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Simple Ledger Protocol Announces Virtual Hackathon Devoted to SLP Token Ecosystem
5.9.2019
For 72 hours on Sep. 27-30, teams from around the world will participate in a Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) Virtual Hackathon. Participants will compete for $2,000 worth of prizes by submitting open source code utilizing the SLP framework. The Hackathon’s website details that winners with...
As Crypto Markets Go Cold, Who Will Pay for Open-Source Code?
5.9.2019
Formerly a CoinDesk Contributing Editor, Daniel Cawrey is author of the upcoming “Mastering Blockchain” book to be published by O’Reilly Media. Earlier this year IBM purchased Red Hat, the oft-referred to model for how open source can thrive, for $34 billion. Long the consultant to enterprises,...
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde Encourages Open Cryptocurrency Regulation
4.9.2019
Central banks and regulators should protect consumers while being open to innovation like crypto, says outgoing IMF chief Christine Lagarde
Liquid Exchange Reveals Escrow Account for Sale of Telegram Tokens
2.9.2019
Crypto exchange Liquid has disclosed a wallet address where the proceeds from its July sale of Telegram's GRAM tokens are being held in escrow
TON Blockchain to Launch Public Testing on 1st September
31.8.2019
TON (Telegram Open Network) blockchain public testing will be initiated on 1st September, as indicated by one of the investors. On 28th August, Russian news outlet cited an unknown TON investor stating to have taken in this data from the development team, and the head of one organization who took...
How the New FATF Rules Will Open up Crypto to a Layer of Middlemen
31.8.2019
The new guidelines by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a multi-government body, have profound implications for how cryptocurrency exchanges and some other virtual asset companies operate. It requires them to collaborate with major financial service companies, with blockchain analysis firms...
Terrorist Groups Like Hamas Counting on Telegram For Raising Cryptocurrency: Report
30.8.2019
As per the latest report by MEMRI, short for Middle East Media Research Institute which is based in Washington DC, multiple infamous terrorist groups, such as Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Muslim Brotherhood, and the Hamas, are banking on Telegram, as well as other social media channels, for raising digital...
Agorism and Bitcoin: Free People Don’t Ask Maxine Waters for Permission
30.8.2019
Anti-agorism Congressional Representative Maxine Waters still has misgivings about Facebook’s proposed Libra digital currency, even after meeting with Swiss government officials to discuss the tech last week. The sustained reservations echo the message of July’s open letter from...
DLT Platform Hedera Hashgraph’s Open Beta Test to Start in September
30.8.2019
Hedera Hashgraph invites DApp developers to test its DLT platform in September
Binance Funds 40 Developers to Build Open-Source Crypto Software
30.8.2019
One of the world's largest crypto exchanges has launched an initiative to boost open-source blockchain development
[aktualita] Český fintech Wultra vydává open source nástroj pro ověření síly PINu
29.8.2019
Český fintech Wultra (dříve Lime) vydává open source nástroj pro vývojáře, který hodnotí sílu zadaného PIN kódu v aplikaci. Knihovna Wultra Passphrase Meter je k dispozici na GitHubu a další informace a integrační návody pro Android a iOS jsou pak zde. Wultra svůj nástroj popisuje takto:...
Telegram Will Release Code for Its TON Blockchain on Sept. 1
29.8.2019
Telegram is expected to release the code needed to run nodes on its TON blockchain on Sunday, two sources tell CoinDesk. The release will allow developers to test TON nodes in advance of a mainnet launch at the end of October
Telegram’s Cryptocurrency – Gram, All Set to Debut by 31st October
28.8.2019
Bitcoin’s bull run till now has been largely affected owing to other global tech giants stepping into the bitcoin and cryptocurrencies space. BTC price having plateaued somewhere around $10,000, the crypto world received another huge blow when Facebook, earlier this year, announced plans...
Switzerland Approves Bitcoin Banks – But With Strict Conditions Attached
27.8.2019
One of the major problems for businesses in the cryptocurrency industry is finding a bank that agrees to work with them and connect them to the traditional fiat financial system. The financial regulator in Switzerland has just made this easier by licensing two companies to serve as tailored banks...
The Bug Bounty Program for Facebook’s Libra Is Now Open to the Public
27.8.2019
The bug bounty program for Facebook’s Libra is now open to the public
BUTTON Wallet Surprises 300 million Telegram Users With Free Cryptocurrency Testing Playground
27.8.2019
Trading in cryptocurrencies has gained a good amount of momentum in the past few years owing to the lucrative returns bestowed upon to the investors. Despite, earning a lot of attention from the masses, a large section of our community hesitates to indulge in trading of this new-age currency....
How to Build Firefox
27.8.2019
Open source is a dream and a gateway to an amazing career — I’m a testament to that. One of the most amazing open source projects to ever exist, Mozilla Firefox, is a project I’m proud to work on as an employee of Mozilla. It’s rewarding, challenging, and a unique...
Cryptojacking Code Found in Eleven Open Libraries, Thousands Infected
22.8.2019
11 open-source Ruby code libraries contained cryptojacking code and were downloaded thousands of times
Square Crypto’s Open Source Endeavor, Fostering Bitcoin Development will Witness Matt Corallo On Board
21.8.2019
Square, Inc. is a mobile payment company based in San Francisco, California. The company markets software and hardware payments products and has expanded into business services. Square Crypto the division of parent company Square, Inc. is a payments solutions provider and focuses on open source...
Square Crypto Hires Blockstream Co-Founder, Open Source Bitcoin Dev
20.8.2019
Square Crypto announce hiring of Blockstream co-founder