Holpop News
posted on October 10, 2019 by holpop in Blockchain
It is reported, that ConsenSys, which is Ethereum venture production studio, is going to spend $175k on 7 new Ethereum-based projects funding. According to the report, ConsenSys has been funding different projects since February, and after the launch the ConsenSys Grants scheme has spent already $330k on 15 startups.
posted on April 26, 2019 by holpop in Blockchain
According to the press release, the Samsung SDS, which is the IT subsidiary of multinational conglomerate company Samsung Group, has launched next version of the enterprise blockchain platform, named Nexledger Universal. It is reported, that Nexledger Universal offers an API that can be applied to the firm’s own Nexledger Consensus Algorithm and also to the general blockchains such as Hyperledger Fabric and Ethereum. According to the press release, users will be able to develop applications for authentication, payment settlement, and proof of originality using only 1 of 3 technologies and also are able to apply to other technologies.
posted on February 13, 2019 by holpop in Exchanges
It is reported, that stock exchange operator Nasdaq will add indexes for bitcoin and ethereum to its global data service. According to the announcement, to provide information on the 2 new indexes the Nasdaq has collaborated with NZ-based blockchain data and research firm Brave New Coin. As reported, the Bitcoin Liquid Index (BLX) and the Ethereum Liquid Index (ELX) will offer “real-time” information on the Nasdaq Global Index Data ServiceSM.
posted on November 11, 2018 by holpop in Blockchain
It is reported, that the U.S. dollar-pegged crypto token CarbonUSD has launched as the first stablecoin on the EOS platform. According to the announcement, the token’s developer, Carbon, believes that making the token interoperable across ‘key’ blockchain networks will be valuable for the crypto industry in the long-term. CarbonUSD can now be transferred onto the EOS blockchain, giving users lower fees and faster settlement than on ethereum. Carbon also offers a portal that provides users the facility to interact with their EOS application, and includes native smart contracts for “one-to-one redemption from tokens into real USD.”
posted on October 30, 2018 by holpop in Ethereum
It is announced, that the EEA has released new specifications. The Client Specification Version 2, lays out a certification process to ensure Ethereum coders are following common standards. The EEA has also released the Off-Chain Trusted Compute Specification Version 0.5, which is made for data delivery from the blockchain to some off-ledger trusted environment, or piped in from external sources known as oracles via a standard API. According to EEA executive director Ron Resnick, the purpose of these incremental alignments is to establish the foundations for the type of seamless development work that happens in ecosystems such as Android.
posted on October 9, 2018 by holpop in Other crypto
This morning total market capitalization exceeded $220 bln. BTC has made less than 1% gain on the day and is currently trading at $6,650. ETH has gained 1.5% today and reached $229, but still is quite unstable. EOS and Cardano are making over 2% at the moment, trading at $5.90 and $0.086. The rest are around 1% up, except XRP that drops back 1%.
posted on October 4, 2018 by holpop in Other crypto
Crypto markets are slowly going back up since yesterday’s dump. Market capitalization is approaching $220 bln once again but growth isn’t big. Bitcoin is back up 1.6% on the day to $6,580, Ethereum is also getting a small gain of 2.5% on the day to trade at $225. Altcoins making up the small losses from yesterday. Looking at the top ten, XRP has a leading position with a 4% climb to $0.541 on the day. The rest are performing between 1% and 2% growth at the moment.
posted on August 12, 2018 by holpop in Bitcoin
Crypto markets are seeing solid gains today after suffering a slump yesterday. Though almost all cryptocurrencies are down by significant percentages. According to Coinmarket, Ethereum is now trading at $322, with its price -0.80% percent down over the 24 hour period and Bitcoin is now trading at $6,337, with its price -1.30% down over the same period. Total market capitalization is $213 billion as of press time.