Though recently concluded, the longest ever US government shutdown hitherto has impacted substantially in almost every aspect of development. And while the looming has not yet found permanent closure, the cryptocurrency community is already feeling the heat. The shutdown which…
Can kraken’s ‘nine-figure deal’ acquisition propel it to the top?
A US crypto exchange giant Kraken has acquired a UK-based Crypto Derivatives Trading Platform and Index provider in what it refers to as a ‘nine-figure deal’, according to a press release dated February 4, 2019. According to the broadcast, the…
‘Cookieminer’: Why crypto investors should be scared of the new Mac malware
In the wake of increased crypto related fraud, exchanges are burning their midnight oil to ensure their platforms are secure and free from infiltration. However, hackers seem to be gaining an edge with their tactics seemingly improving every day. Just…
February it is: Ethereum developer on the twice postponed Constantinople
After a double postponement of the much anticipated Ethereum Constantinople otherwise referred to as the Ethereum hardfork, developers are proposing a reschedule of the hardfork to a date not later than 28th of February 2019. According to developer Peter Szilagyi,…
Northern Trust patents blockchain-powered solution to manage meetings
American financial services company and one of the largest and oldest banks in the country, Northern Trust, has won a patent for a blockchain-based technology solution to manage their corporate meetings better. The patent was awarded recently by the US…
RIPPLE NOW TREADING SIDEWAYS AFTER A 0.5% FALL OVER THE PAST 5 DAYS
Ripple plummeted by 0.5% over the past week as the price tag moved from 0.31171 USDT to the current 0.313438 USDT. QUICK TAKE HOME POINTS Ripple has seen a rather mild 0.5% decline over a highly volatile 5 day period.…
IBM patents solution to audit blockchains
Technology giant IBM has patented two solutions to audit blockchain networks, which should help organizations to certify the data integrity in their blockchain-based systems. Both patents were recently approved by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The world of…
Ripple CTO Refutes Claims of XRP Vulnerability and says Bitcoin is at a ‘Dead End’.
Fresh from making headlines after their partnership with non-profit firm, Tipping point, Ripple is heavy on the news again. This time courtesy of its CTO David Schwartz, who said that he believed Bitcoin was far more vulnerable to attacks in…
Sentinel Protocol – Blockchain Technology for Cyber Security Intelligence
Finally, the Launch of a Fraud Prevention Blockchain: Sentinel Protocol for the Cryptocurrency Industry that is Plagued with Frauds and Hacks The daylong initial coin offering (ICO) token sale on 27 May 2018 enabled Sentinel Protocol to achieve its sales…
Santander Bank Becomes the Latest Financial Institution to Partner with Ripple
Ripple has reportedly partnered with Santander bank in a move that is likely to excite Ripple investors. Santander group have followed in the footsteps of many banking institutions that have also signed up to use this crypto-currency. This partnership is…
High Stakes Trial of Avi Eisenberg Involves Alleged 110 Million Dollar Theft from Mango Markets Crypto Exchange
In the high-stakes trial of Avi Eisenberg, a 28-year-old trader, federal jurors in New York…
Bitcoin’s Long-Term Investors Now Possess More Than 76% of All BTC for the First Time. Details below
In the ever-fluctuating world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, affectionately known as BTC, is currently undergoing a…
