The major selling point of blockchain and its applications is that cryptographically secured distributed ledgers are virtually “unbreakable” under normal circumstances, given the current state of computational technology. Its validity, however, is heavily dependent on the “state of technology” assumption. Should a paradigmatic shift in...
Month: June 2019
Top-10 Industries Being Transformed by Blockchain
After struggling to receive recognition of legitimacy within the mainstream zeitgeist during its sophomoric years, distributed ledger technology (DLT) now comprises the driving force behind a new wave of technological creative destruction. Today, we are going to take a look at some of the industries...
25 Bitcoin Transactions Worth $6 Billion Included in One Block
Several high-value bitcoin (BTC) transactions were included in a single block on June 30. Bitcoin Block Bot, a Twitter account dedicated to reporting significant bitcoin (BTC) transactions reported that 25 bitcoin transactions worth $6 billion were included in block 583,139 on June 30. Cryptocurrency news...
Facebook Removes Bitcoin Scam Ads With Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
Facebook has removed ads for a bitcoin (BTC) scam that masqueraded as posts by the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, UAE news site The National reports on June 30 According to the report, a recent scam on social media — dubbed “Bitcoin Loophole” — claimed...
Bittrex User Alleges Funds Were Withheld in Recent Lawsuit
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against crypto exchange Bittrex for allegedly withholding funds, industry news outlet The Block reports on June 30. Per the report, the plaintiff claims to have deposited $120,000 onto her Bittrex account in August 2018 and that the...
Bitcoin Near $11,000 as Marked Corrects Downward
Sunday, June 30 — most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting are seeing losses at press time, as markets are sloping downward. Market visualization courtesy of Coin360 Bitcoin (BTC) is currently down 7.33% on the day, trading around $11,103 at press time, according to...
Top 5 Crypto Performers: LINK, BTC, NEO, LEO, ETH
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What Was The Bitcoin Price Action All About? Is Satoshi Nakamoto In Estonia?
This weekend sees over 200,000 people enjoying the sun at Glastonbury contemporary arts festival in the UK. But has Bitcoin been in the party spirit this week?… Or has something rained on our parade? Bitcoin Price Has Had A Wild Ride So Bitcoin price looks...
Monero and Zcash Conferences Showcase Their Differences (And Links) – CoinDesk
Last weekend, two privacy coin conferences heralded the future of cryptocurrency governance: the hybrid startup model versus grassroots experimentation. Over 200 people gathered in Croatia for Zcon1, organized by the nonprofit Zcash Foundation, while roughly 75 attendees gathered in Denver for the first Monero Konferenco....
Tether Printers Keep Churning Out as USDT Supply Increases Again
All eyes have been on bitcoin recently as markets move into a consolidation phase following a flash crash last Thursday. What may have gone unnoticed is the issuance of more USDT as Tether market capitalization continues to crank higher. $100 Million USDT Added Since Friday...