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RSK Is Changing How It ‘Pegs’ Bitcoin to Its Sidechain
8.12.2020
Bitcoin sidechain developer RSK is revamping how users swap bitcoin for its network’s tokenized version for the cryptocurrency
NEM’s Enterprise Blockchain ‘Symbol’ Enters Final Stage Before Launch
8.12.2020
The code for Symbol has now been "frozen" in its current iteration, marking the last step in preparing for its mainnet launch
Square to Support Greener Bitcoin Mining as Part of Zero-Carbon Pledge
8.12.2020
Square will dedicate $10 million to the development of clean bitcoin mining technologies
Fashion Brand Desigual Turns to Blockchain Tech for Supply Chain Visibility
8.12.2020
The Barcelona-based fashion brand is to start tracing its supply chains on a blockchain platform from Finboot
The Power of Web Development Outside Tech
7.12.2020
In 2020, I learned about the power of web development for organizations and nonprofits outside of tech. I learned that you can leverage your skills to affect change and build long-lasting partnerships.
This year, I joined the Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters San Francisco (LWVSF)...
Blockchain-Based Immunity Passports Don’t Resolve Core Privacy Issues: Report
7.12.2020
Proposals for immunity or vaccine passes have resurfaced with promising news about vaccines, but the web standards they’re based on contain flaws
Cryptocurrency Advised by Signal Founder Goes Live, Begins Trading on FTX
7.12.2020
MobileCoin, which has been a bit of a white whale since the initial coin offering (ICO) era of 2017, announced a mainnet launch on Monday
Singapore’s National Research Foundation Invests $9M in Blockchain Innovation
7.12.2020
The government-backed foundation is funding research and development of commercial use cases for blockchain technology
Thai tax collectors to streamline revenues with blockchain tech in 2021
7.12.2020
Blockchain will reportedly make tax evasion more difficult in Thailand
Thai Excise Department Will Deploy Blockchain Tech to Boost Tax Collection
7.12.2020
All three of Thailand's tax departments reportedly aim to improve tax revenue collection using blockchain technology
Japanese City to Trial Blockchain Voting System
7.12.2020
Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, is looking at blockchain tech to solve problems in the city, starting with an e-voting system
Introducing SINOVATE: The Future of Decentralized Cloud Storage
7.12.2020
PRESS RELEASE. Decentralized cloud data storage platform SINOVATE is developing its own in-house blockchain technology known as Deterministic Infinity Nodes (DIN). The potentially groundbreaking new tech works in unison with Incorruptible Data Storage (IDS) to create a new consensus system with...
Crypto Long & Short: Why Some Investors Get Bitcoin So Wrong, and What That Says About Its Strengths
6.12.2020
Bitcoin may be rooted in blockchain technology, but it's evolved into something much more than code. That's why it's not easy to replicate
US Representatives Add Digital Currencies to the 2021 Defense Bill
6.12.2020
The United States government is preparing to pass the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the latest bill includes a broad definition of currencies and includes “digital currencies.” However, after more than 50 NDAA bills passed, President Donald Trump plans to veto...
Cardano to Launch Hard Fork Before Next Major Development Phase
5.12.2020
The hard fork will introduce the token locking mechanism, one of its most significant new functions, to the mainnet
Solana Devs Call ‘All Hands on Deck’ as Unknown Bug Stops Block Production
4.12.2020
Solana, a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain spearhead by FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, is "stuck" due to an unknown issue
Holiday Shopping on a Budget? No Problem. Spend $50 or Less on Gadgets and Gaming Gifts That Don’t Suck
4.12.2020
Gadgets are often a great holiday gift idea, but you don’t have to spend a bundle to give someone a great present. For $50 or less, for example, you can snag a great pair of true wireless earbuds or even a tablet, wellness accessories like a fitness band or smart scale, or home aids like...
Terra Brings 24-Hour Trading to Synthetic Versions of Stocks Like TSLA and AAPL
3.12.2020
The creators of the stablecoin platform Terra are launching Mirror Protocol, a way to mint crypto assets that mimic U.S. stocks
Darknet Markets Face Headwinds After Year of Mixed Results
3.12.2020
Darknet markets are falling off the radar and watching their customer base level off
Aave Launches V2 in Bid to Make Borrowing Against Volatile Assets Less Risky
3.12.2020
DeFi platform Aave has rolled out its second version, with several features that should make it more flexible and more capital efficient