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Blockchains are a subcategory of distributed ledger technology. The key difference between a blockchain and the transaction records of the past is that blockchains are applied uses of distributed ledgers. Where a standard ledger exists on one computer or server, a distributed ledger exists and is updated simultaneously on every computer in the network. A blockchain is, therefore, a type of decentralized ledger, which operates on a peer-to-peer network.

Bitcoin shatters $35K with fresh ATH Bitcoin is rallying again, pushing into new highs above $35,000. Bitcoin is continuing to set new price records, breaking above $35,000 for the first time ever on Jan. 5. After setting its past record of roughly $34,800 on Jan. 3, BTC posted a fast retracement down to $28,000 the following day. However, the crash was short-lived, with BTC quickly recovering, and pressing into new all-time highs above $35,800 around 4.30am (UTC). Bitcoin has now gained roughly 80% since breaking into new highs on Dec. 16, and is up 22% in seven days.

Ethereum’s recent gains saw it join Bitcoin on an exclusive list among the world’s biggest movers and shakers. A 13% rise in the price of ETH over the past 24 hours has propelled Ethereum onto a list of the top 100 traded assets by market cap for the first time. Ethereum marched past 12 other entries on the list today and is currently positioned in the #88 spot, between Bristol-Myers Squibb at #89 and Anheuser-Busch at #87.