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[UPDATED] Australia Blockchain Energy Startup Power Ledger Lambasted For Paying ‘Spruikers’
The company is receiving flak for misleading promotions purportedly made through its Community Advocate program.
дальше »2019-1-4 00:26
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Australia Blockchain Energy Startup Power Ledger Lambasted For Paying ‘Spruikers’
The company is receiving flak for misleading promotions made through its Community Advocate program.
дальше »2018-12-29 00:26
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50% of Chinese Stock Exchange Companies Investigated Fail to Demonstrate Real Applications for Blockchain
According to Chinese state media, the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges have carried out investigations into 30 percent of companies listed on their exchanges that are performing operations pertaining to distributed ledger technology (DLT). дальше »
2018-12-27 18:15
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Rumor: Crypto Mining Giant Bitmain May Purge 50% Of Staffers
Bitmain Could Be In Throes Dovey Wan, a prominent Asian cryptocurrency entrepreneur and insider, recently drew attention to a post on China’s version of LinkedIn (“usually very high accuracy, posted by employees themselves”) that indicates that Bitmain, the Beijing-based crypto mining giant, is ready to begin a drastic layoff. дальше »
2018-12-24 03:45
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Bitcoin Advocate: Bet On Facebook’s Crypto Team
Pomp: Never Underestimate Mark Zuckerberg (Even With Crypto) Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano has long been a diehard advocate for Bitcoin (BTC), and a fervent hater of banks, so many were surprised when he came out in support of the rumors that Facebook, a centralized company distrusted by many Bitcoiners, was foraying into crypto. дальше »
2018-12-22 11:40
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Tiny Artwork Sold In A Tiny Auction Via Tiny Lightning Network Payments
Crypto artist cryptograffiti sold a miniature piece of art to show that micropayments can work.
дальше »2018-12-22 22:03
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Report: Ethereum Developer ConsenSys To Lay Off 50% Of Its Employees
Ethereum Development Studio ConsenSys To Be Halved ConsenSys, the Ethereum-centric development consortium founded by one Joseph Lubin, has long been at the forefront of this nascent industry. Since it was founded [basically] in tandem with Ethereum’s launch, the distributed startup has been an integral element of the network’s development since block one. дальше »
2018-12-21 04:18
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India: Police Seize 452 Bitcoins Worth $1.8 Million from Crypto Ponzi Scheme
The Times of India reported on December 20, 2018, that the cyber crime branch of Pune police had seized 452 bitcoins worth $1. 8 million from one of the ten suspects involved in a cryptocurrency related Ponzi scheme case. дальше »
2018-12-21 01:00
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Hedera Hashgraph Mainnet Open For Early Testing
Testers can earn hbars as they try out the mainnet.
дальше »2018-12-18 03:37
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Kaspersky Lab: Malware Attacks On The Rise In Middle East And Africa
Mining malware became more prevalent in the region in 2018, but not necessarily for the reasons Kaspersky Lab predicted.
дальше »2018-12-18 00:14
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Opera Adds Cryptocurrency Wallet To Its Android Browser
The browser could help cryptocurrency adoption, starting with Ethereum.
дальше »2018-12-15 02:00
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Amazon Answers Questions About Data Ownership And Its Future In Developing Blockchain Tech
Amazon claims that any data stored on the platforms will remain the sole property of the person who put it there.
дальше »2018-12-17 00:06
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Fusion (FSN) announces the Fusion PSN Wallet with new quantum swap technology
Fusion (FSN) is a public blockchain devoting itself to creating an inclusive cryptofinancial platform by providing cross-chain, cross-organization, and cross-datasource smart contracts. On November 20, the Fusion team announced that its Payable Stage Network (PSN) would be launched in December. дальше »
2018-12-12 12:59
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UNICEF’s Innovation Fund Reveals First Round Of Blockchain Technology Investments
The six initial companies will begin their 12-month development period in January 2019, and as the projects develop, the Innovation Fund hopes to bring in more investments and establish a larger blockchain community. дальше »
2018-12-12 22:09
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Facebook’s Blockchain Project And The Social Network’s Adoption Of New Technologies
What blockchain technology might look like on the world’s most popular social network, and who might want it.
дальше »2018-12-11 21:53
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0x Instant: Buy Tokens Across Apps, Websites
The new tool allows developers to integrate token purchasing into their product experiences.
дальше »2018-12-7 02:32
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Researchers Claim 400,000+ MikroTik Routers Infected With Mining Malware
MikroTik mining malware was first discovered in Brazil in August, but the virus continues to spread all over the world.
дальше »2018-12-7 23:50
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NEO Announces ‘NeoFS’ Distributed File Storage, Competing with DropBox and Amazon S3
On Nov. 30th, NEO announced—in collaboration with NSPCC—that they are developing a distributed file storage system that would work as a “cornerstone” of the NEO platform. NeoFS would “allow users to take back control of their data,” and would be as “simple to use as Dropbox” or “Amazon S3. дальше »
2018-12-2 03:40
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Blockchain Technology Can Solve Africa’s Energy Problems
Despite the abundance of many forms of natural energy in Africa, including solar, wind and hydro, several parts of the vast continent still have no access to 24/7 interrupted electricity. According to a World Economic Forum report on November 29, 2018, blockchain technology can fix the energy issues of Africa if well utilized. дальше »
2018-12-2 02:00
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BTC Price Aside, Bitcoin Fundamentals Booming Beyond Compare
“Don’t Let The [Bitcoin] Price Distract You” Ardent Bitcoin advocate Anthony Pompliano, better known as “Pomp” in the cryptosphere, recently took to his well-followed Twitter soapbox to tout the fact that in spite of BTC’s price decline, the fundamentals of the network backing the asset are undoubtedly booming. дальше »
2018-12-2 01:45
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How Troubled can the Relation between Blockchain and GDPR be?
The Hard Fork Decentralized event will be open from 12 to December 14, and one of the primary discussions the event will be focusing on is related to the concerning relation between blockchain and GDPR. дальше »
2018-12-1 10:00
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How Troubled Can the Relation between Blockchain and GDPR Be?
The Hard Fork Decentralized event will be open from 12 to December 14, and one of the primary discussions the event will be focusing on is related to the concerning relation between blockchain and GDPR. дальше »
2018-12-1 10:00
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ASUS Partners with Quantumcloud to Allow Crypto Mining Through Idle GPUs
Taiwan-based computer hardware giant ASUS is the latest player in the block to join the cryptocurrency mining party. According to a report by Hard Fork, published November 29, 2018, ASUS is persuading gamers to mine cryptocurrencies when their gaming systems are not in use. дальше »
2018-12-1 02:00
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Intel Wins Patent For Energy-Efficient PoW Mining
Intel says it can reduce energy consumption for bitcoin mining by "about 15 percent."
дальше »2018-12-1 21:38
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Researchers Say KingMiner Malware Is Evolving
The malware can delete old versions of itself to evade detection.
дальше »2018-12-1 21:35
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Amazon Unveils Quantum Ledger Database and Managed Blockchain Services
According to an article by TechCrunch, published November 28, 2018, Amazon Web Services announced its entry into the world of blockchain technology at the AWS Invent event, where it unveiled two new services called Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB), and Managed Blockchain. дальше »
2018-11-30 10:00
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Monero (XMR) Now Supported By Crypto Wallet Giant Ledger
Monero (XMR) Now Compatible With Ledger Nano S After months of anticipation, Monero (XMR), best known as this nascent market’s foremost privacy cryptocurrency, has been added to the Ledger Nano S, the brainchild and flagship product of French crypto upstart Ledger. дальше »
2018-11-30 06:18
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Amazon Announces Pair Of Blockchain Services
Amazon Quantum Ledger Database and Amazon Managed Blockchain may attract users, but the notion of a managed blockchain will strike some as a contradiction in terms.
дальше »2018-11-30 21:02
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OKEx Introduces Bug Bounty System to Enhance Digital Asset Trading Security
This Tuesday, October 27, OKEx, a Malta-based digital asset exchange announced it had just introduced a new feature – OKEx Security Response Center, which enables the use of a vulnerability reporting tool and reward scheme. дальше »
2018-11-29 14:00
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Kaspersky Warns Malware Is Being Reinvented With A Crypto Focus
Malware is increasingly crypto-oriented and easy to produce, says a new report from Kaspersky Lab. What’s worse, cryptojacking programs are going undetected on home and company PCs.
дальше »2018-11-29 00:50
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US Commodity Futures Trading Commission Details The Basics Of Blockchain
Blockchains and "smart contracts" and regulations, oh my!
дальше »2018-11-29 21:53
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has released a primer on smart contracts
On November 27, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released its primer to understanding smart contracts, with a reminder that the technology is covered under financial rules. The primer is part of agency’s fintech initiative LabCFTC. дальше »
2018-11-28 15:51
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Daily Byte: Wednesday, November 28, 2018
South Korea is all in for blockchain voting, SEC chair holds out a warning flag for bitcoin ETFs, and Coinbase adds Ethereum Classic support. Plus, what’s going on with crypto and the US dollar? дальше »
2018-11-29 03:54
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Coinbase, Ripple, Among Investors That Raised $12.5 Million For Digital Securities
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s VC arm – Coinbase Ventures, has invested in a new project named “Securitize” in a bid to propel blockchain technology-based securities industry in the U. S. , reports TechCrunch, November 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-28 00:00
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Daily Byte: Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Buterin sees some blockchain appropriation as 'wasted time,' UK has doubled crypto investigations in the last six months, and Nasdaq is all in for bitcoin futures.
дальше »2018-11-28 18:53
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Daily Byte: Monday, November 26, 2018
The Hash War is over, Germany takes on tax fraud, Hong Kong and Gibraltar welcome new regulatory-compliant crypto businesses, and Overstock gets out of the retail business.
дальше »2018-11-26 19:06
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Overstock to Focus on DLT, Expects to Sell Retail Business by February
Major online retailer Overstock expects to finalize a deal to sell its retail operations by February. The Utah-based company is selling the business so it can solely focus on the cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology (DLT) sector. дальше »
2018-11-25 02:15
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Overstock Still Bullish On Blockchain, Global Adoption In Its Grasp
Overstock’s Blockchain Platform Nearing Launch Since Bitcoin’s earliest years, Patrick Byrne, Overstock’s chief executive, has been an outspoken, even zealous advocate for blockchain technologies. дальше »
2018-11-24 17:02
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Edward Snowden Bullish On Crypto: Blockchain Money Makes Sense
In 2013, to the chagrin of the U. S. government, Edward Snowden broke America’s laws of secrecy in dramatic fashion, unveiling metaphorical heaps of the NSA’s classified documents to the public at large. дальше »
2018-11-23 16:08
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SBI Ripple Asia Partners with Payment Card Consortium in Japan To Combat Fraud
SBI Ripple Asia has recently partnered with the Japanese Payment Card Consortium to fight fraud with blockchain technology. According to BankingTech’s article published on November 22, 2018, the participating companies plan to prevent the damages caused by fraudulent transactions, by sharing data and information on a real-time basis along Corda, R3’s open-source blockchain platform. дальше »
2018-11-23 14:00
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More Stamps Global: The Only Travel Agency that Accepts Over 40 Cryptocurrencies
With many crypto enthusiasts and traders having a fair share of their net worth in cryptocurrencies, the need for an avenue to travel seamlessly using Bitcoin (BTC) and other prominent cryptocurrencies has never been greater than now. дальше »
2018-11-23 22:02
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Daily Byte: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Crypto lawsuits are on the rise, UK may snub crypto derivatives business, and India set to clarify stance on crypto.
дальше »2018-11-22 18:53
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Now Donate Ethereum on “Giving Tuesday” Using WeTrust Spring
#GivingTuesday was founded in 2012 in partnership with the United Nations Foundation to celebrate the power of donating. It is marked on the following Tuesday of Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the U. дальше »
2018-11-22 14:00
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Small Alaskan Town Pays Bitcoin Ransom
One town decided to pay a ransom, after another town in the state decided not to encourage this kind of behavior.
дальше »2018-11-21 22:00
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Chainlink And Cornell Researchers Team Up To Offer Decentralized Oracle Solution
Chainlink has partnered up with a team of Cornell researchers to create a more decentralized, secure oracle solution.
дальше »2018-11-21 21:58
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Daily Byte: Tuesday, November 20, 2018
DOJ refocuses bitcoin price pumping investigation, university offers digital diplomas, Make-A-Wish hit by hackers, and North Dakota goes after fraudulent ICO.
дальше »2018-11-21 19:20
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Study Reveals Number of Blockchain Developers in India Second only to the USA
A market analysis revealing the number blockchain developers worldwide has placed India in second place to the United States, beating the UK, Canada, and France. According to the results published and procured by UK-based blockchain consulting firm Dappros, it is estimated that there are a total of 12,509 developers in India who work with Ethereum (2,381), Solidity (1,432), Blockchain (19,627). дальше »
2018-11-20 18:00
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Autodesk CEO Believes Blockchain Can Reduce Corruption in the Construction Industry
Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk’s CEO is a big believer in blockchain technology as he believes it can help boost transparency and trust between all members in the construction industry. According to the Financial Review’s article published on November 19, 2018, Anagnost mentioned that increased confidence and accountability could eventually reduce the corruption present in the industry today. дальше »
2018-11-20 22:00
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0x Launch Kit Lets Users Start A Relayer In Under A Minute
The exchange protocol’s newest offering should help people get started with 0x.
дальше »2018-11-20 21:45
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Daily Byte: Monday, November 19, 2018
Switzerland moves forward with crypto ETP, US Air Force goes full in with blockchain for supply chain, Thailand records primary election on blockchain. Plus, more Bitcoin Cash nonsense.
дальше »2018-11-20 19:05
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