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Telegram Reveals Catchain, a BFT Consensus Algorithm
5.2.2020
Telegram’s Byzantine Fault Tolerant consensus mechanism is called Catchain
North Korea ‘Used LinkedIn, Telegram’ in USD 7m Crypto Exchange Hack
5.2.2020
A report claims that the infamous North Korean hacking group Lazarus used LinkedIn and Telegram messages as part of a raid that saw it make off with some USD 7 million from Singapore-based exchange DragonEx in March 2019.
Per Radio Free Asia, which quoted data from the Chainalysis 2020 Crypto Crime...
Mint Bot Allows Telegram Users to Tip People in Chat Rooms With Any SLP Token
5.2.2020
A software developer recently launched a new Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) tipping bot for Telegram chats that allows anyone to tip any SLP token using the application. The developer and Reddit user ‘Maxwell10206’ revealed the platform on Monday and people can join the Mint SLP Telegram...
Line’s Digital Currency Link to Be Available in Japan as Early as April 2020
3.2.2020
Launched in October 2018, Asian messaging giant Line’s Bitbox crypto exchange has made its link (LN) digital asset available to users worldwide, with the exception of notable locations like Japan and the U.S. Last Thursday the group announced it was preparing to launch the coin in...
BTC Halving Countdown, Kobe Death Exploited, Donut Row: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 27–Feb 2
2.2.2020
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, the SEC says Telegram tokens are worth less than donuts, and a pioneer Bitcoin investor says the cryptocurrency isn’t what it used to be
US Politicians Want to Ban End-to-End Encryption on Messaging Services like Telegram and Whatsapp
2.2.2020
Under the guise of fighting against online child pornography, American politicians are trying to effectively ban end-to-end encryption on all communication technology platforms for everyone. Newly proposed legislation could force companies like Apple, Google and Facebook to create back doors...
Facebook and Telegram Rival Line to Bring its Token to 82 Million Users
30.1.2020
Line, one of Asia’s biggest chat apps, is set to debut its own digital token in Japan on Bitmax, its own crypto exchange.
Per a number of Japanese media outlets, including Coin Post, the company made its announcement via its blockchain and cryptocurrency subsidiary LVC – and is aiming for a rollout...
SEC Tells Telegram Its Crypto Is Worth Less Than Donuts
29.1.2020
SEC tells Telegram its crypto is worth less than donuts
Court Documents Reveal More Possible Investors in Telegram’s $1.7B ICO
27.1.2020
Big names that may have invested in Telegram’s token sale are surfacing in court documents as the company fights a case brought by the SEC
Telegram Attacks Apple, Musk on Crypto, WEF Debrief: Hodler’s Digest, Jan 20–26
26.1.2020
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, Telegram’s CEO attacks Apple, Elon Musk reveals what he actually thinks about crypto, and what went down at the World Economic Forum
SEC Goes Head-to-Head With Telegram, Makes a Guinea Pig of TON
25.1.2020
In its amicus brief, the CDC has expressed concerns regarding the SEC’s use of dated legal precedents to govern digital assets
SEC Calls Out Status of Telegram's TON, Doubting Development
22.1.2020
Ongoing Telegram lawsuit reveals the SEC attacking Telegram’s TON blockchain development and lack of GRM token use cases
Why High-Profile Defections Aren’t Libra’s Biggest Challenge
22.1.2020
Libra has lost another Association member, but according to @nlw that’s likely low on their worries list, plus Square’s LN efforts & TON’s SEC support
Telegram CEO: Apple’s iCloud Is “Now Officially a Surveillance Tool”
22.1.2020
Telegram CEO argues that iCloud is “now officially a surveillance tool,” citing a report on the FBI stopping Apple from encrypting users’ backups
SEC Depositions Shed Light on Telegram’s $1.7B Token Sale
22.1.2020
Newly released transcripts of the SEC’s depositions of Telegram executives offer a rare window into the logic and the mechanics behind its $1.7 billion token sale
Blockchain Association Supports Telegram in Legal Battle With SEC
22.1.2020
In its amicus curiae brief, the Blockchain Association argues that Telegram’s token sale complies with U.S. securities laws
Blockchain Association Sides With Telegram Against SEC, Says Grams Are Not Securities
22.1.2020
The U.S. advocacy group has come out strongly on the side of Telegram in its ongoing SEC court case
Digital Chamber Asks Court to Draw Line Between Investment Contracts and Assets in Telegram Case
22.1.2020
The Chamber of Digital Commerce, a blockchain advocacy group, wants a U.S. court to distinguish between an investment contract and the underlying asset used by Telegram during a 2018 initial coin offering
Digital Chamber of Commerce Weighs In on Telegram Legal Battle With SEC
21.1.2020
The Chamber of Digital Commerce filed an amicus brief in the Telegram vs SEC case, asking the Court to affirm that a digital asset should not be considered a security just because it is based on blockchain
Bitcoin Cash Gets Significant Privacy Boost With Cashfusion Alpha Launch
21.1.2020
On January 17, the BCH developer known as Acidsploit announced the launch of the highly anticipated Cashfusion alpha. Interested parties can reach out to the Cashfusion developers via the team’s Telegram group to become an alpha tester. The news of the launch excited the BCH community a great...