Blockchain startup Marlin has released its relay network framework OpenWeaver in an effort to speed up block propagation on the Ethereum network.Based in San Francisco, U.S.and Bangalore, India, Marlin’s open-source “Layer 0” OpenWeaver enables users to find and build blocks quicker on Ethereum than those only leaning on the traditional network’s structure, according to a…
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Own More Gold Than Bitcoin, Advises Galaxy Digital’s Michael Novogratz
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz believes that Bitcoin will outperform gold in the upcoming months.However, he advised people to allocate more funds into the precious metal instead of the primary cryptocurrency because of the high fluctuations in its price.Buy More Gold Than BTC, Says Novogratz The former Wall Street hedge fund manager Novogratz has been…
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Bitwise Launches Bitcoin, Ethereum Beta Funds to ‘Capitalize’ on Market Downturn Digital asset manager Bitwise has launched two new beta funds for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), according to a press release Dec.5.The launch of the new products –– both pitched as an opportunity for investors to “capitalize” on the bear market –– aims to…
Cardano Reaches Overbought Territory Despite Hype Around Shelley
Home Crypto Cardano Reaches Overbought Territory Despite Hype Around Shelley Cardano Reaches Overbought Territory Despite Hype Around Shelley Investors are flocking to Cardano (ADA) as the protocol prepares to transition into a proof-of-stake consensus algorithm.Even though the network is expanding to levels not seen in three years, the uptrend is approaching overbought territories.The Network Grows…
Stellar Price Analysis: XLM Hits New Yearly High With 20% Daily Gains
Trezor Model T: Complete Guide to the Hardware Wallet If you’re in the crypto space, it’s commonly said that owning a hardware wallet is one of the most important things you can do to secure your crypto holdings.Hardware wallets allow users to hold their private keys off-line.Two of the most common and effective hardware wallet…
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Coinbase Now Supports Stellar and Chainlink Cryptocurrencies in New York news Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that New York residents now have access to two cryptocurrencies launched for other jurisdictions months ago.In two tweets late on Wednesday, the exchange said customers based in New York state can now hold, buy, sell, send and receive both…
‘Significant’ Ethereum Rally Signals New Altcoin Season — Peter Brandt
by Satoshi Nakamoto | Jul 10, 2020 | News Popular trader Peter Brandt believes that Ether ( ETH ) saw a significant breakout in its ETH- BTC pair on July 9.According to the veteran trader, the breakout could be a signal that a new altcoin season could occur in the near-term.Brandt tweeted : “Significant breakout…
Switching Bitcoin to 100% ASIC Mining Could Increase Security 2000X
ASIC miners are the best option for Bitcoin network security well into the future, new research has found.The wholesale embrace of Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) mining for Bitcoin (BTC) could increase the cost of a 51% attack by a factor of up to 2,000.Rod Garratt University of California Santa Barbara presented the research he co-authored…
President Trump’s Ex Sanctions Chief Joins Chainalysis Advisory Board
Today, blockchain analysis company, Chainalysis announced the addition of another $13 million to its funding pool.This has pushed the total investment figure to $49 million.What’s more interesting is Sigal Mandelker, the former Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the U.S.Department of the Treasury, joining the firm as an advisor.Chainalysis Pockets a Whopping $49…
DeFi Tokens Lead Altcoin Season 2020 as Total Value Locked Crossed $2 Billion
Decentralized finance tokens have outperformed their crypto brethren over the past month, with some hitting two-year highs.As the nascent industry keeps growing, which ones will be next? DeFi has been the darling of the crypto industry over the past month, doubling in total value locked (TVL) in just a few weeks.A new all-time high of…