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Why Tokenized Projects Are Building on Bitcoin
20.11.2019
Bitcoin is something you hodl. Ethereum is something you build on. At least that has long been the official narrative, with projects favoring dedicated smart contract networks over Bitcoin for spinning out dapps and second layer solutions. Like all crypto narratives, however, this one has started...
Public Statement Aims to Define Legal Status of Crypto Assets in the UK
18.11.2019
A U.K. legal organization published a statement concerning cryptocurrencies, DLT and smart contracts
UK's 'Landmark Statement' on Crypto and Smart Contracts + More News
18.11.2019
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Regulation news
Providing legal certainty on the status of cryptoassets and smart contracts for the first time in the UK,...
Maker Launches New Dai Today, Expects to Phase-Out Old Dai in Months
18.11.2019
MakerDAO launches Multi-Collateral Dai today, expecting old Dai to phase-out in several months
Conceal and Reveal: The Evolution of Privacy Coin Technology
6.11.2019
Privacy can assume many forms and occur on many levels. The technologies that blockchain architects originally envisioned for privacy coins are now being utilized by an array of crypto stakeholders, from enterprises to exchanges. What began as a means of transacting anonymously has spawned...
Prophet Announce to Joining Chainlink for Add Real-world Experience to Smart Contracts
6.11.2019
Recently, Prophet has announced joining with Chainlink to bridge the gap between smart contracts and authorized paperwork. From now onwards, Prophet will be a certified Chainlink Node Operator. It is a team of crypto enthusiasts, and early adopters of blockchain technology with a vision of linking...
China Now Censors Anti-Blockchain Sentiment, Educates Public on Bitcoin
5.11.2019
Officially Bullish on blockchain technology, China is now reportedly censoring anti-blockchain sentiment. Meanwhile, a popular Chinese app with over 100 million active users has recommended a course on bitcoin, blockchain, and smart contracts. The app is designed to teach “Xi Jinping...
Poll: 60% Tell Vitalik Buterin ‘No’ to Ethereum Reversing Transactions
26.10.2019
Ethereum co-founder fails to impress with transaction rollback survey
McKinsey Advisor: Blockchain May Kill Off the City of London and NHS
25.10.2019
Blockchain could destroy the entire UK economic system, but smart-contracts are a “bit of a joy,” says a senior McKinsey advisor
CipherTrace Expands Monitoring Platform to 700 Tokens
15.10.2019
CipherTrace adds 700 tokens to its crypto intelligence platform
Unwrapping the Ocean Plastic Conundrum Via Blockchain
9.10.2019
Every year 8 million tons of plastics get dumped in the oceans. Can blockchain help clean up the mess?
Tiny $217 Options Trade on Bitcoin Blockchain Could Be Wall Street’s Death Knell
8.10.2019
Skew., a startup led by an ex-JPMorgan trader, did an S&P 500 options trade on bitcoin’s blockchain to prove the tech works better than Wall Street
IKEA in ‘World First’ Transaction Using Smart Contracts and Licensed E-Money
3.10.2019
IKEA Iceland has taken part in a commercial transaction using ethereum smart contracts and EU-licensed blockchain e-cash to settle an order
Smart Contracts Legalized in Russia + 11 More Crypto News
1.10.2019
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Regulation news
Smart contracts have become legal in Russia as of today, reports Regnum. The new law – one of a package of three...
Aragon Expects Ethereum’s Istanbul Hard Fork to Break 680 Smart Contracts
1.10.2019
Ethereum’s Istanbul hard fork is expected to break 680 smart contracts on the decentralized management platform Aragon
Ethereum’s Istanbul Upgrade Will Break 680 Smart Contracts on Aragon
30.9.2019
For governance platform Aragon, ethereum's system-wide upgrade on Wednesday is expected to break hundreds of smart contracts. Here's why
Spanish Facebook Rival Taringa Is Sold to Smart Contract Dev RSK
27.9.2019
Subsidiary of smart contract developer RSK buys Latin America’s Facebook rival Taringa
Report: Ethereum’s Gas-Guzzling Suspected Ponzi FairWin Funds at Risk
27.9.2019
Ethereum’s most gas-hungry contract, dubbed FairWin, can allegedly be drained by insiders and contains critical vulnerabilities that purportedly put funds at risk
Telegram to Award Devs $400K in TON Blockchain Smart Contracts Contest
26.9.2019
Telegram launches a smart contracts contest for the TON Blockchain with a prize fund of $400,000
Ex-UBS Head Wants His Crypto Bank to Tap $220B Cryptocurrency Market
26.9.2019
Peter Wuffli, former head of UBS, and director at Swiss crypto bank Sygnum sees a tremendous opportunity in providing custody services for cryptocurrency holders