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Ontology to Offer Transaction Fee Rebates for DApp Devs
Ontology has come up with an inventive program to promote dApp development on its blockchain. Beginning this April, Ontology will offer developers a rebate on transaction fees plus a number of other incentives. дальше »
2019-1-24 21:39
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Bitcoin Killer Unit-e Under Development by MIT and Stanford Profs
Professors and faculty from MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and several other universities are reportedly collaborating on a new cryptocurrency that has its eyes set on scalability and performance. дальше »
2019-1-23 21:40
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Ethereum Crash Drives Growth of MakerDAO and DAI
MakerDAO, a crypto collateral platform, has revealed that its blockchain network and stablecoin have directly benefited from Ethereum’s extended price crash, which has been ongoing for the past several months and shows little sign of letting up. дальше »
2019-1-21 19:04
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Ripple Challenges SWIFT, Promises Easier-Than-Ever Bank Transfers
Ripple, the major blockchain-based payment network, has revealed some of its future usability goals. The company’s sales director, Ross D’Arcy, recently attended Shift Money in Croatia, where he explained just how simple Ripple wants bank transfers to become. дальше »
2019-1-21 18:21
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Mimblewimble Coins Falter; Litecoin and Monero Remain Enthusiastic
Mimblewimble, a new privacy coin protocol, has generated plenty of hype over the past few weeks. Two coins based on the protocol, Grin and Beam, went live for the first time this month and have garnered plenty of attention. дальше »
2019-1-21 18:07
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BitTorrent and Upfiring Face Off In File Sharing Race
TRON and BitTorrent have announced a rough release date for their highly anticipated file-sharing software, BitTorrent Speed. Formerly known as Project Atlas, this tool promises to enhance download speed through token incentives. дальше »
2019-1-18 21:32
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Trezor Unveils ‘Corazon’ Line of Luxury Hardware Wallets
Hardware wallet giant Trezor and phone casing manufacturer Gray have announced a new line of luxury hardware wallets. The two companies unveiled their Corazon product line on Wednesday, adding three high-end items to Trezor’s main offerings. дальше »
2019-1-18 01:06
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TrueUSD Adds AutoSweep to Reduce Stablecoin Overhead
TrueUSD, a leading stablecoin, has introduced a new feature that will reduce overhead costs for exchanges that handle the coin. The new feature is called AutoSweep, and it will allow user deposits to be “swept” to an exchange’s central wallet without any of the usual costs or complications. дальше »
2019-1-18 00:42
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Ripple Execs Dismiss Hostile Takeover Rumors
Two key Ripple executives have taken the time to discredit a rumor that has emerged regarding an alleged takeover of the company and its blockchain. Ripple CTO David Schwartz has noted that the rumor makes neither technical nor economic sense. дальше »
2019-1-16 21:32
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Ethereum Constantinople Delayed Yet Again Due To Reentrancy Bug
Ethereum’s upcoming hard fork, codenamed ‘Constantinople,’ has been delayed once again due to the discovery of a new security vulnerability. The issue was revealed on Tuesday by Chainsecurity, a company that is responsible for auditing Ethereum’s smart contracts. дальше »
2019-1-16 21:20
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Byteball’s Bot War Takes On DApp Dominance
Over the past few years, programmability has become an important part of many blockchain platforms. This feature was first introduced by Ethereum, which played a central role in popularizing programmable smart contracts. дальше »
2019-1-16 00:03
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Ethereum Classic Attacker May Soon Be Located; Hacker Returns Funds
Ethereum Classic has issued an important update on the events of last week. Over the past several days, the project has gradually admitted that recent suspicious blockchain activity was indeed caused by a malicious attacker. дальше »
2019-1-16 23:55
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Best Tether Wallets in 2019
Tether (USDT), the world’s most popular stablecoin, is designed to give users the stability of the U. S. dollar and the flexibility of the blockchain. But Tether’s stability won’t do you much good if you can’t also protect your tokens. дальше »
2019-1-14 20:24
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Google’s Crypto Ad Saga Continues: ‘Ethereum’ May Be Blacklisted
Last March, Google began to take an explicitly anti-crypto stance when it updated its ad policy to prohibit crypto-related advertising. Those changes meant that advertisements discussing ICOs, exchanges, trading, and wallets were off-limits, much to the dismay of blockchain startups. дальше »
2019-1-14 18:17
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Huobi Completes U.S. Expansion By Rebranding Partner Exchange
Huobi, a prominent Singapore-based crypto exchange, has completed its expansion into the United States by rebranding one of its newest partner platforms. On January 11, the company announced that it had licensed the San Francisco-based exchange HBUS to operate under the Huobi name. дальше »
2019-1-14 18:08
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EOS Launches Referendum Tool—Constitutional Changes May Result
EOS went live last June, and since then, has endured several months of controversy. Now, block producers have added a referendum feature that will keep the platform accountable to its base. дальше »
2019-1-13 23:54
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Blockchain Companies in China Will Soon Face Wide-Reaching Censorship
Blockchain firms in China will soon be working under new regulations designed to keep them in check. Beginning on February 15, new rules will force blockchain companies to register their domain names and server addresses with the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). дальше »
2019-1-13 23:42
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Jihan Wu to Step Down as CEO of Bitmain, Taking On Limited Role
China-based mining giant Bitmain has been experiencing major changes over the past few months, and now it seems that those changes have finally made their way to the company’s key figures. дальше »
2019-1-12 20:33
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ShapeShift Lays Off Staff, Recommits to Investor Freedom
ShapeShift, a prominent token-swapping platform, has added itself to the long list of crypto companies that have performed a major layoff over the course of the crypto winter. According to CEO Erik Voorhees, ShapeShift has just dismissed thirty-seven of its employees—a third of the company’s workforce. дальше »
2019-1-12 20:10
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Attack On Ethereum Classic Unconfirmed, But Very Likely
The Ethereum Classic (ETC) blockchain is currently undergoing deep reorganizations that indicate a 51% attack may be underway. The security firm SlowMist reportedly alerted the Ethereum Classic community of the problem on Monday, and a number of other sources are in agreement. дальше »
2019-1-9 03:06
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Ethereum Foundation Gives $5M to Parity in Preparation for 2.0
The Ethereum Foundation has announced that it is awarding a grant of $5 million to Parity Technologies, a closely related company that will help make preparations for Ethereum 2. 0 (or “Serenity”), which is scheduled for release in the near future. дальше »
2019-1-9 20:14
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Bitcoin SV Leaves BCH Behind With Redesigned Logo
Bitcoin SV, one of the factions that emerged from Bitcoin Cash’s hard fork in November, has decided to rebrand its coin with a new logo. The mainstream version of the Bitcoin SV logo will drop the coin’s previous dragon imagery in favor of more symbolic “dragon gold” colors in the logo text. дальше »
2019-1-8 22:04
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Stablecoin Flippers Wreak Havoc On Paxos After Gemini Discount
Gemini, a major exchange, seems to have caused trouble in the trading world by offering investors a good deal on stablecoins. As originally reported on TheBlockCrypto, the exchange offered a 2% discount on its own Gemini dollar (GUSD) by selling the coin at $0. дальше »
2019-1-8 21:43
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QR Code Fraud Could Result In $50,000 of Stolen Bitcoin Each Year
In the crypto world, it is common knowledge that public keys can be shared freely, as those keys simply represent an address that can be used to receive money. Unlike private keys, public keys cannot be used to withdraw funds from an address. дальше »
2019-1-7 19:58
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Zcash Plans To Reduce Inflation With Harmony Mining
Zcash, a prominent privacy coin, has announced plans to reduce its rapid inflation rate. Currently, the coin is experiencing inflation at a rate of 0.1% per day. This may not sound like much, but the rate compounds dramatically over the course of a year, and in absolute terms, the network is issuing miners $400,000 worth… The post Zcash Plans To Reduce Inflation With Harmony Mining appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2019-1-7 19:26
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Short-Lived ‘ERC-20 Blue’ Scam Promises Ethereum Scalability
A short-lived scam that promised to improve blockchain scalability emerged yesterday. ERC-20 Blue, which attempted to lure in Ethereum enthusiasts, was announced on a fake Medium blog that briefly posed as the Ethereum Foundation. дальше »
2019-1-6 00:24
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BitTorrent and TRON Get Ready To Launch New Token
BitTorrent and TRON are preparing to launch a new token that will soon be used on the massively popular file sharing network. The announcement of the token also coincides with the departure of BitTorrent CEO Rogelio Choy — signifying a bold new era for BitTorrent. дальше »
2019-1-5 01:22
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HitBTC Attracts Controversy During Proof of Keys Event
Proof of Keys, a mass event organized by Trace Mayer, seems to be accomplishing what it set out to do. The event is essentially a “flash mob” in which members of the crypto community are withdrawing their funds from centralized exchanges en masse — and putting uncooperative exchanges under public scrutiny. дальше »
2019-1-5 01:12
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The 5 Best Stellar Wallets In 2019
Stellar and its XLM token were first launched in 2014 by Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb. Stellar’s ability to perform ultra-fast, secure and cost-effective transactions has earned the project an established position in the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. дальше »
2019-1-4 01:01
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Crypto Futures Alternative ‘Bakkt’ Delayed—But Gets Big Investments
The launch of Bakkt, a crypto futures trading platform, has been delayed once again. Bakkt’s attempts to gain a green light from regulators have stalled temporarily, possibly due to the current shutdown of the U. дальше »
2019-1-3 20:27
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Cannabis Coin ‘Paragon’ Temporarily Skyrockets After Probable Price Manipulation
Paragon, an altcoin that is aiming to reform the cannabis industry, briefly broke into the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap yesterday. This isn’t good news, though: it seems that price manipulation was the cause of Paragon’s short-lived success, and the coin quickly slid back down to #131. дальше »
2019-1-3 19:18
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Best Steem Wallets in 2019
Despite most of the top cryptocurrencies focusing on payment solutions, there are some exciting smaller projects with more unique use cases. One such project is the Steemit platform. Steemit is a blockchain-based platform where users can publish monetized original content. дальше »
2019-1-2 01:50
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Justin Sun: TRON Will Have More DApps Than EOS In One Month
Justin Sun has predicted that TRON, the blockchain that he founded in 2017, will host more decentralized applications than EOS in the near future. On Twitter, Sun boasted that TRON now hosts 83 dApps, more than twice the amount that the platform hosted a few weeks ago. дальше »
2019-1-2 00:31
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Interview: Filmio CTO Discusses Blockchain-Based Filmmaking
While we tend to think of payment solutions when it comes to the blockchain, other industries can benefit just as well. One such space is the film and entertainment industry. Currently, filmmakers and distributors are disconnected. дальше »
2019-1-1 20:50
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Embiggen, The Interest Token You Probably Missed, Is About To End Its Airdrop
OpenRelay, an order book service for decentralized exchanges, has announced that it is ending the airdrop for its little-known token, Embiggen (MBGN). The token derives its name from a popular Simpsons episode in which two new words were coined: “embiggen” and “cromulent. дальше »
2019-1-1 20:14
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Nearly $900K Paid Out In Crypto Bug Bounties On HackerOne In 2018
New statistics from HackerOne reveal that the platform handled $878,504 in crypto bug bounty rewards over the course of 2018. HackerOne is a major platform that allows white hat hackers to report security vulnerabilities and receive financial rewards in return. дальше »
2019-1-1 20:01
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Wallet.Fail: What Does It Mean For Hardware Wallet Security?
This week, a group of security researchers gave a presentation called Wallet. Fail at the #35C3 Security Conference. During the presentation, the team outlined vulnerabilities in three popular hardware wallets. дальше »
2018-12-30 20:13
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EOS Sister Chain ‘Telos’ Launches; Lookalike Coin Benefits
Telos, a blockchain based on EOS’s EOSIO protocol, has experienced its first full week of activity. The platform was launched earlier this year in a limited capacity, but the Telos Launch Group decided to delay a full release indefinitely. дальше »
2018-12-30 19:58
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Phisher Uses Electrum Wallet To Push Fake Software Update
A major vulnerability has been exposed in Electrum, a leading Bitcoin wallet with several forks that are compatible with other cryptocurrencies. This is the second Electrum bug in a single year, and the crypto community is now debating the merits of the wallet. дальше »
2018-12-29 23:09
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Huobi Derivatives Trading Surpasses $1B Over Christmas
Huobi, a major crypto exchange, has announced that it handled over $1 billion on its derivatives market (Huobi DM) on December 25th, an isolated accomplishment that highlights a broader trend in crypto investing. дальше »
2018-12-29 23:01
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Crypto VC Suggests Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin Could Be Ruined Thanks To Bitmain Layoffs
Bitmain, the Chinese mining hardware manufacturer who recently applied for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has laid off around half of their employees, the company confirmed in a statement: “There has been some adjustment to our staff this year as we continue to build a long-term, sustainable and scalable business. дальше »
2018-12-28 00:05
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India Reportedly Legalizing Cryptocurrencies Under “Tough” Ruling
According to a report via the New India Express, the Indian government is looking into legalizing cryptocurrencies. However, this would be under fairly strict rulings, as the country’s investigative cryptocurrency committee doesn’t want to ban digital assets outright, but recognizes they must still be regulated. дальше »
2018-12-28 23:40
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Dash Community Tries To Attract NPR With Swag Overload
The Dash community is making an effort to gain the attention of NPR in hopes that the altcoin will be featured on one of the network’s most popular business shows, How I Built This with Guy Raz. дальше »
2018-12-27 21:13
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Litecoin Will Get Ad Exposure During UFC 232
Litecoin, a leading Bitcoin competitor, has announced that it has become the Official Cryptocurrency Partner of UFC 232. The event, which will be held this Saturday (December 29th), will feature Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson facing off in a much-anticipated rematch. дальше »
2018-12-27 20:32
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Can Brave’s Basic Attention Token Take On Patreon?
Over the course of December, the crowdfunding platform Patreon became embroiled in controversy after executing a wave of user bans and attempting to make changes to its fee model. These decisions have driven away donors and recipients alike, and as former Patreon users search for an alternative, some members of the crypto community are proposing… The post Can Brave’s Basic Attention Token Take On Patreon? appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-12-27 22:31
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Cloudflare Courts Ethereum Devs, Buterin Interested In CAPTCHA Privacy
Cloudflare, one of the largest web service providers, may soon begin working alongside members of the Ethereum development community. Cloudflare’s head of cryptography, Nick Sullivan, reached out on Twitter last week with the following message: “Dear Ethereum researchers, Cloudflare is very interested in working with you on how to bridge the gap between the traditional… The post Cloudflare Courts Ethereum Devs, Buterin Interested In CAPTCHA Privacy appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-12-27 22:08
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Can the Church of Monero Reach Meme Status?
The Church of Monero, a biweekly Telegram event that is styled after religious ceremonies, has now been active for nearly four months. The premise is simple: Monero users gather twice each week to hold mass, sending five dollars worth of Monero tokens (XMR) to each other as part of a ring ritual that represents a… The post Can the Church of Monero Reach Meme Status? appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-12-25 21:17
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Antonopolous Denounces Black Market Dichotomy In New Video
Andreas Antonopolous, a popular blockchain speaker and educator, has released a recording of a presentation that he gave at LaBITconf earlier this month. In the video, he discusses black markets and white markets, the biases that we hold toward them, and their relation to cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-12-25 21:06
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Ex-CIA Officer Calls Blockchain a Threat to National Security
Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA intelligence officer, has revealed that he has a number of concerns about blockchain technology and its implications for national security. During a Q&A session on Reddit, he detailed his thoughts on the intelligence community and a number of matters relating to technology. дальше »
2018-12-25 20:42
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U.S. Government Will Consider “Token Taxonomy Act”, Potentially Freeing Crypto from Securities Laws
Kate Rooney, CNBC’s markets reporter, has revealed that two congressmen are working on a bill to remove crypto from the 72-year-old U. S. securities law. The representatives, Warren Davidson and Darren Soto, are calling it the “Token Taxonomy Act” and will be presenting their ideas to the House within the next few months. дальше »
2018-12-24 21:38
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