Other Public Protocols

Bitcoin

Swaziland Central Bank Governor: It’s ‘Not Wise’ to Dismiss Cryptocurrency

The central bank of Swaziland is conducting research into the local use of cryptocurrencies, its governor said last week.

Business  ·  1 November 2017
Hard Forks

Bitcoin Cash Developers Propose Date for November Hard Fork

The developers behind bitcoin cash are aiming to change the blockchain's rules in a software update set for November.

Tech  ·  31 October 2017
Markets

Multicoin Capital Plans $100 Million Raise for New Blockchain Investment Fund

This hedge fund is betting that blockchain can drive the price of middlemen down to zero, raising $100 million to invest in a range of tokens.

Markets  ·  26 October 2017
Bitcoin

What’s the Price of Bitcoin Gold? Crypto Traders Still Aren’t Sure

Bitcoin gold's price has volatile day as crypto investors attempt to find a stable price for the coin that's yet to be released publicly.

Tech  ·  26 October 2017
Bitcoin Gold

Bitcoin Gold Website Down Following DDoS Attack

A website that serves as a central hub for a newly created cryptocurrency project went down today shortly after a successful, scheduled launch.

Tech  ·  24 October 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Gold: What to Know About the Blockchain’s Next Split

What is bitcoin gold? A new cryptocurrency project expects to launch today. Here's what it is and why it matters.

Tech  ·  23 October 2017
Bitcoin

Blockchain Forks Are All the Rage, But Can They Ever Be Safe?

More and more blockchains may be forking, but developers still don't think they've quite found the best way to execute the upgrade.

Tech  ·  19 October 2017
Security

JPMorgan Integrates Zcash Privacy Tech Into Quorum Blockchain

The developer of zcash has announced the first integration of its zero-knowledge privacy tech into JPMorgan's enterprise grade Quorum blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 October 2017
Bitcoin

Bank of America Report: Bitcoin’s True Value ‘Impossible to Assess’

A new research note from Bank of America explores the investment implications of cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  16 October 2017
Bitcoin

No Fraud: Ex-JPMorgan Trader Masters Thinks Bitcoin Breakout Just Beginning

Danny Masters traded commodities at some of the top financial institutions, but now he's going toe-to-toe with them, betting big on bitcoin.

Markets  ·  10 October 2017
Monero

Cloudflare Suspends Torrent Website for Cryptocurrency Miner ‘Malware’

New reports indicate that Internet domain provider Cloudflare has begun to crack down on websites running hidden cryptocurrency miners.

Tech  ·  5 October 2017
Hard Forks

‘Solstice’ Approaching: Mimblewimble Blockchain Considers Fork Schedule

A soon-to-be-launched cryptocurrency based on an acclaimed white paper is considering a novel strategy for future blockchain upgrades.

Tech  ·  5 October 2017
Ethereum

Zk-Starks? New Take on Zcash Tech Could Power Truly Private Blockchains

While in its earliest stages of development, a new form of cryptography is winning developers for its potential to power truly private blockchains.

Tech  ·  30 September 2017
Bitcoin

Edward Snowden: Zcash Is ‘Most Interesting Bitcoin Alternative’

Noted whistleblower Edward Snowden has said that the privacy oriented cryptocurrency zcash is the "most interesting alternative" to bitcoin.

Tech  ·  29 September 2017
Bitcoin

Crypto Hedge Fund Costs? Invest $100k and Here’s How Much You’d Pay

CoinDesk takes a look at cryptocurrency hedge funds, exploring how their terms and conditions might impact your capital.

Markets  ·  28 September 2017