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Ethereum Executes Byzantium Blockchain Software Upgrade
Ethereum's Byzantium upgrade has just executed by way of a hard fork at block number 4,370,000.
Hours to Go: How to Watch Ethereum's Fork as It Happens
Hard forks have become a kind of spectator sport in the cryptocurrency community. Here's how to watch the latest: ethereum's Byzantium upgrade.
Ethereum Developers Find Geth Bug as Hard Fork Nears
Ethereum's Geth has re-released its Byzantium hard fork software after spotting a bug. But low adoption is concerning with the fork so close.
At Last? Parity Releases Revised Software Ahead of Ethereum Hard Fork
One of the main providers of software underlying the ethereum protocol has faced delays with its preparations for an upcoming fork.
History Repeated? Confidence High Ethereum Will Avoid Blockchain Split
About three days before the Byzantium hard fork, developers are by and large optimistic, even though small protest movements continue.
Spanish Telco Telefonica Hints at Blockchain Role in Data Tracking
Telefonica has filed for a patent outlining a potential type of data transfer network that uses a blockchain to ensure reliability.
Swift Blockchain Success Sets Stage for Sibos
Swift declares its blockchain proof-of-concept a success, but in the build up to its biggest annual event, implementation is far from certain.
Ethereum Software Sees Delay Ahead of Byzantium Fork
With only around three days to go before ethereum launches into Byzantium, the second largest client is struggling to meet the deadline.
Accenture Develops DLT Prototypes for Singapore's Central Bank
Professional services firm Accenture is working on several prototypes being developed as part of Singapore's "Project Ubin" blockchain initiative.
Just SegWit? Bitcoin Core Is Already Working on a New Scaling Upgrade
Bitcoin developers are making progress on Schnorr, a function for aggregating signatures and in turn, a way to increase the capacity of the network.
