Cryptocurrencies
Sharding, Explained
Overcoming sharding challenges could bring blockchain one step closer to sustainable mainstream adoption #SPONSORED.
Ethereum Co-Founder Criticizes Facebook’s Libra Token for Centralization
Facebook’s Libra is currently a “centralized wolf in a decentralized sheep’s clothing,” according to Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin.
Craig Wright Failed to Disclose Bitcoin Holdings in Court Case, Says Lawyer
Self-proclaimed Satoshi, Craig Wright, did not disclose his bitcoin holdings as ordered by a court, says lawyer Devin Freedman.
Hodler’s Digest, June 17–23: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week
This week in the Hodler’s Digest, Facebook releases a white paper for the Libra project, and the QuadrigaCX scandal gets more scandalous.
Report: Two Israeli Brothers Arrested for Hack of Bitfinex Crypto Exchange
Two Israeli brothers have reportedly been arrested for allegedly hacking the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange and engaging in other crypto-related phishing scams.
Microsoft and Ethereum Foundation Swell the Hyperledger Ranks Amid Growing Cross-Industry Blockchain Collaboration
Hyperledger now has more than 270 members, with Microsoft and the Ethereum Foundation becoming the newest.
CabbageTech Crypto Scheme Operator Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
The operator of the CabbageTech cryptocurrency investment scheme has pleaded guilty to wire fraud.
Firm Behind Zcash to Introduce New Version of Protocol With Sharding
The Electric Coin Company is building a scalable blockchain with sharding in an attempt to make zcash more widely usable.
Major Crypto Exchange Bitfinex to Briefly Go Offline for Upgrade Next Week
A system upgrade will keep cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex offline for up to seven hours on June 26.
Top 5 Crypto Performers: NEO, XMR, BTC, BNB, ETH
After a rally in Bitcoin, is it time for altcoins to lead markets higher? Let’s take a look at the charts.
How Tyler Winklevoss Converted His Biographer Into a Bitcoin Believer
Cointelegraph speaks with Tyler Winklevoss and author Ben Mezrich about Mezrich’s new book, “Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption”.
Bitcoin Falls Under $10,700 as Top Cryptos See Mixed Movements
After briefly reaching $11,000, bitcoin has corrected downward to trade under $10,700.
4 Big Reasons Bitcoin’s Price Will Probably Not Stop at $20K This Time
Bitcoin blasted through $10K in recent days, but unlike in 2017, the rally is being driven by institutional investors and central banks.
Bitcoin Prices Could Make Paying Taxes in Bitcoin Even More Attractive
How could bitcoin prices influence paying taxes in bitcoin? An expert take from a tax lawyer.
Grand Theft Crypto: The State of Cryptocurrency-Stealing Malware and Other Nasty Techniques
Hottest advice to avoid having your crypto stolen? Still — common sense.