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Closure of Coal Plant will Affect Bitcoin Mining, Says U.S. Senator
A United States Senator, Steve Daines, has warned that the planned closure of all four units of a coal plant in Colstrip, Montana will not bode well for the state’s Bitcoin mining business. дальше »
2018-8-26 20:53
VeChain’s Anti-Counterfeit Chips: New Models Revealed
Over the past few days, working models of VeChain’s NFC chips have been circulating the Internet. Retailers and independent sellers can attach the chips to products, and potential customers can then scan the product with their smartphone. дальше »
2018-8-26 20:39
CFTC Scores Guilty Verdict Against Cryptocurrency Con Man in $1.1 Million Ruling
A New York federal court has found Patrick K. McDonnell and CabbageTech guilty in a lawsuit brought against both parties by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Details of the Court Judgement According to Futuresmag. дальше »
2018-8-26 20:28
Defunct Bitcoin Exchange Platform ‘Mt. Gox’ Opens Civil Rehabilitation Proceedings
Defunct Bitcoin exchange platform, Mt. Gox, has announced the commencement of civil rehabilitation proceedings for victims of the Mt. Gox hack. This announcement has given hope to creditors that they might soon recover their stolen funds. дальше »
2018-8-26 20:05
CoinMarketCap Partners with Vela to Provide Institution-Grade Market Data
CoinMarketCap has announced that it will be supplying data for Vela’s institution-grade market data feeds, making it another major player in the crypto world to encourage investment from traditional financial institutions. дальше »
2018-8-25 01:58
Dogecoin and Ethereum Crossover ‘Dogethereum’ Enters Alpha—Just Don’t Mistake It For a Coin
Dogecoin is crossing over with Ethereum thanks to a new bridge protocol called “Dogethereum”. This tool will allow users to convert Dogecoins to equally valuable Ethereum tokens and back again. дальше »
2018-8-25 01:51
Crypto Developer Warns “Bitcoin Cash May Introduce Fatal Errors”
A new Reddit post published by a core developer at PascalCoin warns that new proposals being made by Bitcoin Cash could bring “fatal errors” to the BCH network. The developers name is Herman Schoenfeld, and he has taken to social media out of what he claims to be a “moral duty” to protect Bitcoin Cash… The post Crypto Developer Warns “Bitcoin Cash May Introduce Fatal Errors” appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-8-25 00:54
North Korean Hackers Set Sights on Crypto Traders Using Trojanized Trading Software
A new report from Kaspersky Labs reveals that North Korean hackers are now using their ‘Lazarus’ trojan to hack cryptocurrency traders and exchanges. Typically used for conducting political interference, “Lazarus has been a major threat actor in the APT arena for several years,” Securelist reports. дальше »
2018-8-25 23:11
Chinese Government Issues Warning Against Illegal Cryptocurrency Fundraising Activities
A coalition of Chinese regulatory bodies has issued a joint statement warning against illegal cryptocurrency trading and fundraising activities by “lawless elements” under the guise of “financial innovation” and “blockchain”. дальше »
2018-8-25 22:36
New York’s Valatie Falls Hydroelectric Dam to be Repurposed for Cryptocurrency Mining Operations
DPW Holdings plans to repurpose the Valatie Falls hydroelectric dam to provide electricity for its proposed cryptocurrency mining operations. When completed, the dam will provide low-cost electricity to a new cryptocurrency mining facility operated by a DPW subsidiary company. дальше »
2018-8-25 22:25
Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrency ZenCash Rebrands itself as Horizen
Privacy-focused cryptocurrency ZenCash has announced its official rebrand to become Horizen. The rebranding process is part of the company’s efforts to offer its users better services and privacy technology. дальше »
2018-8-25 21:29
South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchange Bithumb Has Made $35 Million in 2018 Despite June Hack
Bithumb, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange platform has reportedly seen a mid-year profit of $35 million. The virtual currency exchange made the news in June 2018 after suffering a $30 million hack which led to severe downtime on the platform. дальше »
2018-8-25 21:08
Coinsquare Cryptocurrency Exchange Set for EU Market Expansion
Coinsquare, a notable Canadian cryptocurrency exchange platform, is gearing up to expand its services into the European market. The 68th-ranked virtual currency broker plans to enter the EU market before the end of Q4 2018. дальше »
2018-8-25 20:42
Indiegogo Promoting $18 Million Asset-Backed Cryptocurrency Investment Sale for an Aspen Hotel
Crowdfunding firm Indiegogo is promoting the St. Regis Aspen hotel share sale. The hotel reportedly wants to raise $18 million via a tokenized security offering. This will be Indiegogo’s second foray into the cryptocurrency space after an ICO promotion in 2017. дальше »
2018-8-25 20:30
Ernst & Young Acquires Silicon Valley-Based Cryptocurrency Startup CAAT
Global accounting behemoth Ernst & Young (EY) has announced its acquisition of CAAT, a Silicon Valley-based cryptocurrency startup. The purchase represents another example of the increased rate of crypto and blockchain adoption by mainstream financial juggernauts. дальше »
2018-8-24 09:49
Nearly 2.7 Million Webstores Now Accepting Crypto Payments Through Coinbase Commerce
At the beginning of this month Coinbase Commerce announced that it had launched a new WooCommerce plugin which would allow cryptocurrencies to be used as a form of payment for commercial transactions. дальше »
2018-8-24 01:21
Robinhood Bumps Up Bug Bounty Rewards to $50,000
Financial services platform Robinhood has made some big changes to its security bug bounty program, including a new $50,000 reward for anyone who can find a critical error in their system. дальше »
2018-8-24 01:01
Bittrex Partners with Rialto Trading to Launch Cryptocurrency Securities Trading Platform
Rialto Trading and Bittrex have announced a partnership deal to develop a novel digital asset trading service. The former, an Alternative Trading System (ATS), and the latter, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, plan to launch a cryptocurrency securities trading platform. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:43
Kik Launches Kinit App for iOS, Allows Users to Earn and Spend Kin Cryptocurrency In-App
Social media platform Kik has recently launched a new app known as Kinit to enable iOS users to earn and spend the Kin digital currency. Details of the Kinit App According to VentureBeat, Canadian messaging app Kik has given iOS users the opportunity to earn and spend cryptocurrency with the launch of its Kinit app. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:30
Ripple CEO Says Institutional Investors are Buying XRP at Record Rate
DailyHodl reports that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Wall Street investors are buying and holding XRP at a record rate. Despite falling prices in the current bear market, Ripple has been mounting positive momentum in the press recently after winning its first court case earlier this month and revealing the company’s plans to enter into… The post Ripple CEO Says Institutional Investors are Buying XRP at Record Rate appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:08
EPL Football Team Leicester City Partners With Blockchain Sports Betting Platform FansUnite
Professional football’s busy week with blockchain gets even busier as the English Premier League’s Leicester City football team has announced a new partnership with Ethereum-based sports betting platform FansUnite. дальше »
2018-8-24 23:52
World Famous Crypto DJ 3LAU Gives New Details About his Blockchain-Powered Music Festival and Experience in Crypto
CrytoGlobe has released a new exclusive interview with famous DJ turned crypto enthusiast Justin Blau, aka 3LAU. According to Forbes, Blau was contacted by a Black Rock recruiter during his junior year of college, who offered him an internship on Wall Street. дальше »
2018-8-24 23:38
Decentralized App Peepeth Forgoes ICO, Opts for Kickstarter
Peepeth, a decentralized Twitter clone, began its crowdfunding campaign on August 20. Unlike most startups of its kind, the project is skipping an ICO and has instead decided to use a Kickstarter to gain initial funding. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:32
U.S. Congresswoman Reveals Cryptocurrency Investment in Financial Disclosure Report
Another member of the United States Congress has revealed ownership/investment stakes in cryptocurrency. This time around, it is Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), a three-term member of the U. S. дальше »
2018-8-23 17:45
Rumors of Convergence: Will Ripple Combine Its Three Products?
Over the past few weeks, a Ripple leader has been hinting that Ripple’s three major services will be consolidated into a single service. The Ripple network and the XRP token serve as a bridge between foreign currencies, and Ripple has aimed to form partnerships with various financial institutions. дальше »
2018-8-23 17:30
Bitcoin ETF: SEC Issues Three Orders Rejecting Nine Proposals
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected a total of nine Bitcoin ETF proposals. The decision, while unsurprising, will undoubtedly come as another blow to proponents who argue that the market is ripe for a BTC ETF. дальше »
2018-8-23 17:17
US Federal Trade Commission Reports New Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Targeting ‘Unfaithful’ Men
A new warning from the US Federal Trade Commission cites an increasing number of crypto scams targeting ‘unfaithful’ men. According to the FTC, scammers have been tracking down unfaithful men and demanding payments in the form of Bitcoin in exchange for not revealing the target’s alleged affair to their spouse and family. дальше »
2018-8-23 01:27
Leaked Data Calls Bitmain’s Cash Flow Into Question
In a new 17-page analysis of crypto mining giant Bitmain’s current status, researchers at Alliance Bernstein claim that “Bitmain’s uninterrupted cash flow unfortunately is now in question as competitors may catch up in technologies. дальше »
2018-8-23 01:02
Revolut Launches Metal Debit Card with Cryptocurrency ‘Cashback’ Rewards
A new debit card payment option has become available for those interested in using cryptocurrency for daily commercial transactions, The Next Web reports. The new Revolut ‘Metal’ debit card has officially launched today and is offering cryptocurrency ‘cashback’ rewards for users spending cryptocurrency for real-world purchases. дальше »
2018-8-23 22:39
Liechtenstein’s Union Bank AG to Launch World’s First Security Token Backed by a Regulated Bank
A new security token is currently under development which, upon launch, will be the world’s first cryptocurrency backed by a fully regulated bank. Liechenstein’s Union Bank AG released a new statement announcing “a transformative Crypto Currency and Blockchain initiative: the fully licensed bank in Liechtenstein will be the first bank ever to issue its own… The post Liechtenstein’s Union Bank AG to Launch World’s First Security Token Backed by a Regulated Bank appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-8-23 22:20
Bank of Thailand Announces Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency
In an open statement published yesterday, the Bank of Thailand (BOT), the country’s central bank, announced that it has begun developing a wholesale central bank digital currency. The project is designed to address technological changes happening in the financial services industry by raising the Thai financial sector’s readiness for adopting new financial tech. дальше »
2018-8-23 20:59
South Korean Lawmakers Examine ICO and Blockchain Legislation
The South Korean National Assembly is holding an extraordinary session to examine ICO and blockchain legislation in the country. Details of the Session On August 20, the South Korean National Assembly held a brief, extraordinary session to discuss the promotion of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries and to create guidelines on ICOs. дальше »
2018-8-22 19:15
WandX Suspended From Blog Site Medium—Goes Ahead With App Release
WandX, a decentralized exchange for ERC-20 tokens, has announced that it will be launching the beta version of its desktop app at the end of this week. The project describes itself as “Wall Street for Ethereum” and is meant to provide a wide variety of trading features and types of transactions: “Through the various WandX… The post WandX Suspended From Blog Site Medium—Goes Ahead With App Release appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-8-22 18:57
Komodo (KMD) General Manager Talks Partnerships, Recent Success, and Exposure
Ben Fairbank, the general manager of Komodo (KMD), took the time to participate in a Reddit AMA yesterday in which he gave new information about the platform’s current status and future plans. дальше »
2018-8-22 00:12
No Margin Trading for Bakkt Bitcoin Futures, Says CEO
Kelly Loeffler, the CEO of Bakkt, has announced that the company will not offer margin trading for its Bitcoin futures contracts. This announcement is sure to differentiate Bakkt’s offering from what is currently available as far as the BTC futures market is concerned. дальше »
2018-8-21 22:09
Russian Company Opens Country’s Largest Crypto Mining Farm in a Former Soviet Union Fertilizer Lab
On August 20th, a Russian company is reported to have opened Russia’s largest crypto mining farm in a former Soviet Union fertilizer laboratory. The former lab was said to have been unoccupied for 20 years and covers 44,000 square feet. дальше »
2018-8-21 21:20
English Soccer Teams Plan to Test Cryptocurrency Payment System
In what is described as a “sponsorship deal”, seven top-flight clubs—Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, Newcastle United, Southampton, Cardiff City, Brighton, and Crystal Palace—have decided to set up Bitcoin wallets with an online trading platform, eToro. дальше »
2018-8-21 20:52
Controversial U Network Launches Its Testnet and Hopes to Escape Infamy
U Network’s testnet went live yesterday, along with its public blockchain browser and wallet. The platform is focused on rewarding content creators and moderators with its native UUU token in the same vein as Steemit and Minds. дальше »
2018-8-21 18:58
ZenCash (ZEN) Will Rebrand In Two Days: What Is the Mystery Name?
ZenCash (ZEN) has announced that it will reveal its new brand on August 22nd, introducing a new logo, name, and project-wide look. This decision was based on “comprehensive research that lasted three months,” during which time the team reached out to the market and the community. дальше »
2018-8-21 04:25
Australians Can Pay Utility Bills With Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin (BTC)–In terms of adoption for cryptocurrency, being able to pay for real world goods and services with the digital currency has long been viewed as the gold standard. The bear market of 2018 has led to a shift in focus away from the fundamentals of crypto and the usability of blockchain transactions in favor […] The post Australians Can Pay Utility Bills With Bitcoin (BTC) appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-8-21 01:48
Blockchain Firm Seven Stars Cloud Signs $24 Billion Deal with China’s Largest Electric Bus Service Operator
Blockchain firm Seven Stars Cloud Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SSC) has announced in a press release today that it has formed a ‘ground-breaking’ three-year exclusive $24 billion deal with China’s National Transportation Co to issue fixed income lease financing-based products. дальше »
2018-8-21 01:44
Adab Launches Shariah-Compliant Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform
Adab Solutions, a UAE-based company, recently launched a Sharia-compliant cryptocurrency exchange platform called the First Islamic Crypto Exchange (FICE). In strict adherence to the high moral requirements by the Shariah community, the company will employ an in-house Shariah Advisory Board. дальше »
2018-8-21 01:20
ProShares ETF Decision Deadline Approaching as the Bitcoin ETF Saga Continues
The much-followed Bitcoin ETF saga reaches yet another climax this week as the ProShares Bitcoin ETF proposal is set to be reviewed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission by August 23rd. дальше »
2018-8-21 00:48
New Study Finds Only 36 of the Top 100 Cryptocurrencies Have a ‘Working Product’, Sparks Controversy
Controversy has ensued online as recent research published by Invest In Blockchain finds that out of the top 100 cryptocurrencies in the world by market cap, only 36 have working products. дальше »
2018-8-21 00:29
Shanghai Stock Exchange Partners with China’s IAMAC to Launch Industry Improvement Initiative Through Blockchain
A new report from China Security Journal reveals that the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has partnered with the Insurance Management Association of China (IAMAC) to launch a joint initiative aimed at improving the country’s insurance and pension industries through blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-21 23:22
Serbian Nationals Defraud South Korean Businessman of Two Million Euros in Bitcoin Using Counterfeit Bills
Things have turned sour for a South Korean businessman involved in an offline peer-to-peer cryptocurrency scam. The businessman swapped his digital currency for euros that turned out to be fake. Details of the Scam A South Korean businessman who runs a cryptocurrency company in Singapore had Bitcoin worth approximately $2. дальше »
2018-8-20 23:00
Bittrex Along With 2 Other Major Exchanges Partner with Gemini to Form Virtual Commodity Association
A new report from Bloomberg reveals that Bittrex along with 2 other major cryptocurrency exchanges have joined the Winklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange to form the Virtual Commodity Association. дальше »
2018-8-20 22:29
China Releases August Cryptocurrency Rating Index, Komodo (KMD) Moves Into Third
China’s Center of Information Industry Development (CCID) has released the latest edition of its monthly ‘Cryptocurrency Rating Index’. EOS and Ethereum maintain their first and second place positions for the third consecutive month. дальше »
2018-8-20 20:55
Three Suspects Arrested in Connection to $87 Million Cryptocurrency Heist in China
The Chinese government has arrested three suspects for allegedly hacking into computers and stealing $87 million worth of digital currency. According to Huashang News, Xian officers are calling it the highest-value cryptocurrency case in the country’s history. дальше »
2018-8-20 20:27
Australian Movie Distributor Unveils Cryptocurrency Rewards Program: Screencreds
The Australian movie industry has found a new way to integrate blockchain technology into its daily operations. Recently, movie distributor Demand Film announced that it will be rewarding its customers with its soon-to-be-launched digital currency: Screencreds. дальше »