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How to Disable Code: The Developer’s Production Kill Switch
25.6.2020
The following is a guest post written by Carlos Schults.
Being able to disable code in production is a power that many developers aren’t aware of. And that’s a shame. The ability to switch off some portions—or even complete features—of the codebase can dramatically improve the software development...
83% of Bitcoin Addresses Currently Profitable, Says Glassnode
24.6.2020
At least 83% of existing Bitcoin addresses are currently in a state of profit, according to Glassnode. That’s a 43% increase since bitcoin’s precipitous crash on March 12, now known as the ‘Black Thursday.’ At the time, only 45% of all the BTC addresses were profitable...
Compound Reward 'Farming' Results in Six-Fold Increase of Lending Activity
22.6.2020
Compound’s controversial COMP reward scheme triggered a gold rush of yield arbitrage, sending its assets under management and price to new heights
Bitcoin.com Exchange Announces Listing of New Digital Asset BUY by Burency
19.6.2020
Bitcoin.com Exchange is thrilled to announce the upcoming listing of a new digital asset on the 20th of August 2020 at 10:00 UTC. BUY by Burency is a new cryptocurrency that aims to increase cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption in the Middle East. BUY will be listed with BTC and BCH trading...
Ethereum Miners Vote to Increase Gas Limit, Causing Community Debate
19.6.2020
Ethereum miners consider increasing the block gas limit, which has both advantages and drawbacks for the network
Bitcoin Remains on Hunt for $10K as Holding Sentiment Gains Strength
8.6.2020
There are signs investors are increasingly holding bitcoin, confident that a long-term bull market lies ahead
Crypto Travel Booking Site Travala Sees 46% Monthly Increase in Bookings Despite Pandemic
1.6.2020
Cryptocurrency travel website Travala.com saw a 45.8% increase in the total number of room nights booked in May compared to April
India to Significantly Increase Crypto Market Share This Year: Report
1.6.2020
India’s cryptocurrency market is set to gain significant market share this year, according to an industry report. The regulatory environment, the instability of the rupee, and remittances are key drivers that will send the Indian crypto industry soaring. Indian Crypto Sector Flourishing...
Bitcoin Hashrate Bounces Back- 2x the Mining Pools, Farm Diversification, 100 Exahash
30.5.2020
Around 18 days ago, the Bitcoin protocol experienced it’s third block reward halving and the network saw a 33% hashrate loss. Since then, however, bitcoin miners have increased in both number and hashpower, as the network has seen a 15-20 exahash per second (EH/s) increase. Moreover, on...
Revolut App Reports 68% Increase in Retail Crypto Traders
28.5.2020
Revolut data shows that U.K.-based retail crypto trade fell by half at the peak of the mid-March crypto crash — but has since recovered
1300% Increase In BitcoinAbuse Reports in April Led by Sextortion
20.5.2020
There was a 1,300% increase in the number of Bitcoin extortion cases reported to BitcoinAbuse.com in April versus March, with sextortion leading the charge
Square’s Cash App Reports BTC Quarterly Revenue Exceeds Fiat’s, Soaring 367% to $306 Million
8.5.2020
Square’s Cash App reported Wednesday, that bitcoin (BTC) revenue during the first quarter of the year, soared 367% to $306 million from $65 million a year ago. Quarter-on-quarter, the figure is up 71%. The increase is thanks “to growth in the number of active bitcoin customers, as well...
Silvergate Bank Reports 75% Increase in BTC Trading Volume
7.5.2020
The crypto-friendly bank saw an increase in the number digital currency customers and Bitcoin trading volume in the first quarter of 2020
Zcoin to Ditch Founder’s Reward and Increase Development Funding Post-Halving
5.5.2020
Zcoin has published new block reward allocations that will be implemented after the project’s September halving, introducing the Zcoin Reserve Fund
Bitcoin and Altcoins Signaling Possible Fresh Increase
5.5.2020
Recently, bitcoin price corrected lower below the USD 9,000 level. BTC/USD tested the USD 8,550 support zone and it is now (08:30 UTC) recovering higher. There was a break above the USD 8,850 resistance and it seems like the price might gain momentum above USD 9,000.
Similarly, there was a decent...
9 Countries Show Huge Growth in Cryptocurrency Interest: Coinmarketcap
3.5.2020
Coinmarketcap has revealed the top countries with the largest increase in the number of users. One segment shows the countries with the most user growth in the first quarter include India, Pakistan, Colombia, Canada, and Nigeria. The countries with the most female user growth include Greece...
SEC Commissioner Sees Increasing Demand for Cryptocurrency
1.5.2020
Crypto-friendly commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Hester Peirce, said there is an increase in demand for cryptocurrency as investors seek to diversify their portfolios. The commissioner has been an avid proponent of the SEC approving bitcoin exchange-traded funds...
London Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Reports 1,000% Revenue Increase to $10 Million
30.4.2020
London Stock Exchange-listed bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain Plc said on Wednesday full-year 2019 revenue rocketed 1,000% to £8.62 million ($10.78 million) from £760,000 a year earlier. The company stated that the increase was due to a realignment of operations, from consumer-oriented...
Silvergate Adds 46 More Crypto Clients in Q1 While Existing Customers Increase Deposit Levels
29.4.2020
Silvergate Bank added 46 crypto customers in the first quarter and saw fee income and deposits increase from those customers because of “Black Thursday,” according to its earnings report released before market open on Wednesday
Report: Blockchain to Increase Royalty Streams to Artists in the Digital Music Industry
28.4.2020
New research conducted highlights the positive impact that blockchain could have for music artists