Bitcoin Core, the original wallet and “full node” software for the Bitcoin network, received an update today.
Bitcoin Miners, Developers Narrow Down How Taproot Will Be Activated
We know it’s going to happen – the question is when and how.
Pirated Academic Database Sci-Hub Is Now On the ‘Uncensorable Web’
Sci-Hub, a pirate database of academic papers using bitcoin for funding, has joined the distributed domain names network Handshake.
Square Crypto Funds Bitcoin Developer to Improve Mining Pool Software
Square Crypto’s latest grant will fund a developer’s work on software that could improve how mining collectives pool hash power.
UK Exchange CoinCorner Adds Bitcoin Lightning Network Support
Exchange support for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network is growing as U.K.-based CoinCorner’s integration of the scaling solution goes live.
Coinbase Sued Over Its Allowing the Sale of XRP
A man from Missouri is filing a suit against Coinbase for its sale of XRP, a California court filing reveals.
Genesis to Suspend XRP Trading, Lending
In an email sent to clients Wednesday, Genesis announced it would be halting XRP trading and lending in the new year.
Ripple to Meet With SEC in First Pretrial Conference on Feb. 22
Ripple and the SEC will meet over video call, according to a court order from the US District Court of the Southern District of New York.
Coinbase Awards Its First Round of Bitcoin Developer Grants
Coinbase, one of the oldest and most profitable companies in crypto, has awarded its first round of Bitcoin developer grants.
Square Crypto’s 20th Grant Will Support Bitcoin Design, User Experience
Square Crypto is issuing another Bitcoin developer grant for research on Bitcoin design and user experience.
What Is XRP, and How Is It Related to Ripple?
XRP is a digital asset and cryptocurrency issued and partly managed by Ripple, a payment solutions company.
MyEtherWallet Now Offers In-App Staking for Ethereum 2.0
One of Ethereum’s most popular software wallets, MyEtherWallet, is giving users access to Ethereum 2.0 staking.
Amiti Uttarwar: Building Bitcoin’s Future
With two new grants under her belt, Bitcoin Core’s first full-time female developer is building the future of the network.
RSK Is Changing How It ‘Pegs’ Bitcoin to Its Sidechain
Bitcoin sidechain developer RSK is revamping how users swap bitcoin for its network’s tokenized version for the cryptocurrency.
Yearn Finance Set to Gobble Up SushiSwap for Its Fifth DeFi Merger
Yearn Finance is eyeing yet another merger – only this time, the candidate, SushiSwap, has a larger market size than Yearn itself.
Gemini Donates $50K to HRF to Help Fund Another Round of Bitcoin Developers in 2021
The Human Rights Foundation has secured donations from the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange to fund even more Bitcoin developers in 2021.
‘Bypass’ Attack in Coldcard Bitcoin Wallet Could Trick Users Into Sending Incorrect Funds
Bitcoin hardware wallet Coldcard is fixing a flaw that could trick users into sending bitcoin on mainnet when they meant to use its testnet.
Ethereum 2.0’s Genesis Day Is Officially Set for Dec. 1
The biggest update in Ethereum’s history will officially begin its first phase on December 1 when the Ethereum 2.0 Beacon chain goes live.
Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Is 75% Funded Ahead of Dec. 1 Soft Launch
The smart contract required for triggering Ethereum 2.0 has nearly accrued enough funds to activate the momentous upgrade.
New GnosisDao Bets on ‘Futarchy,’ a Prediction-Market Governance Model
The newly launched GnosisDAO will allow Gnosis users to vote on platform governance and development.