New platform tracks Bitcoin rollup performance in real time

August 9, 2024
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Bitcoin Heartbeat by BVM offers a unique, real-time glimpse into Bitcoin’s L2 and L3 rollup projects, enhancing transparency and verifiability.

United Kingdom-based digital payments firm Electroneum has announced the launch of a smartphone that is capable of mining cryptocurrency, according to a press release published on Feb. 25. The new device by Electroneum, dubbed M1, incorporates the tech firm’s cloud mining technology, which enables users to mine the firm’s bespoke cryptocurrency, Electroneum (ETN) in return…

US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Adds Support for Zcash on Retail Platform and Mobile Apps

Major American cryptocurrency exchange and wallet provider Coinbase has launched support for Zcash (ZEC) at Coinbase.com and the exchange’s Android and iOS apps, according to a blog post published Dec. 5.Per today’s announcement, Coinbase customers can now purchase, sell, send, receive, and store ZEC. The coin will be available for customers in most jurisdictions, but…

Peter Todd named Satoshi on HBO, Mt. Gox repayment plan deadline postponed, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 6 – 12

Mt. Gox postponed the deadline to repay creditors, Canadian Bitcoin core developer Peter Todd was named Satoshi in HBO doco: Hodlers Digest

‘How Can You Be Bearish?’ Asks Bitcoin Trader as Tether Surpasses $12B

The market capitalization of Tether (USDT) surpassed $12 billion as of Aug. 14, according to cryptocurrency market analytics firm Coinmetrics. Meanwhile, some believe the rapidly-rising valuation of the dominant stablecoin positively benefits Bitcoin (BTC) in the long term. But some investors also fear that it makes the cryptocurrency market vulnerable.Tether has been the most widely-utilized…

How Facebook’s Libra Has Been Influencing Crypto, Politics and Finance

Over the past few days, a number of Libra-related announcements have been made — only, they weren’t from Facebook, the Libra Association, Calibra wallet or any other party involved in its development. First, top crypto exchange Binance announced a project called “Venus” — coincidentally, another astrology-themed name — which will focus on developing “localized stablecoins” worldwide;…

Thailand Proves Crypto Can Win Adoption Even in Military Dictatorships

Since May 2014, Thailand has been under the control of a military dictatorship. And given that the coup, led by the Royal Thai Armed Forces, brought internet censorship, a suspension of the Kingdom's constitution, and a disbanding of its senate, casual observers would be forgiven for supposing that the Southeast Asian country is now possibly one of…

Aptos blockchain explained: Technology, use cases and prospects

Discover the Aptos blockchain: its innovative technology, real-world use cases and future growth prospects in the evolving crypto landscape.

Startup Launches ‘Complete Redesign’ of Blockchain to Address Scalability Concerns

A U.S.-based startup has unveiled a blockchain which can store data as well as transactions — meaning clients no longer need to trust third parties with their data. Fractonet Innovation Technologies, or Fractonet, says its SHA-256-based blockchain has a block size of 1.5 GB, and claims it is capable of handling more than 33,000 transactions…

Ethereum Classic partners with ChainSafe and OpenRelay to prevent more 51% attacks

The quest to protect Ethereum Classic continues. 1102 Total views 16 Total shares As it grapples with multiple security breaches, Ethereum Classic Labs has partnered with ChainSafe and OpenRelay in hopes of increasing its defenses against 51% attacks. In a post, Ethereum and its Core Dev Team will work with both ChainSafe and OpenRelay to develop…

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