IKEA Iceland has taken part in a commercial transaction using ethereum smart contracts and EU-licensed blockchain e-cash to settle an order.
Crypto Token HBAR Is Tanking and Hedera Hashgraph Is Looking for a Fix
The price of Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR token has crashed in recent weeks. Now the blockchain-like network is looking to make sure its model “is properly aligned.”
Ethereum Name Service Auction Exploited to Grab Apple Domain – And It Can’t Be Undone
A bug in an ENS auction was exploited, allowing domains like “apple.eth” to be nabbed by an attacker. The only recourse is to ask for them back.
What Google’s ‘Quantum Supremacy’ Means for the Future of Cryptocurrency
Quantum computing could break bitcoin. Here’s how researchers from government and academia are trying to future-proof blockchain technology.
Ripple’s Xpring Looks to Build XRP DeFi Products With New Acquisition
Nine Logos engineers are joining Xpring to develop DeFi products based on XRP.
Crypto Startup Sues Toronto Exchange Group for $500 Million Over Soured Deal
Paycase is suing TMX Group for $500 million after the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange canceled their deal to create crypto-related products.
Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Launches Digital Assets Exchange Prototype
SIX has launched a pilot version of SDX, its exchange and central securities depository (CSD) for digital assets.
The Specs Behind Bitcoin’s Lightning Pass Their First ‘Formal’ Security Test
A pair of researchers have released the results of a formal verification of the lightning network, saying it’s “as secure as bitcoin.”
Verizon Just Won a Patent to Create Virtual SIMs on a Blockchain
Telecoms conglomerate Verizon is eyeing the use of blockchain technology to underpin the dynamic creation of virtual SIM cards.
Verizon Just Won a Patent to Create Virtual SIMs on a Blockchain
Telecoms conglomerate Verizon is eyeing the use of blockchain technology to underpin the dynamic creation of virtual SIM cards.
North Korea Plans Bitcoin-Like Cryptocurrency to Sidestep Sanctions
North Korea is reportedly building its own cryptocurrency to get around the tough international sanctions.
BIS Paper Makes Case for ‘Embedded’ Regulation in Blockchain Markets
An economist at the Bank for International Settlements has come out in favor of building regulation into blockchain-based financial markets.
Hedera Hashgraph, Touted as High-Speed Blockchain Alternative, Goes Live
Hedera Hashgraph has launched its long-awaited public network, backed by major corporations and promising faster transactions than any blockchain.
IBM Official Elected Chair of Hyperledger Blockchain Tech Board
Arnaud Le Hors of IBM has been elected chair of the technical steering committee at Hyperledger, succeeding Intel’s Dan Middleton.
Ethereum Co-Founder Joe Lubin Joins Hyperledger Board
Joseph Lubin is to join the governing board at Hyperledger as the firm he founded, ConsenSys, becomes a premier member.
PundiX’s Blockchain Phone Is Now Called BOB and Its Coming Soon
The now-modular blockchain phone from PundiX, in the works for a year now, has been on show at the IFA 2019 event in Berlin.
You Can Now Buy Lightning-Powered Bitcoin With a Credit Card
Payments startup Breez has unveiled a new feature allowing lightning-based bitcoin purchases directly from its mobile app.
Coinbase Hires Ex-COO of Nerdwallet to Succeed Emilie Choi in VP Role
Coinbase hired Dan Yoo, a veteran of LinkedIn and Nerdwallet, as its new VP of business and data, replacing Emilie Choi, now the exchange’s COO.
Bitmain Ramps Up Power and Efficiency With New Bitcoin Mining Machine
Crypto mining giant Bitmain is launching two new models for its Antminer range, one of which is its most powerful yet.
NSA Reportedly Developing Quantum-Resistant Crypto
The National Security Agency’s new Cybersecurity Directorate may be working to develop its own, uncrackable crypto.