The price of bitcoin continued to show gains on Wednesday, defying critics to set a new all-time high on a stellar night-time trading session.
Ethereum Classic Snaps Slump as Price Hits Eight-Week High
Ethereum classic rose to eight-week high today, thanks in part to keen trading on South Korean exchanges.
Top Secret? Microsoft Opens Door to Government Blockchain Use
Government secrets on a blockchain? Following recent security upgrades, Microsoft has launched a platform specifically for that purpose.
China’s Crypto Exchanges Yank Token Listings Amid ICO Ban Fallout
China has banned ICOs – and the country’s exchanges are quickly moving to adapt to the new reality.
EOS: Unpacking the Big Promises Behind a Possible Blockchain Contender
Dan Larimer says his new project has an infinitely scalable blockchain, but skeptics doubt the controversial figure’s ability to pull it off.
Startups See Service Outages Amid Ethereum Blockchain Backlog
The ethereum network’s transaction backlog has ensnared a number of cryptocurrency exchanges.
Indian Banks Select Microsoft As Exclusive Cloud Blockchain Provider
A group of India-based banks have struck a new strategic partnership with US tech giant Microsoft.
Why the Blockchain Needs More Failures to Succeed
Tired of scams? Entrepreneur William Mougayar argues that more failures are needed to take the blockchain industry to the next level.
$600k for an Ethereum Name? A Thriving Auction Market Is Underway
An ethereum project aimed at decentralizing the domain space is winning enthusiasm – and investment dollars – from crypto investors.
The Litening: Will Litecoin Be the First Big Blockchain With Lightning?
A new test version of the Lightning Network launched today, marking a step toward a long-awaited live debut on a major cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin’s Price is Nearing All-Time Highs, But Market Confidence Isn’t
While the price of bitcoin is within striking distance of all-time highs set in March, worries about the state of the network’s infrastructure are combining to depress sentiment. Chief among concerns are the ongoing issues at British Virgin Islands-based digital currency exchange Bitfinex, as the market’s dominant US dollar exchange saw banking problems appear seemingly […]
Decentralizing Central Banks: How R3 Envisions the Future of Fiat
In a new report, bank consortium R3 compares two competing concepts for moving fiat currency to a blockchain or distributed ledger.
A (Short) Guide to Blockchain Consensus Protocols
Bitcoin’s consensus mechanism is great, but it isn’t perfect. This article looks at some of the more viable public blockchain alternatives.
A Framework for Valuing Crypto Tokens
Acupay CTO Sid Kalla provides an in-depth guide for those considering investing in an initial coin offering or ICO.
Beyond Immutability: Ethereum Classic Maps a Way Forward
Apart from a commitment to immutability, ethereum classic is much like ethereum. Now, though, its supporters favor another pillar of differentiation.
Another Central Bank in Africa is Warning About Onecoin
Uganda’s central bank has a new warning for local residents: stay away from Onecoin, a digital currency scheme widely accused of being a scam.
More Chinese Exchanges Impose Bitcoin Withdrawal Delays
China’s bitcoin startups announced new updates to their withdrawal policies today, though stipulations varied by exchange.
China’s Bitcoin Exchanges Impose Fees Following Central Bank Meeting
The era of free bitcoin trading in China appears to be over as a number of smaller exchanges announced new fees overnight.
China’s Central Bank Issues New Warning to Bitcoin Exchanges
The People’s Bank of China issued a new statement today in which it laid out in writing new warnings it issued to domestic exchanges.
Drugs, Code and ICOs: Monero’s Long Road to Blockchain Respect
CoinDesk explores the alternative digital currency monero and its long road to becoming of the industry’s most talked-about projects.