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Blockstack and Algorand Back ‘More Secure’ Smart Contract Language
11.6.2020
Algorand and Blockstack have launched a joint open-source project to support the development of a smart contract language
With Arweave’s ‘Lazy’ Approach to Smart Contracts, Its Version of Web3 Does More
11.6.2020
Arweave, a blockchain network meant for the permanent storage of data, has released a completely new approach to smart contracts
Algorand and Blockstack Are Building a Multi-Chain Smart Contract Language
10.6.2020
Clarity, a new open-source programming language, promises to deliver less buggy smart contracts
Data Shows Bitcoin Options Markets Are Maturing Much Faster Than Futures
10.6.2020
Data from the crypto analytical firm Skew.com shows that bitcoin options are maturing much faster than the futures markets launched in December 2017. Skew’s data shows that the open interest in bitcoin options has risen significantly in the last few months. Bitcoin options “are starting...
Japanese Home Builder Using Blockchain to Simplify Rental Contracts
9.6.2020
Japan home builder Sekisui House is utilizing blockchain technology to move it closer to one-stop leases for rental properties
Lightning Network Overhaul Could Strengthen Bitcoin Privacy – But Many ‘Ifs’ Remain
3.6.2020
Bitcoin developers are exploring Point Timelock Contracts (PTLCs) to improve the privacy of payments on the Lightning Network
Blockchain and Smart Contracts Have a 'Dark Side', Says Researcher
1.6.2020
The immutability of blockchain ledgers and smart contracts have a “dark side,” argues UPenn professor Kevin Warbach
Bug in ‘Timelocked’ Bitcoin Contracts Could Spur Miners to Steal From Each Other
1.6.2020
A widespread bug has compromised a special type of bitcoin transaction that is supposed to discourage miners from cheating, new research shows
Bitcoin Price Rallies to $9.6K as Record CME BTC Contracts Expiry Looms
29.5.2020
Bitcoin’s strong rally to $9,600 increases the chance of BTC reclaiming $10K but tomorrow’s CME BTC contracts expiry is an event to monitor
Enigma Blockchain Has a New Name and a Privacy Boost in the Works
28.5.2020
The Enigma mainnet was rebranded the Secret Network after an on-chain proposal by the community unanimously passed on May 17
Ethereum Privacy Protocol Takes Foot Off Brake With Entirely Immutable Contracts
24.5.2020
Tornado.cash can no longer make changes to its protocol, offering total immutability at the expense of security
Bitcoin Futures, Options, and Open Interest: Crypto Derivatives Break Records After the Halving
22.5.2020
Since the market rout on March 12, otherwise known as ‘Black Thursday,’ bitcoin futures and options contracts have seen significant demand. On May 14, CME Group saw the total number of outstanding derivatives contracts (open interest) touch a high of $142 million. Four days later,...
Market Wrap: Here’s Why Ether’s Price Has Jumped 65% So Far This Year
19.5.2020
Ether is outperforming bitcoin in 2020 but has lower liquidity and different technical dynamics than the world’s largest cryptocurrency
Base Layer Blockchain Harmony Adds Staking to Open Up Validator Set
19.5.2020
Harmony announced Tuesday that its mainnet has now incorporated staking, allowing users to earn ONE tokens for locking in their current holdings
FTX Launches Futures Contracts on Bitcoin Hashrate
15.5.2020
In what is likely to be the first such offering in the world, a crypto derivatives exchange has announced the launch of a new futures market that represents hashrate, or the computational power, of the Bitcoin (BTC) network.
Announced today by Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of crypto derivatives exchange...
Transak Announces Integration with Chainlink Oracle to Bridge Smart Contracts with Crypto/Fiat Payment Gateways
13.5.2020
Crypto/fiat onramp aggregator Transak announced on Tuesday that it has integrated with leading decentralized oracle network Chainlink, making its onramp aggregator solutions available to smart contracts. Chainlink confirmed this via a tweet stating that developers can now use Chainlink oracles...
IBM Blockchain to Offer Decentralized Smart Contract Option
12.5.2020
IBM is implementing the Hyperledger Fabric 2.0 base layer to support smart contract governance on its blockchain platform
Crypto Exchange ErisX Launches First US Ether Futures Contracts
12.5.2020
Since being granted a DCO by the CFTC and offering digital asset futures trading in December, ErisX has expanded its offering to ETH
ErisX Announces Launch of First US Ether Futures Contracts
11.5.2020
ErisX is launching physically settled ether futures contracts, it announced Monday
Totle to Integrate with Chainlink, Will Provide Aggregated DEX Data to Smart Contracts
6.5.2020
Decentralized liquidity aggregator Totle announced on Tuesday that it would be integrating with distributed oracle network Chainlink. In an official tweet, Chainlink stated that Totle would provide aggregated DEX data to smart contracts, which dapps can use in the execution of DeFi applications....