Blockchain

Bitcoin Cash saw its halving happen yesterday, and the effects on the network are already evident. The hash rate has dropped substantially, and the time between blocks has also increased.Bitcoin Cash Halving Consequences: Hash Rate DropsBitcoin Cash (BCH) had its halving yesterday, and the reward for adding blocks on its blockchain was halved to 6.25 BCH.Naturally, this had an immediate effect on the network’s overall performance. First things first, the hash rate dropped...

The Tezos Foundation has collaborated with several Swiss-based cryptocurrency companies to tokenize Bitcoin. Called tzBTC, it gives holders the ability to interact with Tezos smart contracts while pegging to the value of Bitcoin.Tokenized Bitcoin On Tezos BlockchainThe Bitcoin Association Switzerland announced launching the tzBTC digital token in a press release shared with CryptoPotato.It’s entirely backed by the primary cryptocurrency – Bitcoin – and it uses the recently developed FA1.2...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is actively gaining today as well as many stocks on the market. Meanwhile, U.S. coronavirus cases have topped 400,000The Dow Jones climbed nearly 800 points on Wednesday following Sanders’ decision to give up and quit his presidential campaign. Stock markets are also doing well today. Meanwhile, White House Health Advisor Anthony Fauci estimated the United States could see a slight outbreak decay next week and New York Mayor Bill De Blasio revealed some...

The new tzBTC token from the Tezos Foundation and the Bitcoin Association Switzerland is promised to bring more access to both networks.A few firms including the Bitcoin Association Switzerland (BAS) and the Tezos Foundation have announced that a new token will be launched soon. The new token is called tzBTC, and is backed 1:1 to Bitcoin, on the Tezos blockchain.The partners have also said that tzBTC will be the first vehicle for decentralized finance (DeFi) on the Tezos blockchain.Speaking...

Le Cercle du Coin, association francophone sur le Bitcoin, les monnaies décentralisées et les blockchains, vous convie à sa première table ronde virtuelle qui aura le mercredi 8 avril de 17h00 à 19h00. Le format est semi-participatif, les intervenants discuteront d’un sujet et les spectateurs pourront interagir via le chat Youtube. Les modérateurs auront alors le loisir de faire remonter les questions intéressantes.  Au...

Though Ethereum price is falling now, many traders think that a massive rally is underway as ETH 2.0 upgrade is getting closer.Ethereum (ETH) price has fallen by 1.27% in the past 24 hours. This comes as the new upgrade to Eth 2.0 is just around the corner. Current price levels at $168.63 have made everyone believe that Ethereum holds promise and may do even better in the markets this year. The first fundamental thing to change for Ethereum this year would be the shift to proof-of-stake...

Blockchain scaling is back in the news – although, in truth, it never went away. Instead, higher global events conspired to relegate it to the inside pages for a time. Now, as the crypto markets show signs of a resurgence, with bitcoin back in the green for the year to date, on-chain scaling is a hot topic again.Decentralized applications require fast and low-cost transactions since every activity made in-app, such as placing a bet or creating an avatar, is saved on-chain. Networks such as...

Amazon (AMZN) stock is set to climb higher as the company suspends its new shipping services to focus on its core business as customer demand spikes.Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced plans to suspend its delivery service until further notice. The company had started Amazon Shipping to rival other logistics giants like FedEx and UPS, making the option available in a few places, including Los Angeles. However, according to a Wall Street Journal report, Amazon will stop from June, and...

Hey Krypto Fans, willkommen zur Bitcoin-Informant Show Nr. 855. Heute sprechen wir über folgende Themen: Warum DAX und Bitcoin zeitnah wieder einbrechen werden & Max Keiser – Bitcoin jetzt für „Fiat-Schuldscheine“ zu verkaufen  ein Verbrechen 1.) Warum DAX und Bitcoin zeitnah wieder einbrechen werdenhttps://www.btc-echo.de/warum-dax-und-bitcoin-zeitnah-wieder-einbrechen-werden 2.) Max Keiser: Bitcoin jetzt für „Fiat-Schuldscheine“ zu verkaufen, wäre ein...

A collaboration including CargoSmart Limited, Cosco Shipping Lines (COSCO), Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), and Tesla has tested a blockchain-based cargo release application. The app managed to significantly shorten the discharging time needed and made it easier for Tesla’s logistics teams to control the offloading process.Tesla To Employ A Blockchain-Based AppIn a press release from earlier today, CargoSmart Limited announced the pilot project. It comes as a result of a partnership...