The upgrade to Dash’s network will create 240 elected “masternodes” that will work to monitor and verify transactions, meaning the blockchain is no longer reliant on miners to confirm transactions.
Switzerland’s SIX Stock Exchange Is Working on a Swiss Franc Stablecoin
SIX, the Swiss national stock exchange group, is working on creating its own stablecoin pegged to the Swiss franc.
<h1>0x And Loopring Offer Decentralized Exchange Solutions On Ethereum</h1>
Faced with scaling issues, 0x and Loopring are looking to take as much off the Ethereum blockchain as possible to allow for quick transaction times. However, as with most decentralized exchange experiments, questions regarding its true decentralized nature persist.
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US Copyright Office Says It Does Not ‘Recognize’ Craig Wright as Satoshi
No, the U.S. government didn’t officially recognize Craig Wright as Satoshi.
EU Authorities Shut Down Bitcoin Transaction Mixer
A bitcoin transaction mixer has been seized and shut down by authorities in the European Union.
<h1>Firefox Users Can Now Block Mining Scripts On Websites</h1>
Joining the likes of Opera and Chrome, which banned all mining extensions, Firefox hopes its feature can cut back on illicit crypto-jacking programs that can slow down users’ computers and raise their electric bills.
<h1>Crypto Startup Block.one Pays Out Huge Return To Investors</h1>
Some investors, who staked $100,000, received a $6.6 million return, and while Block.one has promised to launch a social media platform in June, most are wondering where exactly the crypto firm made its money in the wake of crypto winter.
<h1>Petition Aims To Stop Craig Wright From Copyrighting Bitcoin White Paper</h1>
Nobody liked Craig Wright’s attempt to copyright the Bitcoin white paper and code, and now the self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto has a petition with a whopping 146 signatures (and growing) to deal with.
<h1>Automotive Company Bosch To Run Prototypes On Ethereum</h1>
While Bosch has yet to specifically note what it plans to use the Ethereum blockchain for, early materials suggest the company will test autonomous charging and payment on the network.
<h1>Bitfinex And Tether Ask For Dismissal Of New York Attorney General Lawsuit</h1>
Explaining that their businesses have nothing to do with New York investors and that the New York attorney general has yet to identify any victim, Bitfinex and Tether asked that New York Supreme Court Judge Joel M. Cohen dismiss the case brought against the two crypto firms.
Coinbase Now Lets Merchants Accept Payments in the USDC Stablecoin
Coinbase Commerce, the crypto exchange’s merchants payments offering, has added support for dollar-pegged stablecoin USD Coin.
Collapsed Cryptopia Founder Wants You to Put Funds on His New Exchange
Adam Clark, creator of the now-defunct Cryptopia, is trying again with a new exchange. Details are slim.
Bitcoin On the Defensive With Price Below $8k
Bitcoin is teasing a downside break of its recent trading range, having again faced rejection above $8,000 today.
‘Fortnite’ Maker Teams Up With Crypto’s Steam Competitor to Boost Game Development
The Abyss, a gaming platform built on crypto, is teaming up with “Fortnite” creator Epic Games in a bid to incentivize developers.
Israeli Court Rules Bitcoin Is an Asset in Feud Over Tax Payment
An Israeli court has ruled against an investor in declaring bitcoin is an asset and not a currency, and thus subject to capital gains tax.
Russia’s Central Depository to Launch Security Token Blockchain Next Month
Russia’s National Settlement Depository will launch its long-awaited digital asset ledger next month – 5,000 kilometers away from its Moscow HQ.
Crypto Lending Startup BlockFi Slashing Interest Rates on Ether Deposits
BlockFi is almost halving the interest rate it offers on ether deposits from June 1, while the rate on larger bitcoin deposits will go up slightly.
Firefox Browser Adds Option to Automatically Block Crypto Mining Scripts
Mozilla has released an update for its Firefox browser which includes an option to block cryptocurrency mining scripts on websites.
Traders Accused of Illegally Collecting $56 Million in Bitcoin for Loan Scheme
Two OTC traders in China have been accused of illegally soliciting over 7,000 bitcoin in deposits for a supposed loan offering.