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IKEA
Markets
Iceland
IKEA in 'World First' Transaction Using Smart Contracts and Licensed E-Money
IKEA Iceland has taken part in a commercial transaction using ethereum smart contracts and EU-licensed blockchain e-cash to settle an order.
IKEA
By Daniel Palmer
Oct 3, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
Oct 3, 2019
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Hedera Hashgraph (CoinDesk archives)
Tech
Hedera
Crypto Token HBAR Is Tanking and Hedera Hashgraph Is Looking for a Fix
The price of Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR token has crashed in recent weeks.
Hedera Hashgraph (CoinDesk archives)
By Nate DiCamillo
Oct 1, 2019 at 5:10 p.m. UTC
Oct 1, 2019
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ethereum
Markets
Hacking
Ethereum Name Service Auction Exploited to Grab Apple Domain – And It Can't Be Undone
A bug in an ENS auction was exploited, allowing domains like "apple.eth" to be nabbed by an attacker. The only recourse is to ask for them back.
ethereum
By William Foxley
Oct 1, 2019 at 12:10 p.m. UTC
Oct 1, 2019
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quantum computer
Markets
Research
What Google's 'Quantum Supremacy' Means for the Future of Cryptocurrency
Quantum computing could break bitcoin. Here's how researchers from government and academia are trying to future-proof blockchain technology.
quantum computer
By Christine Kim
Sep 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Sep 30, 2019
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David_Schwartz
Markets
Ripple
Ripple's Xpring Looks to Build XRP DeFi Products With New Acquisition
Nine Logos engineers are joining Xpring to develop DeFi products based on XRP.
David_Schwartz
By Nate DiCamillo
Sep 27, 2019 at 4:01 p.m. UTC
Sep 27, 2019
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Joseph_Weinberg
Markets
News
Crypto Startup Sues Exchange Group for $500 Million Over Soured Deal
Paycase is suing TMX Group for $500 million after the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange canceled their deal to create crypto-related products.
Joseph_Weinberg
By Nate DiCamillo
Sep 23, 2019 at 8:30 p.m. UTC
Sep 23, 2019
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SIX Swiss Exchange is based in Zurich.
Markets
News
Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Launches Digital Assets Exchange Prototype
SIX has launched a pilot version of SDX, its exchange and central securities depository (CSD) for digital assets.
SIX Swiss Exchange is based in Zurich.
By Daniel Palmer
Sep 23, 2019 at 11:14 a.m. UTC
Sep 23, 2019
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keys, security
Markets
Security
Bitcoin Lightning Network Specs Pass First 'Formal' Security Test
A pair of researchers have released the results of a formal verification of the lightning network, saying it's "as secure as bitcoin."
keys, security
By Alyssa Hertig
Sep 22, 2019 at 9:11 a.m. UTC
Sep 22, 2019
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Verizon
Markets
Us
Verizon Just Won a Patent to Create Virtual SIMs on a Blockchain
Telecoms conglomerate Verizon is eyeing the use of blockchain technology to underpin the dynamic creation of virtual SIM cards.
Verizon
By Daniel Palmer
Sep 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 20, 2019
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North Korea map. (Image via Shutterstock)
Markets
News
North Korea Plans Bitcoin-Like Cryptocurrency to Sidestep Sanctions
The regime linked with major hacks of crypto exchanges is reportedly building its own token to get around the tough international sanctions.
North Korea map. (Image via Shutterstock)
By Daniel Palmer
Sep 19, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
Sep 19, 2019
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