The driving firm behind the K-pop movement, SM Entertainment, said it’s planning to launch a cryptocurrency focused on engaging fans with artists.
Telegram Will Release Code for Its TON Blockchain on Sept. 1
Telegram is expected to release the code needed to run nodes on its TON blockchain on Sunday, two sources tell CoinDesk. The release will allow developers to test TON nodes in advance of a mainnet launch at the end of October.
In Berlin, A ‘DAO Renaissance’ Begins
New tools and the rise of DeFi have made decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAOs, newly attractive to ethereum’s top developers.
CommBank Develops Blockchain Marketplace to Boost Sustainable Development, Biodiversity
The prototype blockchain marketplace is aimed to support sustainable development and reward landowners for protecting the environment.
Pieter Wuille Unveils ‘Miniscript,’ A New Smart Contract Language for Bitcoin
Smart contracts could soon get a boost in bitcoin as prominent programmer Pieter Wuille has unveiled a new coding language designed specifically for their use. Posted to the bitcoin developer mailing list Monday, the ‘Miniscript’ language aims to make it easier for programmers to write up “smart contracts” or conditions for spending bitcoins. Programmers Wuille, Andrew […]
Deloitte Launches ‘Blockchain In a Box’ to Help Enterprises Showcase Tech
The “Big Four” auditing firm has launched a mobile plug-and-play product aimed to help enterprises demo blockchain solutions.
Crypto Exchange Binance Announces New Stablecoin Initiative
The crypto exchange has announced that it’s launching Venus, a project that will develop “localized” stablecoins around the world.
Ethereum Coders Approve 6 Changes for Upcoming Istanbul Hard Fork
Ethereum core developers have finalized a list of EIPs for the network’s next system-wide upgrade.
ASX’s In-the-Works DLT Settlement System ‘on Track,’ Says Yearly Report
The Australian Securities Exchange has released its 2019 financial report, offering insight into its upcoming distributed ledger settlement system.
Steemit to Automate Development Funding With New DAO
The blockchain project that focuses on monetizing social media sites is launching a DAO in its coming hard fork upgrade.
Moscow to Develop a Blockchain System for Transparent City Services
Russia’s capital is seeking a contractor to build an ethereum-based system to host some of the city’s administrative services.
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?
Meet FumbleChain, the Deliberately Flawed Blockchain
There’s a new blockchain for developers to break at will. The “capture the flag” project from Kudelski Security is meant to educate.
Shinhan Bank Teams With Kakao’s GroundX for Blockchain Security Boost
One of the oldest and largest banks in South Korea has partnered with two fintech firms to build a new security system using blockchain tech.
Samsung at Last Adds Bitcoin Functionality to Its Blockchain Phones
Samsung has added bitcoin to the developers’ kit for its blockchain-enabled smartphones six months after launch.
UK’s Pensions and Welfare Department Eyes DLT for Faster Payments
The U.K. Department for Work and Pensions is investigating distributed ledger technology as a way to boost its payments systems.
Kakao Teases 2019 Launch of Crypto Wallet, Dapp Partners
Messaging app giant Kakao – which launched its own blockchain in June – has teased the release of a crypto wallet dubbed “Klip” later this year.
China’s Central Bank ‘Close’ to Launching Official Digital Currency
An official at China’s central bank has said the institution is nearing the launch of its national digital currency.
In Big Block Hard Fork, Craig Wright’s Bitcoin Has Left Nodes Behind
After a recent network upgrade, nodes separated from the bitcoin SV blockchain, highlighting why hard forks prompt much infighting among devs.
Crypto Gamers Are Showing Little Interest in the Decentralized Nature of NFTs
Blockchain games offer players greater control over their data. But most users don’t seem too interested in those aspects, reports show.