Storj swaps bitcoin blockchain for Ethereum
The decentralised cloud storage is going to drop the bitcoin-based Counterparty protocol and move to the Ethereum platform.
Bitcoin Unlimited nodes go offline on new bug information
The total number of Bitcoin Unlimited nodes has decreased to around 270 after a new programme code error was reported after the last week’s temporary turmoil.
Berlin to host Blockchain Expo Europe in June
Following on from January’s successful Blockchain Expo in London, which attracted over 1500 people, the Berlin show looks to build on this success.
Global think tank suggests G20 create blockchain consortium
In its latest report, the Centre for International Governance Innovation recommends the world’s leading economies to intensify blockchain research.
Much ado about the ledger: Will Russia lead the blockchain revolution?
The year of 2017 has seen a considerable growth of blockchain activity in Russia. Should we expect any serious breakthrough in the near future?
Bitcoin Unlimited blocks outnumber SegWit
The number of mined blocks signalling Bitcoin Unlimited within the last 2,016 blocks has reached 643, against 546 blocks voting for the SegWit solution.
Tallinn hosts biggest blockchain conference in Baltic states
The event offered blockchain entrepreneurs and developers from many countries the largest venue in the Baltics to meet up and discuss the future of the technology.
Ether skyrockets to new all-time high
The total market capitalisation of the Ethereum token is approaching $5 billion, the highest mark in the history of ether.
Will Channels to launch secure blockchain-based messenger
Will Channels is a secure anonymous messenger powered by the blockchain technology. It is claimed to offer functionality beyond any other text exchange service.
Coinbase drops paying users' on-chain transaction fees
The US-based cryptocurrency holding has decided to cease paying bitcoin transaction fees on behalf of customers starting from 21 March. The policy aimed to support the network growth.
Bitcoin Unlimited nodes go offline on bug alert
About 70% of all Bitcoin Unlimited nodes went out of service after as information about a fault and possible exploit in the BU code spread over the internet.
LNG market looks for blockchain perspectives
Dutch and French financial organisations ING and Société Générale are considering the benefits the distributed ledger technology may bring to liquefied natural gas production.
Altcoins rise on Winklevoss ETF rejection
The price of top altcoins has grown drastically over the last weekend. Cryptocurrencies like ether, Dash, monero and others have added almost 50%.
South Korea to invest $9 million in virtual currency toilet system
Within the next five years, the South Korean Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning intends to invest 10 billion won ($8.65 million) in a system offering virtual currency for human wastes.
New Hampshire eases cryptocurrency regulation
The New Hampshire State House has voted to exempt virtual currencies from money transmitter regulations. It allows cryptocurrency exchanges to resume operations in the state.
Chinese exchanges extend bitcoin withdrawal freeze
OKCoin and Huobi have decided to prolong the period of bitcoin withdrawal freeze following the announced halt of cryptocurrency trading operations.
