BitMEX Unleashes the Worlds First Perpetual Bitcoin Swap: A Game-Changer for Crypto Derivatives
On May 13, 2016, a small Hong Kong-based exchange called BitMEX quietly launched a product that would go on to […]
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Don Tapscott Tells McKinsey Blockchains Will Revolutionize the World Economy Beyond Bitcoin
The Contenders On May 6, 2016, while Bitcoin trades at approximately $460 and the broader cryptocurrency market cap hovers around
AKASHA Unveils Decentralized Social Network Built on Ethereum and IPFS
Protocol Primer On May 6, 2016, the cryptocurrency world witnessed the unveiling of AKASHA, a next-generation decentralized social media platform
BTC Relay Goes Live on Ethereum: The First Bridge Between Bitcoin and Smart Contracts Opens for Business
In a breakthrough for blockchain interoperability, BTC Relay has officially gone live on the Ethereum network, marking the first time
The DAO Launches the Largest Crowdfunding Campaign in History as Ethereum Token Sale Surpasses Million in Days
In what is rapidly becoming the most successful crowdfunding campaign ever recorded, The DAO has raised more than $34 million
The DAO Launches on Ethereum: Slock.it Unveils the Largest Decentralized Venture Fund in Crypto History
The Emerging Narrative On April 30, 2016, the cryptocurrency world witnessed what many are calling the most ambitious experiment in
Ethereum Shows Promise as Bitcoin Leads Crypto Market Recovery
Ethereum Demonstrates Strong Performance During Market Rally While Bitcoin captures headlines with its surge past $465, Ethereum is also showing
The DAO Appoints 12 Curators as Ethereum-Based Decentralized Venture Fund Prepares for Historic Crowdsale Launch
The Contenders The cryptocurrency landscape in mid-April 2016 is witnessing a fierce competition among altcoins to establish themselves as viable
Ethereum Surges Past $9 as Smart Contract Platform Gains Momentum and Investor Confidence Builds
Protocol Primer Ethereum, the decentralized smart contract platform created by Vitalik Buterin, is experiencing a significant price surge in mid-April
Ethereum Powers World’s First Peer-to-Peer Energy Trade as Brooklyn Neighbors Swap Solar Power on the Blockchain
TL;DR Two Brooklyn residents complete the world’s first paid energy trade using Ethereum blockchain technology, marking a breakthrough for real-world