Bitcoin Private Foundation Announces Research Grants for Cybersecurity and Cryptography Projects

In a recent announcement, the Bitcoin Private (BTCP) Foundation stated that it would award a series of $150,000 grants to research projects that cover a number of topics, including cybersecurity and cryptography. It is looking to sponsor projects that last anywhere from three months to a year, with the grants being distributed on a rolling basis. It is not, … Read more

Here Is Bitcoin’s Biggest Flaw: Edward Snowden Shares His Thoughts

Bitcoin’s public blockchain may be its biggest flaw. This is according to Edward Snowden, the infamous US whistle-blower. While everyone is concerned about the transactional limits of Bitcoin, very few give thought to the implications of its public ledger in regard to privacy. A much larger structural flaw Describing the public ledger as Bitcoin’s “much … Read more

Belarus Adopts Crypto Accounting Standard

Days before legalizing crypto activities, Belarus has adopted a new accounting standard that deals with cryptocurrencies. It classifies digital tokens according to their acquisition and intended use. The document defines the information companies will be required to share with authorities. The presidential decree regulating the crypto sector comes into force on March 28. Also read: … Read more

Artist Hides Cryptocurrency Private Keys in Lego Artwork

People often get quite creative when it comes to cryptocurrency. An artist who goes by the name Andy Bauch has hidden the private keys to cryptocurrency wallets containing $10,000 worth of coins in artwork built with Lego bricks. It’s a remarkable showcase of artistic skill and cryptocurrency enthusiasm, to say the least. Andy Bauch creates a unique masterpiece … Read more

Venezuelans to Buy Homes and Property with State Cryptocurrency

Venezuelans will be able to buy houses and other property with their new national cryptocurrency. Real estate deals in petro will be authorized in April, President Maduro announced. The government will also finance the construction of 230,000 new homes using funds from the pre-sale of the oil-backed crypto.   Also read: Rubles Can Buy You … Read more

DMG Blockchain: Bitcoin Miners Need a BTC Price of $2,400 to Break Even

Any discussion related to Bitcoin mining is always worth keeping an eye on. Although there are quite a few conflicting opinions on this topic, it has become evident that there are a lot of different factors to take into account at all times. New information from DMG Blockchain shows that mining Bitcoin is a lot more profitable … Read more

Bitnation’s Blockchain Jurisdiction App Comes to Android and iOS

Bitnation has been one of those blockchain projects which most people have been quite excited about. It offers the promise of blockchain jurisdiction on a global scale, and the mobile applications are finally hitting the market as we speak. This is a good time to gauge whether or not they will propel this network to new heights in … Read more