Popular Cryptocurrency Enjin Coin Strikes Partnership with Unity, Integrating with Minecraft (BTCManager.com)
Enjin Coin seems to be continuing towards its march to revolutionize the gaming industry employing blockchain technology implementation. In less than three days after its October 2017 ICO, the coin was already listed on no less than seven cryptocurrency exchange platforms. As part of its efforts to position itself as a major player in the blockchain-based gaming revolution, it has announced a partnership deal with Unity, the world’s largest game development engine. Enjin Coin is an ERC20 standard token that was created to service the gaming industry, giving gamers and game developers the ability to trade and monetize game assets and other virtual goods.
Bithumb Launching New Service to Allow Crypto Payments at 6000+ Physical Stores (News.Bitcoin.com)
One of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Bithumb, is launching a new service aimed at allowing customers to pay with cryptocurrencies at over 6,000 physical stores nationwide. The exchange also recently expanded its offline support and in-person consultation service in addition to growing the online crypto payment ecosystem. Crypto Payments at 6000+ Physical Stores: Bithumb announced on Monday that it “is expanding [its] cryptocurrency offline payment services.” This is in partnership with Korea Pay’s Service, which runs digital payment services and a mobile gift card platform, Korea Joongang Daily noted.
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ZXChange (ZXC): The New Crypto Exchange on the Block Launching in 2 Weeks (TheUSACommerce.com)
There is room in the market for better centralized exchanges, but there is also a massive demand right now for decentralized trading platforms that won’t cause so many headaches – which is what the team at ZXChange (ZXC) is about to launch. So, what kind of cryptocurrency exchange is this going to be? What is ZXChange (ZXC) all about? This is an decentralized exchange that’s launching soon – one of the promising projects that’s looking to bring cryptocurrency trading out of the realm of centralization. The ZXC tokens will work on the network in a similar way that the Binance Coin (BNB) works on the Binance exchange. ZXChange is a straightforward type of platform, with a pretty appealing user interface.
Demand For Bitcoin in Venezuela Still Surging Amidst Economic Turmoil (NewsBTC.com)
Venezuela has always been a peculiar country when it comes to cryptocurrency. The locals have shown a big interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies over the years. It seems that demand will only continue to grow. This is despite the country having its own national cryptocurrency, known as the Petro. Venezuela and Bitcoin: Looking at the LocalBitcoins chart, the trend in Venezuela is quite apparent. After a lengthy ramp-up period, the demand for Bitcoin is spiking. Even though there have been highs and lows, the overall trend is still in place. Just last week, a new record was set for Bitcoin trading in the country. With a total value of over 1 trillion Bolivares worth of BTC changing hands, things are looking rather promising.
Monero Battles Miners, Threatens With Algorithm Upgrade (EthereumWorldNews.com)
Monero Developers have threatened to go any length in fighting miners. The threat is coming after Bitmain made an announcement this month that it designed a new ASIC-powered Antminer X3 purposely to mine Monero and cryptocurrencies that are dependent on CryptoNight algorithm. Why the Battle? The developers says it will safeguard Monero by making sure the new device is made inactive. The latest update branded as Lithium Luna will take effect from April and it is expected to alter the proof-of-work algorithm that has the potential to prevent DoS attacks by ASICs (Application-specific integrated circuits).
Coingate and PrestaShop Partnership Promises Cryptocurrency Acceptance in 80,000 Online Stores (CryptoCoinSpy.com)
Earlier today, Coingate and PrestaShop announced a partnership plan that will integrate Coingate into the Prestabase’s backend payment infrastructure. This will allow merchants using PrestaShop to accept cryptocurrencies as a method of payment at any of Prestagate’s 80,000+ stores located throughout Europe. Coingate is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Vilnius, Lithuania. It currently supports Bitcoin and forty-three different altcoins including the “Big Three”: Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin. It provides exchange rates for forty-four different currencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin and forty fiat currencies. Coingate currently has an estimated 50,000 users worldwide. PrestaShop is an ecommerce platform providing payment solutions to over 250,000 online stores in almost two hundred countries. PrestaShop software is open source and available free of charge and has recently launched a blockchain-based traceability system called PrestaTrust to allow module developers to determine if support requests originate from customers who have legitimately purchased their software.
Ubank Launches Blockchain-Based Platform to Enable Mass Consumer Investment in Cryptocurrency (BTCManager.com)
Ubank launches a Token Sale for Ubcoin Market, a peer-to-peer ecosystem that would allow its users to become crypto investors simply by selling real goods and receiving cryptocurrency in exchange. The team behind the mobile payments app Ubank expands its business and launches a blockchain ecosystem called Ubcoin Market. Its participants would be able to easily sell and buy real goods in exchange for cryptocurrency. The Token Sale is listed and favorably reviewed on foundico.com, icobazaar.com, and other rating platforms. Ubcoin Market bridges the gap between crypto and real worlds. On one hand, those who are not well-versed in blockchain will be able to become crypto investors in an easy and safe manner, and, on the other hand, experienced members of the decentralized universe will be empowered to spend their crypto wealth without converting it to fiat currencies.
How Machine Learning Can Stop Cryptocurrency Mining Malware (CryptoDaily.co.uk)
A report out this week by Jon Oliver and Menard Oseña named; Cluster of Coins discusses how Machine Learning within networks can be used to detect cryptocurrency-mining malware and malicious attempts to mine coins. In terms of cybersecurity, measures need to be put in place to prevent any malicious occurrences within the blockchain, not only for the prevention of people getting ripped off but also for the maintenance of the transparent world cryptocurrency promises. Cryptocurrencies can’t be adopted by the real world if safety can’t be ensured, that’s why work by people like Oliver and Oseña is paramount in ensuring the longevity of the cryptocurrency world.
ERC20 Tokens Surge Ahead of New Coinbase Listings (News.Bitcoin.com)
Coinbase is poised to list its first new crypto assets of 2018 and one coin that’s unlikely to make the list is ripple. The U.S. exchange, whose CEO Brian Armstrong is known for his love of all things ethereum, has all but confirmed that its next additions will be ERC20 tokens. 0x and REP (Augur’s native token) surged in price as investors hone in on the likeliest tokens to make the cut.
New Bill May Pave the Way for Cryptocurrency Payments in Russia (CoinGeek.com)
A draft bill aiming to protect the rights of cryptocurrency owners was introduced by the minister of finance in Russia, in hopes of boosting cryptocurrency trade in the country. Apart from protection, the bill is expected to regulate the use of “digital money” for payments in the country, according to reports. Bill No424632-7 shines a light on various cryptocurrency-related activities in the country, such as defining cryptocurrency as digital money and outlining digital rights of digital assets owners. According to the ministry, the bill will allow authorities to tax the digital currencies to support the state budget. It also deals with other matters like inheritance rights and bankrupt claims of cryptocurrencies.
