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DeFi
Why Vitalik Buterin thinks Ethereum and DeFi will disrupt finance
Vitalik Buterin asserted that finance is likely the first sector that will be disrupted by blockchain. The advent of decentralized finance (DeFi)—with projects such…
Price Watch
NEO plans to launch a new blockchain for version 3.0, token swap will occur
NEO announced its roadmap for the 3.0 version of its blockchain, which will introduce improved scalability, performance, and stability for the network. These features…
Regulation
Washington State signs bill recognizing blockchain technology into law
On Apr. 26th, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed SB 5638—an act “recognizing the validity of distributed ledger technology”—into law. The Act encourages the…
Adoption
Jaguar testing IOTA rewards for drivers, MIOTA shoots up by 11.6%
Jaguar Land Rover is testing a “smart wallet” using IOTA; If launched, vehicle owners would be rewarded for sharing driving data and could “pay for tolls,…
Analysis
Bitcoin and gold, why Warren Buffett doesn’t invest in either
As excitement starts to once again build in bitcoin, it is important to consider why it may underperform as an investment. Warren Buffett, one…
Analysis
As XRP underperforms Ripple and CTO David Schwartz sell-off holdings
Within the last 30-days, bitcoin has gained 29 percent and the crypto markets overall have appreciated 22.5 percent. In contrast, XRP underperformed with losses…
Adoption
Nike files trademark for “CRYPTOKICKS,” footwear’s foray into blockchain
Footwear and sports apparel giant Nike secured a trademark for “CRYPTOKICKS” and alluded to its intent to pursue a wide array of blockchain-related services.…
Rumors
Skepticism around TRON’s alleged partnership with Liverpool FC
Justin Sun, the CEO of TRON, recently announced a partnership with Liverpool FC. The announcement was met with great fanfare, but recent evidence calls…
Mining
Genesis Mining allegedly attempts hostile takeover of the board of a publicly traded company
HIVE Blockchain Technologies, a publicly traded crypto mining company in Canada, demanded $50 million from Genesis Mining for alleged breach of contract. In response,…
Analysis
Understanding Vitalik Buterin’s proposal to change Ethereum’s future staking rewards
Vitalik Buterin recently proposed a new reward scheme for staking Ethereum for when the protocol transitions to proof-of-stake consensus. The new scheme would provide…
Analysis
Bitcoin is one of the best-performing assets of 2019
Since bitcoin’s epic rally in April, the cryptocurrency has recaptured its position as one of the best-performing assets in year-to-date yield. Currently, BTC is…
Analysis
Bitcoin interest jumps on Google, trends down on Twitter
Google search interest for bitcoin jumped following its surge to $5,000. However, search interest and Twitter hashtags continue to slump month-after-month. Possible explanations for…