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From cypherpunk to state contracts: the changing face of blockchain
12.5.2021
Three blockchain executives discuss their work with governments in fraught political contexts, and the questions it raises about blockchain’s claim to the libertarian banner
Balancer V2: The Latest AMM by Balancer Labs is Now Live
12.5.2021
A high ETH gas fee irks every trader, but Balancer Labs have presented an apt solution for that. Balancer V2, the latest AMM, will help traders experience minimal gas fees and high capital efficiency. The year-long wait proved worthwhile as the launch took Balancer to the fourth rank in the DeFi...
Urban Tea Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies Including Dogecoin
12.5.2021
A specialty tea products retailer based in China’s Hunan province, Urban Tea, has introduced crypto payments in its stores and restaurants on two continents. Starting from this week, customers will be able to buy its beverages and meals using various cryptocurrencies. Chinese Tea Stores...
The challenges with designing a CBDC, explained
12.5.2021
Central bank digital currencies face a tricky trilemma when it comes to ensuring they are well designed. What’s the answer?
Mark Zuckerberg’s Goat, “Bitcoin”, Ignites Conspiracy Theories
11.5.2021
Yesterday, Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, revealed he’d named one of his goats “Bitcoin”. This was seemingly an innocent announcement that, nonetheless, got the crypto sphere talking on what deeper meaning this might indicate. While some have rationalized this...
Centric (CNR/CNS) Announces Migration to Binance Smart Chain
11.5.2021
PRESS RELEASE. London, UK — Centric announced an upcoming fork to the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), after almost 2.5 years on the TRON blockchain. Centric’s tokens, Centric Cash (CNS) and Centric Rise (CNR), will move to the BEP-20 token standard native to the Binance Smart Chain. Binance...
Japanese Assembly Members Seek to Make Tokyo a ‘Cryptocurrency Trading Center’
11.5.2021
Japan is steadily becoming an area of interest for the cryptocurrency industry, and a politician in the capital city is looking to strengthen the trend. A member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly wants to transform the Japanese capital into a “trading center” for cryptos. Blockchain...
Ubisoft selects blockchain startup for its Entrepreneurs Lab
10.5.2021
The theme of the sixth annual Entrepreneurs Lab is “blockchain and positive entertainment.”
HIVE Blockchain sells Norwegian data mining center, citing loss of government subsidies
10.5.2021
Executive chair Frank Holmes described the sale as “unfortunate” but approved of the community continuing to find uses for the property
How a Next-Generation Blockchain Addresses "Privacy Poisoning"
10.5.2021
Disclaimer: The Industry Talk section features insights by crypto industry players and is not a part of the editorial content of Cryptonews.com.
The introduction of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018 marked a pivotal moment in the history of data privacy. Intended as a blow...
CasperLabs Listing on AscendEX
9.5.2021
PRESS RELEASE. AscendEX, formerly BitMax, an industry-leading digital asset trading platform built by Wall Street quant trading veterans, has announced the listing of the CasperLabs Token (CSPR) under the pair USDT/CSPR on May 6 at 3:00 p.m. UTC. Casper is a decentralized proof-of-stake blockchain...
The great tech exodus: The Ethereum blockchain is the new San Francisco
9.5.2021
The blockchain shift from Ethereum to alternate chains closely resembles the exodus of tech talent from San Francisco to emerging hubs
The Next Generation of Blockchain Infrastructure is Here
9.5.2021
Disclaimer: The Industry Talk section features insights by crypto industry players and is not a part of the editorial content of Cryptonews.com.
Today, decentralized finance is widely regarded as one of the most popular use cases for blockchain technology — with over $76 billion locked up in DeFi...
Privacy-Centric Coins See Fresh Gains, Monero Captures All-Time Price High
9.5.2021
On May 7, the privacy-centric crypto asset monero captured an all-time high at $515 per unit, as demand for confidential transactions has increased in recent times. Monero has gained more than 190% during the last three months, while a number of other privacy coins like zcash, verge, horizen,...
Blockchain tech has a solution to secure your email
8.5.2021
Email built on top of a blockchain platform might provide more communications security than centralized alternatives
NFT Weekly Roundup: Earning Through NFTs, Legendary Muhammad Ali Collectibles, NFT Display in Times Square, and More
8.5.2021
The NFT ecosystem is in full bloom, with several renowned names entering the playing field. As more and more artists and creators join the cash-strapped world of NFTs, we’ve got you covered with the latest announcements and launches of the week that are taking the world by storm. Hashmasks...
Marathon Mines First OFAC Compliant Bitcoin Block
7.5.2021
Marathon, one of the biggest bitcoin mining dedicated companies in the U.S. and Canada, has mined the first OFAC compliant bitcoin block, only accepting transactions that comply with the directives of this government office. This has caused a stir in libertarian circles, that argue this can be...
Crypto.com unveils EVM blockchain functionality and related fund
7.5.2021
The new functionality will help smart contracts and applications from other blockchains transition over to the Crypto.org ecosystem
Tajik government taps blockchain firm for e-government infrastructure
7.5.2021
A new public-private partnership between the Fantom Foundation and the Tajik Ministry of Industry of New Technologies will see the two roll out a range of blockchain-based solutions across nationwide IT infrastructure
TimeCoin(TMCN) Is a DeFi and NFT Project With Esports, VTuber, Sharing and Gig Economies
7.5.2021
PRESS RELEASE. TimeCoinProtocol is a blockchain project operated by TimeTicket GmbH, a company based in Switzerland and fully owned by TimeTicket Inc. Japan. The project issued its crypto currency called TimeCoin(TMCN) which is traded at more than 250 USD per TMCN on several exchanges such...