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PoWx Seeks to Change Bitcoin Mining with “Optical PoW”
Nonprofit organization PoWx has launched this week with the goal of boosting the idea behind proof of work (PoW) through more innovative algorithms. The company is seeking to decentralize Bitcoin mining and make it more accessible to consumers through a new technology that executives have dubbed “optical PoW” — a new type of hardware that utilizes a more advanced and energy-efficient form of laser technology as the cornerstone of mining. дальше »
2018-7-14 01:04 | |
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The Genesis Files: With Bit Gold, Szabo Was Inches Away From Inventing Bitcoin
As his Hungarian parents had fled post-war Soviet regime to settle in the United States, Nick Szabo came to call the Californian Bay area of the 1990s his home. Here, he was among the first to frequent the in-person “Cypherpunk” meetings organized by Timothy May, Eric Hughes and other founding members of the collective of cryptographers, programmers and privacy activists centered around the ’90s mailing list of the same name. дальше »
2018-7-13 17:16 | |
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Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges Pass KBA Regulatory Review – A Boost for Retail Investor Confidence!
The Korea Blockchain Association (KBA) found that 12 Korean cryptocurrency exchanges passed the minimum standards required when it came to cybersecurity measures. These included large exchanges like Bithumb, Korbit, and Gopax. дальше »
2018-7-13 16:39 | |
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Bitcoin and Beyond – O’Reilly Media
Blockchain technologies have been made popular by the creation of bitcoin, but how exactly can a blockchain benefit an enterprise? The foundational pieces that comprise a blockchain model are already in place in one fashion or another within most enterprises. дальше »
2018-7-9 21:08 | |
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SEC Seeks Comments on Another Bitcoin ETF
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on another bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). The proposal in question calls for the listing and trading of SolidX bitcoin shares, and stems from the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust, which states it will invest in “bitcoin only. дальше »
2018-7-3 17:52 | |
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Canadian Mining Firm Buys 0.5% of BTC Total Hashrate for $46m
A Canadian mining company has acquired 14,000 ASIC mining rigs, and 0. 5% of the total hashrate of the Bitcoin network, in a single purchase. Announced on Monday, Vogogo confirmed it had bought 14,000 Antminer S9s, complete with the required electrical equipment and cooling units, from a company called 828 LP. дальше »
2018-7-3 15:42 | |
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Volkswagen, Bosch and Nvidia Create NAV Alliance to Promote Autonomous Vehicles
Volkswagen created the Networking for Autonomous Vehicles (NAV) Alliance in partnership with four major suppliers of components — Nvidia, Continental, Bosch, and Aquantia. The alliance aims to bring a standardized approach to the market and to make simpler the complex back-end work required to bring autonomous cars to the market on a large scale. дальше »
2018-6-28 14:30 | |
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8 European Financial Entities Use Blockchain to Improve the Registration of Emissions
The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), BME and six European banks are working together on a blockchain-based project called Fast Track Listing. The project’s goal is to reduce the amount of time and processes required to record the issuance of financial warrants. дальше »
2018-6-27 14:17 | |
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Will Bitmain Stage a 51% Attack on the BTC Network?
The Chinese mining company Bitmain now controls over 40% of the BTC hashing power. This means that the company is approaching the hashing power required to control the Bitcoin network and – if it pleased – stage a 51% attack. дальше »
2018-6-26 00:26 | |
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Bitcoin dropped by China’s crypto ratings index and puts EOS in top slot
Just days prior to launch, EOS had also seen serious bugs raised by a Chinese internet security firm that required urgent patches to be issued. The report said that loopholes in EOS’ code could expose nodes to attackers, giving them the ability to possibly take “full control” of transactions. In its assessment, the CCID blockchain research team дальше »
2018-6-25 20:34 | |
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No License Needed to Mine Cryptocurrencies in Ukraine
Companies mining cryptocurrencies are not required to obtain a license, the Ukrainian state agency responsible for licensing regimes said this week. The annual revenue generated by the Ukrainian crypto mining industry amounts to over $100 million, according to recently published data. дальше »
2018-6-24 10:55 | |
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Vote Threshold Is Met: EOS Can Finally Launch Its Platform
According to data from EOS Authority, EOS has finally acquired the minimum votes required for its network to go live. After EOS failed to launch its platform on its projected launch date of June 2, a live-stream vote was called, where users voted “Go” to launch the blockchain network. дальше »
2018-6-15 03:10 | |
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The Genesis Files: If Bitcoin Had a First Draft, Wei Dai’s B-Money Was It
All Cypherpunks value privacy; it’s basically the founding principle of the collective of cryptographers, academics, developers and activists grouped around the 1990s mailing list by the same name. дальше »
2018-6-15 23:31 | |
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Clearing Up Misconceptions: This Is How Tether Should (and Does) Work
There is substantial controversy surrounding Tether, a cryptocurrency that claims to be pegged to the U. S. dollar. According to Tether, each Tether token is backed by one U. дальше »
2018-6-14 22:01 | |
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New Coinbase Additions: Ethereum Classic and Crypto Index Fund
Coinbase dominated headlines across the space this week with a pair of significant developments. The San Francisco–based exchange announced on Monday, June 11, its intention to add Ethereum Classic to its trading platform and then quickly followed the news on Tuesday with the official opening of a crypto index fund. дальше »
2018-6-14 01:32 | |
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Proposed Regulations Could Cause Major Shifts in Canadian Crypto Businesses
Canada’s government has released draft regulations for “virtual currencies” with a consultation period of 90 days, saying that proposed regulatory changes could mean a loss of $60 million over 10 years for businesses that deal in cryptocurrencies but will improve Canada’s international reputation and make it easier for crypto businesses to deal overseas. дальше »
2018-6-13 20:24 | |
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