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A cryptocurrency is any kind of peer-to-peer digital money powered by the Blockchain technology. Since Bitcoin's appearance in 2009, hundreds of new cryptocurrencies (often called altcoins) have been created, all of which offer different advantages and disadvantages compared to Bitcoin. The Blockchain itself is based on the principles of cryptography, hence the name "cryptocurrencies".

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Ban or Else: Indian Government Asks Citizens What to Do With Bitcoin

14 HOURS AGO | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Indian citizens have until May 31, 2017, to tell their government what stance it should take on Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

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Bitcoin Leads Cryptocurrencies All-Time Highs Across Board, Scaling Remains Issue

14 HOURS AGO | William Suberg

Bitcoin has led another huge uptick in cryptocurrency prices but talk is fixated on network scaling.

6815 | 1

Bitcoin? Ethereum? Ripple? Three Reasons to Consider Investing in Cryptocurrency

MAY 23, 2017 | Anthony Coggine

You may shy away from joining speculators on the ups and downs of the cryptocurrency markets. However, there are a few strong cases for investment.

37922 | 3

Blockchain Can Give Voice to Autonomous Communities: CT Exclusive with Paolo Tasca

MAY 21, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

Cointelegraph spoke to Paolo Tasca about the social impact we might expect from wider adoption of Blockchain technology.

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Untraceable Coins Storming Into Top 10 Cryptocurrencies - Bytecoin Surge

MAY 20, 2017 | Raoul Bova

Monero, Bytecoin experience price surges - possibly indicating increased interest towards untraceable coins.

41531 | 5

With Scammers Capitalizing On Altcoins Surge, How to Spot New Ponzi Schemes?

MAY 17, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Bitcoin and altcoins’ price growth stirred curiosity of ignorant newbies who are easily milked by con artists. Here how to spot them.

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Blockchain Will “Change Lives” of Citizens: European Parliament Report

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

The European Union’s latest report into Blockchain has suggested it could “change lives” but “visions” behind it will “likely remain visions.”

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Monero 2.0? Why INTCoin Claims to Be Next Generation Decentralized Currency

MAY 13, 2017 | Rebecca Campbell

INTCoin claims to be next generation decentralized blockchain-based digital currency that takes advantage of blockchain technology's capabilities for complete anonymity, security for users.

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Blockchain Social Media Altcoin Steem is Back in Top 10 Cryptocurrencies

MAY 10, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Steem was one of the top contenders in the Crypto space until it started declining late last year, and was pushed back to the lower echelons. Now it’s back.

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Ripple Overtakes Ethereum to Become Second Largest Crypto After Japanese Bank Consortium Formed

MAY 08, 2017 | Joseph Young

Ripple officially took over Ethereum to become the world’s second largest cryptocurrency with a total market cap of $8.5 bln.

46304 | 17

Why Bitcoin, Precious Metals Should Be Partners in Crisis Portfolio: Opinion

MAY 07, 2017 | Guest Author

Precious metals and cryptocurrency will likely benefit from the inherent flaws in our debt-based monetary system, but owning one type of asset shouldn’t deter anyone from investing in the other.

14963 | 3

Litecoin Accounts For 22% of Total Daily Cryptocurrency Trading Volume - SegWit Effect?

MAY 04, 2017 | Joseph Young

Bitcoin Core’s transaction malleability fix and scaling solution Segregated Witness (SegWit) was activated on Litecoin last week. Since then, Litecoin price massively increased at an exponential rate, due to rising interest from investors and traders.

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Kaiser, Fenton Show Crypto Cap Speed, Award Gold ‘Snooze Fest Of Decade’

MAY 03, 2017 | William Suberg

Max Keiser has given gold a “snooze fest of the decade award” as crypto metrics continue to get commentators excited.

6513 | 3

OneCoin Desperately Resolves To Media Intimidation As Its Last Resort in Legal Battle

MAY 03, 2017 | Iyke Aru

OneCoin Ltd., with the help of their attorney, has sent me a threatening letter saying I have to withdraw my statements and remove Youtube videos, and articles.

8237 | 1

Zcash 6-Month Anniversary Special: Milestones, $100 Mln Market Cap, Vision

MAY 03, 2017 | Joseph Young

On April 28, Zcash celebrated its six-month anniversary with an official blog post from the Zerocoin Electric Coin Company CEO Zooko Wilcox entitled “Internet Money.”

5324 | 2

Ripple Overtakes Ethereum to Become Second Largest Crypto After Japanese Bank Consortium Formed

MAY 08, 2017 | Joseph Young

Ripple officially took over Ethereum to become the world’s second largest cryptocurrency with a total market cap of $8.5 bln.

46304 | 17

Untraceable Coins Storming Into Top 10 Cryptocurrencies - Bytecoin Surge

MAY 20, 2017 | Raoul Bova

Monero, Bytecoin experience price surges - possibly indicating increased interest towards untraceable coins.

41531 | 5

Bitcoin? Ethereum? Ripple? Three Reasons to Consider Investing in Cryptocurrency

MAY 23, 2017 | Anthony Coggine

You may shy away from joining speculators on the ups and downs of the cryptocurrency markets. However, there are a few strong cases for investment.

37922 | 3

Why Bitcoin, Precious Metals Should Be Partners in Crisis Portfolio: Opinion

MAY 07, 2017 | Guest Author

Precious metals and cryptocurrency will likely benefit from the inherent flaws in our debt-based monetary system, but owning one type of asset shouldn’t deter anyone from investing in the other.

14963 | 3

Ban or Else: Indian Government Asks Citizens What to Do With Bitcoin

14 HOURS AGO | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Indian citizens have until May 31, 2017, to tell their government what stance it should take on Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

12932 | 6

Litecoin Accounts For 22% of Total Daily Cryptocurrency Trading Volume - SegWit Effect?

MAY 04, 2017 | Joseph Young

Bitcoin Core’s transaction malleability fix and scaling solution Segregated Witness (SegWit) was activated on Litecoin last week. Since then, Litecoin price massively increased at an exponential rate, due to rising interest from investors and traders.

12644

Monero 2.0? Why INTCoin Claims to Be Next Generation Decentralized Currency

MAY 13, 2017 | Rebecca Campbell

INTCoin claims to be next generation decentralized blockchain-based digital currency that takes advantage of blockchain technology's capabilities for complete anonymity, security for users.

11450 | 6

With Scammers Capitalizing On Altcoins Surge, How to Spot New Ponzi Schemes?

MAY 17, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Bitcoin and altcoins’ price growth stirred curiosity of ignorant newbies who are easily milked by con artists. Here how to spot them.

10000 | 3

Blockchain Can Give Voice to Autonomous Communities: CT Exclusive with Paolo Tasca

MAY 21, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

Cointelegraph spoke to Paolo Tasca about the social impact we might expect from wider adoption of Blockchain technology.

9448 | 2

OneCoin Desperately Resolves To Media Intimidation As Its Last Resort in Legal Battle

MAY 03, 2017 | Iyke Aru

OneCoin Ltd., with the help of their attorney, has sent me a threatening letter saying I have to withdraw my statements and remove Youtube videos, and articles.

8237 | 1

Blockchain Social Media Altcoin Steem is Back in Top 10 Cryptocurrencies

MAY 10, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Steem was one of the top contenders in the Crypto space until it started declining late last year, and was pushed back to the lower echelons. Now it’s back.

6875

Bitcoin Leads Cryptocurrencies All-Time Highs Across Board, Scaling Remains Issue

14 HOURS AGO | William Suberg

Bitcoin has led another huge uptick in cryptocurrency prices but talk is fixated on network scaling.

6815 | 1

Kaiser, Fenton Show Crypto Cap Speed, Award Gold ‘Snooze Fest Of Decade’

MAY 03, 2017 | William Suberg

Max Keiser has given gold a “snooze fest of the decade award” as crypto metrics continue to get commentators excited.

6513 | 3

Blockchain Will “Change Lives” of Citizens: European Parliament Report

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

The European Union’s latest report into Blockchain has suggested it could “change lives” but “visions” behind it will “likely remain visions.”

5771 | 1

Zcash 6-Month Anniversary Special: Milestones, $100 Mln Market Cap, Vision

MAY 03, 2017 | Joseph Young

On April 28, Zcash celebrated its six-month anniversary with an official blog post from the Zerocoin Electric Coin Company CEO Zooko Wilcox entitled “Internet Money.”

5324 | 2

Ripple Overtakes Ethereum to Become Second Largest Crypto After Japanese Bank Consortium Formed

MAY 08, 2017 | Joseph Young

Ripple officially took over Ethereum to become the world’s second largest cryptocurrency with a total market cap of $8.5 bln.

46304 | 17

Monero 2.0? Why INTCoin Claims to Be Next Generation Decentralized Currency

MAY 13, 2017 | Rebecca Campbell

INTCoin claims to be next generation decentralized blockchain-based digital currency that takes advantage of blockchain technology's capabilities for complete anonymity, security for users.

11450 | 6

Ban or Else: Indian Government Asks Citizens What to Do With Bitcoin

14 HOURS AGO | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Indian citizens have until May 31, 2017, to tell their government what stance it should take on Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

12932 | 6

Untraceable Coins Storming Into Top 10 Cryptocurrencies - Bytecoin Surge

MAY 20, 2017 | Raoul Bova

Monero, Bytecoin experience price surges - possibly indicating increased interest towards untraceable coins.

41531 | 5

With Scammers Capitalizing On Altcoins Surge, How to Spot New Ponzi Schemes?

MAY 17, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Bitcoin and altcoins’ price growth stirred curiosity of ignorant newbies who are easily milked by con artists. Here how to spot them.

10000 | 3

Bitcoin? Ethereum? Ripple? Three Reasons to Consider Investing in Cryptocurrency

MAY 23, 2017 | Anthony Coggine

You may shy away from joining speculators on the ups and downs of the cryptocurrency markets. However, there are a few strong cases for investment.

37922 | 3

Kaiser, Fenton Show Crypto Cap Speed, Award Gold ‘Snooze Fest Of Decade’

MAY 03, 2017 | William Suberg

Max Keiser has given gold a “snooze fest of the decade award” as crypto metrics continue to get commentators excited.

6513 | 3

Why Bitcoin, Precious Metals Should Be Partners in Crisis Portfolio: Opinion

MAY 07, 2017 | Guest Author

Precious metals and cryptocurrency will likely benefit from the inherent flaws in our debt-based monetary system, but owning one type of asset shouldn’t deter anyone from investing in the other.

14963 | 3

Zcash 6-Month Anniversary Special: Milestones, $100 Mln Market Cap, Vision

MAY 03, 2017 | Joseph Young

On April 28, Zcash celebrated its six-month anniversary with an official blog post from the Zerocoin Electric Coin Company CEO Zooko Wilcox entitled “Internet Money.”

5324 | 2

Blockchain Can Give Voice to Autonomous Communities: CT Exclusive with Paolo Tasca

MAY 21, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

Cointelegraph spoke to Paolo Tasca about the social impact we might expect from wider adoption of Blockchain technology.

9448 | 2

Blockchain Will “Change Lives” of Citizens: European Parliament Report

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

The European Union’s latest report into Blockchain has suggested it could “change lives” but “visions” behind it will “likely remain visions.”

5771 | 1

Bitcoin Leads Cryptocurrencies All-Time Highs Across Board, Scaling Remains Issue

14 HOURS AGO | William Suberg

Bitcoin has led another huge uptick in cryptocurrency prices but talk is fixated on network scaling.

6815 | 1

OneCoin Desperately Resolves To Media Intimidation As Its Last Resort in Legal Battle

MAY 03, 2017 | Iyke Aru

OneCoin Ltd., with the help of their attorney, has sent me a threatening letter saying I have to withdraw my statements and remove Youtube videos, and articles.

8237 | 1

Litecoin Accounts For 22% of Total Daily Cryptocurrency Trading Volume - SegWit Effect?

MAY 04, 2017 | Joseph Young

Bitcoin Core’s transaction malleability fix and scaling solution Segregated Witness (SegWit) was activated on Litecoin last week. Since then, Litecoin price massively increased at an exponential rate, due to rising interest from investors and traders.

12644

Blockchain Social Media Altcoin Steem is Back in Top 10 Cryptocurrencies

MAY 10, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Steem was one of the top contenders in the Crypto space until it started declining late last year, and was pushed back to the lower echelons. Now it’s back.

6875