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BCH Upgrade Debate Continues — Bitcoin Unlimited Reveals Fork Strategy

On August 21 Bitcoin Unlimited’s lead developer Andrew Stone wrote a proposal which outlined a strategy for the upcoming November hard fork. Stone explains that there are two changesets proposed by two different full node clients and Bitcoin Unlimited (BU) plans to implement consensus changes from both organizations, allowing participants the ability to vote for […] The post BCH Upgrade Debate Continues — Bitcoin Unlimited Reveals Fork Strategy appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2018-8-23 19:45


This astrophysicist explains the surprisingly complex concept of ‘nothing’

Philosophers have debated the nature of “nothing” for thousands of years, but what has modern science got to say about it? In an interview with The Conversation, Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal and Emeritus Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics at the University of Cambridge, explains that when physicists talk about nothing, they mean empty space (vacuum). дальше »

2018-8-22 14:51


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No More Coinbase and BitPay: Process Your Own Bitcoin Payments for $6 a Month

Merchants can now use a Bitcoin full node to process their own payments via the BTCPay server for under $6 a month — with or without Lightning Network functionality.   Removing Microsoft Azure Reliance A guide to the solution from creator and Bitcoin developer Nicolas Dorier published August 18 explains how merchants who want to accept payments without banking formalities can now do so entirely independently. дальше »

2018-8-19 22:00


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AMA With Origin Team Reveals Plans for Decentralized Sharing Economy

Matt Liu, Josh Fraser and former PayPal head Yu Pan want to bring the blockchain to the sharing economy. The trio is devising a platform with an emphasis on inclusive, peer-to-peer service hubs designed to decentralize the same consumer cost-friendly business models that have made companies like Airbnb, Uber and Lyft so popular in recent years. дальше »

2018-8-16 23:25


VC Investor Explains Reasons Why Crypto Fell 80% in 2018

According to prominent venture capital investor Chris Burniske, the crypto market fell by nearly 80 percent in 2018 due to the lack of adoption of major digital assets. Throughout 2017, Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and the majority of cryptocurrencies experienced a rapid increase in their valuation, recording 1,000 to 30,000 percent gains within a 12-month […] The post VC Investor Explains Reasons Why Crypto Fell 80% in 2018 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2018-8-15 21:00


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Cardano (ADA) Testnet Launched to Focus on Smart-Contracts “Translation”

The IOHK team, announced the launch of its Smart Contracts IELE Cardano Testnet. This is a significant milestone in the Cardano Roadmap as it represents an evolution of the KEVM Testnet released earlier (this May) In the press release, the IOHK team explains that thanks to this new CardanoTestnet, the level of interaction with the community will […] The post Cardano (ADA) Testnet Launched to Focus on Smart-Contracts “Translation” appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »

2018-8-10 04:03


Crypto Price Watch: Most Major Currencies in the Red as Market Stumbles

Bitcoin (BTC) At press time, bitcoin is trading for about $7,485. This is roughly $60 less than where it stood 24 hours ago. Wall Street player Goldman Sachs explains that bitcoin’s recovery was a fluke; that the currency will never dominate the financial infrastructure, and future declines are expected. On the contrary, new payment company […] дальше »

2018-8-4 21:55


Cardano [ADA] – Ouroboros protocol versions explained by IOHK’s Peter Gazi

On 26th July, IOHK published a video, in which Dr. Peter Gazi, a researcher of the foundation explains two specific versions of Ouroboros protocols and how they relate to each other. According to him, the first Ouroboros protocol was published in the year 2017, which is presently underlying the implementation of the Cardano network. However, soon other […] дальше »

2018-8-3 02:46


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Queensland Backs Cryptocurrency Point-of-Sale Project for Tourism

The Queensland government in Australia is backing a cryptocurrency point-of-sale system that officials believe will help boost tourism throughout the area. Thus far, they have given over $8 million in Australian dollars ($6 million USD) to roughly 70 different companies that will work to inspire innovation and create new ideas within the region’s travel space. дальше »

2018-8-2 00:27


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Frank Holmes of US Global Investors Explains Cryptocurrency Volatility

Although cryptocurrencies have a promising future, one of the biggest hurdle it has to overcome is the current volatility. Understanding some reasons as to why cryptocurrencies are much more volatile than other assets in the market can help investors better cope with expectations and make sound investment strategies. Frank Holmes, the CEO of U.S. Global […] дальше »

2018-8-1 10:34


Investment Banks challenged by blockchain upstarts

This combination of available financial data and new possibilities for blockchain-driven efficiencies have made the climate ripe for the disruption of traditional investment banks. “Accenture has estimated that some major investment banks could make a whopping $10 billion in efficiency savings by utilizing blockchain technology,” explains Thomas Levene, founder of Best Blockchain Solutions Consultancy. Thus, дальше »

2018-7-31 21:53


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No Biggie: McDonald’s Own ‘Currency’ Is Just A (Physical) Commemorative Coin

McDonald’s will celebrate the 50th birthday of its flagship Big Mac burger by issuing its own “tangible” currency, the company revealed this week. MacCoin ‘Transcends Currencies’ As the company explains in a press release Sunday, the ‘currency,’ dubbed ‘MacCoin,’ will serve as a means of rewarding customers with free burgers and also serve as a collector’s item. дальше »

2018-7-31 21:00