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Bitcoin Mining

A New Bitcoin Mining Calculator Aims to Tell ‘Truth’ on Profitability

A new type of profitability calculator has been released – and it brings bad news for many miners.

Markets  ·  2 August 2018
Tokens

‘Keep NEO One!’ Investors Protest a Proposal to Make Crypto Coins Divisible

Neo 3.0 is coming, potentially bringing big changes to the protocol's economic model. But investors aren't happy.

Markets  ·  2 August 2018
Ether

Before the ‘Bomb’ Hits: Why the Race Is on to Alter Ethereum’s Economics

At least six proposals have been recently put forth, all of which could change the economics of the ethereum blockchain if enacted.

Tech  ·  2 August 2018
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Price Snaps Longest Monthly Losing Streak Since 2016

Bitcoin's price rallied 21 percent over the course of July, snapping its first two-month losing streak since 2016.

Markets  ·  1 August 2018
Bitcoin

One Year Later, A Wave of Apps Is Emerging on Bitcoin Cash

Now a year old, bitcoin cash is carving out a unique niche for itself with new applications.

Tech  ·  1 August 2018
Bitcoin

Stellar Month: July’s Top Performing Crypto Asset Saw 40% Gains

Stellar (XLM) was the best performing cryptocurrency amongst the 25 largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization during the month of July.

Markets  ·  31 July 2018
Regulation

BBVA Can’t Hold Cryptocurrency – And That’s a Problem

The bank wants to use ethereum as a notary, but regulators discourage holding even the tiny bit of ether needed to put data on the public blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 July 2018
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Second-Ever Developer Is Back (With a Big Vision for Crypto)

The first developer to code alongside Satoshi couldn't stay away from crypto for long. He's now helping to launch a new token.

Tech  ·  31 July 2018
Regulation

A Blueprint for Reforming the Crypto Token Market

The Token Alliance, a Chamber of Digital Commerce initiative, has laid out guidelines for how token sponsors and regulators can meet in the middle.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 2018
Bitcoin

Blockstack’s First Business App Wants to Help Employees Earn More Crypto

Misthos' new multi-signature bitcoin wallet for businesses aims to empower workers and democratize the setting of wages.

Business  ·  30 July 2018
Banking

IBM and FX Giant CLS Team Up to Launch Blockchain App Store for Banks

Announced Monday, LedgerConnect is the offspring of bank-owned currency trading utility CLS and enterprise software giant IBM.

Business  ·  30 July 2018
Monero

A Small Crypto Coin Is Making Big Claims About a Private Proof-of-Stake

Even though it's yet to gain much notoriety, token project Spectre is innovating in a trending area – private staking for proof-of-stake blockchains.

Tech  ·  29 July 2018
China

A Solution to China’s Pharma Woes Might Be a Blockchain Away

Could blockchain help China avoid its next vaccine scandal – or at the very least, allow for more conversation about such issues?

Business  ·  29 July 2018
Bitcoin

Rejection Aside, Calls for a Bitcoin ETF Are Only Escalating

Despite the rejection of a bid for a bitcoin ETF, the crypto market remains confident other proposals will persevere.

Markets  ·  28 July 2018
Ethereum

Monero-Style Privacy Is Ready for Ethereum – Who Will Implement It?

A new white paper contends that monero-style privacy can be implemented on ethereum without much work.

Tech  ·  28 July 2018