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Chinese Companies to Bet Big on Blockchain Despite COVID-19 Crisis
350 Chinese companies surveyed still believe in the higher potential that blockchain technology could offer to their businesses.
дальше »2020-6-15 00:30
Ethereum DeFi Is Kicking Into “High Gear”: Why This May Not Last for Long
Decentralized finance has been deemed one of Ethereum’s killer use cases over recent months. The concept of bringing financial applications into a blockchain format has been deemed innovative by many. дальше »
2020-6-15 10:31
Sparks Fly as Old Core Developer Says Ethereum Could Help Bitcoin Scale
Bitcoin has seen a number of scaling improvements over recent years. For instance, Segregated Witness (SegWit) has seen mass adoption by cryptocurrency users and service providers, decreasing transaction fees by increasing the number of transactions that can squeeze into a block. дальше »
2020-6-15 04:00
This Proposal Could Solve Ethereum’s Congestion Problem
Ethereum developers are considering a proposal that would improve transaction fees and help solve network congestion. That proposal, EIP-1559, has been under discussion since April 2019 and has the potential... The post This Proposal Could Solve Ethereum’s Congestion Problem appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-6-12 07:33
Ethereum 2.0 Charges Ahead With New ‘Onyx’ Testnet Launch
Blockchain firm Prysmatic Labs announced the launch of a new test network of the Ethereum 2.0 blockchain.
дальше »2020-6-11 17:45
Former KFC Employee Built a Crypto Drug Empire, Lost It All Today
The Leicester Crown Court confiscated over $2.29 million from an online drug kingpin who ran a darknet store from the attic of his home. дальше »
2020-6-9 00:00
Who’s Afraid of Ethereum? The Top 12 Smart Contract Platforms
Smart contract platforms now allow anyone to design programmable finance and apply them to a myriad of new use cases. For example, the decentralized finance (DeFi) movement, as well as... The post Who’s Afraid of Ethereum? The Top 12 Smart Contract Platforms appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-6-8 15:02
Like Ethereum, Tezos Plans to Introduce Domain Names
Drawing inspiration from Ethereum, Tezos may soon support domain names and human-readable addresses thanks to a new proposal from the blockchain community. How Tezos Domains Work Miroslav Bodeček, leader of... The post Like Ethereum, Tezos Plans to Introduce Domain Names appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-6-6 07:50
ElevenPaths launches free tool to decrypt data infected by malware
The ransomware extracted cryptocurrency from victims in exchange of gaining access to affected data... The post ElevenPaths launches free tool to decrypt data infected by malware appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-6-5 18:10
China’s new Hainan trade port to encourage the use of blockchain to standardise trade
Hong Kong’s new competitor to make clever use of blockchain technology Chinese authorities have... The post China’s new Hainan trade port to encourage the use of blockchain to standardise trade appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-6-4 14:29
Volatility: $230M in BitMEX Liquidations Hit Bulls and Bears Alike
The extreme volatility of the past 24 hours has seen $230 million in both longs and shorts liquidated on BitMEX.
дальше »2020-6-3 07:08
Uruguay to launch the world’s first blockchain network to track medicinal cannabis
A medical cannabis company will roll out an app to giving purchasers an in-depth... The post Uruguay to launch the world’s first blockchain network to track medicinal cannabis appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-6-1 18:22
Ransomware Attack Kidnaps Austrian City
An ongoing ransomware attack targets the public services infrastructure of Weiz.
дальше »2020-5-31 05:00
Fixing Google Chrome’s Current Codebase may Eventually Become too Costly
When browsing the internet, one’s experience is directly impacted by the browser one chooses. Google Chrome, while still very popular, is becoming increasingly difficult to fix, potentially forcing users to alternative solutions. дальше »
2020-5-31 00:00
Samsung May Have Appointed New Blockchain Leadership
South Korean tech titan names Woong Ah-yoon as the head of their blockchain division.
дальше »2020-5-31 23:00
Minecraft Meets the Blockchain Thanks to New Plug-In
Enjin announced the integration of EnjinCraft into the popular video game to boost its blockchain solutions for the gaming industry.
дальше »2020-5-31 22:00
NGRAVE Hard Wallet Hits 450% of Crowdfunding Goal Within Two Days
A hardware wallet’s IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign reached 450% of its target funding amount within two days of launch.
дальше »2020-5-29 17:48
Ethereum Significantly Less Private Than Bitcoin, New Research Shows
Ethereum transactions are even easier to de-anonymize than Bitcoin due to its specifics, but a lot of it comes down to careful usage of mixing tools. дальше »
2020-5-29 14:50
Samsung and the Gemini Crypto Exchange Partner Up: The first deal of its kind in the US
Samsung and Gemini’s partnership will make it easier for over 4 million users to buy Bitcoin throughout North America. Gemini, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has announced a partnership with South Korea’s electronics giant, Samsung. дальше »
2020-5-29 17:27
Lithuania’s Central Bank Completes Blockchain Regulatory Research
The Bank of Lithuania finished its research phase on the LBChain’s blockchain project that aims to provide a regulatory infrastructure. дальше »
2020-5-28 00:45
Vodafone partners with Energy Web to integrate smart grid with an IoT blockchain
Vodafone and Energy Web want to bring billions of assets in the energy sector onto the blockchain Vodafone is partnering with Energy Web (EW) on a project that will see the technology communications firm link billions of renewable and distributed energy assets to grids via the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technology. дальше »
2020-5-28 16:58
Ren Protocol Launches, Bringing Non-Custodial Bitcoin to Ethereum
A week after its competitor tBTC faltered, Ren Protocol’s much-awaited mainnet on Ethereum is finally live. The protocol brings Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to Ethereum in a non-custodial manner. дальше »
2020-5-28 15:37
IOHK launches new Cardano (ADA) blockchain explorer based on Byron reboot
The new Cardano Explorer based on the updated Byron reboot infrastructure has just been launched. The post IOHK launches new Cardano (ADA) blockchain explorer based on Byron reboot appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-5-22 20:00
Dapper Labs Welcomes CryptoKitties Onto Flow Blockchain
CryptoKitties will be launching on Dapper Labs’ Flow blockchain to facilitate greater scalability and new functionality
дальше »2020-5-22 17:00
Algorand Targets Insurance Fraud With New Partnership
Blockchain firms Algorand and Attestiv are teaming up to fight insurance fraud using DLT.
дальше »2020-5-21 05:55
XRP TipBot Rescued From Dutch Regulations Through Partnership With Uphold
XRP TipBot has avoided closure due to the Netherlands' strict implementation of AMLD5 via a partnership with Uphold.
дальше »2020-5-19 14:55
Non-Custodial Bitcoin to Ethereum Bridge Shut Down After Two Days
The team behind tBTC, a decentralized Bitcoin-to-Ethereum bridge, pulled the plug on the system after a yet-undisclosed bug was discovered by software developers.
дальше »2020-5-19 14:44
Italian Govt Commits €15M to Protect 'Made in Italy' With Blockchain
To combat counterfeit goods, the Italian government has allocated €15M to develop and implement blockchain and other tech-based solutions.
дальше »2020-5-16 17:06
The Bitcoin Halving Slashed the Network’s Hashrate
Bitcoin’s hashrate has declined since the halving—an expected result of reduced block rewards. The falling network hashrate has a few interesting implications. The halving reduced miner block rewards from 12. дальше »
2020-5-15 10:37
China’s Central Bank Wants to Speed Up Blockchain Adoption
Officials from the People’s Bank of China push to accelerate adoption of the country’s Fintech Development Plan.
дальше »2020-5-14 00:30
If Blockchain Is the Door to the Future of Finance, Liquidity Is the Key
Liquidity should be seen as the primary indicator of the overall health of markets and exchanges — and also as a crucial factor for economic trading.
дальше »2020-5-13 13:29
[Update] Research explores how Zcash and other privacy coins can de-anonymize users, suggests defenses
[Update at 14:50 UTC] Benjamin Winston, Director of Security at ECC, told CryptoSlate via a tweet the paper was simply a “review” of existing material and proposes a new attack that is based on a “faulty understanding” of the Zcash protocol by the Hush team. дальше »
2020-5-13 13:00
Blockstream’s satellite just made downloading Bitcoin without the internet easier and 25x faster
Bitcoin storage and infrastructure firm Blockstream has made a significant upgrade to its ambitious satellite-centric Bitcoin node project, as per an official post earlier this week. Streaming Bitcoin from space Termed Blockstream Satellite 2. дальше »
2020-5-7 08:36
University College London Joins Governing Council for Hedera Hashgraph
University College London has joined the governing council for enterprise-grade distributed ledger platform Hedera Hashgraph.
дальше »2020-5-7 16:00
JavaScript creator admits he created a monster, he plans to fix it using Brave (BAT)
With only about 20 percent of its users utilizing its BAT rewards program, the team behind the privacy-centric Brave web browser is set on getting the word about cryptocurrencies to more of its users. дальше »
2020-5-7 02:10
Litecoin Mimblewimble Integration Sees Test Build and Codebase Progress
Litecoin and Grin++ developer, David Burkett, has posted an April progress update on Litecoin’s Mimblewimble integration, claiming that a testing framework has been built and codebase integration has started. дальше »
2020-5-5 14:50
Chainlink Crypto Price Oracles Enter Tezos Ecosystem
SmartPy and Cryptonomic are adding Chainlink price oracles to the Tezos network, filling a perceived gap in the ecosystem.
дальше »2020-5-1 16:00
Colorado Hospital Patient Information System Hit by Crypto Ransomware
Parkview Medical Center’s system for storing patient information was infected with ransomware and rendered inoperable
дальше »2020-4-29 16:18
Parity Developer confirms Ethereum 2.0 “Schlesi” multiclient testnet is live
Afri Schoeden, one of the lead developers at Parity Technologies, confirmed via Twitter on April 27 the important “Schlesi” multiclient testnet for Ethereum is now running. An important step towards 2. дальше »
2020-4-29 10:11
Report: Blockchain to Increase Royalty Streams to Artists in the Digital Music Industry
New research conducted highlights the positive impact that blockchain could have for music artists
дальше »2020-4-29 00:47
Algorand’s Releases Pointproofs to Upgrade Fundamental Blockchain Cryptography
Algorand’s Pointproofs replace Merkle roots, and they could be very useful for advanced stateless blockchains
дальше »2020-4-29 23:37
Is Europe’s Experience in E-Signatures and Digital IDs Valuable for Australia?
eIDAS regulation in Europe could help Australia (and not only) avoid the same mistakes and improve its existing system
дальше »2020-4-28 12:49
Bitfinex’s new social network targets traders and crypto enthusiasts alike
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex announced the introduction a new platform that enables its users to interact with each other. Dubbed Bitfinex Pulse, it is set to meet customers’ demand for a social network tailored towards traders and crypto enthusiasts alike. дальше »
2020-4-28 11:31
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson: Bitcoin (BTC) is an example of low development velocity
Charles Hoskinson, the CEO of Cardano (ADA) parent IOHK, went to YouTube to answer questions regarding the recent launch of the Daedalus wallet and the current state of the Cardano network. Hoskinson said that Daedalus has been a tremendous success, the only issues due to sync times happening to users with older Windows operating systems. дальше »
2020-4-28 22:00
How to Mine Bitcoin: Complete Guide For Beginners
Bitcoin pioneered mining when it first went live in 2008, and it’s still one of the most popular coins among crypto miners. Mining serves various essential purposes: it provides security...The post How to Mine Bitcoin: Complete Guide For Beginners appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-4-26 22:04
Cardano Has Launched Its Daedalus 1.0 Mainnet Wallet
IOHK has launched Daedalus 1. 0, the first generally available version of its full node wallet for the Cardano blockchain and its native token Ada. A Highly Secure Wallet Daedalus’ main...The post Cardano Has Launched Its Daedalus 1. дальше »
2020-4-25 09:31
Cryptocurrency Data Firm Nomics Launches AI-Driven 7-Day Price Predictions
Nomics, a cryptocurrency data website, now features seven-day cryptocurrency price predictions generated by a machine learning algorithm
дальше »2020-4-24 16:00
Stablecoins and Crosschain Loans: 2 Projects Attempt to Bring Defi Solutions to Bitcoin
While decentralized finance (defi) solutions have grown popular on the Ethereum blockchain, developers have recently created similar systems by leveraging BTC’s network. A project called Atomic Loans claims to offer a noncustodial bitcoin-backed stablecoin solution, while Money on chain a new smart contract built on the RSK protocol, also offers a stablecoin token. дальше »
2020-4-22 05:06
With Cardano’s (ADA) Shelley on the way, long-term plans are being set
Charles Hoskinson, the CEO of IOHK, joined in on an episode of The Cardano Effect podcast to go over some of the details regarding the launch of Shelley. However, more long-term plans for the Cardano network, such as multi-asset wallets, reducing the blockchain size, and adding another proof of merit to the network apart from […] The post With Cardano’s (ADA) Shelley on the way, long-term plans are being set appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-4-22 23:52
Happy Ending of Ethereum DeFi Hack Still Leaves Much to Be Desired
It has been a tumultuous ride for users of Ethereum’s decentralized finance (DeFi) over the past few days. The evening of April 18th saw DeFi protocol Lendf. me go into a tailspin, with the protocol’s primary address bleeding funds at a rapid clip. дальше »