Detailed Analysis of Decred Fork Resistance It is not a secret anymore that pure PoW networks are vulnerable to forking. We have witnessed the creation of several minority forked coins, most notably Ethereum Classic, Bitcoin Gold, Bitcoin Cash, and Bitcoin SV. This post explains how the Decred network prevents minority forks, based on an analysis … Continued

The holiday season is upon us and the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping have begun. Online shopping has made it easy to order gifts from the comfort of your home, but did you know you can now purchase many of these gifts with crypto? During this exciting time, we encourage you to explore your … Continued

It’s quickly becoming apparent that blockchain technology is about far more than just Bitcoin. Across finance, healthcare, media, government, and other sectors, innovative uses are appearing every day. While some ventures may fail, others could go on to become household names if blockchain proves itself to be as revolutionary as many are predicting. Recently, CoinTelegraph … Continued

Calgary has become the first Canadian city to launch a digital version of its local currency. Known as the Calgary Digital Dollar, the digital currency will be used exclusively in the City of Calgary located in Alberta Province and will operate alongside the federal currency, the Canadian Dollar (or the loonie as it is popularly referred), Initially … Continued

By: Aaron Grinhaus – Grinhaus Law Firm As the sun sets on 2018, I hear echoes of what optimists have been saying about cryptocurrencies over the past several years, that they are to blockchain what email is to the internet: the first use case, but certainly not the only use case. Lately, much of the news has been focused around the falling price … Continued

When most people think of buying tickets for a flight or making other travel-related purchases, they might reach into their wallet for their credit card.  But did you know you might be able to pay with a form of digital cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a type of digital cryptocurrency that serves the same function … Continued

New Brunswick’s Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB) has created a fake website and ICO in a bid to educate investors on the danger of cryptocurrency scams. The FCNB created TydeCoyn.ca, offering Canadians the opportunity to invest in a “cryptocurrency token that marries tourism promotion and environmental activism.” The TydeCoyn “scam” The fake scam is … Continued

This guide will cover Ethereum Classic, a hard fork of Ethereum that is a prevalent cryptocurrency in today’s landscape. This article aims to provide an overview of Ethereum Classic for both experienced digital asset traders and newcomers to the space. What is Ethereum Classic? Ethereum Classic is a hard fork of Ethereum (ETH) that came into existence … Continued

Shyft, the global blockchain-based network that facilitates the secure sharing of attested and compliant data, has announced the signing of a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with Uulala, a social impact organization that aims to accelerate the financial inclusion of the under-banked. As part of this partnership, Uulala will become a strategic technology integrator on the Shyft … Continued

Audit, tax, and advisory firm KPMG LLP said that blockchain adoption is on the rise and that Canadian companies should take advantage of the emerging technology. In a recent press release, KPMG said the “fog around blockchain” is lifting as more companies look to the technology to achieve faster and more secure transactions, improve efficiencies in … Continued

It’s no surprise that the success of cryptocurrencies is broadly viewed by their market cap relative to USD, rather than the more pertinent issue of the cost of an attack by malicious entities on the blockchain. This measure of success based on the market cap may appear suitable until the worst befalls us and we … Continued

Despite market fluctuations, one famous CEO is demonstrating his confidence in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Overstock’s Patrick Byrne has announced he will sell the retail side of Overstock, focusing in instead on his blockchain company and investment division. Byrne was an early supporter of blockchain and cryptocurrency leading Overstock to become the first major online retailer … Continued

Air Canada recently followed Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, and others to partner with blockchain startup Winding Tree and join its blockchain-based air travel marketplace. Air Canada is set to join a decentralized, open-source platform, for travel agents to make more direct travel arrangements for their clients. The new travel distribution platform will give travel agents … Continued

For many, the first interaction with blockchain technology is an investment in cryptocurrency. While that may be the first use case, it’s far from the only one; blockchain technology is starting moving away from solely powering cryptocurrencies towards much wider use. Blockchain has the potential to one day underpin all the technology we use in … Continued

Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said governments should consider a central bank digital currency (CBDCs) to prevent fraud and improve financial services in both developed and developing countries. Lagarde, speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival this week, said banks should work to create digital cash systems to keep up with private digital finance … Continued

The Canadian parliamentary finance committee, after conducting a review of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), recommended three ways the Canadian government should monitor and regulate cryptocurrencies. While conducting the review, which began in February 2018, the finance committee held 18 meetings and heard testimony from 70 expert witnesses. The … Continued

What if I told you the biggest innovation of the 21st century wouldn’t be Artificial General Intelligence, genetically engineering humans, or connecting our consciousness with a brain-computer interface to live forever, but instead… a digital chain of blocks. You probably wouldn’t believe me, and that’s why I’m not going to claim that! Instead, I’m going to … Continued

Next year could be another exciting one for blockchain as many projects mature and focus on interoperability. In 2019, the technology under development may see implementation across business and consumer technology stacks. Blockchain and cryptocurrency investors have had a year likely full of concerns over token price performance. Many are ready to see their investments, … Continued

So, you’ve heard that your favorite band is coming to a city near you. Your search for the event online begins, find a seller, buy the ticket, and an e-ticket is sent to your inbox. Thinking ahead, you purchased two e-tickets so that you can bring a friend too. We’re all set to go to … Continued

A new survey of 2,000 Canadian’s by comparison website Finder shows cryptocurrency use is increasing in Canada. It also reveals an opportunity for cryptocurrency proponents to convert a large proportion of Canadians who don’t yet understand the nascent industry. Increasing cryptocurrency use in Canada Finder found 16.55 percent of respondents had purchased cryptocurrency. If this statistic … Continued

At Devcon 4, Ethereum revealed its plans to achieve Ethereum 2.0, an essential evolution if the blockchain is going to maintain its lead in the space. Devcon is the annual Ethereum conference for blockchain developers and researchers and often a forum for showcasing key developments for blockchain technology. This year’s Devcon 4 was held in … Continued

The third phase of Project Jasper, a project first initiated in February 2017 with partners including the Bank of Canada, recently demonstrated that securities can be cleared and settled using distributed ledger technology (DLT). Previous iterations of project Jasper have focused on the clearing and settlement of high-value interbank cash payments. The full Phase III report has now been released.

The North American Bitcoin Conference returns to Miami for Its seventh installment On the 17th and 18th of January, 2019, the entire Bitcoin and blockchain community will converge in Miami for a historical conference aimed at driving cryptocurrency from niche to mainstream. Now in its seventh year, The North American Bitcoin Conference is the longest … Continued

Interview with Michael Gord and his experience scaling MLG Blockchain from just himself to over 50 employees. I’ve known Michael Gord for a few months now, he’s one of people I’ve met while exploring the blockchain community in Toronto. Michael is a really funny person and has been incredibly supportive of young people like me looking for … Continued

For anyone that has considered cryptocurrency mining, then dismissed it as being a complex prospect or potentially requiring additional hardware, WinMiner is a breakthrough. Remote or cloud-based mining is on the rise and usually requires either the lease of a mining machine hosted by the cryptocurrency mining services provider, running a virtual private server with … Continued

By: Chanda Parashar, MLG Contributor This piece is part of a collaboration with MLG Blockchain Consulting,  a leading global blockchain development and consulting firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with a distributed team across North America, Europe and Asia that is focused on building next generation applications using blockchain and smart contract technology.   What is Extended Reality … Continued

Breaking down blockchain technology, and explaining it simply as possible. What if we could cure cancer, terraform mars, and triangulate the location of where Tupac was hiding all with one magical machine? Sounds too good to be true right, but really all you need is a blockchain… – Every media outlet that doesn’t understand blockchain … Continued

A year ago, one Bitcoin would have cost around $7,500 CAD. Two months later one Bitcoin was worth nearly $26,000 CAD. A year later, Bitcoin slumped to under $9,000 CAD. To say Bitcoin has experienced price volatility is an understatement. Amidst that boom and volatility, the world found out what a cryptocurrency is. During this … Continued

Blockchain technology continues to receive praise and interest from financial institutions looking to better their services and improve global remittance. While the technology is not yet the global standard, Canadian champions like Tracy Molino are building the framework for a world where that may soon be the case. As part of a regular series, Coinsquare … Continued

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will pilot the TradeLens blockchain-enabled solution to track the flow of travellers and trade across the Canadian Border.