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Bitstamp Unveils Bitcoin Lightning Network Node
On July 8 the Lightning Network got a huge publicity boost as Bitstamp announced that it had launched its own Lightning node. Another Step Toward Widespread Adoption On Monday Bitstamp revealed that it had launched a Bitcoin Lightning node to further facilitate the growth of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network (LN). дальше »
2019-7-9 13:00
Tether slowly migrating from the Bitcoin to Ethereum blockchain
Tether’s USDT is steadily migrating from Bitcoin Omni-based addresses to Ethereum-based ones, with 40 percent of USDT now using the ERC-20 standard. Major cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Poloniex announced they were both moving their Tether addresses from Omni. дальше »
2019-7-6 02:06
Komodo Releases Beta Version Of AtomicDEX App For Android Users
Crypto wallet provider Komodo has released a beta version of their AtomicDEX platform on Android, allowing users to perform atomic swaps directly from their phone.
дальше »2019-7-5 18:38
Coinsquare Wants To Bring Crypto Transactions To Non-Bank ATMs In The US
Canadian crypto exchange Coinsquare has purchased a controlling stake in FinTech software producer Just Cash, and the partners plan to bring crypto transactions to traditional, non-bank ATMs in the US. дальше »
2019-7-4 23:59
Trinity wallet review, IOTA Foundation’s newly released software wallet
The IOTA Foundation announced the full release of its Trinity wallet for mobile and desktop. The wallet simplifies the process for storing seeds and sending and receiving tokens. Read our full test and review of the wallet. дальше »
2019-7-3 02:56
CipherTrace, Shyft Partner To Provide Solution For FATF 'Travel Rule'
Intelligence solutions provider CipherTrace and identity solutions provider Shyft are working on developing a know-your-customer-based solution to the Financial Action Task Force's new "Travel Rule," which will see crypto exchanges share trader information. дальше »
2019-7-2 19:25
Ethereum 2.0 Well On Its Way: Serenity Phase Zero Spec Finalized
Ethereum 2. 0 in the Pipeline For a while now, Serenity, the next step in the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, has been somewhat of a quixotic dream for developers. But, the upgrade, which developers say will dramatically. дальше »
2019-7-2 10:21
BIS Pushing for Bank-Backed Crypto, How Will Bitcoin React?
Central Bank-Backed Crypto? Bitcoin — and other early crypto assets by extension — were bred in the aftermath of the collapse of the U. S. economy in 2008. Known as the “Great Recession“, the market disaster. дальше »
2019-7-2 10:45
Amid Good Ripple News, XRP Sees Same Signal That Preceded 1,800% Rally
XRP Poised for Rally? While Bitcoin’s rally has paused, for the time being, the Ripple-backed XRP may be poised to run, according to a prominent analyst anyway. Ever since 2018’s collapse, XRP has been underperforming. дальше »
2019-7-1 03:00
Chainlink (LINK) Surges 137% on the Week as Coinbase, Google, Oracle News Activates FOMO
Chainlink Literally Moons in Bizarre Upswing Bitcoin (BTC) may have stuttered this week, but Chainlink (LINK) sure isn’t. While the leading cryptocurrency rallied by 20% to only fall by $3,000 the next day, LINK, a. дальше »
2019-6-30 02:24
Litecoin and DigiByte founders cryptographically proved they created their blockchains, why can’t Craig Wright?
In May 2016, Charlie Lee and Jared Tate, the creators of Litecoin and DigiByte, cryptographically proved they were the creators of their blockchain platforms in less than a minute. If Craig Wright is truly Satoshi Nakamoto as he claims, why doesn’t he do the same on the Bitcoin blockchain? A single signature could end the Craig Wright […] The post Litecoin and DigiByte founders cryptographically proved they created their blockchains, why can’t Craig Wright? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-6-29 13:21
Binance May List Facebook’s Crypto Once Libra Goes to a “Public Chain”
Crypto Native Binance in Talks With Facebook Revealed recently, crypto giant Binance may join hands with Facebook’s Libra project. Speaking to Bitcoin-friendly business news outlet Finance Magnates, Binance’s Gin Chao, the Strategy Officer of the. дальше »
2019-6-29 05:00
Netflix-On-The-Blockchain Project Abandons Crypto Aspirations Following ICO
TaTaTu, originally pitched as a streaming platform similar to Netflix that would also offer its own publicly traded token, raised $575 million in its 2018 token sale. Now the business running TaTaTu has stated crypto was never really part of the plan and blockchain tech only accounts for a small portion of the platform. дальше »
2019-6-29 18:51
Seattle Devcon bringing the PNW blockchain community together this Saturday
Seattle continues to grow as a hub of blockchain activity in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle Devcon, a blockchain and cryptocurrency agnostic conference, will be bringing the community together on Saturday, June 29, and will feature 50 talks and host over 400 attendees over this weekend. дальше »
2019-6-28 04:33
Hewlett-Packard Wants To Make IoT Devices Safer With AI And Blockchain
Combining artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, Hewlett-Packard is working on an information-processing method to allow internet of things devices to communicate without sending or storing data on a corporate cloud. дальше »
2019-6-28 22:16
Florida Town Pays Bitcoin Ransom As Ransomware Continues To Haunt Local Governments
Officials in Lake City, Florida, paid $500,000 worth of bitcoin to hackers who had brought down the city's computer system for two weeks. Lake City is the second Florida town in as many weeks to pay a bitcoin ransom as a result of a ransomware attack. дальше »
2019-6-27 22:16
Opera's Mobile App With Built-In Wallet Now Available For iPhone Users
With the launch of Opera Touch for iOS, users will have access to Web3 via the Ethereum blockchain, allowing them to use dApps and make transactions using cryptocurrency.
дальше »2019-6-27 19:08
Mining Rig Manufacturers Struggle To Keep Up With Demand
While bitcoin's current upward trend has increased the demand for mining rigs, manufacturers are also feeling the heat from established mining operations that need more computing power.
дальше »2019-6-26 00:10
IOTA Foundation showcases improved algorithm with better security and scalability
The IOTA Foundation recently presented a research paper with a novel algorithm for improving the network’s ability to combat spam attacks and congestion. The algorithm takes elements from proof-of-work algorithms, like Bitcoin’s, and proof-of-stake algorithms, like that being developed for Ethereum. дальше »
2019-6-26 22:39
Trump ‘Confidant’ Believes Facebook’s Crypto is a Net Positive
Libra Lauded by Trump-Backed Economist Despite seemingly good intentions, Facebook’s Libra crypto venture has been a polarizing subject. Both in the blockchain community and on the world stage, many have come to either love or. дальше »
2019-6-25 00:59
Facebook Looks to Bolster Crypto Team, Even After Libra’s Launch
Facebook’s Growing Crypto Squad As first spotted by CoinDesk, Facebook’s crypto division is embarking on yet another hiring spree. This comes just weeks after reports suggested that the Silicon Valley darling’s so-called “Blockchain” division has. дальше »
2019-6-24 08:05
Keep an eye on Bitcoin with these top five portfolio apps
Coin tracking apps are fantastic tools for keeping track of the cryptocurrency market, but knowing which one to trust can be difficult. Below are CryptoSlate’s recommendations for the top five portfolio trackers. дальше »
2019-6-24 03:34
What the technical details behind Libra reveal about Facebook’s plans
John deVadoss—development lead for NEO based in Seattle, former general manager at Microsoft, and a computer scientist with a focus in machine learning and neural networks—shared his insights from analyzing and testing Facebook’s Libra. дальше »
2019-6-24 23:53
Bitcoin Cash & ‘other funding choices’ coming soon to Brave version 0.68, announces CEO Brendan Eich
Brave, an open source web surfing browser popular for blocking advertisements and website trackers, became the center of discussion for crypto-enthusiasts again, after many users reported that they could not fill up their wallets using Bitcoin Cash, while surfing on Brave browser. дальше »
2019-6-23 22:30
Cardano launches the Shelley testnet website
Shelley, one of the most anticipated steps in the development of the Cardano project, saw its testnet go live. According to an official statement from the Cardano Foundation, the website for the testnet went live on June 21 and will see more features roll out in the next few months. дальше »
2019-6-22 21:03
Ethereum Adopts Enjin’s ERC-1155 Token Standard: A Crypto Revolution
For many years now, Ethereum has been at the forefront of the smart contract and decentralized application industry. The blockchain hosted the first widely-used collectible game, the now-infamous CryptoKitties; much of 2017’s countless initial coin. дальше »
2019-6-22 23:00
Deepfake Technology: An Impending Doom but Crazy Fun
With the rise of Deepfake technology, practically anyone can alter videos with the use of artificial intelligence, which raises a lot of concerns. Deepfake has a big potential of messing up with videos making people think somebody is saying something else. дальше »
2019-6-21 14:32
Crypto Pundits Still Bullish on Facebook’s Libra Amid Pushback
Crypto Execs Enthused About Libra Since Facebook released its stablecoin Libra on Tuesday, crypto industry insiders and the public alike have been waiting with bated breath for what some of the world’s most powerful people and those. дальше »
2019-6-21 09:52
Unstoppable Domains To Hold First Auction For 'Uncensorable' Blockchain Domains
As a domain registry, Unstoppable Domains partnered with blockchain platform Zilliqa to offer users . zil domain names. Now Unstoppable Domains is setting up for a June 27 sale of some of its most popular domain names, including "bitcoin. дальше »
2019-6-21 00:03
MetLife, the world’s sixth-largest insurance company, using Ethereum to transform life insurance
MetLife, one of the globe’s largest providers of insurance, is using Ethereum to transform the life insurance claims process. Using Ethereum to transform life insurance LumenLab, MetLife’s Singapore-based incubator, is collaborating with media group Singapore Press Holdings and insurance cooperative NTUC Income to release “Lifechain,” a smart contract platform built on Ethereum, reported Forbes contributor […] The post MetLife, the world’s sixth-largest insurance company, using Ethereum to transform life insurance appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-6-20 10:15
Cloudflare Introduces Ethereum Gateway To Its Distributed Web Gateway Toolbox
The Cloudflare gateway will allow any device with access to the internet to interact with the Ethereum network, giving users the opportunity to deploy an executable distributed code contract without having to run a node. дальше »
2019-6-19 18:57
Hyperledger welcomes Ethereum Foundation, Microsoft, and others to new identity project
Hyperledger announced it has accepted eight new members and launched a new project focusing on new infrastructure for decentralized identity, including the Ethereum Foundation and Microsoft. The Ethereum Foundation is proud to lend our support to the efforts of both the @EntEthAlliance and @Hyperledger through our membership today. дальше »
2019-6-19 13:57
Hyperledger welcomes Ethereum Foundation, Microsoft, and others to consortium
Hyperledger announced it has accepted eight new members and launched a new project focusing on new infrastructure for decentralized identity, including the Ethereum Foundation and Microsoft. The Ethereum Foundation is proud to lend our support to the efforts of both the @EntEthAlliance and @Hyperledger through our membership today. дальше »
2019-6-20 13:57
Facebook’s Libra sparks concerns among European financial institutions
Following Facebook’s unveiling of its stable cryptocurrency, not only did top crypto influencers criticize the plan, but some European officials immediately called for deep scrutiny of the project, as reported by Bloomberg. дальше »
2019-6-19 00:54
Indian Government Officials Ask For Fingerprinted WhatsApp Messages
After kidnapping rumors spread on WhatsApp led to lynchings across India in 2018, two senior government officials are asking that the messaging platform digitally fingerprint every message in order to ensure traceability. дальше »
2019-6-19 22:28
Polygraph Protocol Looks To Hold Double Spenders Accountable
Developers of the Polygraph protocol hope the system can step in where Byzantine agreement protocols fail, helping to hold blockchain users accountable for double spending and preventing parties with more than one-third of a network's total mining output from gaining decision-making authority. дальше »
2019-6-19 22:12
Cryptocurrency influencers react to Facebook’s Libra, boon or risk for Bitcoin?
Some of the most prominent figures in the crypto community took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency. While some claim that Libra lacks the necessary features to compete with Bitcoin in the race to become the world’s currency, others argue that it could destroy most altcoins and stablecoins in the market. дальше »
2019-6-18 20:44
Facebook’s Crypto Already Embroiled in Political Turmoil
Facebook Goes Crypto For the longest time, social media giant Facebook has been rumored to be involved in the crypto and blockchain industry. But on Tuesday, these rumors were confirmed to be true with an. дальше »
2019-6-18 20:36
Pro or Anti Bitcoin? Crypto Community Divided Amid Facebook Coin Launch
At long last, Facebook’s inaugural consumer-facing Bitcoin-related (albeit remotely related) project is upon us. To be announced on Tuesday morning, Libra (Reserve) is slated to be a stablecoin tied to a basket of traditional assets, presumably ensuring it is nothing like other crypto assets. дальше »
2019-6-18 16:40
Bitcoin Fundamentals Boom Amid Push to $9,000: Buyers in Control
Bitcoin Blockchain on the Rise Just last week, a number of analysts were calling for a pullback in the Bitcoin price, citing the fact that per their analysis, BTC was well “overbought” and poised for. дальше »
2019-6-18 04:00
Gitcoin and ConsenSys Labs partner for Beyond Blockchain hackathon
Gitcoin and ConsenSys Labs will host a three-week virtual hackathon called Beyond Blockchain from June 24–July 10. The event gives participants the chance to win prizes in Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens posted as bounties on Gitcoin. дальше »
2019-6-17 17:33
Bullet stopping drones now mine on the Monero network
Bullet stopping drones are now securing the Monero network? Astral AR and Core Scientific announced a partnership that puts mining software on high-power safety drones. Astral AR, a Texas-based company specializing in safety drones, announced a partnership with Core Scientific—a blockchain infrastructure and AI firm helmed by former Microsoft COO Kevin Turner. дальше »
2019-6-15 15:39
Goldbug Schiff: Facebook’s Crypto Will be Bad for Bitcoin (BTC)
Facebook is Bad for Bitcoin? June 18th is nearing, and that means that Facebook’s crypto asset, expected to be nothing like Bitcoin, is on the verge of becoming full public knowledge. For those who missed. дальше »
2019-6-15 07:52
Google Looks To Chainlink For Blockchain Data Storage
BigQuery, Google’s data warehousing and business intelligence solution, may get some help sorting its data on the blockchain thanks to an oracle smart contract provided by the startup Chainlink. дальше »
2019-6-15 23:57
Google showcases Chainlink implementation with its cloud services, LINK skyrockets 70%
Google used Chainlink’s features in a showcase implementation to bridge communication between blockchains and cloud-based services. The announcement took LINK to a new all-time high, surging 70 percent within an hour of the release. дальше »
2019-6-15 20:23
PayPal, Mastercard, Visa, Uber and Stripe investing in Facebook’s new cryptocurrency
PayPal, Mastercard, Visa, Stripe, and Uber will be among over a dozen companies investing approximately $10 million each to back Facebook’s new cryptocurrency. Announced in the Wall Street Journal, the companies will join a consortium to govern the token. дальше »
2019-6-14 09:57
Old Mutual Insure Denies Coverage For Mining Operations
Pan-African insurance firm Old Mutual Insure will no longer insure the computer equipment used by crypto mining operations, citing the unregulated nature of the industry and its ties to cybercrime as two major factors. дальше »
2019-6-13 18:53
Buy Bitcoin: Hong Kong Protests Spark Fervor Regarding Freedom, Democracy
Bitcoin (BTC), a digital currency not bound by the traditional rules of fiat, may seem nebulous and useless, but geopolitical and macroeconomic events are quickly proving its viability. Over the past week, Hong Kong has. дальше »
2019-6-13 15:00
Blockchain startup replaying 10 years of Bitcoin transaction history in an hour
Radix, a public trustless decentralized ledger, plans to replay 10 years of Bitcoin transaction history with full signature and transaction validation in under an hour. A new layer for the internet Radix describes itself as a new layer for the internet, where data, money, and other assets can be transacted quickly and easily. дальше »
2019-6-13 10:15
The AI Generation And The Right To Be Forgotten
As artificial intelligence becomes more prominent in our modern world, what's being done to ensure that the machines we are building, which collect our data to learn, have the capability to forget what they have learned about us? дальше »