Cryptocurrencies
Celo’s Blockchain Accelerator Invites Devs to Compete for $25K
Open-source contest aims to strengthen blockchain adoption by providing up to $25,000 in prizes.
Over 172 Million Weibo Users Personal Data Is For Sale on Dark Web
Chinese social media giant Weibo sees massive data breach, with data from millions of user accounts for sale for Bitcoin on the dark web.
Online Petition Asking for Ross Ulbricht’s Release Gathers 275K Signatures
More than 275,000 have signed an online petition calling for the release of Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht.
Hackers Steal and Publish Medical Data of Firm Researching Coronavirus Using Ransomware
A UK firm researching the coronavirus was compromised by ransomware, the hackers published sensitive data online.
Matic Lets Us Scale More than Loom Network: Ethereum-Based VR Platform
The Somnium Space team hopes the transition will allow it to achieve scalability and provide a superior user experience.
Price Analysis Mar 23: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, EOS, BNB, XTZ, LEO
If Bitcoin scales the next hurdle, the possibility of a move to $8,435 increases.
Crypto Exchanges Made a Killing During the Ides of March
While March 2020 has been one of the most volatile and unprofitable months for Bitcoin holders, exchanges saw major volume surges and resulting profits.
Canadian Miner Hive Blockchain Issues Cease and Desist to Steem Fork Hive
Hive Blockchain claims that the branding of the new Steem fork has led to confusion among its shareholders.
Blockchain Salaries in China Dropped 37% in 2019: Report
Salaries offered to blockchain professionals in China dropped 37% in 2019, according to a new report issued under the guidance of Tsinghua University.
Cardano Chief Compares US Dollar to OneCoin Scam as Fed Keeps Printing
The Federal Reserve’s mandate to print infinite amounts of new money has similarities to OneCoin scam, according to Cardano chief.
BTC-Friendly Senator Rand Paul Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Pro-Bitcoin former U. S. presidential candidate is the first senator to test positive for coronavirus and faces criticism for irresponsible behavior.
HashCash Consultants to Launch ‘Corona Fund Index Cryptocurrency’
HashCash claims that its corona token is inversely correlated to the S&P 500 through being backed by an inverse ETF.
The Blockchain Africa Participants Optimistic About Continent Becoming Center of Progress
Africa’s ability to adopt and drive innovations that improve day-to-day living could make the continent a leader in global blockchain development.
Bidders Pay Up to 24% Less for MKR in Phase Two of MakerDAO Auction
Bidders have bagged savings of up to 24% in the second phase of the MakerDAO debt auction.
‘Unlimited QE’ Pumps Bitcoin but BTC Price Remains Bearish Below $6.8K
Bitcoin back above $6,000 on “unlimited QE” confirmation from the Fed.
Telos Foundation Removes Board Member After Security and Centralization Disputes
The Telos Foundation acknowledged that block producers had been “implicated in disputes” relating to inappropriate shared access to their signing keys, compromising security.
P2P Exchange Paxful Teams Up With Chainalysis for Increased Overwatch
Paxful partners with Chainalysis, using its tech for added security measures.
Bitcoin Price Charges Past $6K as Fed Stimulus Plans Boost Markets
More money printing from the Fed, but Bitcoin takes the opportunity to shoot to $6,300 highs.
Hive Trades for 20% Premium Over Steem on Bittrex Crypto Exchange
After securing at least four exchange listings within three days of forking, Hive is now trading for a 20% premium over Steem.
BitMEX Slips Behind Binance and OKEx for Bitcoin Futures Trading Volumes
Once-dominant Bitcoin derivatives exchange BitMEX is currently lagging third in 24-hour trading volumes for Bitcoin futures contracts.