Weekly update: Important developments in cryptocurrency space Nov 16, 2019
It’s been another productive week for the cryptocurrency space with activity and progress being shown across the globe.
Articles By Noah Bradley:
Paymail specifications, explained by Ryan X. Charles
Paymail allows crypto users to send and receive currency using a name instead of the wallet address—think of it in a similar fashion as how email works.
Integrating SPV with Paymail could change digital payments forever
Combining SPV and Paymail on a single blockchain that can handle millions of transactions at a time creates exactly the solution Bitcoin sought to offer.
China’s central bank provides an update on digital currency plans
People’s Bank of China has already made it clear that a bank-backed digital currency could be coming.
Happy Bitcoin Independence Day
It may be the one-year anniversary of the ticker symbol BSV, but November 15 is also the official Bitcoin Independence Day holiday.
The origins of Bitcoin: Ethereum and ICOs
In 2016, cryptocurrency really started to gain attention on a global level. It was also the beginning of a split for Ethereum, as well as one of the darker sides of the Bitcoin ecosystem—the initial coin offering.
Dutch court orders Facebook to remove fake crypto ads
This past September, Dutch billionaire John de Mol made it clear that he wasn’t happy with his likeness being used to promote cryptocurrency.
Dr. Craig Wright talks ‘digital gold’ in new blog post
In a new blog post by Dr. Craig Wright, explains why Bitcoin was never meant to be considered gold and why allowing it to evolve as such is damaging the BTC ecosystem.
The origins of Bitcoin: Markets and crashes
As Bitcoin continued to gain recognition since the first block of the cryptocurrency was established in 2009, it saw its ups and downs, just like any new innovation.
Fewer employees seeking blockchain jobs, despite increased employer demand
As cryptocurrency and blockchain continue to expand, there is a constant need for well-established, competent employees to help lead, and support the charge.
Terrorists may ‘obfuscate’ crimes with crypto, Bitcoin helps track them down
A recent investigation led by multiple law enforcement departments in several countries proved exactly how easy it is to follow the crypto transaction trail.
The origins of Bitcoin: Markets and Pizza Day!
Looking back at what happened in 2010, it’s not difficult to find a few key activities that shaped how the cryptocurrency would start to be received as people tried to understand the technology.