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Muir Glacier: Ethereum Hard Forks for Second Time in One Month
2.1.2020
With the mining of block 9,200,000, ethereum's Muir Glacier upgrade has been implemented. The block was mined today at 8:30 UTC
Wifi Sharing Platform Wicrypt Gets Government Grant in Nigeria
1.1.2020
A crypto startup providing wifi hotspot sharing services in Nigeria has won funding from the country’s telecom regulator. Wicrypt placed second among 25 tech companies participating in an innovation competition organized by the Nigeria Communication Commission and it’s going to receive...
Alleged $8B BTC Tulip Trust Expires With Tales of Bonded Couriers
1.1.2020
Five years ago, the crypto community became aware of an alleged contract called the Tulip Trust. The supposed contract emerged when a few tech-based news outlets published stories on two former business partners Craig Wright and David Kleiman. According to the Tulip Trust contract story, Wright...
Vexed Tech Entrepreneur Turns Bitcoin Hacker, Steals €1M+ from Ex-Colleagues
31.12.2019
A French tech entrepreneur allegedly stole over 1 million euros in Bitcoin from his former colleagues in a reported “act of revenge”
COSO to Release Guidance on Blockchain for Businesses Aiming to Deploy Tech
30.12.2019
COSO is working on guidance on blockchain to give businesses a better understanding of the tech
IOTA Fixes ‘Minor’ Network Bug Following 15-Hour Mainnet Downtime
30.12.2019
The IOTA Foundation said it has resolved a software bug that prevented transactions from confirming on the IOTA network for 15 hours
AI For Everyone: Super-Smart Systems That Reward Data Creators
30.12.2019
Combing AI and blockchain enables sophisticated data processing while respecting personal data privacy
Is USMCA the Best Till-Date for the American Tech Industry?
28.12.2019
The most awaited new version of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), i.e. USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement) has put one step forward to its realization. As it gets cleared through the House of Representatives, a clearer picture is emerging. As far as the provisions go, it...
Ethereum’s ‘Bazaar’ Development Model Will Pay Off in 2020
27.12.2019
2020 is Ethereum 2.0’s year of delivery. We just have to trust in the community's unusual model of development, says ConsenSys's Eth2 adviser
Twitter Bug Exposed Millions of User Phone Numbers
26.12.2019
A bug in Twitter's Android app let users connect random phone numbers to real Twitter handles
The Bahamas Will Launch a Digital Currency Pilot Tomorrow
26.12.2019
A new “digital fiat currency” for the Bahamas could turn the island nation in to a crypto testbed
The Ethereum Community Is No Longer Fighting With Itself
26.12.2019
Ethereum's infighting in 2016 and 2017 has been replaced by co-operation and alliance-building, says a veteran member of the community
Tech Development, Investments and NFT to Drive Crypto Adoption in 2020
25.12.2019
The popularity of cryptocurrencies has grown in leaps and bounds over the past decade. However, these three global trends could take crypto even further into the mainstream in 2020
Amir Taaki’s Ongoing Crypto Revolution
24.12.2019
An early bitcoin pioneer discusses the delisting of privacy coins, ethereum's "capture," and why Brexit and Steve Bannon are "good things."
2020 Vision: 7 Trends Bringing Blockchain Into Focus in the Year Ahead
23.12.2019
As the blockchain industry moves from experimentation to implementation, futurist David Shrier is following these seven bellwethers
Smashing Through Surveillance Capitalism With Blockchain
23.12.2019
The founders of RadicalxChange argue that we need to focus on the political economy if we want technologies like blockchain to produce better social outcomes
Hanukkah Reflections on My Year of Toying With Bitcoin
22.12.2019
‘Tis the season for introspection. And this year, my thoughts are on bitcoin
Why Quantum Computing’s Threat to Crypto May Be Further out Than Previously Thought
22.12.2019
According to one researcher, quantum computing faces more hurdles than many realize when it comes to achieving viability in breaking encryption. In a recent report Dr. Subhash Kak, Regents Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Oklahoma State University, notes that there are issues...
Deep Truths of Deepfakes — Tech That Can Fool Anyone
22.12.2019
As deepfakes start to become more common, experts believe blockchain can play its part in countering the spread of misinformation
For Quick Wins, Focus on Decentralization Within Existing Businesses
21.12.2019
Instead of creating new solutions to replace existing businesses with decentralized ones, startups should focus on improving existing businesses using decentralization