Cryptocurrencies
Hodler’s Digest, Aug. 5–11: Naughty North Korea, India’s Bombshell, LTC Flops
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, Litecoin’s halving fails to boost prices — and the scale of North Korea’s crypto hacks emerges.
Bitmain Accuses Cryptocurrency Project of Impersonation
ASIC chips manufacturer Bitmain accused a crypto project of infringing on its brand in the promotion of Mangocoin.
Tron Officially Releases Sidechain Scaling Solution Sun Network
Tron has released the Sun Network, a scaling solution designed to enhance and ensure the scaling capacity of the Tron mainnet.
China’s Digital Currency Is Ready, Central Bank Says
The People’s Bank of China says a prototype of its digital currency has been fully developed, and it is now ready to launch.
Top-5 Crypto Performers: BNB, BTC, XMR, LEO, DASH
Are markets resuming the uptrend or starting a downtrend? Let’s study the charts.
Bitcoin Trades Sideways as Major Altcoins Enjoy Sizeable Gains
BTC struggles to recover from a recent, sudden $400 drop, as altcoins enjoy sizeable gains — some rising by as much as 9%.
What Are Crypto Banks and How Do They Work?
Crypto holders now have seamless access to dozens of financing and investing options, and crypto banks are about to bring it all above board.
Tech Behemoth IBM Files for a Blockchain-Enabled Web Browser Patent
American technology behemoth IBM has filed for a blockchain-enabled web browser patent.
Litecoin Founder Charlie Lee Addresses Project Abandonment Allegations
Litecoin founder Charlie Lee addressed recent project abandonment allegations.
Blockchain in Business: What Do Companies’ 10-K Reports Say About DLT?
An analysis of American companies’ stances toward blockchain and distributed ledger technology in SEC-required Form 10-K reports.
Bitcoin Price Drops on the Day as Altcoins Send Mixed Messages
BTC witnesses a price dip as altcoins report inconsistent motion, with Tezos slipping after price spikes earlier this week.
Who Is David Marcus: Bitcoin Believer Turned Facebook’s Libra Boss
An early Bitcoiner and a real “mensch”: a portrait of a man behind Facebook’s crypto project Libra, David Marcus.