Crypto mining is an energy-intensive operation that could certainly use some efficiency. Japanese multinational technology giant Sony seeks to patent two solutions that could finally make it more efficient.
Bitcoin’s Soaring Electricity Needs – Data and Solutions
Cryptocurrency, despite being a cutting edge technology, is still beholden to the our planet’s limited resources, and many are starting to doubt whether its demands are worth the cost.
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency as a Payment Method – Part 2
Will cryptocurrency ever reach widespread adoption as a payment method? In part 2 of a continuing series, we look at bitcoin debit cards as well as other altcoins that hope to solve the liquidity problem.
What is in Japan’s Crypto Future After the Age of Abenomics?
Comparatively, Japan has been a much more welcoming country to the growth of cryptocurrency. Prime Minister Shinzō Abe’s economic plan is a major factor in this.
What Does The Future Looks Like for Bitcoin?
The Lightning Network For most people, cryptocurrencies are synonymous with Bitcoin. After reaching an all-time high of over $20,000 in
What are The Best Cryptocurrencies for Anonymous Transactions?
Most people believe that all cryptocurrency transactions are anonymous and no one can trace them. This idea is strengthened by
Basic Valuation Principles for Cryptocurrencies
Two Basic Questions How do you evaluate a cryptocurrency? This is a very important question. Before we even begin the
The Life, Death, and Resurrection(?) of Altcoin, Ontology
The altcoin, Ontology, has endured through a wild ride throughout the span of 2018, even by the volatile standards of the cryptocurrency market.
DeepBrain Chain is Looking to Marry Blockchain Tech with Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been described as a match made in heaven. The idea of the blockchain hosting trusted data and AI marketplaces has been suggested by a number of projects. Whilst the concept behind this seems solid, projects still have to deliver. This is about to change with DeepBrain Chain’s announcement of the imminent launch of its AI Training Network.
Accusations of Scamming Plague a Blockchain-Based Loan Company
SALT, a company built to leverage blockchain assets as collateral for loans is under fire after accusations have been levied against the company.
China Chooses Ethereum over NEO for Dream City Project
China is known to promote local technology companies. However, they have surprisingly chosen the Ethereum blockchain platform over their home-grown NEO for their prestigious dream city project.
Apple-co Founder Steve Wozniak to Participate in chainXchange Event
Bitcoin enthusiast and co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak, will be participating in the upcoming chainXchange conference in Las Vegas. The conference will be held August 13th through the 15th.
What Blockchain Needs Right Now: Part Three – Cryptoeconomic Primitives
Cryptoeconomic primitives can be defined as cryptographic tools that allow us to build decentralized economic applications. You will have heard of at least one low-level cryptoeconomic primitive: the cryptographic token, which serves as an abstraction for an asset.
Open Garden Seeks to Give You Control of the Internet
Open Garden released the results of a survey dealing with consumer’s perception of the internet. The company is seeking to build a sharing economy where people are able to buy and sell internet access on a blockchain based system.
Indie Game Pulled For Allegedly Being a Crypto Mining Front
Developers of an indie game formerly available on Steam allegedly included code to hijack players’ hardware to mine cryptocurrency. When discovered, Steam promptly delisted the game from its marketplace.
New App Challenge Will Give You Crypto Tokens for Exercising
OliveX and Lympo have teamed up to reward participants in their “100 Squats Challenge” with cryptocurrency tokens. Challengers simply need to download the app and start squatting.
EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum Releases Blockchain Innovation Report
The European Union has taken a proactive role in blockchain technology. The European Blockchain Observatory and Forum just published one of its first major deliverables. The report titled “Blockchain Innovation in Europe” looks at the current blockchain landscape, lists key challenges, and outlines a list of emerging priorities.
Nasdaq Had a Closed-Door Meeting to Discuss Legitimization of Crypto
Wall Street is slowly creeping toward making moves to legitimize the use of cryptocurrency. Nasdaq discussed regulation in the space with a number of exchanges at a recent closed-door meeting.
BlockFi Gets Major Funding to Provide Crypto-Backed Loans
BlockFi, a company providing loans to cryptoasset market participants has raised $52.5 million from digital currency investment firm Galaxy Digital Ventures LLC.
Accidental MetaMask Ban from Google Chrome Highlights Wallet Security Issues
A couple of days ago the popular wallet and in-browser Ethereum gateway MetaMask was accidentally removed from Google’s Chrome store. The incident left users being re-directed to an imposter version of the software. Luckily, the Ethereum community was quick in detecting the problem and the situation was resolved within six hours.
However, this was just another in a series of incidents highlighting the fact that wallet security and private key management is a weak link in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Common Ground in Cryptocurrency and Cannabis Industries
Surprisingly, there are many similarities between the legal treatment of cannabis and cryptocurrency. A patchwork of laws in many jurisdictions sows inconsistency and confusion in both areas.
Giants of Finance Teaming Up with IBM on a Blockchain App Store
Nine major financial institutions are teaming with IBM to create a blockchain app store. LedgerConnect will offer applications and services based on the blockchain.
Can Malta Build on Its Crypto Dreams with the EU?
Recent days have seen the little nation of Malta stake a big claim for global blockchain leadership. Prime Minister Joseph
Cryptoalley.NYC Event Will Dive into Blockchain for the Everyday Consumer
CryptoAlley.NYC works in conjunction with the Verizon 5G Lab, leveraging the special space of advanced 5G technology with an engaged
What Blockchain Needs Right Now: Part Two – Oracles
A look at the need for blockchains to interface with the rest of the world through reliable oracles.
