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A Protocol for Issuing Tokens Launches on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

The first protocol for issuing tokens via bitcoin’s lightning network is aimed to rival ethereum's ERC-20. But that's a tall order......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskJun 14th, 2019

Startups Debut First Protocol for Issuing Tokens via Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

The first protocol for issuing tokens via bitcoin’s lightning network is aimed to rival ethereum's ERC-20. But that's a tall order......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskJun 14th, 2019

Judge Halts Telegram Token Issuance in Injunction Requested by SEC

A federal judge has granted the SEC’s preliminary injunction request, barring Telegram from issuing any gram tokens when it launches its blockchain network......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskMar 24th, 2020

Tether Stablecoin Launches on Its Seventh Blockchain

The world's largest stablecoin by market value is now live on the Bitcoin Cash network via the Simple Ledger Protocol......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskMar 20th, 2020

Lightning Wallet Zap Launches in-App OTC Desk for Bitcoin Buyers

With new features from Zap, people can now buy bitcoin using the Lightning Network and reduce their reliance on centralized crypto exchanges......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskSep 19th, 2019

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......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskMay 14th, 2019

Zcash Alliance Aims to Bring Privacy Tech to Bitcoin, Cosmos and Ethereum

Zcash-inspired privacy tools are coming to Bitcoin's Lightning Network and many other blockchain ecosystems, creating a shared cryptocurrency privacy layer......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskMay 11th, 2020

Telegram Withdraws Offer to Repay Investors With Gram Tokens

Telegram says it won't be repaying investors in its 2018 TON token sale in gram tokens, one week after saying it could do so once the network launches......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskMay 4th, 2020

Bitcoin Wallets Are Adopting This Tech to Simplify Lightning Payments

Bitcoin’s Lightning network has a long way to go in terms of user experience. To tackle this problem, a standard known as lnurl is quietly gaining ground......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 29th, 2020

Network Bringing Bitcoin to DeFi Taps Libra Member Bison Trails for Staking Services

DeFi protocol Keep Network has tapped Bison Trails to provide non-custodial staking services for tBTC, an ERC-20 representation of bitcoin (BTC) deposits......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 28th, 2020

Bitcoin Messenger Explores Censorship Resistance During Coronavirus Crisis

A new bitcoin privacy technology was born this week, using the Lightning Network and inspired by the politics of the COVID-19 crisis......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 23rd, 2020

Researchers Surface Privacy Vulnerabilities in Bitcoin Lightning Network Payments

Privacy holes in the Lightning Network, a bitcoin transaction settlement layer, are leaking payment information......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 21st, 2020

Makers of Keep Protocol Raise $7.7M to Bring Trustless BTC to DeFi

Thesis has closed a $7.7 million deal by selling its KEEP tokens to some of crypto’s top investors. Its TBTC project could get more bitcoin into DeFi......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 2nd, 2020

Cannabis Shops Are Using Zap’s Lightning App During Coronavirus Cash Crunch

The Lightning Network startup now offers fiat-friendly bitcoin payment tools. Cannabis dispensaries in Colorado are an early proving ground......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 1st, 2020

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Is Growing ‘Increasingly Centralized,’ Researchers Find

Bitcoin's lightning network is growing "increasingly centralized," making it more susceptible to attacks, asserts a new paper by security researchers......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskFeb 20th, 2020

Top Bitcoin Developers Face Off in a Lightning-Powered Boxing Match

The esports smackdown was meant to highlight the power of bitcoin's lightning network – since the cutting-edge payments system is fast, cheap and lets users send tiny payments, even a fraction of a cent......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskFeb 11th, 2020

ConsenSys Project Launches ‘Proof-of-Use’ Network to Discourage Speculation

The Activate network requires tokens to reach maturity within three years of the first token sale......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskFeb 11th, 2020

RSK Launches Interoperability Bridge Between Bitcoin and Ethereum

RSK's tokens can now operate within the ethereum ecosystem using the new token bridge......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskFeb 7th, 2020

Aztec Launches Privacy Network on Ethereum

Users will be able to create private assets using the protocol......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskFeb 3rd, 2020

Zap’s New Product Lets Merchants Take Dollars Over Lightning Network

"Merchants can accept bitcoin and lightning payments with the same infrastructure, except they never touch the asset," explained Zap founder Jack Mallers......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskJan 30th, 2020

‘Multi-Part’ Payments Could Bring Bigger Bitcoin Sums to Lightning Network

With its latest "major release," bitcoin tech startup Blockstream said its c-lightning software team is the first to release a working version of "multi-part payments.".....»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskDec 21st, 2019