The web 3.0 dapp platform EOS has finished the work needed to bring the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to the network. That means developers will be able to build and transfer more blockchain applications to the network using familiar tools and coding language. EVM Meets EOS EVM is the software platform used to create decentralized...Read More
On November 8, the EOS community elected to stop ongoing payments to BlockOne – the company behind the project. The decision comes after continuous debates within the community over the reliability of BlockOne, saying the company has plagued the network with centralization. ENF vs. BlockOne The conflict between the EOS Network Foundation (ENF) and BlockOne...Read More
EOS has been one of the worst-performing crypto-asset of this year. But to foster its network growth, BlockOne has come up with a new plan that comes in the midst of scathing attacks on the company. Saying ‘BlockОne’s relationship with EOS has been mired with controversy’ is an understatement. As a result of continued backlash...Read More
Yves La Rose, the founder of the EOS Network Foundation, discussed the project’s future, its stance on the relationship between EOS and Block.one, while also outlining how it might move forward. EOS And Block.one Parting Ways? Earlier this year, Yves La Rose stepped down as the CEO of EOS Nation. Speaking today, he revealed his...Read More
Chinese police officers have confiscated nearly $4 million in various cryptocurrencies after a raid against several developers that operated a decentralized gambling app built on the EOS blockchain. $3.8 Million in Crypto Seized After receiving tips of suspected illegal activity involving the developers of the dApp called Biggame, the Jiangsu police department opened an investigation....Read More
In its latest ‘State of the Network’ bulletin, industry data provider Coin Metrics has delved into altcoins and their impressive performance so far this year. It acknowledged that many of the hot altcoins that surged during the 2017 crypto boom are now ‘dead and gone’, and have been replaced by a new breed of DeFi...Read More
A recent report examining the number of successful hacks on blockchain networks, exchanges, and even wallets concluded that attackers had stolen more than $13 billion in the past eight years. The paper noted that the EOS network had experienced the most breaches, while the malicious actors have taken the most funds from wallets. 330 Blockchain...Read More
Cryptocurrency trades have steered clear from Bitcoin trading during Q3 2020, said eToro’s quarterly report. In contrast, the multi-asset brokerage platform revealed that some larger-cap altcoins, such as TRON, EOS, BNB, and Tezos, had experienced double- and even triple-digit trading volume surges. Cryptocurrency Trading Changes On eToro In Q3 The popular platform published its latest...Read More
A recent report exploring the Q3 2020 developments in the decentralized finance ecosystem confirmed the narrative that it was the best quadrant for the entire field. Additionally, it highlighted Ethereum’s massive role as the underlying technology but also broached several potential competitors, including TRON and EOS. Confirmed: DeFi Exploded In Q3 2020 The analytics company...Read More
On the back of remarkably fast recovery from the virus which has taken over 210,000 American lives, President Donald Trump abruptly ended talks with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders over new economic aid packages. All three major U.S. stock indexes lost solid gains from earlier in the day and fell into negative territory after...Read More
Software and EOS developer Block.one announced the news of Google Cloud joining the community via a blog post published earlier today, on Oct. 6. According to the announcement, apart from joining the network, Google Cloud is also aiming to become a BP on the chain. The decision to allow Google Cloud to become a BP...Read More
In July 2020, Pierce announced he would participate in the 2020 US Presidential elections as an independent candidate. He was recently nominated as a presidential candidate by the Independence Party of New York due to the new ballot threshold law that puts the party under threat. Interestingly, Pierce does not hope to win the upcoming...Read More
After a few days of declines, Bitcoin has regained some value and is hovering around $10,500. Most altcoins are also recovering, with the total market gap increasing by $10 billion from yesterday’s bottom. Bitcoin Bounces Off $10K The bears dominated the cryptocurrency field in the past few days. Bitcoin dipped below $10,000 on two occasions...Read More
The popular Bitcoin and cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX announced the launch of ‘quanto futures’ for four crypto coins – EOS (EOS), Chainlink (LINK), Tezos (XTZ), and Cardano (ADA). This comes after BitMEX’s recent move that requires users to sign up for a mandatory ID verification procedure’. BitMEX To Launch Quanto Futures Trading For LINK, XTZ,...Read More
Bitcoin has responded to the rising altcoins and just pumped to a new yearly high of over $12,400. By doing this, the primary cryptocurrency has increased its dominance over the market after reaching a new yearly low earlier today. Bitcoin To $12,400 and Beyond? As CryptoPotato reported earlier, Bitcoin stood still at $11,800, while many...Read More
Bitcoin stays stagnant at around $11,800, as of now, while most large-cap altcoins have calmed down in the past 24 hours. The situation among low-cap alts is radically different. Low-cap Altcoins On The Move Most large-cap alternative coins haven’t shown any significant fluctuations since yesterday. Ethereum is less than 1% down to $425, Ripple (-0.25%)...Read More
After some minor fluctuations from $11,750 to nearly $12,000, Bitcoin lowered its volatility level and trading around $11,900. Is BTC getting ready to conquer $12K? We will see. At the same time, most altcoins continue to be volatile again with some massive gains from EOS, Yearn Finance (YFI), and Kava and another all-time high from...Read More
Bitcoin took yet another swing at $12,000 but to no avail so far, while Ethereum continues climbing to $440. Macrodata reaffirms the ongoing bull trend as almost all top 100 digital assets have been in the green in the past three months. Bitcoin Not Yet Conquering $12k About three days ago, the primary cryptocurrency was...Read More
As of the middle of the weekend, Bitcoin continues to fluctuate in a range from $11,400 to $11,800, while most altcoins are trading in green. Yet, Chainlink has attracted another wave of serious interest after an eventful 24 hours and a fresh all-time high painted. Bitcoin and Altcoins In The Green After a sudden dip...Read More
Green is the predominant color in the cryptocurrency markets, with some massive gains across the leading cryptos. Bitcoin marked a new yearly high of above $11,700, while Ethereum exceeded above the $350 level. Bitcoin Rejoice At A New Yearly High Bitcoin’s first days in July were rather dull as it traded sideways in a tight...Read More
After several days of gains, Bitcoin has stalled a bit around the $11,000 mark. Simultaneously, most large-cap altcoins have managed to increase their value against both the US dollar and BTC. Bitcoin At $11,000 The past several days were nothing short than impressive for the primary cryptocurrency. Its $2,000 price surge came somewhat surprisingly for...Read More
CryptoPotato’s cryptocurrency fund (the Crypto Fund) launched nearly a year ago continues to attract new investors and its performance has increased sharply during 2020 and especially in the past month. The growth comes after a significant change in its asset allocation with the purchase of Augur’s native token – REP. CryptoPotato’s Crypto Fund History During...Read More
The total market capitalization has lost about 4 billion of its value in the past few hours, and the question is if this is simply a correction or a trend reversal. At the same time, the precious metal market continues to soar with record gains, particularly silver. Crypto Market Retraces By $4B Volatility returned to...Read More
After weeks of sitting in a tight range, Bitcoin finally made a move yesterday and conquered the $9,300 resistance. The majority of large-cap altcoins also followed the upward tick, and, as usual, there are some notable fluctuations among low-cap alts. Bitcoin Is Alive The last time the primary cryptocurrency stood above $9,300 for more than...Read More
Following days of stagnant price actions, Bitcoin finally made a move and tested the $9,500 level where it got rejected. At the same time, most alternative coins are still in the green after yesterday’s impressive gains, hinting that an altcoin season may be in the making. BTC Tests $9,500 As CryptoPotato reported previously, the primary...Read More
The past 24 hours were somewhat positive for most financial markets, including the cryptocurrency field. While Bitcoin was on the rise and gained $300 intraday, the S&P 500 index and the Dow Jones are up by nearly 2%. Nasdaq marked a new all-time high after an increase of 2.2% Crypto Market Goes Up Although Bitcoin...Read More
The perpetrators behind the alleged cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme PlusToken have transferred over 26 million EOS tokens from one of the wallets linked to the project to an unknown address. Historically, similar events have driven down the price of the moved asset, which brings the question if there will be any short-term consequences for EOS. PlusToken...Read More
Recent Chinese reports indicate that a new cryptocurrency scam, resembling the notorious PlusToken, has been brought to trial this week. Dubbed WOTOKEN, allegedly scammed over 700,000 users and absorbed more than $1 billion worth of Bitcoin and other digital assets. The New Chinese Threat: WOTOKEN According to local reports, the trial began on May 14th...Read More
According to a new study, the total trading volume of cryptocurrency derivatives has increased dramatically by over 300%. At the same time, BitMEX’s leadership position in the field has been challenged by Huobi, OKEx, and Binance. Derivatives On The Rise And amid the most apprehensive days of uncertainty prompted by the eventual aftermath of the...Read More
The tenth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Tezos (XTZ), has the most assets locked in staking with over $1.8 billion. The popular blockchain protocol has been especially attractive to investors lately and has surpassed the former leader of staking – EOS. XTZ Locked In Staking Per data from the monitoring website, Staking Rewards, Tezos became the...Read More
