Valued at nearly $3 billion, the Tron blockchain is set to go live in the coming days, finally putting the much-debated technology to test.
ICON Token Swap Underway With ‘No Issues,’ Foundation Says
ICON’s token migration, from ethereum to its own blockchain, is underway – and off to a smooth start, according to its Foundation.
$3 Billion Blockchain Tron Kicks Off Token Migration Today
Tron, a top ten cryptocurrency, will embark on a token migration from ethereum to its new mainnet on Thursday.
Token Swaps: What Are They, How They Work & Why They’re Happening Now
Token swaps are becoming common, but what do they mean for users and investors? CoinDesk explores the evolving art of blockchain migrations.
Quantstamp Under Fire: Buyers Say Faith Shaken In $65 Million Token
Blockchain startup Quantstamp is feeling the heat from community members accusing it of misleading them on its QSP token and proprietary technology.
Registration for Dfinity’s ‘Biggest Airdrop Ever’ Is Closing Soon
Startup DFINITY claims to be carrying out the largest airdrop ever.
The EOS Blockchain Launch: What Should Happen (And What Could Go Wrong)
One of the most widely anticipated blockchain project, EOS, is expected to release its software this Saturday.
Ethereum Classic Claims Successful Blockchain Fork
The ethereum classic difficulty bomb has been successfully removed, at least, according to the developers backing the 17th largest blockchain.
What to Expect When Ethereum Classic Diffuses Its ‘Difficulty Bomb’
The upcoming ethereum classic fork will disable a ‘difficulty bomb,’ committing the network to a proof-of-work consensus algorithm.
Australians Lost Over $2 Million to Crypto Scams Last Year
A report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission indicates that Australians lost millions of dollars to crypto-related scams in 2017.
Social Network Adopts Civic’s Blockchain ID System
Civic has launched a decentralized identity verification system, and crypto social network platform Hilo is the first to use it.
‘Internet of Blockchains’ Project Polkadot Gets First Proof-of-Concept
Parity Technologies and Web3 Foundation will soon launch the first proof-of-concept of their blockchain interoperability protocol, Polkadot.
Blockchain Startup Enigma to Demo ‘Secret Contracts’ Privacy Tech
Enigma will conduct the first public demonstration of its “secret contracts” protocol, which revamps smart contracts to provide data privacy.
US Regulators Need to Move Faster on Crypto, Consensus Panelists Say
Early industry investors argued that US regulators must provide clarity in order for investors to capitalize on blockchain opportunities.
Florida Tax Collector to Accept Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash Payments
BitPay has partnered with a Florida county tax collector to facilitate tax payments in bitcoin and bitcoin cash.
SAP to Launch New Blockchain Supply Chain Initiative
Software giant SAP has announced a new food safety-related blockchain pilot and a collaboration with a Swiss supply chain startup.
Crypto Valley Association Taps VC Firm Lakestar as Strategic Partner
The 600-member Crypto Valley Association has added venture capital firm Lakestar as a strategic partner.
‘Utility’ No More? ConsenSys Pitches ‘Consumer Token’ Label
ConsenSys’ Brooklyn Project introduced a framework for “consumer token” project standards at the Fluidity Summit on Thursday.
Telefonica, Blockchain Startup Team Up to Secure Smartphone Apps
Telecoms giant Telefonica is partnering to build smartphone security solutions for blockchain-based transactions and messaging apps.
Lykke Launches Blockchain Accelerator and Venture Capital ‘Spin-Off’
Crypto exchange Lykke has started a combined accelerator and venture firm focused on blockchain ventures with two former IBM and UBS executives.