Hash-based zero-knowledge tech can quantum-proof Ethereum — XinXin Fan

In the aftermath of September 2017’s historic ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs), and the banishment of domestic crypto trading platforms, a resourceful crypto community was already showing signs of devising multiple means of circumventing the authorities’ increasingly draconian actions.Part two of Cointelegraph’s three-part series continues to investigate the factors that catapulted China’s regulators to…

Circle will take on full operational and governance responsibility after five years, thanks to increased regulatory clarity. 347 Total views 3 Total shares Coinbase and Circle have redefined their relationship, according to identical announcements on the Coinbaseand Circle blogs on Aug. 21. The two organizations jointly launched the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin and have until…

Bitcoin has been one of the best-performing assets on the planet since its launch in 2009. The digital coin rose nearly 9 million percent in price between 2010 and 2019. Simply holding or averaging into Bitcoin (BTC) positions yields a certain profit benchmark. Finding an investment or trading strategy that outpaces Bitcoin's performance can prove difficult, but…

An anti-thesis to some of industry's core concepts. Morgan Housel, partner at venture capital firm Collaborative Fund, said the government actually can control people's digital assets.In a recent podcast episode with Morgan Creek Digital co-founder Anthony Pompliano, Housel mentioned that some arguments in favor of crypto are illogical. "The idea that the government cannot touch your…

Bitcoin (BTC) returned to intraday resistance on Sep. 30 as analysis predicted that $20,000 could break before a new comedown.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewCrunch time for $20,000Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as it circled $19,600 at the time of writing.The pair had seen a bout of more volatile behavior…

Blockchain startup MediConnect has completed the workflow for the Proof-of-Concept (PoC) designed to track medications through the supply chain and begun integration of online pharmacy UK Meds’ processes to its platform.Tracking medication through the supply chainPer a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Sept. 26, MediConnect established a foundation and methodology for proof of concept…

Ethereum's native token Ether (ETH) has been forming an inverse-cup-and-handle pattern since May 2021 on the weekly chart, which hints at a potential decline against Bitcoin (BTC). ETH/BTC weekly price chart featuring inverse cup-and-handle breakdown setup. Source: TradingViewAn inverse cup-and-handle is a bearish reversal pattern, accompanied by lower trading volume. It typically resolves after the price breaks…

Several high-profile investment firms contributed to the funding round, suggesting interest in the space is far from waning any time soon. 406 Total views 26 Total shares Crypto and nonfungible token (NFT) ecosystem analytics firm BitsCrunch has secured $3.6 million in a funding round led by Animoca Brands, Coinbase Ventures, Crypto.com Capital, and others.BitsCrunch uses…