The price of bitcoin fell to levels last seen on February 6th of this year following news of security concerns with Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges.
Bitfinex’s Chief Strategy Officer Leaves Crypto Exchange
Crypto exchange Bitfinex’s chief strategy officer Phil Potter is leaving the firm, Reuters reported Friday.
Fur Real? Businesses Test CryptoKitties-Inspired Ethereum Tech
Startup Arianee believes the token technology can be used to help luxury brands create unique identities for bespoke handbags and expensive watches.
Zcash Pays Off Disgruntled Developer to Avoid Blockchain Split
After spending his time developing zcash’s most popular wallet software, the developer threatened a hard fork in an effort to secure more funds.
ICON Token Swap Underway With ‘No Issues,’ Foundation Says
ICON’s token migration, from ethereum to its own blockchain, is underway – and off to a smooth start, according to its Foundation.
21e800: Bitcoin, Satoshi and the Mystery Twitter Is Obsessing Over
The hash value of bitcoin block 528249 unlocked on Tuesday has the crypto community in wonder about the potential hidden meaning behind “21e800”.
$3 Billion Blockchain Tron Kicks Off Token Migration Today
Tron, a top ten cryptocurrency, will embark on a token migration from ethereum to its new mainnet on Thursday.
Enigma Protocol to Integrate Smart Contracts Tech With Intel Systems
Smart contracts project Enigma will use Intel tech to help secure one of the first public blockchains utilizing privacy-preserving “secret contracts.”
EOS Locked 7 Accounts and It Has Implications for Everyone in Crypto
Seven EOS accounts were frozen to prevent token theft. But does this seemingly moral decision spell havoc for the broader crypto market?
$800 Million ICON’s Token Swap to Take Place Within 24 Hours
ICON is gearing up for its token swap which will see its ERC20 tokens exchanged for mainnet ICX coins.
One Mathematician’s Mission to Boost Bitcoin’s Privacy (And Soon)
Blockstream researcher Andrew Poelstra’s efforts to create a more private bitcoin aren’t about extremes, but about protecting the everyman.
Cold Reception? Crypto Critics Ignite After EOS Blockchain ‘Freeze’
Over the weekend, transactions on the live EOS blockchain came to a complete – yet temporary – halt.
In the Scramble to Fix Digital Identity, uPort Is a Project to Watch
Digital identity is scattered and insecure. ConsenSys’ uPort project wants to rework the internet to make “self-sovereign identity” a reality.
EOS May Be Live But the Debate with Crypto Critics Continues
The EOS blockchain went live this week, sparking debate and commentary from cryptocurrency’s avid social media users.
Token Swaps: What Are They, How They Work & Why They’re Happening Now
Token swaps are becoming common, but what do they mean for users and investors? CoinDesk explores the evolving art of blockchain migrations.
Proposed Ethereum Roadmap Would Activate Its Biggest Upgrades Together
A developer meeting Friday saw ethereum’s developers discuss a proposal that would see two of its most anticipated upgrades update together.
Felines to Futbol: NFTs Are Crypto’s Hottest New Buzzword
The crypto industry is buzzing about NFTs, non-fungible tokens, because it’s clear CryptoKitties and its clones just might make the tech mainstream.
A Real-Time Fight Over Shitty Art Is Becoming a Big Deal for Bitcoin
A new digital art project, covered in crypto politics and penises, displays a serious use for bitcoin’s layer-two tech, the lightning network.
The EOS Blockchain Is Now Officially Live
EOS holders elected their first set of block producers, so the hotly anticipated blockchain is now live.
There’s A New Bitcoin Core in Town – And It’s Out to Troll Bitcoin Cash
Troll cryptocurrency Bitcoin Core is the next step of bitcoin’s ongoing naming wars.