What Is SelfKey Cryptocurrency?

It has become fairly obvious that despite the advancements being made in virtually every technological domain today, the identity systems we rely upon presently are archaic and do not make full use of the disruptive power that has been presented to us by blockchain technology. SelfKey is an all-new blockchain-based identity management platform that makes … Read more

Chainalysis to Begin Analyzing Bitcoin Cash Transactions, Additional Currencies to Follow

Most cryptocurrency enthusiasts have heard of the Chainalysis firm by now. This company specialized in blockchain analysis services, with a primary focus on Bitcoin. That situation has come to change, as other currencies are now supported as well. Additionally, the company has unveiled its Know Your Transaction solution, which is also quite interesting. Chainalysis Continues to … Read more

“Private Digital Money” Better than State-Issued, Swiss Central Banker Says

Private digital currencies are better than any state-issued version, admitted a high-ranking representative of the Swiss National Bank. Cryptocurrencies are also less risky, according to Andrea Maechler, member of the central bank’s governing board. Her comments indicate that Switzerland has no intentions to emit a state-sponsored crypto.   Also read: Centralized Cryptoruble Not Possible, Minister … Read more

Coinbase Ventures Seeks to Invest in Early-Stage Cryptocurrency Firms

Coinbase remains one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. When the firm hinted at a major announcement, people simply expected it to announce the listing of various new currencies. Instead, the company made it clear it would launch a venture fund to invest in early-stage blockchain companies. That’s not the exciting news people were looking for, but it’s … Read more

Skycoin Free Internet Service Puts Users in the Driving Seat of the Sharing Economy

The shared economy has been growing at a vigorous rate since cash-strapped consumers began sharing more during the 2008 recession. New income streams have been generated from renting out living spaces, cars, sports equipment and power tools. Yet as more consumers participate in peer-to-peer exchanges, average household wealth is not keeping pace.   Disclosure: This … Read more

Quantstamp Discovers Two Big Flaws in Bancor’s Smart Contract

Even though smart contracts are a massive improvement in the world of blockchain technology, their code often leaves much to be desired. Every smart contract needs proper auditing, yet it seems few companies are actually pursuing this option right now. Quantstamp recently took a look at Bancor’s smart contract and noticed some discrepancies. The Bancor Smart Contract … Read more