How Forks Might Help Bitcoin Reach Its True Destination
Forks offer ideological leaders the chance to put their ideas on improving protocols into practice without getting bogged down in endless bickering.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/forks-might-help-bitcoin-reach-true-destination/
Bitcoin Drops to $13k in Red Day for Crypto Markets
Days before a major futures product launch, bitcoin suffered heavy losses Saturday, a trend that so far appears to be continuing into Sunday.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-drops-13k-red-day-crypto-markets/
Lightning: The Bitcoin Scaling Tech You Really Should Know
One of the most talked about technologies in development for bitcoin is the Lightning Network. But what does it do, and when might it be ready?
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/lightning-bitcoin-scaling-tech-really-know/
The Hidden Trade-Offs of ICOs for Entrepreneurs
Utility token ICOs are not equity, but sellers may still be giving up more value than they realize if they go down that path.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/hidden-trade-offs-icos-entrepreneurs/
Zcash Sets Roadmap for Blockchain Upgrades in 2018
The zcash development team is planning a series of network upgrades for next year, according to a roadmap published today.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/zcash-sets-roadmap-blockchain-upgrades-2018/
Circle's CENTRE Raises $20 Million in SAFT Sale
Circle has raised $20 million in a Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (SAFT) sale for its ethereum-based "CENTRE" payments network.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/circles-centre-spin-off-raises-20-million-saft-sale/
New ViaBTC Exchange to Use Bitcoin Cash as Base Trading Pair
Mining pool ViaBTC is launching a new cryptocurrency exchange based in the U.K., the company announced today.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/new-viabtc-exchange-use-bitcoin-cash-base-trading-pair/
Major Gold Dealer APMEX Begins Accepting Bitcoin
One of the largest online gold dealers has announced that it will begin accepting bitcoin.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/major-gold-dealer-apmex-begins-accepting-bitcoin/
Craigslist Sellers Can Now Request Cryptocurrency Payments
Online classifieds marketplace Craigslist has added a feature that lets users specify that they accept cryptocurrency payments.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/craigslist-sellers-can-now-request-cryptocurrency-payments/
Bull Trap? Bitcoin Cash Price Is Up, But Gains May Be Short-Lived
Bitcoin cash (BCH) is well bid today, but a close look at the numbers indicates the positive move could be deceptive.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bull-trap-bitcoin-cash-price-is-up-but-gains-may-be-short-lived/
Microlending Startups Look to Blockchain for Loans
Blockchain is now being touted as a way to revive a long-promised method of boosting financial access for the underbanked.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/microlending-trends-startups-look-blockchain-loans/
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/