Blockchain research unit Diar has published new data which illustrates the degree to which anonymous Bitcoin miners are now validating more blocks than any other pool. This research follows recent announcements that Bitmain, the world’s largest maker of cryptocurrency mining chips, is reported to be laying off up to 50% of its staff in 2019 following huge staff cuts in …
A report from local media outlet Newsis stated that Yeongdeungpo-gu district of South Korea has implemented blockchain technology in its proposal evaluation system to further improve transparency of its administrative processes. The blockchain-based system is the first of its kind in the region to apply such technology. It will incorporate the immutability and data legitimacy aspects of the blockchain into various …
Listen to the 14 January 2019 BitcoinNews.com Daily Podcast below. On this edition of the BitcoinNews.com Daily Podcast, we continue with market analysis and discuss how the Ethereum Constantinople hard fork has been delayed. Follow the Bitcoin News Daily Podcast on Anchor, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Radio Public, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Castbox, Breaker. We broadcast a new episode every day, covering the …
Listen to the 14 January 2019 BitcoinNews.com Daily Podcast below. On this edition of the BitcoinNews.com Daily Podcast, look at the markets as the Ethereum Constantinople fork rapidly approaches. We also discuss the breaking news that Cryptopia has been hacked. Follow the Bitcoin News Daily Podcast on Anchor, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Radio Public, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Castbox, Breaker. We broadcast a …
Listen to the 13 January 2019 BitcoinNews.com Daily Podcast below. On this edition of the BitcoinNews.com Daily Podcast we do an in-depth analysis on the coming Ethereum fork. Also, we discuss how USD Coin may eventually overtake Tether. Follow the Bitcoin News Daily Podcast on Anchor, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Radio Public, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Castbox, Breaker. We broadcast a new episode …
Listen to the 12 January 2019 BitcoinNews.com Daily Podcast below. On this edition of the BitcoinNews.com Daily Podcast, we do a deep dive market analysis on a mostly stable day in the crypto space. The big story is the Ethereum Constantinople Hard Fork is only days away, yet only 16% of miners have upgraded in preparation for the fork. This suggests that …
The latest development in the Marshall Islands’ ambitions to launch a national cryptocurrency has been the hiring of the Blockchain Malta Association’s founder and president, Steve Tendon as an advisor. Announcing his new role for the cryptocurrency in development, Sovereign (SOV), Tendon’s job is cited to include “the drafting, design, and issuance of their new cryptocurrency,” working directly alongside members of the Marshall Islands government. …
Listen to the 11 January 2019 BitcoinNews.com Daily Podcast below. On this edition of the BitcoinNews.com Daily Podcast, we do a deep dive market analysis. Bitcoin is slightly up following a 10% crash yesterday, while Litecoin and Tron are down 2% and 4% respectively. Overall, the crypto market cap has recovered USD 1.5 billion in the past day. Follow the Bitcoin News …
The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is examining the potential of employing a management blockchain to enable secure, private and anonymous communication with air traffic services. The prototype has already employed Hyperledger and has proven to researchers that this infrastructure would offer rapid deployment at an affordable cost. The paper published by NASA highlights the benefits of …
Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the state body for internet censorship, has announced new guidelines for controlling the blockchain space in the country. The plan for tighter control over blockchain service providers was introduced in October of last year. Beijing’s Blockchain Information Service Management Regulations will take effect from 15 February, showing how urgently the government wants to curb content …
