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USDC April Audit Report Reveals Backing above 100 Percent
USD Coin (USDC) released its audit report attested by Grant Thornton LLP, which offered insight on the state of token issuance and fiat backing for April 2019. The report, released on May 18, 2019, is part of a monthly disclosure and makes USDC one of the most transparent fiat-backed stablecoins in the crypto ecosystem. дальше »
2019-5-20 15:00 | |
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Cornell Computer Science Professor Looks to Launch a Crypto Token
According to a Bloomberg report published May 16, 2019, a computer science professor from Cornell University, Emin Gun Sirer, is set to launch a cryptocurrency and blockchain network with financial backing from some of the most prominent VC firms in the tech industry. дальше »
2019-5-18 13:00 | |
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Legendary Millionaire Investor Pivots from ‘Fraud’ to ‘Alive and Well’ on Bitcoin
By CCN: Bitcoin has converted yet another critic. World-famous investor and emerging markets guru Mark Mobius once called bitcoin a fraud. But in an interview yesterday with Bloomberg he appeared to change his mind, saying it was “alive and well. дальше »
2019-5-17 16:54 | |
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In Light of Tether’s Fractional Reserve, a Shadow of Fiatcoins’ Future
Tether has taken a lot of heat for admitting it is running a fractional reserve. There’s no doubt that Tether’s unregulated nature makes this approach risky and that its lack of transparency is unsettling, but the entire modern banking system is architected on fractioned assets. дальше »
2019-5-13 16:37 | |
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Bitrefill CCO John Carvalho ‘senses’ ulterior motive behind Roger Ver backing Bitcoin Cash
John Carvalho, the CCO of Bitrefill and an advocate of Bitcoin [BTC] has time and again asserted that all hard fork coins are scams. Echoing a similar sentiment at a recent talk session on ‘Letstalkbitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-5 16:00 | |
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‘Super Interesting’ Bitcoin Needs US Govt Backing Before We Support Crypto: Goldman Sachs
By CCN. com: Goldman Sachs is waiting to throw its hat in the cryptocurrency ring until the U. S. government gives the asset a thumbs-up, American Banker reports. At the DTCC conference this week, Martin Chavez, global co-head of the securities division at Goldman, outlined that we shouldn’t expect to see the investment bank get more involved with crypto until it has solid backing. дальше »
2019-5-1 22:20 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] Lightning Network adoption would improve if exchanges start using it between themselves, claims Tadge Dryja
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network gained massive popularity in 2019, with statistics backing up this assumption after the Lightning Network, recorded an impressive $5 million in capacity on the back of a recent price hike. дальше »
2019-4-29 20:30 | |
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$850 Million Bitfinex Bombshell Disproves Crazy Bitcoin Conspiracy
By CCN: ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees made a valid observation on Twitter today, pointing out that there’s some degree of irony in the charges potentially facing embattled Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex: Tether had the cash reserves, despite wide speculation that the company had issued far more crypto tokens than it could settle. дальше »
2019-4-27 00:35 | |
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Microsoft Security Expert says Cyber Criminals now Targeting Korea
Microsoft Korea has urged individuals and businesses in the region to adequately protect their computers and other devices against new cyber attacks such as supply chain compromises, cryptojacking, and phishing attacks, by regularly backing up their data on cloud platforms and keeping security software as well as operating systems up to date, reports The KoreaRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:00 | |
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Bitcoin SV Continues to Plummet Amidst Delisting Trend: Bitcoin Cash Hodlers Celebrate
The recent Bitcoin SV (BSV) imbroglio first began when those backing the cryptocurrency took legal action against popular figures within the crypto community who had been outspoken against both BSV and its mastermind, Craig Wright – who is widely seen as a charlatan who incessantly claims that he is the true Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2019-4-17 03:00 | |
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Taming the Chinese Dragon: Movement and Communication attacked; regulation vows to cripple industry
Part 2 of China’s regulatory history with cryptocurrency exchanges and communication channels. Exchanges & ICOs Wiped Clean The PBoC began 2017 by initiating regulatory checks on Bitcoin trading platforms in January to survey operations to ensure they were in compliance with regulatory protocols, backing their earlier opinion that Bitcoin or any form of virtual currency […] The post Taming the Chinese Dragon: Movement and Communication attacked; regulation vows to cripple industry appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-4-15 16:45 | |
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Sparkswap, World’s First Lightning Atomic Swap Exchange, Now in Beta
Bitcoin’s first decentralized exchange to make use of the Lightning Network’s Atomic Swaps is now in beta. Sparkswap, an exchange with backing from Pantera Capital (which announced its ambitious mission to become the most decentralized bitcoin exchange on the market in August 2018), has now opened its beta to users. дальше »
2019-4-9 23:28 | |
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North Korean Hackers Pivot Towards Cryptocurrency to Fund Country’s Nuclear Program
North Korean hackers with the backing of Pyongyang are targeting cryptocurrency exchange platforms as part of efforts to raise funding for the country’s nuclear weapons program. Wired reports that several international cybersecurity experts believe a hacking syndicate based in the country is also responsible for attacks against banks across the globe. дальше »
2019-4-5 13:00 | |
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Tether’s Lack of Fiat Backing Could be Catastrophic for Bitcoin, Analyzing USDT’s Troubling Terms of Service
Tether, the market-leading stablecoin in both market capitalization and controversy, made changes to its legal terms of service that indicate that USDT is not fully backed one-to-one by US dollar reserves. дальше »
2019-3-26 10:42 | |
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While Tether Withdraws Claim of USD Backing, Rival Stablecoins Provide Monthly Attestations
The controversy surrounding the backing of Tether’s USDT tokens has resurfaced following a recent alteration to the company’s terms of service that now state the reserves backing USDT comprise “traditional currency and cash equivalents and … other assets and receivables from loans made by Tether to third parties. дальше »
2019-3-18 17:48 | |
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Bitcoin Lightning Network Hits 1,000 BTC Capacity on Its One Year Anniversary
Bitcoin Lightning Network has surpassed 1,000 BTC network capacity on its one year anniversary. The event highlights’ the layer-two scaling solution’s progression in the short span of only a year. дальше »
2019-3-16 16:00 | |
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Philadelphia Bans Cashless Businesses – Bad for Bitcoin?
The Wall Street Journal reports today that Philadelphia is the latest jurisdiction to pass a law against not accepting cash. Most retailers in the city must accept cash beginning in July. Democrats are leading the charge on these laws, viewing them as a way to protect people who don’t have credit or debit cards. дальше »
2019-3-8 05:15 | |
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Tagomi Raises $12 Million in Funding from Paradigm and Pantera Capital
Tagomi Holdings Inc. now has a total of $28 million in funding after raising an additional $12 million in its latest round through backing from firms like Paradigm and Pantera Capital, according to a March 4, 2019 press release. дальше »
2019-3-6 12:00 | |
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Bahrain Central Bank Unveils Bitcoin Regulations
The central bank of Bahrain (CBB) has issued regulations for businesses engaging in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency-related activities. The Middle East’s tiniest nation becomes the first in the region to provide official government backing for the emerging asset class. дальше »
2019-2-26 01:00 | |
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University of Michigan Endowment Backs Crypto Venture Capital Fund
The financial endowment fund of the University of Michigan, one of the oldest and most established academic institutions in the U. S. , is the latest institutional investor revealed to have entered the cryptocurrency ecosystem. дальше »
2019-2-22 04:51 | |
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Don’t Underestimate Samsung Galaxy S10’s Crypto Offering, Millions Will Be Exposed To Bitcoin
It’s official, Samsung, one of the most preeminent powerhouses in the technology sector, has formally delved into the crypto space. While the company, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, has hinted at its involvement with blockchain historically — backing CryptoKitties, experimenting with ASICs, and trialing blockchain — it has yet to release a cryptocurrency product built for. дальше »
2019-2-21 18:11 | |
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Bitcoin Remains Stable as First Pension Funds Enter Crypto and JP Morgan Launches Stablecoin: BTCManager’s Week in Review February 18, 2019
The two biggest headlines of the week have been investment management firm Morgan Creek receiving pension fund money for its new digital asset fund and JP Morgan launching a blockchain-based stablecoin called JPM Coin. дальше »
2019-2-19 12:00 | |
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Indonesia Officially Recognizes Bitcoin as a Commodity
Regulators in Indonesia have finally recognized Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as commodities, thus providing legal backing for trading virtual currencies. Consequently, cryptocurrency exchanges in the country now have a set of requirements that must be satisfied before being allowed to operate. дальше »
2019-2-15 15:00 | |
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Dubai Royal Backs Crypto Fund Manager Invao
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, a Dubai royal and chairman of Emirates Group is now backing Liechtenstein-based cryptocurrency fund manager Invao. The firm is seeking to attract more investors from the UAE, reports Bloomberg. дальше »
2019-2-6 15:20 | |
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Wrap Your Head Around This: BTC Is Now Featured as a Token on Ethereum
It happened: Bitcoin is now an Ethereum token. Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), an ERC-20 token with a 1-1 peg to bitcoin, went live on the Ethereum network on the final day of January, “the first token that makes Bitcoin compatible with the Ethereum chain,” its architects say. дальше »
2019-2-2 00:04 | |
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St Louis Fed Explains Why Bitcoin Price ‘Not Likely to Fall to Zero’
The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis has published an examination of the long-term prospects for bitcoin price. It considers both the bullish and bearish cases of ‘moon’ and ‘doom’, and unsurprisingly comes down somewhere between the two. дальше »
2019-1-17 14:00 | |
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WordPress Partners with Google News to Launch Open Source Platform for Newsrooms
On January 14, 2019, WordPress announced the launch of Newspack by WordPress, an Open Source Platform for Newsrooms which will begin operations in mid-2019 with backing from ConsenSys, Civil media and others. дальше »
2019-1-15 19:00 | |
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Tobacco Shops in Paris Start Selling Bitcoin for Cash
According to Reuters, French fintech company Keplerk is backing six tobacco shops in Paris and nearby regions, that are now selling Bitcoin. The company hopes to enroll 6,500 more Tabacs by February, potentially fueling a new wave of crypto adoption in the country. дальше »
2019-1-9 19:59 | |
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Bloomberg: Wall Street Putting A Pause On Bitcoin Foray
While 2017’s narrative in the crypto industry was undoubtedly the initial coin offering (ICO) craze, 2018’s was evidently the advent of Wall Street participants. And while strides were made with institutional involvement, with Nasdaq and the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) both openly backing crypto assets, Bloomberg has claimed that efforts to bring Bitcoin to Wall Street remain. дальше »
2018-12-24 23:30 | |
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Whale Spotted: 20 Million XRP Moved To Bitstamp
Things have started happening very fast at a time when the crypto market seems to be backing up from the recent onslaught by the bear force, and XRP is gaining good traction as it maintains its marketplace at position two right behind Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-21 22:35 | |
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Tether (USDT) Might Really Be Backing its Billions
A report by Bloomberg is shedding light on Tether’s finances and suggests that Tether may be fully-backed by US dollars in a bank account. The financial news publication was able to gain access to documents that appear to show that Tether has sufficient fiat currency to underwrite its dollar-backed cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-12-21 20:00 | |
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Tagomi begins client trades in cryptocurrency including bitcoin and ether
CryptoNinjas Tagomi Holdings Inc. , an electronic brokerage offering prime services for investors of bitcoin, ether, and other digital assets, today announced it is live and executing client trades, and that it has received the backing. дальше »
2018-12-18 21:08 | |
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Crypto Project Shivom Project Shirks Questioning Behind Legal Troubles
In a December 10, 2018, Reddit post, user timberland outlined the shady practices behind “the world’s largest DNA data and healthcare services platform,” Shivom. Details regarding the departure of the firm’s co-founder missed deadlines, and the technical aspects backing the protocol have all been neglected. дальше »
2018-12-12 10:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Security startup Trustology Receives Funding from Two Sigma Ventures
Trustology, a London-based startup focused on developing technology designed to help investors protect their digital assets has just received an $8 million seed fund from Two Sigma, as reported by Reuters on December 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-9 03:00 | |
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BTC Price Aside, Bitcoin Fundamentals Booming Beyond Compare
“Don’t Let The [Bitcoin] Price Distract You” Ardent Bitcoin advocate Anthony Pompliano, better known as “Pomp” in the cryptosphere, recently took to his well-followed Twitter soapbox to tout the fact that in spite of BTC’s price decline, the fundamentals of the network backing the asset are undoubtedly booming. дальше »
2018-12-2 01:45 | |
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Bitcoin vs Ethereum: Differences, Advantages and Disadvantages – Which is Better?
Bitcoin and Ethereum are undoubtedly among the most widely discussed cryptocurrencies, especially after the unparalleled bull run at the end of 2017 launched prices to unseen heights. While they are among the leading and most popular cryptocurrencies, the technology backing each one of them is fairly remote. дальше »
2018-11-30 18:30 | |
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Dogecoin Now Trades Against USDC on Poloniex
Dogecoin (DOGE) has surpassed many peoples expectations when it comes to user reception. Currently the 25th largest cryptocurrency in the world with over $302 million in market cap, Dogecoin took a big hit during 2018 owing to the bearish markets in cryptocurrencies However, a top cryptocurrency exchange is now increased its backing of Dogecoin, allowing […] Dogecoin Now Trades Against USDC on Poloniex was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-11-20 20:29 | |
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Coinbase backing Ether? Crypto users exposes an “Ethereum pump email” from coinbase
Pierre Rochard, Bitcoin Advisory founder has called out US-based cryptocurrency exchange giant Coinbase, after receiving what he interpreted to be an “Ethereum pump email”. Richard shared a screenshot of the email, whilst shedding light on the fact that the email did not contain any disclaimers or disclosure, but rather depicts the Ethereum in a positive […] The post Coinbase backing Ether? Crypto users exposes an “Ethereum pump email” from coinbase appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-11-20 20:12 | |
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Three Years Later, Ethereum’s Hottest DApps Are (Still) ICOs and Cats
With Ethereum’s launch in 2015 came a flurry of excitement over the future potential of smart contracts. Utilizing a more flexible scripting language than Bitcoin, the platform’s decentralized applications (DApps) were touted by proponents as unlocking a plethora of formerly untapped use cases for the blockchain. дальше »
2018-10-30 21:45 | |
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Next-Gen Blockchain Platform Elixxir Gets Global Investor Backing, Including From Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen
The Elixxir blockchain, a next-generation platform designed for the mass adoption of blockchain, recently announced strategic investments from blockchain behemoths. The platform was launched during the Consensus Singapore event by revered cryptographer David Chaum. дальше »
2018-10-25 16:59 | |
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David Chaum on Digital Privacy: “The Cat Is Out of the Bag”
David Chaum, the cryptographer credited with starting the cypherpunk movement in the 1980s and launching eCash, an early form of virtual money in the 1990s, thinks people are taking financial privacy a lot more seriously these days. дальше »
2018-10-24 18:02 | |
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Op Ed: In Defense of Bitcoin: A Response to Nouriel Roubini
Rhetorical style should never distract from the content of someone’s arguments. So when I heard that Nouriel Roubini testified to the U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, I decided to peruse his testimony and reflect on it. дальше »
2018-10-24 19:38 | |
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With New Exchange Listings and Demand, New Stablecoins See Pegs Broken
Fresh on the market, the industry’s newest batch of stablecoins is having trouble striking a price balance. Amidst news of listings on Huobi and OKEx, two of the industry’s largest exchanges, TrueUSD (TUSD), Gemini USD (GUSD), the Paxos Standard (PAX) and Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) have all risen well above their pegs. дальше »
2018-10-17 01:17 | |
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Blockchain Business in Crypto Valley Has Doubled Since Last Year: Report
The number of blockchain-related companies in Switzerland and Liechtenstein has doubled in the last year, according to a new study published by CV VC. The Zug-based firm, in partnership with Strategy& (PwC’s global consulting arm) and inacta, compiled information about the top 50 blockchain and digital asset companies between the two countries. дальше »
2018-10-11 00:18 | |
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Partners With Cred, Backs New US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has finally entered into the cryptocurrency space. The top accounting firm has finally announced its partnership with a fintech start-up that plans to launch its own US dollar-backed stablecoin. дальше »
2018-10-10 18:49 | |
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Blockstream Co-Founder: Scaling Bitcoin (BTC) Doesn’t Require A Hard Fork
Sharding Could Be The Answer To Bitcoin (BTC) Scaling Even in spite of the dismal market conditions, developers and industry leaders continue to push for the maturation of blockchain technologies, which will subsequently spark the growth of the industry backing crypto assets and this up and coming innovation. дальше »
2018-10-7 01:17 | |
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