Six months ago a couple of friends and I started some small scale cryptocurrency mining in Nova Scotia for the fun of it. We’d all worked together before, in some capacity, building and operating some of Canada’s early cloud infrastructure companies, so we figured we could apply our expertise in data center operations to crypto … Continued

Wealth distribution is a hot topic in today’s political climate. Rarely, however, is it talked about in regards to cryptocurrency. The vast majority of Bitcoin addresses hold less than a single Bitcoin, but some have more Bitcoin than most people could ever imagine. Here are five interesting facts I found while researching the richest Bitcoin … Continued

According to the Australian Government, AUSTRAC released new regulatory guidelines on how cryptocurrency exchanges are allowed to operate. The difficulty to trace cryptocurrency transactions has made money laundering effortless, raising concerns all over the world. Given the CRA’s recent crackdown on Initial Coin Offerings and declaration of capital gains, the question becomes, will Canada follow Australia’s … Continued

Crypto Invest Summit is the largest investment conference and expo for ICO’s, blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in North America. Taking place from April 30th to May 2nd at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Crypto Invest Summit promises to bring the “who-is-who” in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space together on two stages for two days of … Continued

Our data security and user privacy have never been more at risk, however, the need to communicate and trust in the ways we connect is imperative. A Canadian-startup, Skrumble, aims to build Skrumble Network, a brand-new, secure, communication-centric blockchain, and application. A Brief Introduction to Skrumble Founded in 2014, Skrumble is a Toronto-based startup providing … Continued

Blockchain has become the emergent technology of the last few years. Artificial intelligence and CRISPR have high potential, but only blockchain technology has shown the ability to disrupt nearly every industry in existence by making so many new business models possible. Blockchain technology has many useful innovations inherent, such as trust-less networks or decentralization, but … Continued

First introduced by Vitalik Buterin in January 2018, the concept of a DAICO (Decentralized Autonomous Initial Coin Offering) is very interesting and couldn’t come at a better time. Since we began our journey at CryptoCanucks, we have seen several ICOs fail or simply run away with the funds raised. A problem that has been plaguing … Continued

What Is ICO Expo? ICO Expo is a series of premium ICO and Cryptofinance events that connects serious innovators, financial executives and investors with the brightest industry minds and the latest in ICO and technology innovation. The future of cryptocurrency and blockchain will take center stage at the Palais des Congres de Montreal, in Quebec Canada, … Continued

Blockchain and cryptocurrency educators CryptoChicks and BlockGeeks, in partnership with MaRSDD, Polychain Capital, and Pixel Dreams, are pleased to announce their historic Female-Focussed Blockchain Hackathon and Conference, April 6-8, 2018, at the MaRS Centre in downtown Toronto. CryptoChicks is a non-profit organization with a mission to address the gender diversity problem in the blockchain space. According to different polls, the men to women … Continued

After deciding to purchase some altcoins, the decision of how to appropriately store them should be next on the agenda. Cryptocurrency is usually managed through the use of a wallet. A cryptocurrency wallet is an application that stores public and private keys and allows interaction with the blockchain to conduct cryptocurrency transactions. The wallet itself … Continued

With less than a month to go, Blockchain enthusiasts move quickly to secure tickets to World Blockchain Forum Dubai, joining global crypto elites in the heart of the UAE. The final release begins April 1st. The keynote team returns to Dubai for their third year to host visionary leaders, inspirational speakers, and enterprising investors from around … Continued

ProximaX will be adapted to use NEM’s Catapult technology to operate as a public blockchain at a later stage, enabling anyone to join and participate in the network. DApp developers will be given the liberty and flexibility to design their own unique monetization model through configurable economy models. ProximaX will also provide DApp developers with … Continued

Privacy and anonymity are some of the pillars upon which the foundation of cryptocurrencies are built. Many cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, attempt to anonymize users by using randomly generated addresses that cannot be linked to any particular user. However, since all Bitcoin transactions and associated addresses are publicly accessible on the blockchain, it is possible to … Continued

With the security and transparency that blockchain technology offers, it has transformed institutions and the way people do business across the globe. However, the message of the Blockchain has not infiltrated the world to the desired levels. Currently, not every person, organization, and state has understood the concept fully and so there is a great need … Continued

There is so much going on in the blockchain world that it’s difficult to keep up. Blockchain technology is changing at lightspeed and the best way to stay informed is joining The Blockchain Society for this month’s updates. Learn from the experts on the potential this technology holds for real-world use cases. While discussions will be … Continued

Press Release: After conducting a careful market analysis, the Cointrade team is able to see the shortcomings of existing cryptocurrency exchanges clearly. Thus, the team aims to bring forth a next generation cryptocurrency exchange. One that will exemplify the highest standards of usability, quality, stability, and security. The emergence of a well polished digital asset exchange … Continued

Any industry that pulls an annual revenue of over a hundred billion dollars and has almost half the world’s population within its ranks is no joke and must not be treated as such. Gaming, although a fun activity is a serious business that gives not only an escape and source of joy for hundreds of … Continued

By: Aaron Grinhaus – Grinhaus Law Firm Although investing in cryptocurrencies has been very volatile since their inception, the trend until very recently has been up. And for those who have been involved for over a year: way up. One question we hear a lot is: “I made a lot of money but it’s all in crypto… what … Continued

With Quantum Computing on the Horizon, NUZDAH is About to Launch Tech into the Future SPONSORED: We’ll set the scene for you. It’s the near future, and you’re lying on your couch. You decide that you want a glass of champagne, boiled eggs, and you want to change the music in your house—and you want to … Continued

  The welcoming environment of the Bahamas will host POLYCON’s first annual conference at Baha Mar Resort, hosted by Polymath. Untraceable, an award-winning blockchain events management company, organized an exclusive opportunity to network and learn from some of the renowned names in the blockchain industry. The conference will bring together the worlds of high finance and blockchain, attracting … Continued

Leading firms Alphabit, FBG, Kenetic, Turiya Ventures, and BlockAsset invest in blockchain company New York, New York — February 26, 2018 — Nucleus Vision, the contactless identity management system and retail loyalty program powered by cryptocurrency, has announced it has reached its $40 million USD fundraising hard cap. It has received backing from prominent investment firms … Continued

PRESS RELEASE: CAYMAN ISLANDS — FEBRUARY 26, 2018 — Global FinTech, Bitcoin and Blockchain investment platform BnkToTheFuture (www.bnktothefuture.com) today announced the successful close of its $33 million token sale. The private sale allocated for accredited investors on its existing platform sold out in less than 15 hours, whilst the public sale of 30 million ERC-20 compatible … Continued

At its most basic, Ethereum is an open-source software platform based on blockchain technology. This platform enables developers to build and deploy decentralized applications (dapps) like Status or Metamask on it. All of this is possible because of a breakthrough in blockchain technology (as popularized by Bitcoin), and then Ethereum came along with some new ideas. As the two biggest cryptocurrencies … Continued

  PRESS RELEASE: 20 February 2018, The Cayman Islands Academy – School of Blockchain (“Academy”), the world’s first accredited school for blockchain development, extends its global reach through Software University Ltd. (“SoftUni”) in the largest Ed-tech deal in Eastern European history. Founded in 2013, SoftUni is the largest private school in Europe and Eastern Europe’s leading … Continued

By: Aaron Grinhaus – Grinhaus Law Firm It is not uncommon for someone to walk into our office who was either an early investor in Bitcoin, Ethereum or who had successfully played the Altcoin markets to reap substantial gains. For those people it is only a matter of time before friends and family start to ask how they turned a … Continued

The world has experienced a large increase in online dating, used for seeking romantic and sexual partners. Dating websites have changed the way new couples meet, although it wasn’t long ago that online dating was frowned upon. Now that majority of single people use dating apps, it’s difficult for you not to give it a try. … Continued

  You’re Going to Really, Really Hate REMME—the BlockChain that’s Eliminating the Need for Passwords Forever. SPONSORED: You’re a hacker. You make a living by stealing private data stored on company servers, and then selling that data on the digital black market—or however hackers earn their keep. The truth is, there has never been a better … Continued

 Polymath, the company bringing the multi-trillion dollar securities market to the blockchain, has announced its security token launch pad is now live. The platform, the world’s first, will be a tool that allows financial companies to create and issue their own tokenized securities. Powered by the blockchain and smart contract technology, Polymath and its unique … Continued

Japan Net Bank Pilots Blockchain Technology to Reduce Costs and Improve Efficiency PRESS RELEASE: TOKYO – February 7, 2018 — Fintech and cryptocurrency solutions company Tech Bureau today announced that Japan’s first online bank is testing blockchain technology integrations using mijin and Hyperledger. Japan Net Bank, Limited, has initiated a proof-of-concept project to evaluate mijin … Continued

SPONSORED: Let’s imagine, for a second, that there is a new exchange platform where you can plug and play trades that are proven to be more profitable than others—assuring that every trade you make has a greater chance to make a higher yield profit. Yeah, right. A fast-track “grow your portfolio” platform? That doesn’t exist. Or, … Continued