Vertcoin

Crypto Needs More Than Code to Beat the ASIC Mining Threat

Defending cryptocurrencies against the centralizing forces of ASIC mining chips requires more than coding fixes; human governance is also critical.

Tech  ·  1 May 2018

Vertcoin Clocks Record High Ahead of Reward Reduction

The lesser-known cryptocurrency vertcoin is trading at a record high – and upcoming changes to its underlying economics may hint at why.

Markets  ·  31 October 2017
Bitcoin

Cross Blockchain Trades? Lightning Gives New Life to Atomic Swaps

Opening the doors to a new form of decentralized trading, atomic swaps could replace centralized exchanges almost entirely.

Tech  ·  27 May 2017
Gaming

All Things Alt: McShibe Burgers, E-Sports Currencies and a Game of Coins

New alts square off to take a lead role in e-sports betting as McDonald's UK debates the McShibe.

Tech  ·  4 July 2014
Altcoins

All Things Alt: StartCOIN’s Crowdfunding Twist, World Cup Fever and Vertcoin’s Stealth Move

The altcoin community celebrates the FIFA World Cup, while StartCOIN brings a new, decentralized twist to crowdfunding.

Business  ·  13 June 2014
Altcoins

All Things Alt: Vertcoin Gets Hot, a Bitcoin-Backed Coin and a Crypto Confession

A hot sauce maker has a new altcoin product while a new coin seeks to absolve your sins.

Tech  ·  23 May 2014