Cryptocurrencies
‘Multi-threaded’ Blockchain Solana Receives $18 Million in Funding
Solana claims to be the first “multi-threaded” blockchain capable of processing 50,000 TPS across a network of 200 nodes.
Capital One Hack Exposes 100 Million Accounts as Bitcoin Unaffected
The massive-scale hack of major United States credit card issuer Capital One has left the personal data of over 100 million individuals exposed.
Crypto Exchange Launches Switzerland’s First Integrated Trading and Custody Platform
Switzerland welcomes first combined crypto exchange.
Bitcoin Lightning Network Works on Liquid Sidechain, Blockstream Confirms
Blockstream includes Lightning Network support after Tether addition.
Bitcoin Price Circles $9,500 as Futures Settlements Form New Bear Factor
Bitcoin price eyeing catalysts for change as stagnant trading continues.
Project Manager at Square Crypto Stresses Focus on Bitcoin in Twitter AMA
Steve Lee says Square Crypto’s goal is “Bitcoin for all,” but other complementary tech and use cases may receive attention too.
US Defense Dept. to Experiment With Blockchain-Based Security
The U. S. Department of Defense has put blockchain on its four-year roadmap for cybersecurity improvements.
Head of SEC Enforcement Dept. for Cryptocurrency, Cyber Security Resigns
The chief of the SEC Division of Enforcement's Cyber Unit has resigned, after around two years of leading investigations involving crypto and cyber security.
Chile-Based Remittance and Payment Firm CurrencyBird Joins RippleNet
CurrencyBird has reportedly become the first Chilean remittances company to the join RippleNet platform.
Blockchain Startup Nets $2.4 Million in Public Funding to Fight Food Slavery
A food supply-tracking blockchain firm that aims to fight modern slavery in the industry receives $2. 4 million in public funding in Australia.