Circle Acquires Malachite to Power Its Upcoming Arc Blockchain

Stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) has acquired Malachite, the consensus engine that is set to underpin payments-focused blockchain Arc, from software development firm Informal Systems, according to a Monday press release. Several people from Informal Systems will join Circle as part of the acquisition. The firms didn’t reveal details about...
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Samson Mow Pushes Mining Hardware Ban as Bitcoin Core 30 Sparks Spam Debate

Bitcoin’s ongoing scaling dispute has taken a new twist as industry figures debate how to handle what many are calling a “spam epidemic” on the network. Long-time BTC advocate and Jan3 CEO Samson Mow has suggested that mining hardware manufacturers should consider refusing sales, or at least imposing penalties,...
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