Netherlands-based banking multinational ING is developing technology for the custody of crypto assets, according to Reuters sources.
Kraken: $75 Device Will Get You Into Crypto Hardware Wallet KeepKey
Kraken Security Labs said crypto hardware wallet KeepKey is not doing enough to protect customers from physical attacks, saying it was able to get into the system using a $75 device.
D-Wave and NEC Partner to Create ‘Hybrid’ Quantum Applications
Supercomputer giant NEC is teaming up with a quantum computer manufacturer to create practical applications for the cutting-edge tech.
Never Mind Adoption, This was a Year of Steady Infrastructural Progress
As the blockchain stack matures, we’ll look back on 2019 as the start of the blockchain adoption journey.
This Year Proved Asia Is Ahead in Crypto-Blockchain Adoption
From mobile payments to regulation, Asia was quicker to take advantage of fintech technology.
Blockchain Faces Big Challenges But the Opportunity Is Enormous
Western economies can lead the world by embracing decentralization and the Internet-of-Value.
2019: The Year Washington, Silicon Valley and Beijing Faced Off Over Crypto
Hacks, futures, settlements, flippenings, geopolitical conflict — 2019 had it all.
Nayuta Claims Its Android Lightning Wallet Is the First to Build in a Bitcoin Full Node
Japan-based startup Nayuta has released what it says is the first lightning network wallet with a built-in bitcoin “full node.”
BTSE Exchange Plans $50M Token Raise on Blockstream’s Ethereum Rival Liquid
If successful, the offering could help put bitcoin sidechains back on the map as an alternative to ethereum for launching assets.
New Mac Malware Hides in Memory and Masquerades as a Crypto App
A new form of malware is almost invisible to anti-virus software.
Developer Flags Big-Money Loophole for Stealing All the ETH in MakerDAO
An ethereum developer has flagged an attack on MakerDAO that could turn $20 million of MKR into $300 million of ETH.
Stellar’s Version of Bitcoin’s Lightning Torch Has Been Burning Quietly Since June
The Stellar blockchain has been running its own version of bitcoin’s Lightning Torch since the summer.
A Bitcoin Wallet Is Hurtling Toward the International Space Station
Bitcoin is flying (super) high thanks to SpaceChain’s new space-based wallet.
Decentralized Liquidity Is the Backbone of DeFi
How decentralized liquidity venues govern the health of DeFi.
Ethereum’s Istanbul Hard Fork Is Now Live
Hitting at block number 9,069,000, the systemwide upgrade is the network’s third in 2019.
Matter Labs Unveils Layer-2 Scaling Solution for Ethereum Payments
Matter Labs released Thursday the testnet of ZK-Sync, a privacy-minded scaling tool meant to help blockchains boost transaction speeds.
Microsoft Teams up With Enjin to Offer Crypto Collectible Rewards
Do good work, earn a “badger.” That’s the idea behind a new incentives scheme launched by Microsoft in partnership with blockchain gaming project Enjin.
State Street Slashes DLT Developer Team as Bank Rethinks Blockchain Strategy
State Street Bank has cut over 100 blockchain developer jobs as part of a pivot from transforming its plumbing with DLT to supporting digital assets.
Ethereum Devs Reconsider ‘Difficulty Bomb’ Timing as Hard Forks Loom
Developers may punt a network feature two years down the road to avoid complicating ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake (PoS).
Zcash Foundation Funds App Mixing Private Messaging and Payments
Meet Cwtch, a zcash-fueled messaging app with more decentralization than Telegram or Signal.