Technology
All Things Alt: Sync's Stability Bid, an Ivy League Alt and a Coin for World Domination
In this week's roundup: SYNC adds more services to its network while a block chain-based strategy game takes shape.

New Altcoin Promotes Fitness with 'Proof of Sweat'
Mangocoinz uses exercise as proof of work, but how to stop the cheaters?

Viacoin Team Implements Smart Contract Protocol Built on Altcoin Block Chain
The ClearingHouse smart contract protocol is now live and available through a new Web client.

Why We Need All The Altcoins We Can Get
Are there too many altcoins? If anything, we need more of them and here's why.

BitHalo: Smart Contracts Without the Block Chain Bloat
Decentralized platform BitHalo enables the creation of trustless, two-party transactions and smart contracts.

ChangeTip Brings Bitcoin Micropayments to YouTube, Google+ and Tumblr
Bitcoin tipping platform ChangeTip has announced that it is expanding its service to YouTube, Tumblr and Google+.

From Hackers to Hipsters: Social Media's Influence on Bitcoin Price
A new study says public perception of bitcoin is changing and that social media use is linked to price.

RushWallet Delivers Fast, Frictionless and Login-Free Bitcoin Wallets
RushWallet allows bitcoin wallet creation in five seconds, accessible from any device and with full user control of keys.

Second Round Winners Named in MIT Bitcoin App Contest
MIT BitComp, a summer-long, app-creation competition at the prestigious university, has named its second-round winners.

BTC.com Domain Sold to GAWMiners for Record $1 Million
The domain name BTC.com has been sold to US-based mining hardware specialist GAWMiners for $1.1m.
