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Is John McAfee Panicking or Batting Down Trolls? Hackers Claim to Have Cracked the ‘Unhackable’ Bitfi Wallet
On July 31st, McAfee Security Founder John Mcafee, went to Twitter with his usual gusto and announced that the bounty for hacking into his ‘unhackable’ Bitfi wallet had been raised from $100,000 to $250,000. дальше »
2018-8-3 22:51
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Study Finds Bitcoin Mining May Threaten Paris Climate Agreement
According to MarketWatch, Bitcoin mining requires so much energy that it could pose a threat to the international Paris Agreement, which was designed in 2015 to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions released into the earth’s atmosphere. дальше »
2018-8-3 21:31
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New Study Finds 88% of Cryptocurrency Exchanges Want Regulation
A new study by crypto-friendly payment company Mistertango reveals that 88% of cryptocurrency exchanges want industry regulation, Finextra reports. The cryptocurrency market is currently trying to change its “Wild West” image that it received as a result of the 2017 ICO boom, the extreme market volatility, and the numerous cyberattacks on investors and exchanges. дальше »
2018-8-3 21:03
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Is the ICO Boom Officially Over?
Over the course of late 2017 into early 2018, the cryptocurrency world was rocked by the biggest boom in its history. Bitcoin’s price exploded from around $6,000 in mid July 2017 to just shy of $20,000 in December, and at the same time, the cryptocurrency market was flooded with billions of dollars being invested in… The post Is the ICO Boom Officially Over? appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-8-3 20:45
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Thai Movie Theater Giant Launches Cryptocurrency Payment Services
Thailand is moving a step further in the acceptance of digital currencies. The country’s largest movie theater chain has recently collaborated with a digital payments company to build a digital-payment ecosystem which includes support for cryptocurrency payments. дальше »
2018-8-3 20:23
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Blockchain Ltd. Hires Electronic Trading Veteran Jamie Selway to Lead Institutional Markets
According to Reuters, cryptocurrency wallet company Blockchain Ltd. announced on August 1, 2018, that they have hired Jamie Selway as the global head of institutional markets. Selway is an expert when it comes to the U. дальше »
2018-8-3 20:11
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Is TRON’s ‘Project Atlas’ a Realization of Satoshi Nakamoto’s Vision for BitTorrent?
Last week Unhashed covered a story that the TRON Foundation had acquired the popular peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing program BitTorrent. TRON Founder Justin Sun announced in a blog post following the purchase that BitTorrent would be assimilated into the TRON ecosystem, “making TRON the largest decentralized Internet ecosystem in the world. дальше »
2018-8-3 19:46
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North Carolina Prohibits Cryptocurrency Campaign Donations
Cryptocurrency has gone beyond being a mere virtual coin. In recent years, it has seen several real-world use cases, from buying a cup of coffee to funding political campaigns. The United States is arguably one of the friendliest crypto countries in the world. дальше »
2018-8-3 19:23
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SIM Hijacking Spree Ravages 40 Cryptocurrency Investors, Over $5M Stolen
A brief series of cyber attacks recently led to the theft of an astoundingly large amount of cryptocurrency. The perpetrator, Joel Ortiz, broke into his victims’ cryptocurrency accounts and withdrew funds. дальше »
2018-8-2 02:38
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Cryptocurrency Exchange WEX Accused of Pulling an Exit Scam, One User Reports $11,000 LTC Missing
A concerning Reddit thread has been gaining traction online that is fueling fears for investors using cryptocurrency exchange WEX. nz. According to the thread, a WEX user has claimed that WEX has scammed him out of $11,000 worth of Litecoin (LTC). дальше »
2018-8-2 02:22
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Wikipedia Says ‘No’ To ICOs—Jimmy Wales Sticks With Bitcoin
Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, recently gave a speech at BlockShow, a blockchain event in Berlin. During the event and in later follow-up interviews, reporters from Business Insider asked if Wikipedia would move into crypto or start an ICO. дальше »
2018-8-2 01:59
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Status Introduces Ethereum 2.0 Sharding Client: Nimbus
“Status’ goal is to drive mass adoption of Ethereum,” reads the heading of today’s announcement on the Status website. The post contains a new report on Status‘ upcoming Ethereum 2. дальше »
2018-8-2 01:45
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Mike Novogratz’s Cryptocurrency Bank’s Stock Drops 20 Percent on the Canadian Stock Exchange
Galaxy Digital, Mike Novogratz’s cryptocurrency merchant, has finally been listed on the Canadian stock exchange. The listing has gone ahead despite the tumultuous conditions in the virtual currency market over the course of 2018. дальше »
2018-8-2 23:20
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McDonalds Launches Its Own Cryptocurrency: The ‘MacCoin’
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the BigMac, and to celebrate, fast food empire McDonalds has launched its very own cryptocurrency: the ‘MacCoin’. That’s right folks, starting this week investors can purchase limited edition MacCoins at any McDonalds store in America. дальше »
2018-8-2 22:52
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Iran to Fully Legalize Cryptocurrency in Near Future
The Iranian Financial Tribune reports today that it is likely that Iran will fully legalize cryptocurrency in the near future. In April of this year, the country’s central bank issued an outright ban on all cryptocurrency, followed by a censorship campaign launched against exchanges in July. дальше »
2018-8-2 21:46
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Australia’s Commonwealth Bank Completes Global Trade Pilot Test Using the Ethereum Blockchain
According to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), the CBA and five Australian and international supply chain companies have successfully shipped seventeen tonnes of almonds from Sunraysia in Victoria, Australia to Hamburg, Germany, using a blockchain-based platform built on Ethereum. дальше »
2018-8-2 21:35
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Blockchain Technology is Expected to Grow Quickly in the Asia Pacific (APAC) Region
According to TechWireAsia, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is one of the fastest growing regions when it comes to blockchain spending in 2018. In terms of blockchain spending, they are currently ranked third, after the U. дальше »
2018-8-2 21:03
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How the Maltese Government Aims to Make Malta the World’s Blockchain Hub
According to Forbes, Malta, the European island between the North African Coast and the central Mediterranean Sea, has become a globally-recognized country for its business-friendly and innovative regulations in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-8-1 20:36
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ConsenSys Ventures Partner Discusses Google’s Push Into Blockchain and Why She Prefers Ethereum over Bitcoin
Kavita Gupta, a founding and managing partner at Consensys Ventures, the venture capital arm of ConsenSys, a blockchain venture production studio, recently discussed in an interview with Bloomberg Market Google’s recent push into the blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-8-1 19:36
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How Blockchain Technology Could Revolutionize the Art Industry
Although the blockchain network was originally designed as the underlying technology behind Bitcoin, it has since 2009, been trialed, tested and experimented with in a variety of industries: finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and now art. дальше »
2018-8-1 19:12
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Online Bank Swissquote Posts $26 Million in Profits After Opening Bitcoin Investment Accounts
Online banking service provider Swissquote has encountered soaring profits since offering customers Bitcoin trading accounts in July of last year. In a report published yesterday, the Swissquote Group posted profits of 25. дальше »
2018-8-1 00:51
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Coinbase Hires Anti-Money Laundering Expert as New Chief Compliance Officer
The U. S. ’ leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, announced today that it has hired Anti Money Laundering (AML) expert Jeff Horowitz to act as the company’s new Chief Compliance Officer. дальше »
2018-7-31 22:58
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Binance Cryptocurrency Exchange Announces Trust Wallet Acquisition
Cryptocurrency exchange behemoth Binance has announced the acquisition of Trust Wallet, a mobile cryptocurrency wallet company. This acquisition is the first ever by the popular cryptocurrency exchange service, signaling a statement of intent in the company’s quest to stake a more significant claim in the evolving cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-7-31 22:35
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Thomson Reuters Aims to Provide Cryptocurrency Data for Investors
Thomson Reuters is taking important steps in regularizing the cryptocurrency market. The media and information firm is determined to create an environment where investors can rely on market data in the still nascent virtual currency industry. дальше »
2018-7-31 22:14
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President Bill Clinton to Give Keynote Address at Ripple’s Annual Swell Conference
Ripple has announced today that the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Swell conference at the beginning of October in San Francisco, California. дальше »
2018-7-31 22:03
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Bitcoin Slumps Below $8,000 as Cryptocurrency Prices Tank
Today isn’t a happy day for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, as prices have been declining steadily over the past six hours. Bitcoin is back below $8,000, and other top-ranked altcoins have also suffered significant price drops in the last 24 hours. дальше »
2018-7-31 20:53
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CEO of Vietnamese Cryptocurrency Mining Company Flees with $35 Million in Investor Funds, Apologizes on Facebook
According to local Vietnamese news outlet VNExpress, Le Minh Tam, the CEO of Sky Mining, a large cryptocurrency mining company in Vietnam, recently fled with $35 million of investor money. Since his disappearance, investors and board members have not been able to reach the CEO. дальше »
2018-7-31 20:36
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HTC Set to Launch Blockchain-Capable Phone with Litecoin Support
Blockchain technology continues to be one of the most exciting emerging technologies in the modern world, and smartphone manufacturers are beginning to become aware of the potential benefits of decentralized technology. дальше »
2018-7-31 18:58
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CLS Announces ‘LedgerConnect’: A Blockchain-Based App Store for Banks
CLS, a major foreign exchange settlement group, is collaborating with IBM on a new blockchain platform that will make it easier and more affordable for banks to deploy distributed ledger technology (DLT). дальше »
2018-7-31 03:17
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Korean Government Seeks to End Tax Breaks for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The government of South Korea is considering a revision of a law which offers considerable tax benefits to cryptocurrency exchanges. A statement by the Korean government quoted in Coindesk today states that “cryptocurrency transaction brokerage is not effective in generating added value. дальше »
2018-7-31 03:05
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Steam Game ‘Abstractism’ Contains Crypto-Mining Malware
An independent game that has been available on digital distribution platform Steam since March reportedly contains a crypto miner. Steam’s developer, Valve, has not made any public statements on the matter, although it has removed the game, ‘Abstractism’, from the Steam store; links to the game’s page instead redirect to Steam’s home page. дальше »
2018-7-31 02:25
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Bitcoin ETFs: Taking a Closer Look at VanEck’s Letter to the SEC
The push for SEC-approved Bitcoin ETF listings has been receiving heavy amounts of news coverage over the last week. As several companies seek to be the first to bring crypto to Wall Street, a letter has been published by New York-based investment giant VanEck refuting many of the concerns laid out by the Commission’s recent… The post Bitcoin ETFs: Taking a Closer Look at VanEck’s Letter to the SEC appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-7-31 01:59
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Bitmain Posts $1 Billion Dollar Profit in Q1 2018, IPO Plans Underway
Mining giant Bitmain has posted profits in Q1 of 2018 totaling $1. 1 billion. Sources say, “Bitmain plans to file for an IPO very soon. ” An email has been obtained by Term Sheet from a source closely connected to Bitmain. дальше »
2018-7-31 23:07
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Blockchain Technology and IoT to Manage Supply Chains and Animal Welfare Conditions in Australia
According to the Australian Broadcasting Network (ABC), John Baird, entrepreneur and former CSIRO experimental scientist and chairman of the cybersecurity advisory council, is looking to combine blockchain technology and internet of things (IoT) technology to track the food supply chain from paddock to plate. дальше »
2018-7-31 22:03
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Cryptocurrency Industry Creating Research Centers to Protect Investors From ICO Scams
According to BusinessKorea, specialized cryptocurrency research centers have recently opened in South Korea with the goal of providing cryptocurrency investors a better-informed understanding of the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-7-31 21:21
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House Committee on Agriculture Studies Cryptocurrency with a Surprisingly Positive Tone
The U. S. House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on July 18, 2018 to discuss cryptocurrencies and digital assets. According to the opening statement, the hearing’s goal was to help the committee and community understand what cryptocurrencies are while exploring the regulatory challenges and uncertainties that currently face this industry. дальше »
2018-7-30 18:07
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Privacy Coins Fall Through The Ranks As Market Caps Decline
Bitcoin. com has reported that the market caps for many privacy coins have decreased significantly over the course of 2018. Although privacy coins are still among the leading cryptocurrencies, they no longer occupy a single position in the top ten list. дальше »
2018-7-30 05:06
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Vitalik Buterin Proposes Preloaded Crypto Cards
Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin took to Twitter today to suggest a new way to promote the adoption of cryptocurrency: make preloaded cryptocurrency cards (essentially, crypto gift cards) available at corner stores: I think there’s too much emphasis on BTC/ETH/whatever ETFs, and not enough emphasis on making it easier for people to buy $5 to $100… The post Vitalik Buterin Proposes Preloaded Crypto Cards appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-7-30 03:08
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Telegram Passport Stores ID on the Cloud—But Is It Secure?
Popular instant messaging platform Telegram has added a new feature called Passport. The tool can be used to store your identity documents on Telegram’s encrypted cloud storage and is intended to be used with ICOs and crypto exchanges that require ID. дальше »
2018-7-29 03:06
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Ethereum Trading Volume Surges Overnight—Is It Artificial?
A whopping $8 billion worth of Ether (ETH) was traded yesterday over a 24-hour period. A single exchange was responsible for $5 billion worth of that trading volume, which alone is ten times the trading volume of Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-29 02:45
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Over a Quarter of U.S. Investors are Curious About Crypto
Wells Fargo and Gallup have released the results of a new poll for the second-quarter of 2018 which reveals that established U. S. investors are developing an interest in Bitcoin, but are holding off on investing. дальше »
2018-7-29 02:19
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Will the Price of Tezos (XTZ) Rise with Credibility?
After an almost surprise re-emergence from Tezos, the second largest ICO to date, the controversial project has launched its beta-net and this week chose a “big four” auditor to help overcome financial concerns. дальше »
2018-7-29 01:25
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Nasdaq Inc. Holds Closed-Door Meeting to Discuss Future of Cryptocurrency
Nasdaq Inc. is reported to have hosted a closed-door meeting with representatives of approximately half a dozen companies, including Gemini founders the Winklevoss twins, to discuss the future of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-28 02:36
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Dash is Used More than All Other Cryptos Combined In Venezuela
Venezuela’s struggling economy has inspired many in the country to adopt cryptocurrencies as an alternative to the crashing Venezuelan Bolivar. The situation in Venezuela is dire; hyperinflation in the country has reached such extremes that a cup of coffee now costs a million Bolivars. дальше »
2018-7-28 00:50
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Pakistan Embraces Cryptocurrency Amidst Deteriorating Economic Situation
The people of Pakistan are gradually turning towards cryptocurrency as the Pakistani economy continues to experience a steep decline. With a new administration set to take office, there are questions on whether the government will be able to resolve the current economic crisis that has rocked the country since the beginning of 2018. дальше »
2018-7-28 00:34
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Kim Dotcom, Founder of Megaupload, Announces ‘Kimcoin’: A New Cryptocurrency Aimed at Monetizing Online Content
Kim Dotcom, the controversial founder of the now-defunct file hosting service Megaupload, has recently announced the development of a new cryptocurrency called ‘Kimcoin’. The coin itself is part of a larger project called ‘K. дальше »
2018-7-28 23:48
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Has the SEC Overstepped Its Bounds? Dissenting SEC Commissioner and ‘Crypto Mom’ Believes It Has, Twitter Following Explodes
Yesterday, the Winklevoss twins were once again denied by the SEC for approval of their “Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust” in a 3-1 ruling. The lone dissenter in the decision, Hester Peirce, has gone to Twitter to reiterate her opposition to the Commission’s ruling. дальше »
2018-7-27 22:21
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Hackers Steal $7.7 Million from KickICO Cryptocurrency Wallet
KickICO has become the latest victim of a cryptocurrency hack. Cyber intruders were able to breach the project’s smart contract and steal $7. 7 million in crypto tokens from the platform. KickICO has announced that the breach has been plugged and that affected users will be fully reimbursed. дальше »
2018-7-27 21:20
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Antigua and Barbuda Now Accepting Cryptocurrencies as Payment for Citizenship
According to the Antigua Newsroom, the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda has recently changed the country’s Citizenship by Investment Programme Act to allow for cryptocurrencies as a new method of payment. дальше »
2018-7-27 20:23
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Google Updates App Policy, Bans all Cryptocurrency Mining Apps from Play Store
Google has taken a drastic step against illicit cryptocurrency mining activities by banning all such apps on its Play Store. The prohibition follows a similar move made by Apple on the iTunes App Store. дальше »
2018-7-27 20:04
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