
Saudi Arabia Set to Launch Official Cryptocurrency in 2019
Author Ian CooperPosted on Categories Altcoin, Crypto Technology, Cryptocurrency, General, NewsLeave a comment on Saudi Arabia Set to Launch Official Cryptocurrency in 2019Media reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has been working on its own cryptocurrency for a while now. Indeed, the oil-rich Kingdom kicked off the project after signing a bilateral agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Currently, the details of the cryptocurrency project are still sketchy. But Saudi authorities hinted that it will launch in … Continue reading “Saudi Arabia Set to Launch Official Cryptocurrency in 2019”
Ripple Could Overtake Bitcoin as the Top Cryptocurrency
Author Dennis WafulaPosted on Categories Altcoin, Cryptocurrency, Ethereum, NewsLeave a comment on Ripple Could Overtake Bitcoin as the Top CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency prices have nose-dived sharply since December 2017 when the leading crypto,Bitcoin, hit a high of $19,000. This year however, the bears took over the markets with Bitcoin now trading below the $6,000 psychological support level. Being the largest digital coin by market capitalization, Bitcoin’s status helped it attract lots of investment capital. However, the … Continue reading “Ripple Could Overtake Bitcoin as the Top Cryptocurrency”
The Top 5 Cryptocurrencies of 2018
Author Ifeanyi NwaokoriePosted on Categories Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Ethereum, General, NewsLeave a comment on The Top 5 Cryptocurrencies of 2018As 2018 winds down, opinions on a possible market rally vary. Regardless of which side of the divide you are on, you must agree that rounding up the Top 5 cryptocurrencies of 2018 is indeed a difficult task. No doubt, most of these cryptos have performed terribly in the year under review. However, there are … Continue reading “The Top 5 Cryptocurrencies of 2018”
What’s the Secret Behind Ripple (XRP) Price Surge?
Author Ifeanyi NwaokoriePosted on Categories Altcoin, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Ethereum, General, NewsLeave a comment on What’s the Secret Behind Ripple (XRP) Price Surge?The downward market trend hit Bitcoin (BTC), leaving the preeminent coin down in the $5,000 USD region for the second time in 2018. Similarly, altcoins also experienced the downtrend, which saw Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) trade places. Last week Bittpress reported that the coin’s price dipped repeatedly, spurring massive dumps. In the report, Bittpress observed that … Continue reading “What’s the Secret Behind Ripple (XRP) Price Surge?”
Bank of America and Ripple (XRP) in Talks over Collaboration
Author Ifeanyi NwaokoriePosted on Categories Altcoin, Banking, Business, General, NewsLeave a comment on Bank of America and Ripple (XRP) in Talks over CollaborationIf the information reaching Bittpress is anything to go by, then Bank of America (BoA) may be collaborating with Ripple (XRP) soon. Indeed, Ripple has been multifaceted, given that the platform is not a retail services provider. No doubt, the company seeks to develop products that enhance the operations of traditional banking institutions, making them … Continue reading “Bank of America and Ripple (XRP) in Talks over Collaboration”
