Ethereum Watch

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to clarify when and how cryptocurrencies may be classified as securities, its director of Corporation Finance said Monday. Advertisements Speaking at the D.C. Fintech Week conference, SEC director William Hinman said the regulatory agency intends to release “plain English” guidance for developers to refer to when planning […]

A little-known ethereum project called Lition is quietly helping real German citizens find cheaper energy. Advertisements Launched earlier this year, Lition is already a licensed energy supplier in Germany with clients in 12 major cities (including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich) who are now using its decentralized energy market. Built on top of the ethereum blockchain, […]

Intel processors have a security hole, anonymous crypto takes a blow in Taiwan, and T.I. gets sued. Plus, Ethereum contracts may be dangerously homogeneous. Advertisements Here is some of what’s happening for Monday, November 5, 2018: Ethereum Faces Security Risk from Lack of Diversity in Smart Contracts According to a report from researchers at the […]

Usability and security are a balancing act. ETHNews spoke with blockchain company MyCrypto to learn more about how it weighs the two qualities when making design decisions. Advertisements Both a seamless user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are paramount to the success of any application. Individuals overwhelmingly prefer easy-to-navigate interfaces over clunky, confusing screens […]

The momentum behind Ethereum as a sociopolitical movement is inspiring, but if we’re serious then we need to do better when it comes to diversity. Advertisements I’ve said it before. I’m new here. The whole world of Ethereum – the language, the social and political dynamics, the technical specifications – it’s all relatively new to […]

November 5, 2018 11:06 PM Advertisements The blockchain developer aims to protect Arizonans from predatory loans. Non-profit blockchain developer Sweetbridge is the third company to join the Arizona FinTech Sandbox, according to a November statement issued by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. Advertisements The sandbox was launched on August 3 of this year and is […]

“Just like you probably wouldn’t live in a house without a concrete foundation, you probably wouldn’t want to participate in a metaverse that isn’t built with an open blockchain.” Advertisements I love video games. My love affair with pixelated adventures began in 1985 when I was 5 years old and my father brought home a […]

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Crypto is back in the news for illicit use, Buterin wants less influence, and CryptoKitties are on the loose. Advertisements Here is some of what’s happening for Friday, November 2, 2018: Buterin Says It’s Better To Fade Away At Devcon4, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin painted a roadmap for Ethereum’s future success, and it does not […]

Ethereum might offer the opportunity to change the distribution of power, but that requires including the people most disenfranchised by existing structures, and try as we might, we haven’t been great at it. Maybe it’s time to talk less about hearts and minds and more about money. Advertisements There’s been a lot of dialogue this […]