Ethereum-based VR platform Somnium Space has moved from scalability solution Loon Network to Matic to scale better. Ethereum-based virtual-reality (VR) platform Somnium Space has moved from scalability solution Loom Network to Matic to enhance scaling. On March 23, Somnium Space said that it hopes the transition will allow it to achieve scalability and provide a […]
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The first round of Chinese sales for Bitmain’s Antminer S19s saw the units sell out within 24 hours, and will be shipped to buyers between March 11 and March 20. The world’s largest manufacturer Bitcoin ASIC miners, Bitmain, has sold out its first round of domestic Antminer S19 sales within 24 hours of accepting orders. […]
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Canadian mining firm Hive Blockchain is pressuring the newly forked Steem blockchain not to operate under the brand of ‘Hive’. Canada-based company firm Hive Blockchain has announced that its legal representation is issuing a cease and desist request to the Hive community, which recently forked from the Steem (STEEM) network. According to a March 23 […]
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Despite blockchain experts becoming increasingly valued, some countries like China reportedly saw salaries for blockchain employees drop in 2019. Despite the rising value of blockchain skills in the global job market, some countries like China reduced salaries offered to blockchain employees in 2019, a new report says. According to the “2020 China Blockchain Professional Development […]
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A pro-Bitcoin former U.S. presidential candidate is the first senator to test positive for coronavirus. Rand Paul (R-KY) is the first U.S. senator to test positive for coronavirus. Paul also holds the distinction of becoming the first major U.S. politician to accept bitcoin donations in his 2016 presidential campaign. Libertarian views run in the family […]
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As the Federal Reserve reveals it has been told to print as much money as it needs to combat the coronavirus crisis, Crypto-Twitter points out the shortcomings of the plan. Crypto-Twitter has reacted with horror to the news that the United States Federal Reserve has been given a mandate to print as much new money […]
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As the inaugural MakerDAO debt auction comes to an end, $4.3 million in under-collateralized Dai will be burned, and bidders in the second phase bagged the biggest deals. As the first MakerDAO debt auction draws to a close, March 23, a total of $4.3 million worth of undercollateralized Dai (DAI) has been bid across both […]
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Several use cases for blockchain-based solutions in Africa could potentially drive the technology forward in a global context. The Blockchain Africa conference produced a swathe of optimism for Africa to become a driving force behind the development and use of new blockchain-powered technologies. Over the past few years, blockchain has replaced cryptocurrency as the “it” […]
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Blockchain firm HashCash Consultants has announced the upcoming launch of its ‘Corona Fund Index Cryptocurrency.’ HashCash Consultants plans to release the latest crypto asset promising profit potential amid the atrophying global economy and coronavirus catastrophe. On March 23, HashCash announced its upcoming “Corona Fund Index Cryptocurrency” (CFIX), which promises traders the opportunity to “earn profits […]
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P2P exchange Paxful has partnered with blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, adding security to the exchange’s operations. Peer-to-peer exchange Paxful will add security to its operation through a partnership with blockchain analysis outfit Chainalysis. Through a new partnership, Paxful will harness specific technologies from Chainalysis. “Paxful uses the Chainalysis Reactor to conduct deep investigations and the […]
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