other-public-protocols
Lightning Bank Ledgers? Bitfury and Ripple Demo New Twist on Bitcoin Tech
Bitcoin's much-anticipated Lightning Network is now compatible with seven payment networks, thanks to new code from Ripple and Bitfury.
$80,000: Zcash Foundation to Launch Grant Initiative
In an effort to propel development of its protocol, the Zcash Foundation is offering roughly $80,000 in new grants to its community.
ICO Meets VC: Blockstack Raises $25 Million for Decentralized Internet Fund
Decentralized internet startup Blockstack has raised $25 million in venture funding to grow and develop its distributed ecosystem.
Bitcoin Prices Pass $4,000 for the First Time
The continuing surge in the price of bitcoin has seen it climb to over $4,000 for the first time since the cryptocurrency was created in January 2009.
Russia's Central Depository Plans to Build Its Own Cryptocurrency Wallet
Russia's National Settlement Depository is developing a blockchain platform to provide deposit and settlement service for digital assets.
$126 Billion: The Cryptocurrency Market Just Set a New All-Time High
The total value of all cryptocurrencies has set a new all-time high, just four days after it set its previous record for market capitalization.
SegWit in the Wild: 4 Lessons Bitcoin Can Learn from Litecoin
How will SegWit impact the bitcoin network? Data from the already upgraded litecoin blockchain can provide an answer.
Litecoin Prices Hold Steady Near $50 as Bitcoin Locks In SegWit
Litecoin continues to hover near all-time highs – a move that suggests it could be developing staying power in a diversified crypto market.
Cryptocurrency Market Tops $116 Billion to Set New All-Time High
The total value of all publicly traded cryptocurrencies set a new all-time high today, with the class now worth just over $116.9 billion.
WannaCry On the Move? Bitcoin Crime Evolves in a Multi-Blockchain World
Bitcoins received by the WannaCry ransomware attacks are on the move. Will switching to another blockchain allow the hackers to get away?
