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Critics Savage Research Paper Alleging Lone Whale Caused Bitcoin’s 2017 Rally
Crypto commenters have torn into a new research paper alleging a single whale caused bitcoin’s 2017 price rally. The paper, reported prominently in Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal, has been criticized for failing to understand that mass inflows of tether (USDT) to the cryptoconomy are not indicative of a single source accounting for all […] The post Critics Savage Research Paper Alleging Lone Whale Caused Bitcoin’s 2017 Rally appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-11-5 04:00
Britain’s Tax Authority Updates Crypto Guidelines
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has updated its guidelines on the taxation of transactions involving crypto assets. The United Kingdom’s tax authority clarifies its stance on cryptocurrencies and explains which taxes apply to specific activities carried out by business entities and private individuals. дальше »
2019-11-5 01:00
Central Bank Blockchains and Corporate Ledgers Are Still Vaporware
There’s been a resurgence of blockchain discussion this year, especially after China’s President Xi Jinping lauded blockchain and told Chinese citizens the country needs to accelerate distributed ledger technology development. дальше »
2019-11-4 21:50
The North American Bitcoin Conference Returns
Pioneers of the global Bitcoin and blockchain community will converge in Miami for a historical conference, continuing to propel cryptocurrency from niche to mainstream. Now in its seventh year, The North American Bitcoin Conference is the longest-running and most attended finance conference for the Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency industries with over 20,000 attendees since 2013. дальше »
2019-11-4 21:30
Crypto Winter Claims Another Victim as DX Exchange Closes
The digital assets market has been on an upward trend recently, with top cryptocurrencies such as BTC and BCH maintaining higher price levels. Unfortunately, this comes too late for some ventures in the field. дальше »
2019-11-4 18:36
Bad Loans at Big British Banks Jump Over 50% in a Year
Shaken by the never-ending saga around Brexit and the global slowdown, the British economy is now showing signs that point to an upcoming crisis. The U. K. ’s biggest banks have been dealing with a growing number of loans companies are struggling to pay off. дальше »
2019-11-4 11:30
Cryptosteel Capsule Will Keep Your Wallet Seed Safe and Out of Sight
A hollow steel cylinder despatched with 800 lettered tiles, the Cryptosteel Capsule is what it sounds like and nothing more. Assemble the letters to form your wallet’s seed phrase, thread them onto the metal dipstick and screw the capsule shut, safely entombing the key to your crown jewels inside an unassuming piece of hardware. дальше »
2019-11-4 07:00
OSC Commissioner Debunks Arguments Against Bitcoin, Green-Lights Bitcoin Fund
A commissioner of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has debunked the arguments against bitcoin used to deny the public offering of The Bitcoin Fund. Among others, the commissioner rules that bitcoin is neither illiquid nor more susceptible to manipulation than other commodities, real volume and real trading in bitcoin exist, and it is not the […] The post OSC Commissioner Debunks Arguments Against Bitcoin, Green-Lights Bitcoin Fund appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-11-4 04:00
Billion Dollar Bitcoin Lawsuit Continues as Craig Wright Breaks Settlement
In early September, the high-profile court case Kleiman v. Wright looked as though it was coming to an end as the two parties reached a non-binding settlement. Then on October 30, without much notice, Wright explained that he couldn’t finance the settlement and the agreement was broken. дальше »
2019-11-4 01:02
Maker’s Stability Fee Drops to 5.5% After Multi-Collateral Dai Announcement
According to the CEO of the Maker Foundation, Rune Christensen, Multi-Collateral Dai (MCD) will launch on November 18. On October 28, Maker’s stability fee was reduced by a ‘whale’ with roughly 94% of the voting power. дальше »
2019-11-4 22:10
Satoshi ‘Nakamolto’ Emerges With Great Hair and Questionable Claims
A viral video taken at a Las Vegas event has put self-claimed “Bitcoin co-founder” Jörg Molt in the spotlight this past week. A Twitter user in the space known for hair trigger accusations calls Molt a scammer in the video, and Molt proceeds to knock off the guy’s baseball cap. дальше »
2019-11-3 19:10
Cred Merchant Solutions to Help Unbanked Business Sectors
Cred Merchant Solutions has been unveiled in Emeryville during San Francisco Blockchain Week in an event hosting several California elected officials. The new point-of-sale system will help unbanked business sectors, such as California’s cannabis industry, accept crypto payments from customers and pay taxes. дальше »
2019-11-3 14:50
Another Chinese Lender Bailed Out After Bank Run
Yichuan Rural Commercial Bank, a lender operating in the central Henan province, has become the latest Chinese bank to be bailed out by the government this year. The small financial institution, which has around 30 branches only in the Yichuan county, experienced a bank run sparked by rumors that its top management was in trouble […] The post Another Chinese Lender Bailed Out After Bank Run appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-11-3 10:35
CME Group Publishes Bitcoin Options Specifications
In mid-September, the foreign exchange company CME Group announced the launch of options on its bitcoin futures contracts in Q1 2020, pending regulatory review. CME Group executive Tim McCourt said there was “increasing client demand” for the firm’s bitcoin derivatives and now the company has published specifications for the options products. дальше »
2019-11-3 21:00
Kuverit Launches Multi Trader Marketplace
To what was considered as the “dot-com bubble” in the year 2000, Blockchain technology has become as sensationalised and disruptive as the internet was in the late 1990s. Even though the technology is still in its infancy stage, individuals and corporate bodies are already leveraging on it to expand their business and shift their paradigm. дальше »
2019-11-3 20:30
23 Central Banks Divulge Their Digital Currency Requirements
Twenty-three leading central banks participated in an in-depth survey on their digital currency developments and requirements, including fungibility, convertibility, and availability. They also discussed the timeframe for issuing consumer-ready central bank digital currencies and divulged their greatest concerns about implementing them. дальше »
2019-11-2 17:18
Andrew Yang’s ‘Freedom Dividend’ Is Not Only Unnecessary, It’s Unethical
Andrew Yang has taken to Twitter in dynamic fashion as of late, advertising his universal basic income (UBI) proposal known as the “Freedom Dividend. ” While throwing money at people out of pocket always generates a buzz, there’s a mathematically and ethically broken side to the plan few are talking about. дальше »
2019-11-2 12:45
Trusted Friends Can Become Crypto Custodians With the Vault12 Platform
A firm called Vault12 launched its new passkey security solution for cryptocurrency assets. Vault12 is an application that allows people to enlist their trusted friends and family members to help safeguard their assets. дальше »
2019-11-2 04:30
Blockchain Conference TNABC Returns to Miami
On January 16-17, The North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC) and Miami Blockchain Week are returning to the sunshine state as 2020 sets in motion. TNABC, celebrating its seventh year running, will feature prominent speakers, crypto developers, and blockchain executives during the event hosted in the financial district located on the gorgeous Miami coastline. дальше »
2019-11-2 00:01
French Ministry of Education Publishes Bitcoin Resource Guide for Educators
As digital currencies transform the world, concepts like Bitcoin continue to percolate into academic courses and higher education worldwide. The French Ministry of National Education’s recently published economics and social sciences resource guide for teachers discusses cryptographic money like Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-11-1 20:59
ACIF – Asia Crypto Investment Forum Joins Thailand Blockchain Week
ACIF, Asia Crypto Investment Forum hosted by Hashcube, will hold its first meetup at The InterContinental Bangkok, as part of Blockchain Thailand Week, to discuss the future of crypto investments. дальше »
2019-11-1 20:30
Crypto Traders Rush to Revamp Their Security After Bitmex Dox
The world’s largest crypto derivatives exchange Bitmex has accidentally doxed tens of thousands of its users. An email newsletter concerning forthcoming updates to Bitmex indices CC’d a large proportion of the company’s mailing list, exposing the addresses of its users to the public. дальше »
2019-11-1 17:47
GlobalBitcoinsPro.com Enables Offline BCH Cash Trades
After the devastating news of the removal of offline cash trades and the new vigorous and intrusive KYC policy from popular P2P Exchange Platform the community needed an alternative. We’re happy to announce the arrival of GlobalBitcoinsPro. дальше »
2019-11-1 12:30
ECB President: ’We Should Be Happier to Have a Job Than to Have Our Savings Protected’
Newly installed European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde made controversial remarks in a recent statement prior to assuming her new role. The former IMF Managing Director implored: “isn’t it true that ultimately we have done the right thing to act in favour of jobs and of growth rather than the protection of savers?” Regarding former […] The post ECB President: ’We Should Be Happier to Have a Job Than to Have Our Savings Protected’ appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-11-1 10:13
Video: Will Bitcoin Crash or Double in Price After the Halving? Miners Have Their Say
Will the price of bitcoin double or crash during the upcoming halving next year? And how will the mining industry adapt to their revenue stream being cut in half over night? See what professional miners from around the world have to say on the matter. дальше »
2019-11-1 06:30
Do You Know the Newspeak of the Looming ‘NIRP’ Economic Meltdown?
Negative and zero interest rate policy (NIRP and ZIRP) are becoming a new global norm. Endless printing of paper money is said to make economies stronger, while everyday individuals are seeing their savings worth less and less. дальше »
2019-11-1 04:30
How Bitcoin’s Peer-to-Peer Cash System Was Revealed 11 Years Ago
On October 31, 2008, on the eve of Halloween, Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin whitepaper. Since then the revolutionary design of the network has changed the lives of many and has transformed how we look at money today. дальше »
2019-10-31 21:30
Korean Presidential Committee Pushes to Legalize Crypto
A South Korean presidential committee is pushing for the government to establish legal status for cryptocurrency to stay competitive globally. So far, the government’s policies have been risk-focused to curb speculation, which the committee says must change. дальше »
2019-10-31 18:30
US, EU and UK Companies Can Now Pay Workers in Bitcoin Cash via Bitwage
Getting at least partially paid with cryptocurrency is a great way to enter the digital asset market without having to do any trading. If you are looking to earn your favorite crypto asset, Bitwage now allows American, European and British companies to pay workers in bitcoin cash following demand for more payment options. дальше »
2019-10-31 15:30
The Xi Effect – Chinese Government to Fund Blockchain Projects
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s announcement that the country would invest heavily in blockchain technology – coupled with a sweeping move to remove online posts suggesting such technology is a scam – has nourished optimism long-held by crypto advocates. дальше »
2019-10-31 10:04
Big Name Announcements Will Not Save Your Blockchain Project
At the peak of the ICO bubble it was a common tactic for project promoters to use big name announcements to pump their tokens. Every day we would hear about a new venture that supposedly signed a partnership with a global brand such as Microsoft or Google, to make us think that these tech giants […] The post Big Name Announcements Will Not Save Your Blockchain Project appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-10-31 01:30
Mining Giant Bitmain Confidentially Files for U.S.-Based IPO
According to reports, bitcoin mining manufacturer Bitmain Technologies confidentially filed for a U. S. -based initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The news follows the alleged removal of cofounder and executive director Micree Zhan and the recent announcement of a facility in Texas with the capacity to house 300MW of hashpower. дальше »
2019-10-30 22:30
Satoshi’s Final Messages Leave Tantalizing Clues to His Disappearance
Maybe the smartest thing Satoshi did after creating Bitcoin was to disappear. The question isn’t ‘why did Satoshi disappear?’ but rather ‘why then?’ Was Satoshi’s departure in early 2011 scheduled long in advance, or did unforeseen events compel Nakamoto to pack his bags and flee the community he had founded, never to return? Several credible […] The post Satoshi’s Final Messages Leave Tantalizing Clues to His Disappearance appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-10-30 19:30
Argentina’s Example Shows That You Don’t Own Your Money
Cash shortages, bank closures and ATMs running out of funds seems to be the new norm for many countries, and recently increased capital controls in Argentina are further testament to this unsettling trend. дальше »
2019-10-30 17:40
Cryptophyl Exchange Reveals Fiat On-Ramp to SLP Token Ecosystem
The London-based exchange Cryptophyl is a trading platform focused on the Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) and bitcoin cash (BCH) ecosystem. On October 29, the exchange announced the launch of the first fiat on-ramp to obtain well-known SLP tokens. дальше »
2019-10-30 14:40
Avalon Mining Rig Maker Canaan Files for $400M IPO on Nasdaq
Mining rig manufacturer Canaan has filed for an IPO with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission to raise $400 million on the Nasdaq Global Market. Prior to this filing, the company had also attempted to go public in Hong Kong and China. дальше »
2019-10-30 04:30
More Filthy Fiat: Two Dozen Central Banks Ramp up the Printing Presses
The global economy seems to be heading toward a financial crisis fueled by central planners that could devastate markets worldwide. This year onlookers are witnessing the largest synchronization of central banks printing massive amounts of fiat or participating in other forms of stimulus. дальше »
2019-10-30 01:30
Why a VPN Is the First Layer You Should Pull On When Browsing the Web
Virtual private networks (VPNs) can be useful for all kinds of things, from streaming foreign sports to protecting your identity from heightened online surveillance. For cryptocurrency users, VPNs are particularly precious, providing access to exchanges that are geo-restricted, and enabling crypto activities to be completed on the web without leaving a privacy-betraying footprint. дальше »
2019-10-30 22:30
Exchange Tokens Have Outperformed BTC This Year
Few crypto assets have outperformed bitcoin this year, but the handful that have are predominantly exchange tokens. Their success attests to that of the token sale launchpads they have hosted, which have in turn driven demand for exchange tokens. дальше »
2019-10-29 17:00
Speculation Abounds Over the Cause of Bitcoin’s Recent Rally
Crypto’s most recent bull run began last Friday, October 25, after a significant plunge in prices just days earlier that had some prognosticators worried about a return to late 2018 and early 2019’s bleak crypto winter. дальше »
2019-10-29 14:00
China Ranks 35 Crypto Projects as President Xi Pushes Blockchain
China has been on a roll with a series of crypto-related announcements. President Xi Jinping’s speech to accelerate the development of blockchain technology in China was followed by the passing of a cryptography bill. дальше »
2019-10-29 11:00
Why Central Banks Are Not Designed for Democracies
Through their policies, central banks exert tremendous influence over the socio-economic conditions in a country and its business environment. Their decisions are so powerful that it’s obvious they are part of the government. дальше »
2019-10-29 03:32
After Breaking New Records Bakkt Announces Crypto Consumer App
Following the all-time record of 1,179 contracts on October 25, Mike Blandina, Bakkt’s chief product officer, revealed the firm is launching another strategy after announcing its December options launch. дальше »
2019-10-29 00:30
Stealth Miners on the BCH Network Attract Scrutiny
In roughly 17 days, the Bitcoin Cash network will upgrade by adding two new features to the protocol. Meanwhile, prior to the forthcoming changes, a large percentage of the BCH hashrate is being processed by unknown miners. дальше »
2019-10-28 21:30
Cred to Demo Global Merchant Solution at Blockchain Week Kick-Off
On Wednesday, October 30, Cred and the Universal Protocol Alliance will be hosting a live demonstration of a point-of-sale (PoS) device that enables purchases with cryptocurrency. Cred’s PoS financial operating system allows customers to utilize any crypto wallet for purchases at the PoS and will debut with bitcoin cash acceptance. дальше »
2019-10-28 18:30
Bitfinex Claims to Be Victim of Fraud After Crypto Capital President Arrested
The operators of Bitfinex claim that the cryptocurrency exchange is a victim of fraud committed by its payment processor Crypto Capital. The men behind Crypto Capital now face charges related to money laundering in Poland and the U. дальше »
2019-10-28 15:15
Indian Crypto Trading Volumes Accelerate on Positive Sentiments
Cryptocurrency trading volumes in India have accelerated despite regulatory uncertainty and banking restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Global trading platforms and service providers have also been expanding their operations to serve Indian users. дальше »
2019-10-28 12:16
How Hard Is It to Brute Force a Bitcoin Private Key?
Trying to crack a private key with a brute force attack is a bit like trying to count to infinity: the sooner you begin, the faster you’ll never get there. Despite being as next to impossible as impossible gets, using a brute force attack to crack a bitcoin private key remains an intriguing idea for […] The post How Hard Is It to Brute Force a Bitcoin Private Key? appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-10-28 06:30
The Big Lie Perpetuated by Central Banks
The central banking system controls monetary policy within a given jurisdiction, including the creation of money itself. The system is a lie and a denial of reality. The lie is political in motivation and content, and the denial of reality is rooted in culture and philosophy. дальше »
2019-10-28 01:50
Market Update: Crypto Prices Hold Steady After Massive Bullish Spike
Digital currency markets are coasting along after an enormous move on Friday of more than 20-40%. The entire cryptoconomy is hovering around $249 billion as it gained a whopping $30 billion very quickly this week. дальше »