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South African Payment Gateway Drops BTC Over Fees and Network Congestion
13.7.2019
On July 12, South African payment gateway service Payfast announced the company is dropping bitcoin core (BTC) payments due to network congestion and high fees. Payfast emphasized that BTC has a number of limitations and design flaws which makes it an “impractical substitute for cash.”...
Stellar Price Analysis: Stellar makes Technology Upgrades to Increase Network Activity
12.7.2019
Stellar resorts to technology upgrades in the wake of falling prices Stellar may register increased activity on the network in the coming days Stellar has recently announced version updates through which there is added flexibility in handling transactions. This may lead to increased activity on...
How Bitcoin Might Help the World’s Oppressed Sidestep Censorship – in Space
12.7.2019
An advocacy group is testing out the idea that the combination of bitcoin and orbital communication can help fight news censorship
YouNow Secures A+ Regulatory Approval For Their Crypto Token From SEC
12.7.2019
The highest regulatory authority of the US has approved the distribution of cryptocurrency and props of the YouNow platform. The platform is known for social live streaming if videos in the US. The platform can now use A+ crowdfunding exemptions as per the regulation of SEC. The report surfaced...
Bitcoin Startup Brings Lightning Network Payments to Amazon, Whole Foods
11.7.2019
U.S.-based payments startup Fold has made Lightning Network payments possible at Amazon, Starbucks, Uber and other big name retailers
Blockstack Receives A+ SEC Regulatory Qualification, Will Be First SEC Backed Token Offering
11.7.2019
Blockchain network Blockstack has received qualification for SEC A+ Regulation. The company will now launch the first SEC qualified token offering. BREAKING: Blockstack received SEC qualification; first-ever SEC-qualified token offering in US history. https://t.co/IbbodLCLgS — Muneeb...
Fold App Enables Bitcoin Lightning Payments at Whole Foods, Starbucks
10.7.2019
The payments feature will facilitate in-store or online purchases at blue chip retailers including Starbucks, Whole Foods, AMC, Home Depot, and Southwest Airlines
Sia Network Raises $3.5 Million From Bain Capital to Become Crypto Hulu
10.7.2019
Nebulous, the startup behind the Sia network for decentralized file storage, is doubling its staff and focusing on media streaming
Bitstamp Crypto Exchange Sets Up Lightning Network Node
8.7.2019
Bitstamp cryptocurrency exchange set up its own Lightning Network node in a move to boost the network’s capabilities
Social Network Taringa! Launches Stablecoin Rewards for 27 Million Users
8.7.2019
South American social networking giant Taringa! has partnered with MakerDAO and Airtm to launch a stablecoin-powered points system for its 27 million strong user base
Electrum Wallet Is Adding Support for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
5.7.2019
The popular wallet service Electrum is soon to add official support for bitcoin's lightning network, its founder has told CoinDesk
Electrum Will Support Bitcoin Lightning Network, Wallet’s Creator Reveals
5.7.2019
Lightning Network support coming to Electrum, founder reveals
KuCoin Becomes A Chromia Network Provider
4.7.2019
KuCoin, one of the popular and safe digital currency exchanges, has now become a provider for the Chromia network. The update was made public by Chromia via their official Twitter handle on 3rd July 2019. KuCoin took to the micro-blogging site as well to confirm the development on the same day....
Binance Funds Blockchain-Based Customer Relationship Management Network
4.7.2019
Cere Network has received strategic funding from Binance Labs, who initially provided funding and mentorship for the project in its blockchain incubation program
STP Network Receives Strategic Investment From Ontology
4.7.2019
As cryptocurrency and blockchain technology look forward to spreading its wings, the theme of collaboration seems to be helping their cause. Unlike other industries, companies are coming together in the field of open ledger technology to leverage from each other’s expertise. A case in point...
Gab Seeks $10M to Decentralize and Use ‘Free Speech Money’ Bitcoin
3.7.2019
Gab has made a bid to seal $10 million in a Series A crowdfunding round that will enable it to decentralize its infrastructure and integrate bitcoin and Lightning Network payments
Co-Founder of ICON, Min Kim Speaks Exclusively With CryptoNewsZ
2.7.2019
Min Kim, Co-founder of ICON, spoke exclusively to CryptoNewsZ and discussed about the journey of the ICON network, its innovative techniques, and the grand plan for the next development phase of the ICON Republic. Min Kim is one of the most prominent experts in the South Korean blockchain...
Confronting Bitcoin Network Issues Using Nakamoto Consensus and a Mining Parliament
1.7.2019
On June 28, Bitcoin Cash proponent Javier Gonzalez announced the launch of an interesting protocol called the Bitcoin Mining Parliament (BMP). The theory behind BMP is backed by the concept of Nakamoto Consensus where “miners are the executive power of Bitcoin” and “any needed...
What Is An ICON P-Rep And Why Should You Care?
1.7.2019
ICON – the blockchain network that raised $40 million in its 2017 ICO, is looking to democratize its entire ecosystem through its public representative (P-Reps) program. This community-based approach to blockchain management will allow each and every ICX holder to vote on who they want...
Bitcoin Miner Buys 5,000 ASICs as Network Hash Rate Climbs to New All-Time High
1.7.2019
Germany’s Northern Bitcoin buys 4,475 ASIC miners as expansion begins