Hashrate War Erupts: Bitcoin Cash Challenges Bitcoin’s Mining Dominance in Post-SegWit2x Shakeup
The Contenders Two chains share the Bitcoin name and the same SHA-256 mining algorithm, but on November 12, 2017, they […]
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Bitcoin Cash Overtakes Ethereum in Market Cap After SegWit2x Collapse Sends Shockwaves Through Crypto
Protocol Primer Bitcoin Cash enters the weekend of November 12, 2017 as the single most explosive story in cryptocurrency. Born
Parity Multi-Sig Catastrophe: How One Line of Code Locked $280 Million in Ethereum
The Emerging Narrative On November 7, 2017, the Ethereum ecosystem faced one of its most embarrassing moments. A single user
Developer’s Deadly Mistake: Parity Code Freeze Renders Multi-Sig Wallets Useless
Ethereum’s ecosystem faced a severe security crisis today as a devastating vulnerability in Parity Technologies’ multi-signature wallets froze an estimated
SEC Drops the Hammer on Celebrity ICO Endorsements as Altcoin Fundraising Hits Fever Pitch
TL;DR The SEC issued a public statement on November 1, 2017 warning that celebrity ICO endorsements may violate federal securities
Bitcoin Cash Surges 60% in a Week as CME Futures Plan Fuels Altcoin Rally Across the Board
TL;DR Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gained over 60% in seven days, reaching $531 on November 1, 2017 CME Group’s announcement of
Bitcoin Cash vs Litecoin: Which Altcoin Stands to Gain the Most From Bitcoin’s $6,400 Breakout?
The Contenders Bitcoin has just broken through $6,400 to set a fresh all-time high on October 31, 2017, fueled by
How CME Bitcoin Futures Are Reshaping the Altcoin Landscape as Institutional Capital Knocks on the Door
Protocol Primer On October 31, 2017, the cryptocurrency market crossed a threshold that many thought would take years to reach.
Ethereum at $305: Developer Momentum and the Race Toward Proof-of-Stake in Late 2017
While Bitcoin captures headlines with its relentless march above $6,000 and the spectacle of consecutive hard forks, Ethereum has been
Altcoins in the Shadow of Bitcoin Gold: How the October Fork Reshaped the Crypto Landscape
The cryptocurrency market in late October 2017 finds itself at a peculiar crossroads. Bitcoin has just surged past $6,150, setting