Cryptocurrency

Dash's network infrastructure received a substantial upgrade this week as the team unveiled version 12.2 of its Core software. The new release delivers multiple enhancements, technical improvements, a

At Stanford's Scaling Bitcoin workshop this past weekend, Tadge Dryja presented discreet log contracts, a framework designed to strengthen Bitcoin smart contracts while reducing how much users must tr

Luno, the cryptocurrency trading platform formerly known as BitX, has unveiled support for Ethereum, expanding access to the digital asset across 40 countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, S

IBM is pitching blockchain technology to British Columbia's government as a tool for tracking cannabis through its supply chain as the province develops regulations for legal marijuana sales. In docu

A Manhattan preschool chain now accepts cryptocurrency for tuition bills. The Montessori Schools, which operates locations in Flatiron and Soho, began taking bitcoin and ethereum payments after sendin

Funderbeam, a blockchain-backed marketplace for startup investment, has crossed the €5 million fundraising threshold since its April 2016 launch. The platform operates the first and only secondary mar

Oracles Network, a California-based company, launched cross-blockchain bridges that move assets between Ethereum-compatible networks including Ethereum Classic, Oracles Network itself, and Ethereum.

Majozi Sithole, governor of the Central Bank of Swaziland, told delegates at the Swaziland Economic Conference this week that the bank plans to learn more about cryptocurrencies even as the CBS weighs

The Ethereum network faces a critical challenge: a dearth of qualified engineers willing to tackle its most pressing technical hurdles. According to Augur's creator Joey Krug, this developer shortage

One of Silicon Valley's prominent bitcoin ventures, 21 Inc, which accumulated over $121 million in venture funding, underwent a substantial identity transformation into Earn.com, pivoting toward a mis

Colu, an Israeli blockchain startup building hyperlocal digital currencies, is pushing a $50 million token sale. The company has already pocketed $12 million in venture funding from backers like Digit

Bitcoin crossed $7,000 this week, setting another all-time high of $7,350 on Bitstamp Thursday. The cryptocurrency has climbed 620 percent since the start of the year, when it traded near $1,000. At t

The Securities and Exchange Commission warned investors on November 1st that celebrities who promote initial coin offerings face serious legal consequences if they fail to disclose how much they are b

Status wrapped up a $100 million financing round based on sales of SNT tokens. The decentralized browser project, equipped with messaging and cryptocurrency wallet features on Ethereum, promoted Nabil

China's ban on cryptocurrency trading in yuan took effect, shutting out mainland exchanges from the domestic market. Huobi, which operated among the world's largest crypto platforms, responded by esta

CharityStars, the online fundraising platform where users bid on exclusive experiences and merchandise, now accepts bitcoin and ethereum donations. Cryptocurrency donors can participate on the platfor

Lala World, a Singapore-based blockchain startup, closed a $2 million Series A funding round designed to bring financial services to the unbanked across developing markets. The identities of the inves

AMD's stock fell sharply following a Morgan Stanley analysis predicting that demand for cryptocurrency-focused chips would plummet by fifty percent over the next twelve months. Shares dropped nine per

Energi Mine launched a blockchain platform today to reshape the global energy market, which exceeds $2 trillion. The company says the current system is broken: energy companies profit when they sell m

IndaHash, a 130-person company operating across seven countries, automates influencer marketing. The platform connects social media personalities with major brands including Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and