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RIF Labs — owner of bitcoin-based smart contract sidechain Rootstock (RSK) developer RSK Labs — has launched a third-layer scalability solution capable of processing up to 5,000 transactions per second. The news was revealed in a press release from RIF News on May 14.As reported, RSK Labs and its decentralized app (DApp) infrastructure protocols RIF…

Although the crypto industry has long been touted as the solution to some of the longest-running issues in the global economy, there’s one problem it has been unable to shake off so far: fraud.Scams have been in operation for centuries — from counterfeited versions of luxury products, to Ponzi schemes that have collapsed, leaving hard-working…

According to sources, the People’s Bank of China is giving its first round of central bank digital currency (CBDC) to online retail giant Alibaba, Internet giant Tencent, five banking organizations and one unknown entity.The first beneficiariesForbes reported the news on Aug. 27. The sources named are Paul Schulte, who previously worked as head of the…

With some countries beginning to lift lockdown restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, many are focusing attention on the technological tools that can help public authorities to comply with the World Health Organization’s guidance for COVID-19 suppression —- “test, trace, isolate.” This mantra has become all the more resonant in light of the apparent failure of multiple…

Switzerland and Israel have agreed to share their experience on regulating the blockchain industry, Reuters reports Monday, September 17, citing both countries’ high-ranking officials.Switzerland’s Minister of Finance Ueli Maurer and State Secretary for International Financial Matters Joerg Gasser have recently visited Israel to officially request access to the local markets for Swiss banks.As Gasser told…

The general type of people Binance Australia has flagged as vulnerable users are the elderly, people that live in remote areas, or those with disabilities. 357 Total views 4 Total shares Binance Australia is tightening up its onboarding process for new users as part of a push to protect users it's flagged as most vulnerable…

A U.S. consumer survey by investing powerhouse Deutsche Bank provides “bullish” insights into the crypto market. 1373 Total views 37 Total shares As an unlikely but welcomed source of hope during crypto market jitters, Deutsche Bank’s report, the “Future of Cryptocurrencies,” sheds light on potentially bullish cryptocurrency activity. A survey critical to the report suggests that…

Bitcoin futures offerings from cryptocurrency exchange Binance have come in for criticism as a pre-release tester identifies major flaws.Rocky start for Binance PR moveIn a series of tweets on Sept. 6, the account known as doublejump said both the options currently under consideration by Binance lacked basic features, which are essential for ease of use.As…

The rising amount of Bitcoin OTC desk balances for miners indicates “significant selling activity” among miners.