Quantum computers will not kill blockchain, but they might trigger fundamental changes in underlying cryptography. The major selling point of blockchain and its applications is that cryptographically secured distributed ledgers are virtually “unbreakable” under normal circumstances, given the current state of computational technology. Its validity, however, is heavily dependent on the “state of technology” assumption. […]
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A Coinbase crash interrupts Bitcoin’s parabolic run and a Singaporean exchange is the latest to fall victim to a hacking attack. Coming every Sunday, the Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions, and much more […]
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Despite bitcoin’s recent price surge, the download count of crypto-related mobile applications has seen no increase compared to the first half of last year. Despite bitcoin’s (BTC) recent price surge, the download count of cryptocurrency-related mobile applications is not increasing, Bloomberg reports on June 28 Data form mobile app analytics firm App Annie shows that, […]
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Major cryptocurrencies are in the red as markets are correcting downward. Sunday, June 30 — most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting are seeing losses at press time, as markets are sloping downward. Market visualization courtesy of Coin360 Bitcoin (BTC) is currently down 7.33% on the day, trading around $11,103 at press time, according […]
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A partner at Binance Labs expresses optimism about Facebook’s entry into crypto with Libra. Speaking to Cointelegraph at Blockchain Week Rome, Teck Chei, partner at Binance Labs, said that he sees Facebook’s Libra Project at a step forward for crypto and increasing public awareness. In Chei’s own words: “I think having a company like Facebook, […]
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Daily transactions registered on the Ethereum network crossed one million for the first time since May 2018. Daily transactions registered on the Ethereum (ETH) network exceeded one million yesterday, June 28, for the first time since May 2018, according to data reported by leading Ethereum block explorer Etherscan. Per Etherscan data, on June 28 there […]
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The insurance sector is riddled with inefficiencies — and distributed ledger technology is on a mission to fix them. The business of insurance is enormously complex: The process of evaluating and managing a variety of risks that individuals and organizations face every day inevitably involves coordination of the multiple parties’ efforts and reconciliation of extensive […]
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US clean energy development firm Clearway Energy Group is launching a pilot program for trading renewable energy credits on a blockchain. United States-based clean energy development firm Clearway Energy Group is launching a pilot program for trading renewable energy credits on a blockchain, Bloomberg reported on June 28. Per the report, Clearway Energy partnered with […]
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A group of trade associations representing several national Virtual Asset Service Providers announced the launch of a global collaboration for firms in the industry. A group of national trade associations representing the local Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) announced their intention to establish an association to provide a global representative for firms in the industry […]
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Kik is handing off its Defend Crypto fund to The Blockchain Association. The Blockchain Association, a collective of advocates involved with the blockchain industry, has taken over the Defend Crypto fund set up by Kik According to an official blog post on June 28, Kik — the company behind Kik Messenger and the kin (KIN) […]
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