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Coinbase RoundUp: Token Additions, SEC Acquisition, and FINRA Probe?

One of the first crypto unicorns in the space, Coinbase, has enjoyed the same volatility native to the sector it represents just this past week. Most notably, the firm announced the potential addition of five new cryptocurrencies, an odd (and apparently unnecessary) declaration regarding confirmation from the SEC and FINRA, and a tacit response from the Ripple community for not. дальше »

2018-7-23 04:00


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Governance, Part 2: Plutocracy Is Still Bad

Coin holder voting, both for governance of technical features, and for more extensive use cases like deciding who runs validator nodes and who receives money from development bounty funds, is unfortunately continuing to be popular, and so it seems worthwhile for me to write another post explaining why I (and Vlad Zamfir and others) do not consider it wise for Ethereum (or really, any base-layer blockchain) to start adopting these kinds of mechanisms in a tightly coupled form in any significant way. дальше »

2018-7-21 23:03


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HSBC Tentatively Discusses Cases For Using Blockchains And Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency is not only dividing politicians across the globe, but is also dividing the financial and banking industries. While many are distancing themselves from investigating and investing in cryptocurrency and the wallets associated with holding coins, several are discussing the potential future possibilities that they could provide. дальше »

2018-7-22 23:00


Could Quantum Computers Decipher Cryptocurrency Wallets’ Private Keys? One Researcher Thinks So

A worrying report was published yesterday in the online academic journal, The Conversation, warning that in the future, quantum computers might become capable of cracking cryptocurrency wallets’ private keys—giving potential hackers access to crypto users’ stored digital currencies. дальше »

2018-7-17 03:00


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Western Union Blockchain Patent, What Does This Mean For Ripple XRP

In February of this year, Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek confirmed that his company was indeed experimenting with Ripple’s products for settling transactions and capital optimisation. This came a month after Ripple, which is striving to become the top-name in global money transfers, announced several high-profile partnerships including the potential tie in with Western Union’s rival, Moneygram. дальше »

2018-7-16 06:00


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Crypto Miners Receive Approval from New York for Favorable Electricity Rates

New York is seeking to foster growth in its cryptocurrency mining sector, with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) approving new electricity rates for Massena Electric Department. These requests come mainly from similar types of potential customers: server farms, generally devoted to data processing for cryptocurrencies. What is your response to the introduction дальше »

2018-7-14 06:36


Following the approval of 12 out of 12 Crypto Exchanges, South Korea Blockchain Association under fire

Over two months ago, the Korea Blockchain Association (KBA) decided to initiate self-inspections into cryptocurrency industry striving to insure the digital exchanges operating in South Korea had safeguards to check themselves from potential issues such as cyber-attacks and malicious activities. дальше »

2018-7-14 00:11


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Coinbase is Exploring the Addition of Zcash, Stellar, 0x, BAT, and Cardano

Coinbase has just unexpectedly announced that its team is looking into making the addition of five top altcoins into Coinbase services. Potential Support for Five Top Altcoins The San Francisco-based exchange took to Twitter to announce that it is “exploring” options to add several crypto assets, namely Zcash, Cardano, and Stellar Lumens. дальше »

2018-7-14 00:10


Some potential investors find the process of acquiring cryptocurrencies rather complicated, according to a new survey conducted among US residents. Despite that finding, and other obstacles, another study confirms the recently reported increase

Despite that finding, and other obstacles, another study confirms the recently reported increase in capital raised through coin offerings this year. Also in today’s Bitcoin in Brief, the Swiss city of Zug concludes successfully its experimental vote on blockchain. дальше »

2018-7-4 18:46