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The World of Finance May Start Using Ethereum to Set Interest Rates

An Ethereum-based alternative to LIBOR is in the running to replace one of the world's most important financial metrics: interest rates.

6 years ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Digital Checks Feature Could Give XRP Ledger Even More Utility

Ripple's XRP Ledger may soon add a promising new feature called "Checks," according to recent discussions between blockchain validators.

6 years ago · By MIKE DALTON

Ethereum 2.0 Is Still Going Strong, Developer Danny Ryan Suggests

Ethereum 2.0, a significant upgrade to the Ethereum blockchain, is still on track, according to project developer Danny Ryan.

6 years ago · By MIKE DALTON

Controversial AI Firm Awarded $500,000 Contract for Coronavirus Tracing

The U.K. government will be collecting extensive personal data, including social media and credit scores, ostensibly for coronavirus tracing.

6 years ago · By SARAH ROTHRIE

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Ren Protocol Launches, Bringing Non-Custodial Bitcoin to Ethereum

May. 27, 2020

Ren Protocol Launches, Bringing Non-Custodial Bitcoin to Ethereum

Ren Protocol’s much-awaited mainnet on Ethereum is finally live. The protocol brings Bitcoin to Ethereum in a non-custodial manner.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Polkadot Goes Live After Three Years of Development

May. 26, 2020

Polkadot Goes Live After Three Years of Development

After over three years of development, Polkadot has gone live with its first "chain candidate," a nearly-complete version of its blockchain.

By MIKE DALTON

Can AI and Blockchain Technology Stop Coronavirus?

May. 19, 2020

Can AI and Blockchain Technology Stop Coronavirus?

Ocean Protocol's hackathon has brought together a so-called trifecta of technologies to combat the spread of coronavirus.

By LIAM KELLY

The Bitcoin Halving Slashed the Network’s Hashrate

May. 15, 2020

The Bitcoin Halving Slashed the Network’s Hashrate

Bitcoin's hashrate has declined since the halving, an expected result of reduced block rewards. The drop has interesting implications.

By MIKE DALTON

Data Shows Ethereum Is Better Money Than Bitcoin

Apr. 29, 2020

Data Shows Ethereum Is Better Money Than Bitcoin

Ethereum is used as money far more often than Bitcoin, at least according to a new analysis of on-chain data, affirming that ETH is money.

By PRIYESHU GARG

CipherTrace’s Tracking Tool Will Help Banks Keep a Closer Eye on Crypto

Apr. 28, 2020

CipherTrace’s Tracking Tool Will Help Banks Keep a Closer Eye on Crypto

CipherTrace has announced a new KYC and AML tracking tool that will help banks monitor previously $2 billion in undetected crypto accurately.

By LIAM KELLY

How to Mine Bitcoin: Complete Guide For Beginners

Apr. 25, 2020

How to Mine Bitcoin: Complete Guide For Beginners

Bitcoin pioneered mining when it first went live in 2008, and it's still one of the most popular coins among crypto miners.

By MIKE DALTON

Cardano Has Launched Its Daedalus 1.0 Mainnet Wallet

Apr. 24, 2020

Cardano Has Launched Its Daedalus 1.0 Mainnet Wallet

IOHK has launched Daedalus 1.0, the first generally available version of its full node wallet for the Cardano blockchain and its token Ada.

By MIKE DALTON

Has Zilliqa Built a Better Ethereum Yet?

Apr. 20, 2020

Has Zilliqa Built a Better Ethereum Yet?

Zilliqa has followed Ethereum's missteps every since CryptoKitties slowed it in 2017. With DeFi's uncertainty, can Zilliqa improve?

By LIAM KELLY

Researchers in Europe Condemn Centralized COVID-19 Tracking Approach

Apr. 20, 2020

Researchers in Europe Condemn Centralized COVID-19 Tracking Approach

Researchers have been developing tracking solutions to contain COVID-19. Some solutions don't offer equitable privacy measures for users.

By LIAM KELLY

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The World of Finance May Start Using Ethereum to Set Interest Rates

Digital Checks Feature Could Give XRP Ledger Even More Utility

Ethereum 2.0 Is Still Going Strong, Developer Danny Ryan Suggests

Controversial AI Firm Awarded $500,000 Contract for Coronavirus Tracing

Latest

Ren Protocol Launches, Bringing Non-Custodial Bitcoin to Ethereum

Ren Protocol Launches, Bringing Non-Custodial Bitcoin to Ethereum

Polkadot Goes Live After Three Years of Development

Polkadot Goes Live After Three Years of Development

Can AI and Blockchain Technology Stop Coronavirus?

Can AI and Blockchain Technology Stop Coronavirus?

The Bitcoin Halving Slashed the Network’s Hashrate

The Bitcoin Halving Slashed the Network’s Hashrate

Data Shows Ethereum Is Better Money Than Bitcoin

Data Shows Ethereum Is Better Money Than Bitcoin

CipherTrace’s Tracking Tool Will Help Banks Keep a Closer Eye on Crypto

CipherTrace’s Tracking Tool Will Help Banks Keep a Closer Eye on Crypto

How to Mine Bitcoin: Complete Guide For Beginners

How to Mine Bitcoin: Complete Guide For Beginners

Cardano Has Launched Its Daedalus 1.0 Mainnet Wallet

Cardano Has Launched Its Daedalus 1.0 Mainnet Wallet

Has Zilliqa Built a Better Ethereum Yet?

Has Zilliqa Built a Better Ethereum Yet?

Researchers in Europe Condemn Centralized COVID-19 Tracking Approach

Researchers in Europe Condemn Centralized COVID-19 Tracking Approach