The Lightning Network: Is It Bitcoin’s Scalability Solution?
Recent high-profile Bitcoin “torch passes” on the Lightning Network have highlighted an issue that, for some, continues to pose a…
Consider Crypto for the Long Term, Says Major Pensions Manager
A major investment management firm that specializes in pensions and endowments, Cambridge Associates, remarked that cryptocurrency “may very well upend…
Big Bank Faces Service Outages, While Bitcoin Has No Downtime
Since the financial crash of 2008-09, private banks have garnered some infamy for their malpractices and failure to provide security…
January 2019 in Crypto | Monthly News Roundup
A news digest of what happened in the crypto world in the past month, January 2019: Ethereum’s Highs and Lows…
Twitter’s CEO Bullish on Bitcoin and Passes Its “Lightning Torch”
Although virtually everyone with internet access knows about Twitter, not as many are familiar with Jack Dorsey, the man behind…
Nasdaq and Vanguard Contribute to $20M for a Blockchain Startup
During the crypto boom in 2017, Nasdaq was among the companies that looked into the prospect of Bitcoin futures, along…
Bitcoin Coming to a Grocery Store Near You
In 2014, Overstock became the first major retailer to accept bitcoin as a form of payment. The move was unprecedentedly…
NYC Unveils 4,000-ft Blockchain Center in “Silicon Alley”
As the crypto market plows through its current bear cycle, its underlying technology is enjoying an unprecedented rate of adoption,…
Born in a Financial Crisis, Bitcoin May Thrive When Fiat Fails
When news outlets and analysts discuss Bitcoin, the focus is almost always on the digital currency’s meteoric rise in the…
December 2018 in Crypto | Monthly News Roundup
A news digest of what happened in the crypto world in the past month, December 2018: Ohio Takes the Mantle…
Launch of Bakkt Could Spur Bitcoin Demand
Despite the initial fanfare surrounding crypto derivatives, there have only been a select few offerings since CME and Cboe began…
Former Goldman Exec Predicts Long-Term Growth for Bitcoin
Despite the latest re-introduction of volatility to the Bitcoin market, several crypto entrepreneurs have doubled down on their bullish bets…