Bitcoin
Bitcoin in Space? It Helps Connection Woes, Says Blockstream's Adam Back
Beaming bitcoin from satellites might sound far-fetched, but there are serious use cases, according to Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream.
The Blockchain Paradox
Blockchains offer potential solutions to deep-seated problems in society, but their own governance issues need to be solved first, writes Pindar Wong.
SEC Again Delays Decision on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval
A filing from the SEC Tuesday did not advance one of several bitcoin ETF proposals currently waiting for regulatory sign-off.
RIF Launches 'Layer 3' Network to Scale Bitcoin-Based Smart Contracts, Tokens
RIF Labs, which built the RSK sidechain for tokens and smart contracts on top of bitcoin, has launched a "third layer" to help scale this technology.
Bitcoin's Monthly Price Gains Already Highest Since November 2017
Bitcoin clocked fresh 10-month highs earlier today and currently appears on track to post its biggest monthly rise since late 2017.
The Elk Is a Tiny Prototyping Board for Building Blockchain-Connected Devices
Elk aims to make it easy to connect hardware devices to blockchains and control electronic components or accept payments.
HTC Has Added In-Wallet Crypto Swaps to Its EXODUS Phone
HTC has added Kyber Network’s liquidity protocol to its blockchain phone, enabling direct swaps between ERC-20 cryptocurrencies.
Proposal's Merger Paves Way for New Bitcoin Lightning Features
A routing proposal is expected to be merged today into the official "specifications" of the lightning network, paving the way for new features.
Up $1,200 on the Day, Bitcoin's Price Surges Above $8K
The price of bitcoin (BTC) rose above $8,000 after surging more $1200 today alone.
Tor Makes Launching Bitcoin Lightning Nodes Easier for Users, Casa Finds
Casa CTO Jameson Lopp explained how Tor leapfrogs some of the thorny networking hurdles that come with setting up a node.
