Cryptocurrencies
Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Sept. 22–28 in Review
From Cointelegraph auf Deutsch: This week’s selected cryptocurrency and blockchain news.
Government of Uzbekistan Triples Tax on Electricity for Crypto Miners
The government of Uzbekistan orders a 300% increase on electricity tariffs for cryptocurrency miners.
SegWit, Explained
Was SegWit the beginning of the end for Bitcoin or is it just now proving that it was the right decision? A closer look, and a return to basics, is warranted .
ConsenSys and WWF Roll Out Platform for Transparency in Philanthropy
ConsenSys and the World Wildlife Fund have launched the Impactio platform to trace spending within philanthropy.
Custody Services for Digital Assets: Everything You Need to Know
Custodial solutions for Bitcoin are improving rapidly, making room for large financial institutions to participate.
Crypto News From the Spanish-Speaking World: Sept. 22-28 in Review
Cointelegraph en Español presents a weekly digest of developments from the Spanish-speaking world.
Blockchain Adoption as a Cure for Cross-Border Trading
How governments are exploring blockchain to optimize customs and border protection processes.
Crypto Markets Turn Green Following Tough Week, BTC Price Above $8,000
Digital currencies have made solid gains on the day after seeing tough losses over the past couple of days.
The Original Sins of Cryptocurrencies
Before we take crypto to the mainstream, we should better understand where the line is drawn between the dream and reality for crypto and the technology that makes it possible.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie Cannot Tokenize His $34M Contract
The NBA notified Brooklyn Nets’ player Spencer Dinwiddie that he cannot tokenize his $34 million contract.
Australian Startup to Offer 20% Payback on Fuel Purchases in Tokens
Australian startup Incent plans to offer a 20% payback in its INCNT tokens on fuel purchases.
Crypto Exchange Coindirect Launches OTC Brokerage in South Africa
Crypto exchange Coindirect launches an over-the-counter brokerage in South Africa.
Bitcoin’s LN Developer Discloses the Network’s Vulnerability
BTC’s Lightning Network developer Rusty Russel discloses the network’s vulnerability.
BTC Price Rebounds From $7,700: Crypto Traders Hope for Relief Rally
Traders anticipate Bitcoin’s price to engaging in a relief rally as it rebounds to $8,200 from a recent drop.
Glassnode Co-Founder Says On-Chain Data Can Spot Bitcoin’s Tops and Bottoms
Glassnode CEO Rafael Schultze-Kraft explains how on-chain data from blockchains can help crypto traders make much better trades.
Overstock’s Path From Dot-Com-Bubble Ruins to Blockchain Ecosystem
The journey of Overstock. com and Patrick Byrne, who set up a multi-million dollar company only to sell it all for his love for blockchain.
Employee Fined For Mining BTC on Nuclear Research Center Supercomputer
Employee gets fined $7,000 for illegally mining Bitcoin on a supercomputer at a nuclear research center.
New Spyware Replaces Crypto Wallets on Clipboard via Telegram: Report
New Trojan-delivered spyware replaces crypto wallets on clipboard using Telegram bots, Juniper Networks warns.
Blockchain-Based Protocol Tachyon Network Releases White Paper
Tachyon network releases white paper disclosing details on the project background and Tachyon ecosystem.
AI Firm Core Scientific Acquires Creator of Mining Program Honeyminer
Blockchain startup Core Scientific has acquired Stax Digital to further develop its infrastructure and software solutions.