Research
Binance Launches Research Arm For “Institutional-Grade Research Reports”
Popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced today that it has launched a new division dedicated specifically to industry analysis.
Cryptic Labs Adds Two Nobel Prize-Winning Economists to Advisory Board
Blockchain research institute and accelerator Cryptic Labs is adding two Nobel Laureates to its team of advisors.
Beyond the Classroom: The Rise of University Blockchain Labs
“There’s real science to be done here.” We look at the role of university-based labs and their role in blockchain research and development.
Bitcoin Nonprofit BitGive Announces New Project and Research Collaboration
The charitable bitcoin organization will work with the University of Edinburgh to to research and examine the effects of cryptocurrencies on both national and international charities.
Project Jasper Reveals Proof of Concept for Accelerated Payments
Payments Canada, the Bank of Canada, TMX Group and Accenture have shown — through their collaboration on Project Jasper — that it is feasible to instantaneously clear and settle securities on-ledger.
China Takes Another Step Forward in Promoting Blockchain Innovation
The China Center for Information Industry Development of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced its first monthly Global Public Chain Assessment Index.
Computer Users Face Growing Threat from Cryptojacking — Report
The National Cyber Security Centre reports that computer users face growing threat from cryptojacking malware.
Op Ed: Lobbying Efforts Promote the Blockchain Industry Around the World
What kinds of cryptocurrency and blockchain associations exist, and what goals do they pursue?
Researchers Explore Eclipse Attacks on the Ethereum Blockchain
An eclipse attack is a network-level attack on a blockchain, where an attacker essentially takes control of the peer-to-peer network, obscuring a node’s view...
Study Suggests 25 Percent of Bitcoin Users Are Associated With Illegal Activity
In a newly published paper on the use of bitcoin for illegal activity, researchers from the University of Sydney, the University of Technology Sydney and...