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Ethereum

Australia’s Gold Mint Is Backing a Crypto Token Based on Ethereum

The government-owned Perth Mint is backing a new digital token aimed to allow investors to trade and settle gold in real time.

Tech  ·  11 October 2019
Cosmos

New Libra Fork Will Create Permissionless Stablecoin Free of Corporate Control

Thirty blockchain companies and nonprofit organizations plan to fork the Facebook-led Libra cryptocurrency to build an open alternative.

Tech  ·  9 October 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Dropping Lightning Capacity Might Not Be a Bad Thing

A look at some recent data around usage on bitcoin's lightning network.

Tech  ·  8 October 2019
Ethereum

NBA’s Sacramento Kings to Reward Loyal Fans With Crypto Tokens

Based on the ERC-20 standard, the Kings Token will be a first for a U.S. professional sports team.

Business  ·  7 October 2019
Cardano

From Cardano to Ethereum, 2020 Could Be Deciding Year for Proof-of-Stake

Two of the industry’s most hotly anticipated PoS networks are scheduled to (re)launch in Q1.

Tech  ·  7 October 2019
Ethereum

IKEA in ‘World First’ Transaction Using Smart Contracts and Licensed E-Money

IKEA Iceland has taken part in a commercial transaction using ethereum smart contracts and EU-licensed blockchain e-cash to settle an order.

Business  ·  3 October 2019
Hedera Hashgraph

Crypto Token HBAR Is Tanking and Hedera Hashgraph Is Looking for a Fix

The price of Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR token has crashed in recent weeks.

Business  ·  1 October 2019
Ethereum

Ethereum Name Service Auction Exploited to Grab Apple Domain – And It Can’t Be Undone

A bug in an ENS auction was exploited, allowing domains like "apple.eth" to be nabbed by an attacker. The only recourse is to ask for them back.

Tech  ·  1 October 2019
Research

What Google’s ‘Quantum Supremacy’ Means for the Future of Cryptocurrency

Quantum computing could break bitcoin. Here's how researchers from government and academia are trying to future-proof blockchain technology.

Tech  ·  30 September 2019
DeFi

Ripple’s Xpring Looks to Build XRP DeFi Products With New Acquisition

Nine Logos engineers are joining Xpring to develop DeFi products based on XRP.

Business  ·  27 September 2019
News

Crypto Startup Sues Exchange Group for $500 Million Over Soured Deal

Paycase is suing TMX Group for $500 million after the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange canceled their deal to create crypto-related products.

Business  ·  23 September 2019
Stock Exchanges

Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Launches Digital Assets Exchange Prototype

SIX has launched a pilot version of SDX, its exchange and central securities depository (CSD) for digital assets.

Business  ·  23 September 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Lightning Network Specs Pass First ‘Formal’ Security Test

A pair of researchers have released the results of a formal verification of the lightning network, saying it's "as secure as bitcoin."

Tech  ·  22 September 2019
Patents

Verizon Just Won a Patent to Create Virtual SIMs on a Blockchain

Telecoms conglomerate Verizon is eyeing the use of blockchain technology to underpin the dynamic creation of virtual SIM cards.

Tech  ·  20 September 2019
North Korea

North Korea Plans Bitcoin-Like Cryptocurrency to Sidestep Sanctions

The regime linked with major hacks of crypto exchanges is reportedly building its own token to get around the tough international sanctions.

Tech  ·  19 September 2019