Technology
Cheap Power Is Luring Battered Bitcoin Miners to Iran
Some crypto miners are looking to Iran for its low-cost power – but the path to setting up shop in the country is anything but simple.
Binance Releases Demo of Planned Decentralized Crypto Exchange
Binance has released a second video demo of its advancing decentralized crypto exchange, Binance DEX.
Hyperledger Launches Cryptography Toolbox for Blockchain Developers
Hyperledger has launched a new tool for blockchain developers – a modular cryptographic library aimed to reduce work duplication and bugs.
Coinbase CTO: Time May Be Right for Home Crypto Mining
Mining innovator Balaji Srinivasan pivoted away from that business in 2017, but now believes the time is right for a home miner.
Japanese Police to Fund Crypto Criminal Tracking Tool
Japan's top police agency is to fund development of new software aimed to help track individuals behind illicit crypto transactions.
Blockchain Enters 'Trough of Disillusionment' on Gartner's Hype Scale
Interest in blockchain technology is waning, research firm Gartner said in its latest "Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies" report.
Bitcoin's Taproot Privacy Tech Is Ready – But There's a Catch
Bitcoin could get better privacy with Taproot, but there's one big obstacle - it can't be deployed until another technology goes through.
Zeroing In: Zcash Sets 2-Year Course for Better Crypto Privacy
Nearly two years after launch, Zcash is entering what could be a crucial period, one that could expand the core features of its technology.
Token Swaps: What Are They, How They Work & Why They're Happening Now
Token swaps are becoming common, but what do they mean for users and investors? CoinDesk explores the evolving art of blockchain migrations.
Blockchain's Once-Feared 51% Attack Is Now Becoming Regular
At least five cryptocurrencies have recently been hit with a 51% attack, a vulnerability users used to scoff at.
