Mina applies zk-SNARKs to Cardano’s Ouroboros consensus to achieve scalability and decentralization. Mina aspires to be the world’s tiniest blockchain, with claims that its protocol maintains a constant size of around 22 KBs. This is ostensibly achieved by using recursive zk-SNARKs — the same technology that is used by the privacy-centric cryptocurrency, Zcash (ZEC). However, whereas the latter […]
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The U.S. already has a “safe and active dynamic domestic payment system,” Powell argued. The United States will not be issuing a digital dollar until the Federal Reserve resolves all questions around a potential central bank digital currency, or CBDC, according to the Fed’s chairman, Jerome Powell. Powell claimed that he is not worried about […]
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The Russian national linked to the laundering of $4 billion of Bitcoin stolen during the Mt. Gox hack is finally in court. The trial of the alleged launderer of $4 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC), Alexander Vinnik, got underway in Paris on Oct 19. However, despite reported links to the 300,000 BTC hack of Mt. […]
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Fujitsu has been working on blockchain-based digital identity tools since 2019. Major financial institutions in Japan are moving into blockchain to streamline digital identity systems. Japan’s third-largest bank, Mizuho Bank, and local payment giant JCB are preparing to pilot a digital identity interoperability system based on blockchain technology. The new system will utilize a blockchain […]
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The price of Ethereum is showing similarities with previous bull cycle beginnings as $800 ETH is coming back in play. Markets tend to behave in massive cycles. One of those cycles is the previous Bitcoin (BTC) price cycle from 2014 to 2017. However, within those cycles, are multiple smaller cycles that could often repeat. A […]
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A StakeHound collaboration allows Dash holders to earn masternode staking rewards and access DeFi services at the same time. Dash (DASH) holders will soon be able to access a wide range of decentralized finance, or DeFi, services through a collaboration with StakeHound. According to an announcement on Oct. 19, tokens which are deposited with StakeHound […]
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The Swiss government will enforce new blockchain laws in less than a year. Switzerland’s Federal Department of Finance has initiated a consultation process for a blanket ordinance in the blockchain and distributed ledger technology space. The consultation will happen among cantons, parties and other interested groups in this space. It is scheduled to continue for […]
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All accounts on Binance Jersey will be inaccessible as of Nov. 30. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced that it will soon close down its Jersey-based subsidiary, Binance Jersey. Binance launched its platform in Jersey as part of its expansion drive to tap into the European markets. On Jan. 15, 2019, the exchange announced […]
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Crypto remains under-regulated, so Latvian investors need to be extra vigilant, says the FCMC. Latvia’s Financial and Capital Market Commission has identified suspect transactions and attempted fraud in the domestic cryptocurrency space. In an official warning published on Oct. 19, the FCMC urged investors to “be particularly vigilant, as cryptocurrencies operate in an infrastructure that is currently […]
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Bitcoin’s difficulty and hash rate are higher than ever as markets prepare for the outcome of the U.S. elections. Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week in familiar territory as markets move into the United States’ 2020 elections — where could it go next? Cointelegraph takes a look at five factors that could influence BTC price […]
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