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Colin Harper

Colin Harper

Colin writes about Bitcoin. Formerly, he worked at CoinDesk as a tech reporter. Now, he is the Head of Research and Content at Luxor Technologies, and he also freelances for CoinDesk, Forbes and Bitcoin Magazine." He holds bitcoin.

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Developers
Gemini Donates $50K to HRF to Help Fund Another Round of Bitcoin Developers in 2021
The Human Rights Foundation has secured donations from the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange to fund even more Bitcoin developers in 2021.
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By Colin Harper
Dec 1, 2020 at 5:44 p.m. UTC
Dec 1, 2020
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Tech
Bitcoin
'Bypass' Attack in Coldcard Bitcoin Wallet Could Trick Users Into Sending Incorrect Funds
Bitcoin hardware wallet Coldcard is fixing a flaw that could trick users into sending bitcoin on the mainnet when they meant to use its testnet.
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By Colin Harper
Nov 25, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 25, 2020
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Markets
Binance
Binance Ramps Up Crackdown on US Users, Giving Them 14 Days to Withdraw Funds
Binance is giving U.S. users 14 days to withdraw funds before their accounts are shuttered.
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By Colin Harper
Nov 24, 2020 at 7:50 p.m. UTC
Nov 24, 2020
Binance
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Tech
Ethereum
Ethereum 2.0’s Genesis Day Is Officially Set for Dec. 1
The biggest update in Ethereum’s history will officially begin its first phase on Dec. 1 when the Ethereum 2.0's Beacon chain goes live.
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By Colin Harper
Nov 24, 2020 at 2:44 p.m. UTC
Nov 24, 2020
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Markets
Ethereum
Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Secures Enough Funds to Launch
The smart contract required for triggering Ethereum 2.0 has enough funds to begin activation of its most ambitious upgrade yet.
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By Nikhilesh DeChristine KimColin Harper
Nov 24, 2020 at 2:46 a.m. UTC
Nov 24, 2020
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Tech
Ethereum
Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Is 75% Funded Ahead of Dec. 1 Soft Launch
The smart contract required for triggering Ethereum 2.0 has nearly accrued enough funds to activate the momentous upgrade.
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By Colin Harper
Nov 23, 2020 at 10:46 p.m. UTC
Nov 23, 2020
EthereumEthereum 2.0Beacon Chain
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Tech
Ethereum
New GnosisDao Bets on 'Futarchy,' a Prediction-Market Governance Model
The newly launched GnosisDAO will allow Gnosis users to vote on platform governance and development.
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By Colin Harper
Nov 23, 2020 at 5:32 p.m. UTC
Nov 23, 2020
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Tech
Bitcoin
Lightning Network's New Liquidity Marketplace Attracts a ‘Surprising’ Mix of Individuals, Enterprises
Lightning Labs’ new liquidity marketplace, Lightning Pool, has seen more early-stage growth than its creators expected.
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By Colin Harper
Nov 19, 2020 at 8:22 p.m. UTC
Nov 19, 2020
BitcoinLightning NetworkScalingLightning Labs
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Tech
Apple
Electrum Developers Apply Fix After Apple Update Bricks Bitcoin Wallets
Apple's most recent Mac update is causing major problems for one of Bitcoin’s oldest wallets.
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By Colin Harper
Nov 18, 2020 at 11:28 p.m. UTC
Nov 18, 2020
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Tech
Privacy
New Mac Update Leaves Users No Room to Escape Data Collection
Following a recent Mac update, users will have to find alternatives if they want out from under Apple’s eye.
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By Colin HarperBenjamin Powers
Nov 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 17, 2020
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