Tech

Ethereum

Orchid’s Decentralized VPN Network Set for Early-December Launch

Decentralized VPN provider Orchid will debut its app, network and token (OXT) during the first week of December.

Tech  ·  21 November 2019
Security Tokens

Polymath Moves Security Token Platform Off Ethereum and Onto Parity’s Substrate

As part of the transition, Parity has agreed to build certain business-logic features on Polymesh’s base layer.

Tech  ·  20 November 2019
Bitcoin

As Bitcoin Cash Hard Forks, Unknown Mining Pool Continues Old Chain

A rogue chain has developed following bitcoin cash's planned hard fork and has yet to cease production.

Tech  ·  15 November 2019
Exchanges

Coinbase Expands Reach of Visa Card in Europe, Adds 5 New Cryptos

The exchange has added new crypto options to its Visa debit card, including XRP, XLM and REP, and also expanded availability to 10 more nations.

Tech  ·  14 November 2019
Polkadot

Web3 Studying How to Integrate Kadena’s Smart Contract Language on Polkadot

The Web3 Foundation is studying how to adopt blockchain startup Kadena’s smart contract programming language for the Polkadot ecosystem.

Tech  ·  12 November 2019
Alibaba

Alibaba’s Ant Financial Starts Pre-Launch Testing of Business Blockchain

The fintech arm of Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group said it expects the blockchain to go live in around three months.

Tech  ·  12 November 2019
Exchanges

HTC Will Support Binance Chain With Special Edition Smartphone

HTC's special edition EXODUS blockchain smartphone will allow users to directly access Binance's decentralized exchange and token.

Tech  ·  12 November 2019
Bitcoin

How Bitcoin’s Lightning Can Be Used for Private Messaging

Bitcoin's lightning network might have a use case beyond faster and more scalable payments, thanks to an experimental version called Whatsat.

Tech  ·  9 November 2019
WhatsMiner

Founder of Bitmain Rival Held by Police Over Possible IP Dispute

The founder and CEO of bitcoin miner maker MicroBT is being held by police. A source says it's to assist an investigation over a business dispute.

Tech  ·  8 November 2019
MakerDAO

MakerDAO Proposes New DAI Ceiling After Hitting $100 Million Cap

MakerDAO loans now hold more than $339 million worth of ether. With the launch of multi-collateral DAI set for later this month, what comes next?

Tech  ·  8 November 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Dissident Sees Dark Warnings in China’s Blockchain Push

Grave concerns about the evolution of blockchain technology from someone who lived in China and used bitcoin for its censorship-resistant value.

Tech  ·  31 October 2019
Payments

‘Clicks and Bricks’ Strategy to Drive Korean Users to Terra’s Blockchain

Terra Blockchain's CHAI dapp is rolling out a back-to-basics "clicks and bricks" growth strategy to boost retail adoption in South Korea.

Tech  ·  29 October 2019
Markets

Chinese State-Owned Media Try to Dampen Market’s Crypto Enthusiasm

Chinese state-backed media are warning investors to remain rational amid a spike in interest in crypto companies.

Tech  ·  29 October 2019
News

Bitcoin Jumps 12% as China’s Xi Embraces Blockchain, Boosting Crypto Sentiment

Bitcoin prices surged Friday after the Chinese President said his countrymen should "seize the opportunity" afforded by blockchain technology.

Tech  ·  25 October 2019
Ethereum

3 Ways Staking Will Upend the Economics of Ethereum

As ethereum 2.0 goes live, how much can stakers make from validating the network?

Tech  ·  25 October 2019