What is Ripple and why has its value increased so quickly?

With a 35,000% increase in value in 2017 and a market capitalization of over $118 billion, Ripple has become a topic of much discussion among analysts and investors. But what is Ripple? Is it like other cryptocurrencies? Why is it burning lately? Keep reading to get the answers to these questions. 1. What is Ripple? …

A voting system for online political elections based on Blockchain technology

We hear about Blockchain and Bitcoin every day; however, it should be noted that Blockchain is far beyond Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. It is a platform used to conduct economic transactions in the most incorruptible manner. In fact, this technology can be used not only for economic transactions, but also for anything of value in a …

Coinbase Says "No decision" Built for Ripple

“No decision” on new asset, Coinbase says amid Ripple rumors Coinbase rejects rumors that it may soon add Ripple’s XRP token to its current trading pairs. The speculation comes after it was revealed that Coinbase COO and President Asiff Hirji may appear next to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse on a special episode of CNBC’s “Fast …

Will crypto-based e-commerce destroy the banking industry dinosaur-style?

Banking as we know it, has been around since the first currencies were coined – perhaps even before that, in one form or another. Currency, especially coins, grew out of taxation. In the early days of ancient empires, an annual tax of one pig may have been reasonable, but as empires expanded, this type of …