The Intrepid Report Issue #66
By: Grace Zhai
Tags: Blockchain, Ethereum, Technology News, Newsletter, Cryptocurrency

Here’s what’s in store for you this week: What to expect when Ethereum’s Constantinople hard fork happens, and new developments in regulations in Europe and the US. We’ve got thoughts from the Blockchain Review on Blockchain Governance Principles, as well as insights on blockchain tech trends and vulnerabilities in private keys in major blockchains. Check it out below!

Key news highlights. What’s going on in the world of Blockchain?

What to Expect When Ethereum’s Constantinople Hard Fork Happens

Expected to activate this Wednesday, Jan. 16, Constantinople is a type of upgrade known as a hard fork — which means it needs to be unilaterally installed across all nodes in the network to function as intended. This approach aims to make smart contract and decentralized application design more approachable, although there are inherent risks. Here’s more on the 5 upgrades introduced in Constantinople and how they could impact the ecosystem.

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Advice on ICOs and Crypto-Assets — European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

Crypto-assets raise specific challenges for regulators and market participants, as there may be a lack of clarity as to how the regulatory framework applies to such instruments. The Advice by ESMA above clarifies the existing EU rules applicable to crypto-assets that qualify as financial instruments and provides ESMA’s position on any gaps and issues in the current EU financial regulatory framework for consideration by EU policymakers. Read on and download the Advice here.

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Colorado State Senate Introduces Bill to Exempt Crypto From Securities Laws

Following a recent effort from Colorado’s state commissioner to crack down on fraudulent ICOs, the bill argues for a state environment that supports crypto-based business activity. In setting up the framework for a new law, the bill details several significant premises for new support of cryptocurrency. Read on for more.

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The latest insights, thoughts, and analysis from the Intrepid Team

Blockchain Governance Principles: Who Guards the Guards?

The principles of decentralisation embodied by blockchain technology serve as a conceptual and realistic alternative to the centralized manner in which our lives are currently run. Much of what we now experience is determined through top-down decisions, which can be vastly different from the decentralised governance structure on a blockchain. Which makes us question — who determines a blockchain’s DNA? Who has the right to make decisions, and how is this right implemented in reality?

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Bitcoin At 10: Untold Stories

Here’s an interactive multimedia feature exploring untold stories from bitcoin’s first 10 years. From explainer videos to the most iconic memes, click here to check out the fun stories and videos.

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Vulnerabilities In Bitcoin, Ripple, And Ethereum Digital Signatures Discovered

Some researchers have just reported vulnerabilities in cryptographic signatures for Ethereum, Bitcoin and Ripple. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to calculate private keys, and steal cryptocurrencies from a given wallet. Here’s more on the vulnerabilities.

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