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Jul 1, 2020

Cardano releases code for its much-anticipated Shelley upgrade

Cardano is due to roll out its network upgrade today, as the blockchain moves into the decentralized “Shelley” era.

Adriana Hamacher

Jun 30, 2020

The secret dev who built a bridge to Bitcoin

You've never heard of Mario Blacutt. That’s because it’s his real name, not a pseudonym.

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Jeff Benson

Jun 29, 2020

Chinese charities turn to blockchain for transparency

China's charity sector is growing, but it's been dogged by scandals over transparency. Blockchain could be the solution to build trust with donors.

Jun 27, 2020

The true cost of killing off cash

Coronavirus has pushed countries onto the cashless precipice. But are we—and digital currencies—ready to take the plunge?

Adriana Hamacher

Jun 26, 2020

DeFi is ready for India, but are Indian authorities ready for crypto?

India could be a huge potential market for decentralized finance (DeFi)—unless the country's government cracks down on crypto again.

Jun 25, 2020

Five reasons why India is crying out for a crypto revolution

India could reap greater economic growth, cut down on corruption and more if it adopts a more progressive stance on cryptocurrency. A leading role in Asia is New Delhi’s for the taking.

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Jul 1, 2020

Cardano releases code for its much-anticipated Shelley upgrade

Cardano is due to roll out its network upgrade today, as the blockchain moves into the decentralized “Shelley” era.

Adriana Hamacher

Jun 30, 2020

The secret dev who built a bridge to Bitcoin

You've never heard of Mario Blacutt. That’s because it’s his real name, not a pseudonym.

FeaturesProfiles

Jeff Benson

Jun 29, 2020

Chinese charities turn to blockchain for transparency

China's charity sector is growing, but it's been dogged by scandals over transparency. Blockchain could be the solution to build trust with donors.

Jun 27, 2020

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What is Synthetix?

Synthetix allows users to bet on crypto assets, stocks, currencies, precious metals, and other assets in the form of ERC20 tokens.

What is dYdX?

dYdX is a decentralized borrowing and lending platform based on Ethereum. It offers borrowing, lending and betting tools for crypto users.

What is bZx?

bZx is a set of smart contracts built on top of Ethereum that allows people to lend and margin trade without having to rely on third parties.

What is Synthetix?

Synthetix allows users to bet on crypto assets, stocks, currencies, precious metals, and other assets in the form of ERC20 tokens.

What is dYdX?

dYdX is a decentralized borrowing and lending platform based on Ethereum. It offers borrowing, lending and betting tools for crypto users.

What is bZx?

bZx is a set of smart contracts built on top of Ethereum that allows people to lend and margin trade without having to rely on third parties.

What is Compound?

Compound is an ethererum project that focuses on allowing borrowers to take out loans and lenders to provide loans by locking their assets into the protocol.