A Nikkei article states that Soramitsu will start testing its ‘White Tiger’ digital currency for retailers at a university in Fukushima. Japanese blockchain company Soramitsu announced it would start testing a new local digital currency for retailers at the University…
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Blockchain Prediction Platform Augur Launches V2 on July 28
Ethereum-based predictions platform Augur announced it would be launching the second version of its platform starting on July 28. Blockchain-powered event betting company Augur says that users of its REP cryptocurrency need to migrate their tokens once a new version…
Researchers Say New Lightning Network Attack Could Create ‘Chaos’
The Lightning Network is susceptible to attacks that could drain Bitcoin wallets by flooding the blockchain. A study published on June 29 revealed a way to drain Bitcoin (BTC) wallets’ funds on the Lightning Network by exploiting a bottleneck in…
Ethereum Volatility Drops Below Bitcoin’s but ETH Options Are Bearish
Ethereum’s implied volatility dropped below Bitcoin’s for the first time ever, but is this a bullish or bearish development? Ether (ETH) options implied volatility, a measure of the expected price swings as per the options markets premium, has dropped below…
Bitcoin as a tool to fight authoritarian regimes: Vladimir Putin critic explains
Professor of Economics, Sergei Guriev, told Cointelegraph how Bitcoin can be used as a tool to combat authoritarian regimes. Sergei Guriev, professor of Economics at Paris’ Sciences Po and a critic of Vladimir Putin, told Cointelegraph how Bitcoin can be…
Qtum Preps for Mainnet Hard Fork With New Testnet Event
Qtum completed a testnet hard fork prior to launching its mainnet hard fork. Proof-of-Stake, or PoS, blockchain Qtum successfully completed a hard fork of its testnet in preparation for the launch of its mainnet hard fork. According to a statement…
Researchers Say Ransomware Attacks on the Rise as More People Work From Home
Proofpoint research shows that phishing-based ransomware attacks are on the rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A study published by cybersecurity firm, Proofpoint, shows an increase in email-based phishing attacks used to deliver ransomware over the last few months. According to…
Price Analysis 6/29: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, BNB, EOS, CRO, ADA
Bitcoin price dropped below the ascending triangle trendline, suggesting further bearish price action for BTC and altcoins. The total crypto market capitalization has been stuck roughly between $240 billion and $280 billion for about two months. This range-bound action suggests…
Switzerland Won’t Amend Tax Law in Regard to Blockchain in Near Future
Switzerland does not need to amend its current tax legislation to cover blockchain-based arrangements, the Federal Council believes. Switzerland’s existing tax law is applicable to developments in the blockchain industry, the Swiss Federal Council said. According to the federal authority,…
International Authorities Work Together to Take Down Crypto-Funded Child Porn Ring
Spanish authorities have arrested several individuals related to ongoing investigations against crypto-driven child porn sites on the dark web. The Spanish Civil Guard has taken down a dark-web child porn ring that used cryptocurrency transactions to pay for content. Multiple…