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Proof Of Skill Might Finally Tokencentivize Gamers

Blockchains like Loot are looking to disrupt the video game industry; a new Proof of Skill consensus might actually get gamers' attention.

8 years ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Hadron ICO Review – Decentralized AI Marketplace

Hadron ICO is creating a decentralized computing network dedicated to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

8 years ago · By THE ANALYST TEAM

Your Life Is Finally Worth Something To A Crypto Mobster

Now there’s finally a way to carry bitcoins that goes with your outfit. Layer, a London-based design firm, has introduced the Trove, which Layer calls a “form of unhackable, unloseable cryptocurrency storage.” It just happens to also be wearable, and opened via EKG signature - your heartbeat.

8 years ago · By ANDREW ANCHETA

Fidelity Cryptocurrency Move Could Make It Prime ‘Hack Bait’

Fidelity Cryptocurrency. A cyber-security expert has expressed concerns that Fidelity Investment's decision to set up a crypto exchange could make the asset manager a prime target for hackers and malicious agents. Yo Kwon from Hoshi said that the large number of assets could make Fidelity vulnerable.

8 years ago · By PADDY BAKER

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Emotiq ICO Review and EMTQ Token Analysis

Jun. 6, 2018

Emotiq ICO Review and EMTQ Token Analysis

The Emotiq ICO team and their EMTQ token hope to revolutionize smart contracts by using natural language, so that anyone can create one. Despite (literally) out of this world academic talent, the challenge seems immense and the blockchain may see major adoption issues. Plain English: not this time.

By THE ANALYST TEAM

Bitcoin Mining Energy Usage A ‘ Sensationalist Narrative’ Says New Report

Jun. 6, 2018

Bitcoin Mining Energy Usage A ‘ Sensationalist Narrative’ Says New Report

It turns out that bitcoin mining energy estimates may have been overexaggerated and that its environmental impact might not be as bad as previously thought. A new report published by CoinShares has disputed the methodologies that have been used to calculate previous estimates.

By PADDY BAKER

Ankr Code Review Distributed Cloud Computing

Jun. 6, 2018

Ankr Code Review Distributed Cloud Computing

So this is an Ankr Code Review, not an ICO review, but I'm looking very carefully at the consensus protocol here. Proof of Useful Work sounds intriguing. Ankr explain they're creating 'Distributed Cloud Computing on Trusted Hardware' and they have a lot of original ideas. Maybe too many for one project?

By ANDRE CRONJE

Why SEC’s Szczepanik Is Good News For Crypto

Jun. 6, 2018

Why SEC’s Szczepanik Is Good News For Crypto

Valerie Szczepanik was elevated to the newly created position of Senior Advisor for Digital Assets and Innovation. In her new capacity, she will advise the Division of Corporation Finance on cryptocurrencies, ICOs and other blockchain-related inventions.

By ANDREW ANCHETA

Hedge Funds Go All Honey Badger On Crypto

Jun. 5, 2018

Hedge Funds Go All Honey Badger On Crypto

You might think that the sagging crypto prices would be a sign of institutional money fleeing the market. However, recent research has found that the opposite is true: despite the sleepy bears, 2018 is shaping up to be a record year for institutional funds investing in cryptocurrency.

By ANDREW ANCHETA

QuarkChain Price Explodes 1200% On Exchange Listings

Jun. 4, 2018

QuarkChain Price Explodes 1200% On Exchange Listings

Investors have been queueing up around the block to try and purchase QKC, with the QuarkChain price experiencing a sudden boom in value following multiple exchange listings. A peer-to-peer platform, QuarkChain's ICO only finished yesterday with only a fraction are being traded on exchanges.

By PADDY BAKER

Blockchain Publishing Can End Corporate Dominance Of Science

Jun. 4, 2018

Blockchain Publishing Can End Corporate Dominance Of Science

Crypto Briefing interviews the co-founder of Orvium, a blockchain publishing project that plans to offer a platform where scientists and academics can publish and access work in a communal and collaborative environment. Publishers have dominated the sector for decades, blockchain could change that...

By PADDY BAKER

Oasis Labs Review And Ekiden Protocol

Jun. 3, 2018

Oasis Labs Review And Ekiden Protocol

Our Oasis Labs review focuses on Ekiden Protocol, a new blockchain built to address the issues of scalability and security without sacrificing cost. An impressive team of seasoned entrepreneurs leads the Oasis team: and the prototype boasted 100x less cost and 600x better throughput than Ethereum.

By THE ANALYST TEAM

Essentia Code Review of Data Interoperability ICO

Jun. 2, 2018

Essentia Code Review of Data Interoperability ICO

Quick Essentia code review, it's a data interoperability ICO, some funny terminology here - "Essences" are data owners, private or corporate, "Synergies" are the links designed to help data services operate. Sure, why not. But hey, they call their robot assistant Jarvis, so it can't be all bad.

By ANDRE CRONJE

ICST Idol Blockchain Talent Competition

Jun. 2, 2018

ICST Idol Blockchain Talent Competition

In partnership with the American Idol-affiliated Starmaker App, a platform designed to give musicians fair pay for their work, ICST, has announced the launch of its own blockchain talent competition: ISCT Idol. The winner will be announced at the end of June with a prize worth $5,000.

By PADDY BAKER