The cryptographic principles underlying the zk-SNARK (ZCash-proof technology of zero-disclosure in the crypto currency) can greatly help with the scaling of the Ethereum network, Vitalik Buterin said during a scientific forum.

"There is a cycle of depletion of sellers in the market of cryptocurrencies," said General Manager of Galaxy Digital and former hedge fund manager Mike Novogratz

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro announced that Petro's National Petroleum Cryptocurrency, secured by oil, will be used for settlements in international trade from October. These words were heard on the air of local television.

"The Petro enters ... as a currency of exchange, purchase and convertible currencies for the world," Maduro said during the broadcast.

October 10 in Minsk will be Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Belarus - an event dedicated to the blockchain and crypto-currencies. It will unite on one-site authoritative industry experts, blockchain enthusiasts, start-ups and entrepreneurs. The event is held for the second time. Over 400 people attended the first conference, and the speakers were experts from five countries. 

The US federal judge ruled that the criminal case against two allegedly fraudulent primary tokens (ICO) placements is subject to securities laws.

District Judge Raymond Dearie on Tuesday ruled that the case against two allegedly fraudulent ICOs, which were carried out by a Brooklyn resident Maxim Zaslavsky, would be considered further, and the defendant's petition to dismiss the lawsuit was dismissed.

The price of Bitcoin, which has been floating for a long time between $ 6,400 and $ 6,700, has finally overcome the $ 7,000 mark. 

PayExpo is the annual conference where leaders in payments shape the future, build game-changing partnerships and showcase the very latest payments innovations. The conference attracts an outstanding audience of decision makers, buyers and collaborators from across the payments landscape. There is no better place to meet, do business and form partnershipswith the movers and shakers in the industry.

[SANTA CLARA] Blockchain Expo North America, will be returning to Santa Clara, CA 28-29 November 2018. An opportunity to hear from thought provoking content within Blockchain for Enterprises, Blockchain Platforms & Strategies, Cryptocurrency and Financial Services, Blockchain Technical Workshops, Blockchain for Business, Blockchain Technologies, Developing Blockchain Applications and Innovations & Investors Zone.

On October 17, event dedicated to cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and ICO – Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Astana – will take place in Kazakhstan. Smile-Expo, the organizer of the conference, invited leading specialists of top companies to share up-to-date information first-hand.

The first five speakers have been already confirmed.

Anthony Pompliano has significantly adjusted his forecasts regarding the market prospects of Bitcoin for the near future.