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DLT vs. HTTP: CloudFlare's Quest to Decentralize the Internet
On Sept. 17, a vital United States-based content delivery network CloudFlare introduced a new decentralized content gateway via InterPlanetary File System, a peer-to-peer network run by thousands of computers bypassing the conventional HTTP system.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, Monero, IOTA: Price Analysis, September 21
BTC/USDBitcoin has broken out of both moving averages.
Report Finds Cryptojacking Instances Jumped 400% In A Year
Instances of cryptojacking malware have jumped more than 400 percent since last year, a new report finds.
Forced Deal and FSA Scrutiny: What Do We Know About Japan's Latest Hack
This week, yet another major hack occurred in Japan: Hackers stole around $59 million worth of cryptocurrencies from local cryptocurrency exchange Zaif.
Dutch Supermarket Giant Adopts Blockchain to Make Orange Juice Production Transparent
Albert Heijn, Holland's largest supermarket chain, has revealed it is using blockchain to make the production chain of its orange juice transparent, International Supermarket News reports September 21.Albert Heijn will reportedly launch the new blockchain system in partnership with its supplier, Refresco.
Novogratz Says Crypto Market Showing 'Classic Bottom'
Michael Novogratz, the founder of the cryptocurrency asset management firm Galaxy Digital, believes the market has hit a bottom.
New ERC-1404 Security Token Standard Could Spark STO Explosion
TokenSoft, a white label token sale platform that offers integrated custody solutions for ICOs, published an Ethereum Improvement Proposal that could establish an Ethereum-based security token standard, potentially allowing for the creation of an "STO explosion" to rival 2017's year of the ICO.I just published "ERC-1404: Simple Restricted Token Standard" https://t.
Brave Browser Is Using Civic's Blockchain Platform to Verify Publishers
Privacy-focused internet browser Brave will begin using blockchain identity startup Civic's verification services to ensure publishers are paid for their content with Brave's Basic Attention Token.
Petro to Be Used for International Exchange Starting in October, Maduro Claims
Venezuela's oil-backed cryptocurrency, the Petro, will be used for international commercial transactions starting in October 2018, according to a September 21 statement made by Nicolas Maduro.
Ripple Passes Ethereum to Claim Number Two Ranking on CoinMarketCap
Altcoin Ripple, which has seen an explosive amount of growth over the past week, has overtaken Ethereum to be ranked number two by total market capitalization on CoinMarketCap.
Bitmain CEO Announces New 7nm Bitcoin Mining Chip
The bitcoin mining industry is having an exciting couple of days.
Jeremy Gardner: 'Bitcoin Is No Different Than Money Systems Today, Except That It May Be Better'
You don't suddenly educate hundreds of millions or billions of people on the virtues of decentralization and libertarian values and then expect that it is going to make them want to use Bitcoin or use blockchain-based applications.
IBM Files Blockchain Patent to Tackle Privacy and Security Concerns for Drones
IBM has applied to patent a system that would use blockchain tech to tackle privacy and security concerns for drones, according to a filing published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office September 20.The computing giant first filed the patent in March 2017, detailing how blockchain could be used to securely store data associated with unmanned aerial vehicles - more commonly known as drones.
Reports: Taiwan Police Arrest Cody Wilson Following Assault Charges
Taiwan police have arrested Cody Wilson just days after Austin police accused him of sexually assaulting a minor, CBS Austin reported Friday.
US Navy Launches Blockchain Research in Mission to Improve Tracking System
A U.S. Navy command is exploring the potential of blockchain technology in tracking aircraft parts.
$6.2 Billion Fine Paid by Major Banks, Will Merchants Switch Over to Crypto?
On Sept. 18, Visa, Mastercard and three major banks paid $6.2 billion in an antitrust settlement for forcing merchants to pay swipe fees and preventing them from utilizing other methods of payment.
Alibaba's Ant Financial to Launch Blockchain Backend-as-a-Service Platform
Ant Financial, the financial affiliate of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, is launching a blockchain BaaS platform, local news outlet China Money Network reports September 21.
Tether's Impact on Bitcoin Price Not 'Statistically Significant,' Study Finds
The issuance of tether, the controversial cryptocurrency tied to the U.S. dollar's value, has had no meaningful impact on the price of bitcoin, an academic study has found.
Bitcoin Core Upgrade 'Critical' for Everyone, Urge Developers in Bug Disclosure
Bitcoin Core developers published a "Full disclosure" of the vulnerability affecting several implementations of the Bitcoin client Friday, September 21, repeating calls for all nodes to upgrade to the latest version as a priority.
Campaign Watchdog in California Bans Political Donations in Bitcoin
California's campaign regulator has recently banned Bitcoin from political donations, the Associated Press reports Friday, September 21.
Bitcoin Price Is Charting a Bullish Reversal as Altcoins Surge
Bitcoin is reporting a short-term bearish-to-bullish trend change likely due to sharp gains in alternative cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrency Markets Continue Resurgence as Ripple Claims 68 Percent Weekly Gains
Bitcoin has rapidly corrected its monthly losses Friday, September 21, after markets rallied to send prices above $6,700 for the first time in two weeks.
Crypto Payment Gateway Supports Largest Global Meditation, Waives Fees for Users Who Help
CoinPayments.net, a platform for business-to-business and business-to-customer crypto payments, reported to Cointelegraph that they will be partnering with the nonprofit Unify.org for World Peace Weekend.
Expo Lets Ethereum Haters Short ETH on First Completely Trustless Margin Trading Platform
A new open-source platform leveraging dYdX protocol has launched the first truly trustless method of creating short and leveraged positions for Ethereum.
Venezuela to Adopt Controversial Petro Token in Global Trade
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is doubling down on his belief that the state-created petro token will help solve the country's chronic inflation and act to stabilize the economy.
Bitcoin 'Seller Fatigue' Means Market Has Bottomed, Michael Novogratz Tells Yahoo
Galaxy Digital CEO and infamous Bitcoin supporter Michael Novogratz says cryptocurrency markets have hit "Seller fatigue," repeating his belief that prices have bottomed, various media outlets report Friday, September 21.
California Bans Bitcoin Donations in Political Campaigns
Candidates running for public offices in the U.S. state of California may not receive donations in cryptocurrencies, according to a new ruling from the state's political watchdog.
Augur Users Down 90 Percent Since July Launch
Augur, an open source oracle and prediction market protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain, has seen a serious dip in users since it first launched in July, according to data from DappRadar.
'Turbo Geth' Seeks to Scale Ethereum
Alexey Akhunov, the independent software developer that built the software, told CoinDesk that unlike many other scaling solutions, Turbo Geth looks at tackling ethereum's so-called state, instead of transaction congestion and costs.
Ripple Sees Huge 40 Percent Gain As Crypto Market Adds $12 Billion, Is the Bear Market Over?
Within merely 24 hours, the crypto market has added $12 billion to its valuation, surging to $212 billion.
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