News: Lightning Network new layer, BCH your BTC, popular Monero, ICO securities, Tether analysis, devouring the past
Now that big blocks are dead, the Lightning Network (postulated) just had another layer added.
Author: David Gerard
News: SegWit2x halted, crypto miner website hacks, hedge funds buy Bitcoin, Hypebot, JerkCity
Björkcoin is older than you think.
The latest Ethereum Parity wallet disaster, play by play
Why cryptocurrency skeptics were overdosing on popcorn yesterday afternoon. “I accidentally the whole ICO.”
Björkcoin: what’s behind Björk’s cryptocurrency album project
Plus Audiocoin and Blockpool. Also, the Björk webshop appears to store your password in plain text.
News: BTC price versus Tethers, Tapscotts, Joi Ito, Ello, Wikipedia, Sirer, Osborne on Golumbia
Expect more Bitcoin price rises soon, because SO MANY Tethers are being pumped into the system.
Wikipedia, right, but on the blockchain: a second look at Lunyr
Lunyr launched in April. Long-time Wikipedia editor Geni looks at how they’re doing in November.
News: Bitfinex crypto withdrawal problems, SEC vs celebrity ICOs, Tapscott VC fund, scammers, magic, bubbles
Plus some favourite tweets for the weekend.
New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: cryptocurrencies are securities
If you want to do a crypto business, the FMA strongly advises you talk to them early.
Book news: Stock up on 50 foot blockchains for Christmas! With affiliate links!
THEY’RE TELLING YOU TO BUY EVERYONE COPIES FOR CHRISTMAS. YOU REALLY SHOULD, YOU KNOW.
Ujo’s second attempt at music on the blockchain: EGO by RAC
Anyone can posit an easier version of something if they don’t bother with the hard bits.