There is no universal solution for all occasions, but we will try to give advice that is practically always applicable. The concrete implementation of the architecture should be planned based on your needs and risks. You can use this material as a checklist for verification. Recommendations for organizing the storage of cryptocurrencies and tokens Do…
From the Editor: almost the entire crypt was stolen from Sergei Simanovsky, and the author’s text about this incident goes on. Sergey does not like the mention of posts, ranks and regalia, but this person has been in the subject of cryptocurrencies for more than 7 years and is well technically savvy. This should be…
After several launch transfers on the platform for institutional investors, Bakkt just a few hours ago began trading bitcoin futures with physical delivery. Cryptocurrency futures have long been launched on the Chicago CME, but they are calculated in monetary terms and this is their fundamental difference with the Bakkt product. In addition, not only monthly,…
U.S. House Financial Services Committee, led by congressman Maxine Waters, will meet with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on cryptocurrencys and Facebooks Libra next week. Crypto mom also present The committee will hold a hearing on 24 September with SEC chairman Jay Clayton and four commissioners – Robert Jackson, Elad Roisman, Allison Lee and…
Open source blockchain platform Waves is switching to a “self-regulating monetary system.” The community can determine how many coins are put into circulation and how much reward miners receive. Block reward possible Waves shared this in a press release on 19 September. The company has released an update of protocol version Node 1.1. Among other…
The Ministry of Education of Malaysia introduced the E-Skrol system, based on the NEM blockchain and designed to combat fake education diplomas. The number of cases of falsification of certificates of higher education in Malaysia is growing – now a fake diploma can be ordered even through the Internet. The E-Skroll system, which allows you…
Verizon, an American telecommunications conglomerate, has patented the concept of using blockchain to create virtual SIM cards (vSIM). The patent application describes the technology for creating a virtual SIM card, the encryption of which will be based on the blockchain. Thanks to vSIM, users get rid of the need to purchase physical SIM cards. The…
Fintech-startup SoFi has announced the beginning of testing a service for trading cryptocurrencies on its platform. Users can trade in BTC, LTC and ETH. To develop a new service, the company used the services of the American cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Citizens of 36 US states, including California, Alabama and Ohio, will be able to trade…
One of South Korea’s largest conglomerates, CJ is developing a blockchain-based music copyright management system using AWS’s Amazon Managed Blockchain Service. The digital copyright protection system will preserve the history of broadcasting music on the blockchain. The goal is to allow owners and listeners to share the registry and come up with a fair payment…
The degree of difficulty to mine bitcoin increases by two-thirds in the third quarter of 2019. 42 percent increase every quarter Analyst Kevin Rooke looked at data about the difficulty since 2016. He came to a remarkable conclusion. On average, since 2016 the difficulty level has been increased by 42 percent every quarter. Bitcoin mining…
