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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 »
2018-8-20 23:14
DJ/Producer 3LAU Set to Launch Blockchain-Powered Music Festival
A music DJ is set to break boundaries and spin history as he launches the first-ever blockchain-powered music festival in October 2018. Details of the Our Music Festival (OMF) Justin Blau, popularly referred to as “3LAU”, is launching a one-of-a-kind music festival in October 2018. дальше »
2018-8-19 19:52
Jamaican Stock Exchange Partners with Fintech Company to Deliver Cryptocurrency Trading
The Jamaican Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced that it will be collaborating with Canada’s Blockstation to deliver cryptocurrency trading to investors. Details of the Cryptocurrency Collaboration The JSE announced on August 14th that it had selected Canadian fintech company Blockstation to deliver crypto tokens to investors. дальше »
2018-8-19 19:24
Cryptocurrency Prime Dealer SFOX Raises $22.7 Million in Series A Funding
A cryptocurrency prime dealer for professional traders and institutional investors called San Francisco Open Exchange (SFOX) announced on Thursday (August 16th, 2018) that it had raised up to $22. дальше »
2018-8-19 18:51
Pornhub Subsidiary Tube8 Unveils Cryptocurrency Rewards Program
Tube8, a subsidiary of Pornhub, has announced plans to begin rewarding adult entertainment aficionados with digital currency as part of a new partnership with Vice Industry Token. Details of the Cryptocurrency Rewards Program According to Hard Fork, Tube8 revealed that it had partnered with Vice Industry Token (VIT) to make its entire platform tokenized. дальше »
2018-8-18 19:14
Analysis Suggests Crypto Trading Could Double in 2018, Coinbase Reaching an ‘Unassailable Competitive Position’
New research from US-based investment management firm Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. suggests that crypto trading could double to $4 billion before the end of 2018, Bloomberg reports. The new report titled ‘Crypto Trading — the Next Big Thing is Here?’ suggests that despite current market declines, cryptocurrency offers “a plethora of opportunities for traditional… The post Analysis Suggests Crypto Trading Could Double in 2018, Coinbase Reaching an ‘Unassailable Competitive Position’ appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-8-18 02:04
FCA Warns U.K. Investors of Elaborate Cryptocurrency Scams Involving Prestigious London Addresses
The U. K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned local investors to be wary of elaborate cryptocurrency scams, some of which claim prestigious physical addresses in London. Details of the Cryptocurrency Schemes In an official release by the FCA on Friday (August 17, 2018), the financial watchdog describes several ways fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes are carried out. дальше »
2018-8-18 01:34
Chinese E-commerce Giant JD.com Launches Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) Platform
JD. com, a Chinese online retail behemoth, has debuted a new blockchain platform for enterprise clients. The platform is designed “to help enterprise customers build, host and use their own blockchain applications for more secure, transparent and convenient operations management. дальше »
2018-8-18 23:14
Former CIA Analyst Says Cryptocurrencies are Not a Threat to National Security
Former CIA analyst Yaya Fenusie has published a new article on Forbes arguing that although authoritarian governments are working to build cryptocurrency-based financial systems, cryptocurrencies themselves should not be feared or discouraged from a national security point of view. дальше »
2018-8-18 22:40
Triple Threat: Ripple Announces Three Preferred Cryptocurrency Exchanges as Part of Expanded XRapid Paradigm
Ripple has announced three cryptocurrency exchange companies as its preferred platforms for carrying out transactions with the XRP token via its XRapid payments protocol. The move comes as Ripple continues in its bid to expand its services across the globe–gaining increased utilization of the XRP coin in tandem with its legacy ledger. дальше »
2018-8-18 21:26
San Francisco Court Orders Suspect to Pay Bail in Cryptocurrency
According to new federal court decision, a suspect charged with hacking video game company Electronic Arts has been ordered to pay bail in cryptocurrency. Nothing Wrong with Bail Payment Made via Cryptocurrency Judge Jacqueline Corley of the Federal Court in San Francisco on Thursday, August 16th, ordered Martin Marsich to pay his $750,000 bail in… The post San Francisco Court Orders Suspect to Pay Bail in Cryptocurrency appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-8-18 21:14
Zero-Commission Cryptocurrency Trading Platform Coinberry Announces Partnership with BRD
Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform Coinberry recently announced a new partnership with Switzerland-based wallet provider, BRD. This alliance is expected to grant a seamless trading experience to virtual currency traders. дальше »
2018-8-17 20:25
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Excluded from Venture Firms List by South Korean Government, Angers Cryptocurrency Platform Operators
Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have condemned their exclusion by the country’s government from the classification of venture firms. Many platform operators believe the development is not in the best interest of the nascent cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-8-17 19:58
Binance LCX Launches Fiat-to-Cryptocurrency Exchange Service in Liechtenstein
Binance LCX has announced the launch of a fiat-to-cryptocurrency exchange platform in Liechtenstein. The announcement follows plans to unveil similar services in Uganda a few months back. Binance LCX is a joint venture between Binance and LCX. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:22
Crypto Activist Andreas Antonopoulos Calls Bitcoin ETFs a “Terrible Idea”
Popular cryptocurrency activist and educator Andreas Antonopoulos responded to questions surrounding the numerous proposed Bitcoin ETF listings filed with SEC recently in the latest edition of his monthly Youtube Q&A series. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:02
Genesis Mining Set to Scrap Open-Ended Bitcoin Mining Contracts Due to Lack of Profitability
Genesis mining has announced the imminent shutdown of open-ended Bitcoin mining contracts. The cloud mining service platform has advised users to migrate to a five-year BTC mining contract instead. дальше »
2018-8-17 17:39
Contrasting Bitcoin Narratives Abound This Week on CNBC
CNBC has published numerous articles this week painting very different pictures from financial industry professionals on the future of Bitcoin. Most recently, host of CNBC’s Mad Money, Jim Cramer, stated that “the sun seems to be setting” on cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-17 03:27
Stock Exchange Trader and Banks Implicated in $24 Million Thai Bitcoin Scam
An investor in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as well as employees in no less than three banks have been implicated in the $24 million Bitcoin scam involving actor Jiratpisit “Boom” Jaravijit. дальше »
2018-8-17 02:55
Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin’s Twitter Spree Tells All About Casper
Vitalik Buterin issued a series of 75 tweets today to discuss Ethereum’s Casper project. Casper is the upcoming consensus mechanism that will be used to transition Ethereum from proof of work to proof of stake. дальше »
2018-8-17 01:29
VeChain Announces Blockchain Vaccine Tracing Solution to Aid in Chinese Health Crisis
A recent vaccine crisis in China is leading government officials to consider turning to blockchain company VeChain for support. News first spread in July that hundreds of thousands of Chinese children had received defective vaccines manufactured by a Chinese drug company, causing citizens to cast blame on the government for not providing sufficient oversight to… The post VeChain Announces Blockchain Vaccine Tracing Solution to Aid in Chinese Health Crisis appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-8-17 01:03
Coinbase’s ‘Toshi’ is Now ‘Coinbase Wallet’
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that the popular Toshi cryptocurrency wallet is being re-branded as the new Coinbase Wallet. In a blog post published yesterday, Coinbase announced that the Coinbase Wallet serves as “part of a larger effort to invest in products that will define the future of the decentralized web and make that… The post Coinbase’s ‘Toshi’ is Now ‘Coinbase Wallet’ appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-8-17 23:33
Brave CEO Brendan Eich Gives New Details on Ad Trials, BAT, and the Future of Brave
Brendan Eich answered questions from the Brave and BAT community on Reddit today. Brave is the browser that will soon be compensating users via ads, YouTube, and social media with its native BAT token. дальше »
2018-8-17 23:17
Nasdaq Tightens Bond With Gemini Cryptocurrency Exchange, Cryptocurrency Listings Becoming Increasingly Likely
In late July, Nasdaq was reported to have hosted a secret closed door meeting with representatives from approximately half a dozen cryptocurrency companies, including the founders of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, the Winklevoss twins. дальше »
2018-8-17 22:43
Ripple Preparing to Enter Into Chinese Markets
New statements from the vice president of European Union strategic accounts at Ripple reveal that the creators of the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency are looking to expand their Distributed Ledger Technology software services into China. дальше »
2018-8-16 21:24
Bitcoin Lightning Network Updated to be More Worthwhile For Node Operators
The Lightning Network, a Bitcoin scaling solution which has long been denounced as too inactive to actually drive down Bitcoin transaction fees, is reportedly benefiting some of its users. The network allows Bitcoin transactions to take place off-chain, which reduces congestion on Bitcoin’s main blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-16 19:13
Bitcoin’s Non-Correlation with Traditional Assets Brings Benefits as Well as Headaches
Part of the appeal of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is the lack of correlation to mainstream asset classes; however, a new report from Bloomberg suggests this characteristic might actually be constituting a headache for traders and investors alike. дальше »
2018-8-16 18:29
ARK Core DevNet v2 Launches Amidst a Devastating Price Crash
The second version of the ARK Core DevNet went live yesterday. The update reinvents the platform, which is described as an “all-in-one” blockchain that aims to be a simple blockchain development system. дальше »
2018-8-16 18:13
Recent Survey Shows 30 Percent of UK Firms Have Been Affected by Cryptojacking Attacks
A recent research study published by Citrix has shown that as many as three out of ten businesses in the UK have fallen victim to cryptojacking within the past month. In the past few months, cryptojacking has become an even greater cryptocurrency-based scourge, overtaking ransomware attacks. дальше »
2018-8-16 01:49
The Future or a Cult? Clashing Opinions on Cryptocurrency in Mainstream Media
Polarizing opinions have flooded mainstream media surrounding cryptocurrencies recently, highlighted by Penn Financial Group founder Matt McCall encouraging investors to buy the dip on CNN and former PayPal CEO Bill Harris calling cryptocurrency a cult on CNBC’s Fast Money. дальше »
2018-8-16 01:14
Coinbase Acquisition Reveals the Exchange’s Interest in Providing Digital Identity Services
A new report published today by WIRED reveals that leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has acquired a San Francisco-based blockchain startup in an effort to bolster the platform’s digital identity features. дальше »
2018-8-16 00:31
Ripple (XRP) Bullish Following Important Court Case Win
Following bullish trends in the market, the world’s third biggest cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP) is up almost 13 percent today following an important win in a court case filed with the Northern District of California. дальше »
2018-8-16 23:16
TRON (TRX) Added to LINE’s BITBOX Cryptocurrency Exchange, Line Launches $10 Million Token Venture Fund
LINE Corp has announced TRON (TRX) as the first token addition to BITBOX, its recently launched cryptocurrency exchange platform. In another development, the company plans to set up a token venture fund via one of its subsidiary firms. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:39
Investor Sues AT&T for $224 Million Following Multi-Million Dollar Cryptocurrency Hack
An American cryptocurrency investor has filed a $224 million lawsuit against the world’s largest telecommunications company, AT&T, for allegedly causing the California resident to lose an estimated $24 million in cryptocurrency, CNBC reports. дальше »
2018-8-15 21:57
Steemit Announces Release Date for Smart Media Tokens, Hardfork 20 Update Nearly Ready for Launch
A new press release from the Steem Blockchain Team has given a release timeline for the Steem blockchain’s Smart Media Tokens (SMTs). An official TestNet release is slated for January 2019 along with a MainNet launch scheduled for March. дальше »
2018-8-15 21:41
Multi-Million Dollar Bitcoin Transfer to Suspected BitMEX Wallet Raises Manipulation Concerns
Controversy has begun on Twitter as approximately 18,000 Bitcoins (BTC) were recently transferred to a wallet suspected to be tied to popular cryptocurrency derivatives platform BitMEX. The large transfer, currently totaling $114 million in value, is leading some to think BitMEX might be involved in a suspected market manipulation scheme, CryptoGlobe reports. дальше »
2018-8-15 20:36
Cannabis Media Brand ‘High Times’ Won’t be Accepting Bitcoin in Upcoming IPO
Popular Cannabis media brand High Times has clarified an earlier announcement which stated that it would accept investments made with Bitcoin and Ethereum in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). дальше »
2018-8-15 18:43
SEC Slaps Fraudulent Cryptocurrency ICO Founder with Fine and Lifetime Ban
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined the founder of a scam ICO project. The erring project head has also been issued a lifetime ban by the Commission. Details of the SEC Fine The Commission, on August 14, obtained a permanent officer-and-director order against David T. дальше »
2018-8-15 18:30
Axoni Secures $32 Million in Series B Funding Round to Build Blockchain Infrastructure
New York-based enterprise blockchain startup, Axoni, has raised $32 million in its recently concluded Series B funding round. The company seeks to provide blockchain infrastructure to financial institutions and capital markets. дальше »
2018-8-15 18:16
Cryptocurrency Company Being Sued by Playboy for Fraud and Breach of Contract
A Canadian cryptocurrency company called Global Blockchain Technologies is facing legal troubles from Playboy, the famous adult magazine company. Details of the Legal Tussle According to the Los Angeles Times, Playboy Enterprises is suing Global Blockchain Technologies on allegations of fraud and breach of contract. дальше »
2018-8-15 00:37
Cardano CEO Announces Chrome Extension Wallet Called ‘Icarus’
The founder and CEO of Cardano, Charles Hokinson, has announced that Cardano has created a new internet-browser-extension wallet called Icarus. The third-party project is announced in partnership with Cardano’s Japanese supporting sub-division company, Emurgo, and aims to provide a smoother and more secure user experience for ADA token holders. дальше »
2018-8-15 00:27
Cryptocurrency Investor Plunged into $160,000 Debt After Securing a Loan to Trade in Virtual Currencies
An Abu Dhabi resident is facing the prospect of having to repay more than $160,000 in bank debt after his cryptocurrency investment went awry. The story is another testament to the significant risks involved in virtual currency trading due to the volatile nature of the market. дальше »
2018-8-15 23:02
Coinbase Reduces Index Fund Fee to 1% to Attract Institutional Investors, Adds Ethereum Classic
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that the company will be reducing its annual management fee for its Coinbase Index Fund from 2 to 1 percent for all new and existing investors. дальше »
2018-8-15 22:46
Ontology Offering 6,400 ONG Rewards in New Bug Bounty Program
Ontology has announced in a recent Medium post that it would be partnering with security audit company SlowMist Zone to create a new “Security Vulnerability and Threat Intelligence Program”. дальше »
2018-8-15 22:03
Bitcoin Price will Recover with Time, Says Cryptocurrency Advocate to CNBC
Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market, in general, is going through a bleak period—even within the context of a year when prices have steadily been in decline. After a mildly positive run in July, August has seen prices decline to new lows in 2018. дальше »
2018-8-14 21:44
LocalCoinSwap P2P Cryptocurrency Exchange Hints at an Imminent Launch
LocalCoinSwap is an upcoming peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange that lets users find partners to trade coins with through a system of classified ads. This isn’t new in and of itself: LocalBitcoins and Paxful currently dominate this market. дальше »
2018-8-14 21:27
ICO Exit Scams Have Cost Investors Nearly $100 Million
ICO exit scams have become a clear and present danger to the integrity of the cryptocurrency crowdsale paradigm. The prevalence of pump and dump ICO schemes threaten to scuttle the belief once held by investors in the potential of ICO token investments. дальше »
2018-8-14 21:00
Stellar Community Warns About ‘Dolphin’, a Dubious Hard Fork
Stellar Dolphin is presenting itself as an upcoming hard fork of Stellar Lumens (XLM). It’s making the rounds on social media, seeking pre-sale investors, and promising an airdrop at the end of the month. дальше »
2018-8-14 20:35
EY Luxembourg Team Wins €5,000 In European ‘Hackathon’
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has just concluded its first ‘EIB Hackathon Blockchain Challenge’, which brought together 56 coders from 15 countries. The competition took place earlier this week as 12 teams were locked in a room for 48 hours during EIB’s annual forum dedicated to treasury issues. дальше »
2018-8-14 02:28
Cryptocurrency Mining Becoming Popular on University Campuses, Brings with it Energy and Security Concerns
Cryptocurrency mining has become an exciting and enticing proposition for many people. While the enterprise affords many opportunities to acquire valuable virtual currencies, the process also brings with it some unpleasant consequences. дальше »
2018-8-14 00:27
South Korea Includes Blockchain Technology as Part of $4.4 Billion Domestic Spending Plan
The South Korean government has launched a 5 trillion won ($4. 4 billion) domestic spending plan aiming to accelerate innovative growth in what it considers to be 8 key sectors in industry and technology. дальше »