Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Doubles in 2016 as Network Security Reaches New Heights
On September 25, 2016, the Bitcoin mining industry reached a significant milestone that underscored the network’s growing maturity and security. […]
DeFi
Decentralized finance protocols, yield farming, and liquidity pools
Post-DAO Ethereum Faces Existential Test as DoS Attacks Expose Smart Contract Gas Pricing Vulnerabilities
The Strategy Outline The summer and fall of 2016 will be remembered as the most turbulent period in Ethereum’s young
ICONOMI Raises $5 Million to Build the World’s First Cryptocurrency Index Fund
As Bitcoin trades at $609 and Ethereum hovers around $13, a Slovenian fintech startup is making waves at Ethereum’s Devcon2
Ripple Raises Million as XRP Surges and Circle Brings Bitcoin Payments to iMessage
September 18, 2016 marks a pivotal moment for blockchain adoption in mainstream finance. Ripple announces the close of a $55
Ethereum Faces Critical Security Crisis as Geth Nodes Crash Ahead of Devcon2
The Ethereum network finds itself at a critical juncture on September 18, 2016, as a severe memory bug forces all
Bitfinex Proposes BFX Token-to-Equity Conversion Six Weeks After $72 Million Hack
In the wake of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange hacks in history, Bitfinex unveils a bold recovery plan that
Ethereum Activates Difficulty Bomb on September 7, 2016 as Path to Proof-of-Stake Begins
On September 7, 2016, the Ethereum network quietly activated one of its most consequential protocol features: the Difficulty Bomb. Also
Hyperledger Doubles Down: 17 New Members Join as Behlendorf Charts Open Blockchain Future
The Hyperledger Project, the Linux Foundation-backed consortium dedicated to advancing enterprise blockchain technology, has announced the addition of 17 new
From the DAO Disaster to Decentralized Finance: How Smart Contract Audits Became Non-Negotiable in Ethereum Development
The summer of 2016 delivers a brutal lesson to the Ethereum community. The DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization that raises
Crypto Market Cap Holds Steady at $10 Billion as Ethereum Classic Surges 21% to Claim Fifth Spot
The cryptocurrency market on September 1, 2016, was a study in contrasts. While Bitcoin traded in a narrow band around