Bitcoin sidechain creators tout new ‘permissionless’ version BitVM2

On March 1, David Burkett, a developer working on cryptocurrencies Grin (GRIN) and Litecoin (LTC), estimated that privacy protocol Mimblewimble will see a Litecoin testnet release before the end of summer.In an update to the Mimblewimble (MW) progress thread on Litecointalk.io, Burkett hesitantly predicts that MW will be launched on testnet before September.“I’ve so far…

Five years ago to the month, a massive crypto project launched, forever changing the landscape of the crypto and blockchain space. Since its 2015 opening day in July, Ethereum has undergone a number of planned changes. The project’s recent move into proof-of-stake, or PoS, has faced a number of delays. Ethereum launches in 2015On July 28,…

In 2018, the two main ways video game players can earn a living were through e-sports and live streaming — or perhaps a successful YouTube channel. But, thanks to the rise of blockchain technology, the financial aspect has never been more interwoven with the gaming industry. While most users are acquainted with one or two…

The crypto lending provider BlockFi reported on May 19 to have suffered a data breach that may put some of its clients in physical danger.According to its incident report, some of the company’s client data was breached through a SIM swap attack performed on one of its employees.The attackers successfully stole the email account and…

Larry Fink said he was fascinated with the media hype surrounding Bitcoin but expressed concerns about the crypto asset's volatility and market size. 962 Total views 6 Total shares Just one week after asset manager Blackrock appeared to be preparing to invest in Bitcoin futures, CEO Larry Fink has some mixed messages on crypto.In an…

The newly launched spot ETH funds posted positive net inflows despite being weighed down by $485 million of bleeding from Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust.

‘Big Four’ audit and consulting firm Deloitte will help The Institutes RiskBlock Alliance blockchain consortium expand into Canada, according to an announcement published September 25.RiskBlock Alliance is a U.S.-based consortium launched in 2017, which focuses on the application of blockchain technology in the insurance industry, with more than 30 participant organizations. The alliance is reportedly looking…

Bitcoin (BTC) price gained 6.1% between Nov. 28 and Nov. 30 after briefly testing the $17,000 support. Favorable regulatory winds might have helped fuel the rally after the Binance exchange announced the acquisition of a regulated crypto exchange in Japan on Nov. 30.Bitcoin 12-hour price index, USD. Source: TradingViewBinance shut its operations in Japan in…

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $40,000 support on April 18, and the two-week 15% correction was enough to prompt predictions of $30,000 prices in the near term. Meanwhile, regulatory uncertainties continue to be a key concern for investors, including the failed European Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) proposed rules for ”unhosted” private wallets. For instance, exchanges…