Ethereum network hit by a major bug, causing nodes to split
Earlier today, the Ethereum network was hit by a catastrophic consensus problem that affected the vast majority of its nodes. Users have been advised to update to the patched version of the client as soon as possible. According to developer Marius van der Wijden , an attacker took use of a flaw found in previous […]
Bill Gurley Takes ‘Personal Position’ in Ethereum
The pragmatism and willingness to change displayed by the Ethereum community were the primary considerations that influenced tech investor Bill Gurley to make an investment in the second most valuable cryptocurrency. As Gurley explained in an interview with Bloomberg on Wednesday, “I have to admit that I was swayed by the arguments of the Ethereum […]
Users can now send and receive Ethereum using Your.com domain
There is now a seamless integration between DNS and Ethereum Name Service. What really is in a name? If you’re utilizing web addresses that are registered with the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), the answer might be bitcoin. In addition, there is now a more straightforward way to become a part of the ENS ecosystem, where […]
Palantir Bug Allegedly Gave FBI Unauthorized Access to Virgil Griffith Data
Unauthorized FBI personnel allegedly gained access to Ethereum researcher Virgil Griffith’s social media accounts due to a Palantir coding flaw. Palantir , the AI firm founded by billionaire Peter Thiel, has come under fire after a New York Post story revealed that a flaw in its software program allegedly allowed unauthorized FBI personnel to access […]
UK becomes PayPal’s first crypto expansion outside the U.S
PayPal customers in the United Kingdom will be able to buy, sell, and store four different cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin. PayPal customers in the United Kingdom can now purchase, sell, and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin starting Monday. Through a crypto page on PayPal’s website and mobile app, customers may […]