BitPesa Board Member Departs Following Kenyan Government Appointment
Bitcoin remittance startup BitPesa has lost one of its board members following an appointment to a top government position related to technology.
DRM And Blockchains: An Interview with Bryce Weiner
For my first interview as a journalist, I have chosen a controversial figure that people either love or hate. In an interview with CCN, Bryce sits with me and we discuss his past and future with surprising revelations including his plans for future blockchains. Bryce Weiner is 41 years old and a Bitcoin and fintech […]
Scalability Debate Continues As Bitcoin XT Proposal Stalls
As a key date for a proposed bitcoin scaling solution passes, CoinDesk looks at the current state of industry debate.
Indian Banks & Big Industry Targeted in Ransomware Racket Demanding Bitcoin
Three banks and a pharmaceutical company in India have been revealed as targets of a ransomware scheme that saw a ransom demand in bitcoin. In what is now the first known instance of an online extortionist demanding ransom in bitcoins from Indian targets, the Economic Times has revealed that hackers disrupted operations by crippling computers […]
Segregated Witness Deployed on New Bitcoin Testnet: SegNet
Bitcoin Core developers have deployed an initial implementation of Segregated Witness on a special testnet for Bitcoin, dubbed SegNet. SegNet allows developers to experiment with the highly anticipated innovation set to increase Bitcoin’s scalability, extensibility and performance. SegNet, like the original Bitcoin testnet, is essentially a clone of Bitcoin, specifically intended as a demo version. […]
Bitcoin’s Role as Hedge against Devaluation of Reserve Currencies like Azerbajian’s Manat
While recent global headlines have been dominated by chaos in Chinese and US equity markets, currency markets have also been volatile. The Azerbajiani manat, the national currency of Azerbaijan, has lost nearly 32 percent of its value practically overnight due to the falling price of oil. On December 18, the value of Manat recorded an […]
Bitcoin Price Looking For Support
Bitcoin price has come down from a surge high and the market is struggling to find support. This analysis is provided by xbt.social with a 3-hour delay. Read the full analysis here. Not a member? Join now and receive a $29 discount using the code CCN29. Bitcoin Price Analysis Time of analysis: 12h00 UTC BTCC […]
Barbados’ Most Popular Business Magazine Features Bitcoin Startup Bitt
Barbados’ well established, widely respected and high-quality publication Business Barbados has recently featured Bitcoin startup Bitt in their annual publication, which provides unique and global Bitcoin blockchain-based payment solutions. Over the past few years, Bitcoin wallet and exchange platforms have expanded throughout the European, American, African and Asian regions, providing a substantially high level of […]
CFTC to Discuss Blockchain Tech During Public Hearing
The CFTC will discuss the application of blockchain technology in derivatives markets during a meeting later this month.
Controversial Neo & Bee CEO Resurfaces After Disappearance
Danny Brewster, CEO of embattled Cyprus-based bitcoin startup Neo & Bee, has resurfaced, years after disappearing from the community.