With the collapse of the crypto markets last Wednesday, many people wanted to withdraw some of their funds from the various platforms. With huge volumes of transactions to manage, several centralised exchanges saw their platforms temporarily out of service. Coinbase and Binance users notably experienced connectivity problems. While centralised exchanges…

Bitcoin (BTC) is striving to successfully establish itself in the monetary and financial landscape. Elsewhere, it is diving headfirst into all kinds of adventures, including the world of chess. Bitcoin and chess: a match made in heaven? From 23rd to 31st May 2021, the world’s best chess players will…

Goldman Sachs falls for Bitcoin’s (BTC) charm… right in the middle of a Bitcoin crash. A new report by the investment bank reveals a sudden change of heart vis-à-vis cryptocurrencies. Weighing up pros and cons On 22nd May 2021, Alex Kruger, the founder of Aike Capital, gave a sneak preview…

While some countries are content not understanding the significance of blockchain, others – like the United Arab Emirates – have understood its importance. It was therefore only natural to organise a summit at the centre of the Middle East’s Manhattan in this turbulent year. Dubai and blockchain, a two day…

While Elon Musk is busy complaining about Bitcoin (BTC) mining, the blockchain is helping to resolve some of the transparency issues linked to cobalt mining operations. Towards a more ethical mining industry Human rights defenders, environmental researchers and a diverse array of organisations are increasingly turning their attention…

Once upon a time Coinbase (COIN) and bitcoin (BTC) went to the bar and Coinbase had to pay the tab. The exchange’s share price drops below the benchmark price of $250 (~£175), after reeling from Bitcoin’s recent volatility. Musk’s tweets sends crypto into a spiral Coinbase shares…

In a competitive market where clout plays a decisive role, the biggest blockchains end up calling the shots. Although some may have less visibility than the behemoth Ethereum, blockchains like Telos still manage to make a name for themselves. Sometimes, they even exceed Ethereum in some areas: Telos can handle many…

In the last couple of days, CoinTribune has been reporting on criminal activity levels in the crypto industry. A particularly worrying trend is the exponential increase in ransomware attacks, as discussed by former U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Chris Krebs on Real Time with Bill Maher…

To justify Tesla’s U-turn on Bitcoin (BTC), Elon Musk recently brandished the tired argument about its high energy consumption. Here at CoinTribune, we have already demonstrated the truth behind the endless accusations about Bitcoin’s environmental impact. Now, Galaxy Digital has provided some of its own insight, producing…

The sky is no longer blue for users of Azure: Microsoft has announced the closure of its Azure Blockchain Service. The unexpected announcement leaves clients having to immediately prepare their transition to new providers. The decision potentially serves as a sign of the tech giant’s stance vis-à-vis cryptocurrencies and the…