China’s Global Public Chain Assessment Index has released its second monthly evaluation of blockchain networks – with perhaps surprising results. Author: Daniel Palmer

BTCC’s mining pool has provisionally agreed to sell a large portion of its equity to a Hong Kong-based financial service firm for $17 million. Author: Wolfie Zhao

Ethereum, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization dropped to a 74-day low below $430 – a level not seen since April 12. Author: Sebastian Sinclair

With its community aligned, Zcash’s first hard fork, Overwinter, might not be exciting. But as always, you never really rule out a blockchain split. Author: Rachel Rose O’Leary

Entrepreneurs and developers behind four different blockchain startups can add their names to the list of Thiel Fellowship awardees. Author: Madeline Meng Shi