ECB’s Yves Mersch Labels Blockchain an Inferior Payment System

There is a genuine global interest in blockchain technology right now. That is only normal, as distributed ledgers will transform many businesses in the coming years. European Central Bank executive board member Yves Mersch is not too impressed by this technology. In fact, he claims the new euro settlement technology will outclass blockchain as a payment … Read more

France and Germany Urge Discussions on Crypto Policy at G20 Summit

High ranking officials from France and Germany have issued a letter urging the finance officials of other nations to discuss the regulatory implications of cryptocurrencies at the upcoming G20 Summit. Also Read: India’s Tax Department Issues Notices to 100,000 Crypto Investors Leaders Call for “Trans-Boundary” Action Against Cryptocurrencies The letter is authored by the French Finance … Read more

What Is Ignis?

There are quite a few interesting blockchain projects out there which are hardly ever talked about. We frequently see existing blockchain projects introduce “child chains” as a way to promote the benefits of their technology. Ignis is one of those child chain projects which is linked to the Ardor blockchain. As a result of being a child … Read more

How to Use Smart Contracts in Banking?

New Opportunities for Banking  Around a decade ago, when a blockchain was making its first steps it was hard to predict how powerful it would become in the upcoming years. Today, the future is here and every day new industries adopt this technology. A growing hype around the blockchain is connected with smart contracts and … Read more

The Satoshi Revolution – Chapter 5: ICOs – Peril or Menace or Expression of Satoshi Spirit? (Part 2)

The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations. Section 2 : The Moral Imperative of Privacy Chapter 5: Implementing Crypto Privacy by Wendy McElroy ICOs: Peril or Menace or Expression of Satoshi Spirit? (Chapter 5, Part 2) It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, … Read more

10 Security Mistakes in Web Application Development

Web application development requires a long list of professional skills. To build an app from scratch that will be user-friendly, maintain high performance and stay secure at the same time is a long and hard process. In addition to that, all developers know that there is always one area that operates partially beyond the creator’s … Read more

What Is BitcoinDark?

The cryptocurrency ecosystem is about so much more than just Bitcoin these days. Various altcoins are all trying to make a lasting impact on the industry. Some currencies, such as BitcoinDark, even claim to be superior versions of the original Bitcoin. While the opinions on BitcoinDark may be a bit divided, the project has some … Read more