Cryptocurrency News
There is an ongoing issuance of wrapped BTC – or wBTC – on the Ethereum blockchain. It appears that this token is in very high demand, as the recent issuance of Wrapped Bitcoin has a higher USD value compared to the entire Lightning Network. Issuing Bitcoin on the Ethereum blockchain […]
There appears to be some confusion among Ethereum developers and enthusiasts. Recent comments by Vitalik Buterin indicate that Eth 2.0 will launch in July, although that may not be a feasible timeline. Enthusiasts have been waiting for the launch of Eth 2.0 for some time now. There’s Still no Eth […]
As was somewhat to be expected, the recent block reward halving has an impact on the Bitcoin miners. All major pools are losing hashrate rapidly, although it is expected that things will return to normal fairly soon. When the Bitcoin block reward halved, profitability of mining operations took a hit. […]
Even though the network recently went through a block reward halving, the Bitcoin hashrate is still pretty high. In fact, it has reached a new all-time high just yesterday, further confirming that the network is pretty healthy. Many people expected the Bitcoin halving to have many different consequences. Bitcoin’s Hashrate […]
When it comes to issuing new tokens on any blockchain, there are ample options waiting to be explored. Unsurprisingly, it would appear that Ethereum remains the market leader by quite a landslide, as every other chain is quickly losing traction. There are many options one can explore to create a […]
In the world of Bitcoin and other crypto assets, theft and hacks are rather common. Michael Terpin fell victim to such theft a few years ago, yet it now seems that the investigation is reaching a new milestone. Most Bitcoin enthusiasts will be familiar with Michael Terpin. The Michael Terpin […]
There are many different cryptocurrency networks that have integrated Segregated Witness technology over the years. Litecoin, while often overlooked by traders and investors, still boasts a much higher SegWit adoption rate compared to Bitcoin. It is always interesting to see how different crypto networks shape up compared to one another. […]
Most Bitcoin enthusiasts will be familiar with the company known as Bitmain. Behind the scenes of that mining hardware manufacturer, things are heading in a very interesting direction all of a sudden. It seems as if Bitmain is falling apart at the seams. The Bitmain Power Struggle is far From […]
Various governments around the world are looking for ways to actively regulate the cryptocurrency industry. In The Netherlands, a new proposal may spell the end for a few cryptocurrency service providers. It is pertinent to regulate crypto firms in a way that still allows them to thrive. Dutch Crypto Firms […]
Smart contracts are all of the hype in the blockchain industry today. IOTA is set to receive such functionality in the very near future, as progress continues to be made. Most blockchain ecosystems can benefit from smart contracts. Smart Contracts Will Come to IOTA Soon It enhances the native functions […]
Bitcoin mining is widely considered to be harmful for our planet’s ecosystem. A new report by Coin Shares tells a different tale, as most of the mining efforts hinge on renewable energy sources. Bitcoin mining operators always seek out cheap electricity rates. Renewable Energy is Crucial for Bitcoin Mining The […]
Despite being around for over a decade, using cryptocurrencies remains a complex procedure for most people on this planet. One potential solution comes in the form of using official Handles, although privacy advocates don’t favor that approach by any means. Sending or receiving cryptocurrency payments is not straightforward for most […]
The mining of cryptocurrencies is often considered to be a wasteful effort. That being said, there is an option to maintain Proof-of-Work by utilizing NFC chips found in modern passports. Securing a blockchain often requires some sort of “work” to be done. Proof-of-Work With NFC Chips? In the Bitcoin world, […]
When looking at the distribution of cryptocurrencies, there will always be so-called “whale accounts”. In the case of Ethereum, those accounts hold a significant amount of funds, yet there doesn’t appear to be any cause for concern. An independent audit of the top 10,000 Ethereum wallet addresses by balance has […]
Many people outside of Venezuela still don’t take the Petro cryptocurrency all that seriously. Even local residents are getting annoyed, according to one Reddit user. There have always been many questions regarding Venezuela’s Petro cryptocurrency. The Imminent Collapse of Venezuela’s Petro? Initially, it was said to be valued at $60. […]
Hester Pierce, a pro-crypto SEC commissioner, who is often referred to as “crypto mom” in the crypto community, recently predicted that there would be increased demand for crypto by investors. The SEC commissioner claims that investors will turn to crypto in a bid to diversify their investment portfolios. For a […]
There is a lot more to the cryptocurrency industry than just Bitcoin. Sygnum Bank is now letting users invest in alternative assets, such as Ripple’s XRP. It is interesting to see how different service providers address the cryptocurrency space. A Bold Decision by Sygnum Bank Some financial service providers actively […]
Integrating more functionality into a web browser is always a good way to increase market share. The Brave team acknowledges that, as it now has its own built-in Binance Widget. For most browsers, accessing extra functionality requires plugins or extensions. Brave x Binance Support Most of those projects are perfectly […]