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Adoption
Mike Novogratz: A herd of institutional investors moving into crypto
Galaxy Digital CEO and prominent Bitcoin bull Mike Novogratz described an institutional influx of capital into cryptocurrency in his keynote speech at Blockchain Week…
Adoption
Fortune’s 40 Under 40 List: Cryptocurrency Makes the Cut
As blockchain and cryptocurrency move from obscurity to celebrity, a number of the industry’s rogue talents join the league of legends.
Exchanges
BitMEX Recorded Largest 4HR Candle Ever, $2 Billion Traded in 4 Hours
Leading Bitcoin exchange BitMEX has recorded the largest volume candle in the history of cryptocurrency, with over $2 billion traded within four hours on…
Technology
Vitalik Buterin Estimates Ethereum Spam Transaction Fees at $15 million
According to Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s recent spam congestion transactions have racked up at least $15 million in gas fees. Facing record congestion in the…
Technology
Ethereum’s Average Transaction Fees Temporarily Surpassed Bitcoin’s for First Time Ever
For the first time in their inception, Ethereum’s average transaction fees outstripped Bitcoin’s. Ethereum however, has since resumed its place as the more economical…
Adoption
BlackRock Eyeing Blockchain and Crypto In Spite of CEO’s Stance
The largest investment management firm in the world — BlackRock — has set up a working group to evaluate the investment potential of blockchain…
Exchanges
BitMEX Research: 2018’s Crypto Rollercoaster Ride
The research department of leading exchange BitMEX posted a video reflecting their new “cryptocurrency pricing model” — a novel depiction of an investor’s rollercoaster…
People
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Admits to Rejecting a 293,000 ETH Allocation
Founding Ethereum member and Cardano co-creator Charles Hoskinson admits to declining a "founder's allocation" of 293,000 ETH.
Adoption
American Express Files for Blockchain-Based Patent System
Global financial services giant American Express applies for blockchain-based proof of payment system.
Hacks
Hacked Ian Balina Wallet Shows Signs of Life, Prompts Accusations
Ian Balina’s allegedly-hacked wallets have been used in a new batch of transactions, resurrecting conspiracies over the cryptocurrency influencer’s involvement in the hack.
Exchanges
Binance CEO Responds to Vitalik’s “Burn in Hell” Comments
Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhou has responded in length to Vitalik Buterin’s recent assault on centralized exchanges — the Ethereum Co-Founder having stated he…
Crypto
EOS Block Producers Crash After RAM Fault
Several block producers of the recently-launched EOS temporarily crashed after running into a RAM-related limitation.