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Primary version of Node monitoring tool announced by Lightning Network Dev
28.7.2019
Lightning Network Dev publicizes about the Alpha version of network monitoring tool on 26th July. An extra sheet of blockchain network protocol is designed to provide Bitcoin with fast transaction speed. With this, Bitcoin and other networks will have a new monitoring tool for the nodes....
Ready for CoinBene’s Launch Telegram Open Network (GRAM) IGO?
27.7.2019
Yesterday, CoinBene announced on its official Twitter handle about the launch of Telegram Open Network (GRAM) IGO. There are several questions that surround this launch. Here we will have a comprehensive look at the various details of the upcoming launch. What is Telegram Open Network (GRAM)?...
Btc.top CEO Highlights the Benefits and ‘Golden Mean’ of Bitcoin Cash
27.7.2019
On July 23, the CEO of Btc.top, Jiang Zhuoer, debated Nchain’s chief scientist Craig Wright in regard to the civil war between BCH and BSV that took place in November. Amid the debate hosted by Bitkan, Zhuoer highlighted the top three advantages tied to the Bitcoin Cash ecosystem. During...
Lightning Labs Designs Monitoring Tool for ‘Layer 2’ Bitcoin Network
26.7.2019
The lightning network, seen as the future of bitcoin payments, is now a bit easier to monitor. This Wednesday, Lightning Labs released a new network analysis tool dubbed “Lndmon” that bitcoin lightning network users can use to pull up data about the state of their node and the rest...
GRAFT Launches Instant Payment Transactions on top of Privacy Chain
26.7.2019
Earlier this week, GRAFT opened up the testnet for its marquee feature – RTA, which stands for Real-Time Authorizations. The functionality has been much anticipated and was predated by the launch of the Supernode network back in March of this year. The underlying PoW network has been...
Andrew Yang Super PAC Will Accept Lightning-Powered Bitcoin Donations
25.7.2019
Supporters of presidential candidate Andrew Yang can now send bitcoin donations to a new super PAC via the Lightning Network
IOST Staking on a Rise, OnBlock Pool a Big Success, Opens Japanese Doors with Sanka Network
25.7.2019
Crypto staking is a rising concept in the industry, and IOST network is certainly enjoying it. Recent developments suggest that the IOST users have graciously accepted staking, and future expansions in this direction are heavily expected. Here are two major steps in IOST staking: OnBlock Pool...
Ethereum’s Wrapped Bitcoin Set to Eclipse Lightning Network Capacity
19.7.2019
Since the project launched a little over six months ago, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) has roughly $5.9 million or 558 BTC locked into the system. At the rate WBTC’s token contract is climbing, the project is close to surpassing the Lightning Network’s capacity in the near future. Also read:...
Zcash is All Set For Its First Friendly Fork ‘Ycash’ Today
19.7.2019
The privacy-centered digital currency Zcash is all set to be forked into a new network of blockchain called Ycash. This is the very first instance when the Zcash blockchain network is being split for the creation of a new network. While the codebase of Ycash will be almost similar to that of...
Lightning Network’s Antifraud Methods Inferior to Nakamoto Consensus, Research Shows
17.7.2019
The Lightning Network, the touted scaling solution for the BTC chain, has recently seen its capacity decrease significantly and the beta project is still best suited for a cliche of technically savvy users. Now according to an analysis by Bitmex Research, the Lightning Network’s nodes have...
Exclusive Interview With Jaynti Kanani, Co-founder and CEO of Matic Network
17.7.2019
Jaynti Kanani is the Co-founder and CEO of Matic Network which was established in October 2017. He kick-started his career as a Senior Software Engineer in Persistent Systems in 2011. He has an incredible experience in leading the data science team at Housing.com, a promising real estate startup...
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.”...
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
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
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