overviews

This week has passed without any disasters, giving the community a break, though some believe it’s a lull before the storm. Anyways, it’s interesting to recall the events that built it.

Bitcoin popularity is gaining steam in Venezuela. More and more of the country’s inhabitants see it as an alternative for Bolivar, the Venezuelan currency losings its value at the speed of an express train. Cryptocurrency’s popularity amongst locals is confirmed by record-breaking trade volumes at local exchanges.

The return of Bitfinex and the never-ending story of Ethereum Classic have become the main news of the week. Also featuring in ForkLog’s weekly overview are new initiatives in blockchain realm, and other cryptocurrency-related news.

The community is discussing the possibility that three popular cryptocurrency exchanges, Exmo, Livecoin and BTC-e, have pocketed customer ETC coins.

Attack on Bitfinex, blockchain and bitcoin implemented in a breakaway region of Ukraine, record-breaking trade volumes in Russia, and many more – all in ForkLog’s weekly overview. Bitfinex No doubt, the attack on Bitfinex is the news of the week. August 2, the exchange’s websit went offline, while the administration claimed there were critical problems […]

Financial conglomerate Credit Suisse has published the report on possible impact of blockchain, once it’s implemented across diverse economy sectors. The report was prepared by thirty-one expert from different countries.

A farming business located in a small village Kolionovo outside of Moscow has integrated its activities onto blockchain.

Bitcoin price going down once again, Ethereum Classic media bomb exploding, GreenAddress purchased by BlockStream, yet another news from Coinbase, and somewhat optimistic statements heard from Russia’s technological market – all in ForkLog’s weekly overview.