A pair of researchers have released the results of a formal verification of the lightning network, saying it’s “as secure as bitcoin.”
The Specs Behind Bitcoin’s Lightning Pass Their First ‘Formal’ Security Test
Crypto and the Latency Arms Race: Crypto Exchanges and the HFT Crowd
B2C2’s Max Boonen discusses the convergence of high-frequency trading and the crypto market in the second of a three-part series.
These iAngels Are Bringing New Heavyweights Into Bitcoin Investing
The three women behind Israeli investment platform iAngels are promoting crypto adoption by connecting with traditional investors.
What Bitcoin’s Valuation Says About Its Volatility
Noelle Acheson argues that bitcoin’s volatility is intrinsic and is unlikely to diminish with increased liquidity – and that’s not a bad thing.
New Data Gives Unprecedented Insight Into How Iranians Are Using Bitcoin
Iranian bitcoin users are earning a significant portion of their income in crypto, and hodling for the long haul.
Crypto and the Latency Arms Race: Towards Speed Bumps and OTC Trading
Max Boonen of crypto OTC firm B2C2 dives into the role, benefits and potential risks of high-frequency trading in crypto markets.
How Celsius Turned Its Crypto ICO Into a Billion-Dollar Lending Business
Lending startup Celsius went from a $50 million token sale to $1 billion in crypto deposits.
The State of Security Token Regulations in Asia
Some Asian countries have gone a long way toward shoring up their rules and regulations around cryptocurrencies and security tokens.
As Crypto Markets Go Cold, Who Will Pay for Open-Source Code?
Formerly a CoinDesk Contributing Editor, Daniel Cawrey is author of the upcoming “Mastering Blockchain” book to be published by O’Reilly Media. Earlier this year IBM purchased Red Hat, the oft-referred to model for how open source can thrive, for $34 billion. Long the consultant to enterprises, IBM is going through a transitional period as a […]
Why the Marshall Islands Is Issuing Its Own Cryptocurrency
The Marshall Islands is moving ahead with a plan to issue a sovereign currency built on blockchain, writes Minister David Paul.
A Crypto Fix for a Broken International Monetary System
Mark Carney’s recent statements about a new digital global currency has opened the door to fresh ideas built on blockchain, Michael J Casey writes.
Bitcoin Mining Farms Are Flourishing on the Ruins of Soviet Industry in Siberia
Favorable energy prices and a naturally cold climate are turning Siberia into an international hub for bitcoin miners.
The Crypto Custody Conundrum: What Are We Even Talking About?
New tech usually struggles with vocabulary, says Noelle Acheson. With bitcoin, the confusion rubs off integral concepts in securities legislation.
They Biked, Ran and Swam Over 200 Miles Across Europe – All for Bitcoin
A group of bitcoin enthusiasts just ran, biked and swam across Europe, all to promote the cryptocurrency they believe is leaving a powerful, positive mark on the world. The first “Satoshi Freeathlon” officially finished this weekend, in which a group of seven bitcoin enthusiasts flexing their athletic abilities by journeying from Switzerland’s “Crypto Valley” in […]
The Real Benefits of Blockchain Are Here. They’re Being Ignored
In making the technology more accessible, many developers are sacrificing the benefits of decentralization for the sake of convenience.
This ICO Startup Didn’t Die During Crypto Winter. It Has DAI to Thank
The London-based Monolith just added DAI to its crypto debit card product. But the startup itself has long used DAI to manage its treasury.
Bitcoin’s Surging Dominance – Is This Time Really Different?
Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market is rising rapidly, but is that necessarily good news for the sector?
Two Economists. Two Views on Bitcoin’s Ability to Disrupt Fiat Money
“Half of the audience here is like, ‘I hope you die in a fire.’”
Barclays Is No Longer Banking Coinbase
Barclays is no longer banking Coinbase, resulting in delayed fiat withdrawals and deposits for the crypto exchange’s U.K. users.
SEC Guidance Gives Ammo to Lawsuit Claiming XRP Is Unregistered Security
Investors suing Ripple have started citing the SEC’s token guidance to back their claim that XRP is an unregistered security.