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Localbitcoins Removes In-Person Cash Trades Forcing Traders to Look Elsewhere
2.6.2019
On June 1, cryptocurrency enthusiasts were shocked to hear that the peer-to-peer exchange Localbitcoins has ceased offering in-person cash trades. According to a few users, all pending fiat trades have been canceled, leaving local traders who prefer cash high and dry and forced to seek other...
Paul Brody, Principal & Global Innovation Leader Of Ernst & Young’s Says That Most Of The Ethereum Decentralized Apps Were Not Used Efficiently
2.6.2019
Ernst and Young’s, Principal and Global Innovation Leader, Blockchain Technology, Paul Brody Stated that on the Ethereum network,83% Dapps (decentralized applications) are not being utilized productively. During a meeting at Fintech Forum facilitated by the United States SEC (Securities...
Can Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Power Payments in a Japanese Bar?
2.6.2019
A bar in Japan is teaming up with a locally-based lightning startup to let customers pay using the experimental payments network
Maxwell, Wuille Co-Author Proposal for a Big Boost to Bitcoin’s Bandwidth
2.6.2019
A new paper outlines a proposed protocol that seeks to boost the bandwidth for bitcoin nodes
Implementing Private Variables In JavaScript
1.6.2019
JavaScript (or ECMAScript) is the programming language that powers the web. Created in May 1995 by Brendan Eich, it’s found its place as a widely-used and versatile technology. Despite its success, it’s been met with its fair share of criticism, especially for idiosyncrasies. Things like objects...
EY Open-Sources ‘Nightfall’ Code for Private Transactions on Ethereum
31.5.2019
One of the world's largest consultancy firms has released a new set of protocols for enabling private transactions atop the ethereum blockchain
Bitcoin Mining With Solar: Less Risky and More Profitable Than Selling to the Grid
31.5.2019
The energy used to mine bitcoin has long caused debate over whether it’s a wasteful process. As the arguments have rumbled on, some people have been focused on mining coins with renewable energy. On May 29, Christian Ander, the founder of Stockholm’s Btcx exchange, explained how instead...
Dark Side of Digital Economy – Evil Uses of Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies
31.5.2019
Blockchain Technology and cryptocurrencies have revolutionized the world completely. With every passing day, researchers are coming up with newer use cases for blockchain and crypto, which makes them highly desirable for the future. However, everything in this world, even that which seems to be...
Most Popular Cryptocurrencies In Ransomware Attacks
31.5.2019
Computer systems have changed the way human beings interact and do business. Today Information Communication Technology (ICT) has permeated nearly all sectors of the economy and affected every facet of everyday life. The increasing use of ICT has come with its share of challenges from accessibility...
Ethereum Classic May Delay Upcoming Hard Fork ‘Atlantis’
30.5.2019
Ethereum Classic developer failed to reach consensus today a "final call" to approve, update or reject upcoming system-wide upgrade or hard fork, Atlantis
Three of The Biggest Banks In Ireland Using Blockchain Technology For Verifying Staff Credentials
30.5.2019
Ireland has been one of the leading European nations in terms of blockchain innovation. It is often touted as the blockchain capital of the European Union. Various aspects of the distributed ledger have been implemented in the Irish land, especially since the talks on Brexit began a couple of years...
World Economic Forum Forms Tech Policy Councils For AI, IoT, Blockchain, Will Help Regulators
30.5.2019
Blockchain technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT) are the most sought after and applied technologies of modern times. The three will have a serious impact on the future, economically and technologically. However, regulators across the globe, due to their limited...
How MakerDAO Works – The Stablecoin Explainer
30.5.2019
The most popular decentralized finance application on ethereum, MakerDAO, was built to keep a stablecoin's price stable. Under the hood, it's quite complex, featuring two separate tokens, a lending system and even a voting process. Here's how it works
In First, Tezos Blockchain Activates Upgrade By Token Holder Voting
30.5.2019
Tezos has activated its first ever on-chain upgrade initiated entirely by Tezos bakers during a three months period of both voting and code testing
Associated Press Rules ‘Crypto’ Isn’t a Substitute for ‘Cryptocurrency’
29.5.2019
Cryptocurrency, bitcoin, and ethereum finally make it into the venerable AP Stylebook
Cashscript Is Coming, Bringing Ethereum-Like Smart Contracts to Bitcoin Cash
29.5.2019
On May 27, the analytics and data web portal Coin Dance announced the team has added the Cashscript project to the website’s development tracker. Cashscript is a high-level language that enables basic smart contract functionality on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network. Also Read: Crypto Assets...
A UK University Is ‘Fingerprinting’ National Archives With Blockchain
29.5.2019
A British university and the Open Data Institute have built a blockchain system to secure records of national video archives against tampering
To Implement The Blockchain Technology In Japan, Pundi X Team Up With BCCC
29.5.2019
Recently, Pundi X has been effectively implementing the adoption of blockchain technology and the utilization of digital currencies while complying with the rules and regulations of every nation. Intending to work as a team with the blockchain developers in Japan, they have joined with...
MakerDAO Token Holders Approve Another DAI Fee Decrease
29.5.2019
After nearly two weeks of continuous voting, MakerDAO token holders have officially activated a decrease to DAI stablecoin fees
Velocity Ledger Technology Launches Testnet and Blockchain API in Bermuda
28.5.2019
Velocity Ledger Technology announced an early access opportunity for users to make apps for issuing, trading, and settling utility tokens with their API and testnet