In Q4 2019, Hyperledger’s Fabric open source blockchain software overtook R3’s Corda in terms of developer activity. In the last quarter of 2019, Hyperledger’s Fabric open source blockchain software saw more developer activity than R3’s Corda platform. Blockchain service firm Chainstack recently published a report about developer activity on six major enterprise blockchains, showing that…
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Major crypto exchange Binance now aims to find more merchants for its a peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading platform in an attempt to meet “growing demand.” The company launched a global peer-to-peer (P2P) merchant program, encouraging merchants to use the exchange as a way of providing payments through fiat currencies and earn revenue by doing so.…
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With international conflict and recession looming on the horizon, is Bitcoin a safe haven for your money? In the summer of 2019, the 10-year minus 3-month yield curve inverted for the first time in 13 years. During the time of the inversion, Bitcoin’s price hit all-time highs for the year. The previous inversion in 2006…
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Circle’s CEO, Jeremy Allaire, projected that in the next two or three years the possibility of securitization of assets through tokenization will become more realistic. Jeremy Allaire, CEO of crypto payments firm Circle, projected that in the next two or three years the securitization of assets through tokenization will become much more realistic. Speaking at…
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Bitcoin price nears a decisive move as key indicators on the shorter time frames hint that traders may attempt to push the price above $9.2K. After a strong two week performance that saw Bitcoin (BTC) price rise from $7,700 to $9,200, the top crypto asset appears to be consolidating before making another attempt at $9,200.…
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We explore the state-of-the-art in safe storage of cryptocurrency as debates sparked by Peter Schiff’s alleged loss of his funds continue. When Peter Schiff claimed that his wallet lost his Bitcoin (BTC), many in the crypto community were skeptical. While some believe that Schiff simply lost his password, others, like Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, highlighted…
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Venezuelan project Locha Mesh is developing devices to ensure crisis-struck regions are able to use crypto amid internet and electricity shortages. A Venezuelan team is developing Locha, a decentralized mesh network that doesn’t rely on the internet to transact with Bitcoin (BTC). The system, based on radio waves, was born in response to frequent electricity…
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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust has become the first digital assets vehicle will begin reporting to the SEC’s standards. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust now reports to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), putting it one step closer to public trading. The announcement Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust manages investment in Bitcoin on behalf of investors, exposing them to…
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Binance has announced the launch of its Peer-to-Peer Merchant Program, a user-oriented fiat currency trading platform. Earlier today, Binance announced the launch of its Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Merchant Program, a user-oriented fiat currency trading platform. How the program works In the Jan. 21 press release, the crypto exchange cites increasing demand of global users and a…
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Large-cap altcoins have staged strong rallies over the past week, pushing the altcoin market cap higher and closer to bull market territory. Altcoins have been stealing the show recently, as some large caps have seen tremendous surges along the field. Bitcoin Cash ABC (BCH), Bitcoin Cash SV (BSV), Dash (DASH), and Ethereum Classic (ETC) have…
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