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Canadian city will kill power to $100M Bitcoin farm to keep citizens cool
Canada’s largest cryptocurrency mining operator has been threatened with having its power cut off. Due to growing environmental concerns, Hut 8’s Bitcoin operation in Medicine Hat is to be one of the first to go in case of intense heat waves, CBC reports. дальше »
2018-9-24 14:02 | |
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How Cryptocurrency Mining Could Help to Minimize Energy Wastage
Concerns regarding the carbon footprint of the cryptocurrency mining industry continue to grow after it came to light that the power required to run the Bitcoin network exceeded that power consumption of entire countries. дальше »
2018-9-24 13:00 | |
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Neo Launches Vulnerability Bounty Program, Top Prize of $10,000 in Neo
NEO officially launched its vulnerability bounty program today, offering up to $10,000 for to the top prize developers who find critical issues in the network. Citing security as one of its top concerns, NEO said that it had rewarded several developers who found problems in the system in the past two years of mainnet launch. дальше »
2018-9-23 16:23 | |
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Congressmen Demand IRS Design Legal Framework for Cryptocurrencies
Since bitcoin’s first appearance, regulators have shown their concerns and tried to level the rules concerning virtual currency adequately. However, these rules are far from clear, and now financial regulators are urging the IRS to draw a solid framework for virtual currencies according to September 19, 2018, reports. дальше »
2018-9-23 01:00 | |
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SEC Orders Proceedings to Rule on ETF, Seeks Further Feedback
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an “order instituting proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove” the proposed Vaneck Solidx bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2018-9-23 22:00 | |
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Litecoin (LTC) Remains Bullish Despite Concerns Over Value Proposition
Chart for LTC/USD (1W) Litecoin (LTC) has been the subject of heated debates in the crypto community regarding its value proposition. The number of people who used to believe in Litecoin (LTC)’s value as a project that contributes something of value to the crypto industry is on the decline. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:30 | |
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В Калифорнии могут запретить криптовалютные пожертвования на политические кампании
Комиссия по справедливой политической практике Калифорнии (FPPC) намерена запретить пожертвования в криптовалюте на политические кампании. Заявленной причиной стал неприемлемо низкий уровень прозрачности подобных финансовых операций. дальше »
2018-9-21 15:22 | |
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Bitcoin.com CEO Roger Ver Compares Bitocin’s Intrinsic Value To Gold: “There Is None”
CEO of Bitcoin.com, Roger Ver spoke about the growth and adoption of Bitcoin Cash [BCH] in South Korea, during an interview with South Korea’s SBS CNBC this Tuesday. He discussed the global concerns surrounding the cryptocurrency market as evidenced by the recent statement made by Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Board Chairman. Roger stated that […] дальше »
2018-9-21 11:47 | |
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Congressional Committee Calls for Clearer Crypto Tax Code in Letter to IRS
In an open letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U. S. House’s Committee on Ways and Means argues that the tax collection body is leaving investors in the lurch with its vague cryptocurrency tax codes. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:35 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fall Short in Safeguarding Funds: Report
In April 2018, former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent off inquiries to more than a dozen cryptocurrencyexchanges to learn more about their internal operations. дальше »
2018-9-19 02:06 | |
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Cofound.it Voluntarily Winds Up, Prompting Suspension of Token Trading
In a surprise move, tokenized project Cofound. it has elected to cease operations. The project, whose CFI token traded on Bitfinex, has decided to call it a day after reflecting on the changing market and the downturn that has turned once vibrant projects into barely going concerns. дальше »
2018-9-15 02:15 | |
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What are Submarine Swaps?
Even though the Lightning Network is set to revolutionize both Bitcoin and Litecoin alike, there is a growing need for solutions to make the technology compatible with these ecosystems. Submarine swaps are being tested to address any and all concerns in this regard. дальше »
2018-9-12 20:00 | |
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DevCon 4 Will Set the Stage for Ethereum’s Next Milestone: Constantinople
Ethereum is embracing the Constantinople milestone at the end of November 2018, after DevCon4 in Prague. Constantinople is the latest Ethereum release, introduced through a hard fork, that will include five Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs):Bitwise shifting instructions (EIP 145) in the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) allow for direct manipulation of bytes on the EVM layer. дальше »
2018-9-11 18:15 | |
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SEC Shuts Down Two Bitcoin and Ether Securities, Calls Out ‘Investor Confusion’
The U. S Securities and Exchange Commission halted two cryptocurrency-backed securities on Sunday following concerns of “market confusion” among participants. ETFs Remain a Gray Zone According to the SEC notice, XBT Provider’s Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded notes (ETNs), Bitcoin Tracker One (CXBTF) and Ether Tracker One (CETHF) will be suspended of trading until Sept. дальше »
2018-9-11 05:00 | |
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Exchanges Roundup: Startup Targets Crypto Micro-Investments, Kraken Denies Halifax Closure
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Perth-based Bamboo has announced it will launch an app designed to easily facilitate micro-investments in cryptocurrencies, Kraken has rejected an internet rumor that claimed the company had closed a Canadian facility amid security concerns, and Roboforex has increased the leverage available on its cryptocurrency markets to 1:50. дальше »
2018-9-11 21:45 | |
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IBM Introduces 'World Wire' Payment System on Stellar Network
IBM has launched a blockchain-based payment system called Blockchain World Wire. According to IBM, the new payment network uses digital currency on Stellar's blockchain to "clear and settle cross-border payments" in near real time. дальше »
2018-9-6 23:49 | |
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6 Countries With the Most Bitcoin Hodlers
There are always a lot of concerns as to whether or not consumers even own any significant amounts of cryptocurrency. A recent study by Statista shows things are not looking all that bad, even though there is still a lot more work to be done prior to getting even close to mainstream adoption. The following […] дальше »
2018-9-5 16:00 | |
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Ripple CEO talks Bitcoin scalability problems and outlines disruptive XRP use cases
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse was a guest on the Stanford Legal podcast with Stanford law professors Pam Karlan and Joe Bankman. During the interview, Garlinghouse spoke about the concerns with the scalability of Bitcoin that lead to the conceptualization and birth of Ripple and XRP. дальше »
2018-9-5 11:27 | |
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What are Bitcoin Oracles? New Functionality on the Blockchain
The concept of Bitcoin oracles has been proven successful in theory, but some concerns still remain regarding the integration of these trusted sources. The post What are Bitcoin Oracles? New Functionality on the Blockchain appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-8-31 01:44 | |
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Sparkdex: Hong Kong’s First Decentralised Cryptocurrency Exchange Addresses Current Security Concerns
Bitcoin Press Release: Sparkdex Hong Kong’s first decentralized cryptocurrency exchange to launch 30th August, 2018. August 28th, 2018, Hong Kong – Sparkdex launches its decentralized exchange on the 30th of August, 2018, for cryptocurrency traders. дальше »
2018-8-28 09:44 | |
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PwC Global Survey: Corporate Interest in Blockchain on the Rise
Big Four auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) just released its 2018 Global Blockchain Survey, subtitled “Blockchain is here. What’s your next move?” The sweeping survey pools data from 600 technology executives from 15 territories, with 31 percent of represented companies accruing $1 billion or more in annual revenue. дальше »
2018-8-28 01:51 | |
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WSJ Crypto Reporter: The SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Concerns Are Valid
Last week, a metaphorical sword was stabbed through the hearts of crypto investors, as the SEC announced that it would be denying nine Bitcoin-backed ETF proposals from ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares. дальше »
2018-8-28 01:15 | |
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East Meets West: Asian Crypto Fund Panel at Distributed 2018
At Distributed 2018, the first-ever flagship blockchain conference hosted by BTC Inc. and held in San Francisco, experts and entrepreneurs from various fields gathered for panel sessions and fireside chats, going into detail on specialized sectors of the blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-8-27 00:33 | |
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Brian Kelly: When Bitcoin ETFs Will Actually Hit the Market, Possible Roadblocks
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected 9 Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) from three applicants – ProShares, Direxion and GraniteShares on August 22, which is yet another reminder of the fact that Bitcoin-based products being proposed by different entities have not been able to address concerns of consumer protect adequately. дальше »
2018-8-24 15:07 | |
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Tron (TRX) Is Now Accessible to Over 2.2 Million Businesses and Users through CoinPayments
The mood and feel in the crypto-verse this Friday the 24th of August is one of optimism as the SEC announced that it was reviewing all 9 Bitcoin backed ETF denials. The nine ETFs by ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares were rejected yesterday due to concerns about volatility and lack of a ‘significant size’ markets to […] The post Tron (TRX) Is Now Accessible to Over 2. дальше »
2018-8-24 12:40 | |
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Ryuk Ransomware Snatches $640,000 Worth of Bitcoin From Major Corporations
Although ransomware attacks seem to create a lot fewer media headlines these days, there are still plenty of concerns out there. The Ryuk malware is quite potent and is mainly designed to target large corporations around the world. дальше »
2018-8-23 20:00 | |
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SEC Rejects Applications for 9 Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC has said no to applications for nine different Bitcoin ETFs. Applications came from ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares. Nine applications to list and trade different Bitcoin ETFs were rejected by the SEC, according to three different releases dated August 22nd. дальше »
2018-8-23 10:00 | |
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Op Ed: New Bermuda Legislation Will Create a Novel Class of Bank to Service Fintech Companies
As we reported on July 19, 2018, Bermuda is determined to establish itself as the leading jurisdiction for fintech entrepreneurs, in particular those involved in initial coin offerings (ICOs), digital assets and virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-8-23 23:03 | |
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Top Crypto Exchanges Join Hands To Tackle Regulatory Issues
Just weeks ago, the Winklevoss Twins’ Bitcoin ETF proposal was sadly denied by the SEC, with the US regulatory body citing concerns of manipulation and security as primary reasons why such an ETF would not be successful. дальше »
2018-8-20 22:30 | |
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BitConnect's Alleged Ringleader Arrested in India: Local Reports
Nearly eight months to the day after the ponzi scheme BitConnect exit scammed, the sins of the project have caught up to one of its figureheads. Divyesh Darji, the alleged leader of BitConnect’s Asian team, was arrested this Saturday, August 18, 2018, in the Delhi airport by the Gujarat Criminal Investigation Department (CID). дальше »
2018-8-20 19:54 | |
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Bitcoin Financialization: Wall Street, Digital Scarcity And A Financial Crisis
Should We Be Concerned About the Financialization of Bitcoin? Bitcoin is becoming increasingly financialized. Some people are worried, but a new report suggests that we shouldn’t worry about the financialization of the world’s largest cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-20 13:35 | |
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Venezuela Nationalizes Petro, Will Introduce Crypto-Based Salary System for Workers
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently revealed that the nation’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, will be used as a unit of account by the state oil company PDVSA. дальше »
2018-8-16 00:26 | |
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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 | |
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Wyre Adds MakerDAO Stablecoin Pairing for Global Money Transfers
Blockchain money transfer company Wyre has announced a partnership with MakerDAO, creator of the Dai stablecoin, to offer Dai as part of a fiat-crypto trading pair in more than 30 countries across the world including the U. дальше »
2018-8-15 00:54 | |
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[promoted] FlipNpik’s Social Media Model: Boosting Incentives for Local Promotions
Launched in 2009, the social networking app Foursquare was hailed as providing a cutting-edge approach for users to share their location with friends. Called a “check-in,” people would reveal their location through their mobile device by selecting the venue they were frequenting at that time. дальше »
2018-8-15 17:34 | |
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4 ETF Drawbacks Potentially Hindering Future Bitcoin Growth
A lot of industry experts have high hopes for Bitcoin ETFs. These investment vehicles are primarily designed to attract more institutional investors, assuming such a vehicle ever gets approved. At the same time, there are several downsides to ETFs which could hinder the long-term growth of the Bitcoin industry. 4. Intraday Price Concerns In the […] дальше »
2018-8-9 17:00 | |
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SEC Postpones Decision on Vaneck Solidx Bitcoin ETF but Previous Concerns ‘Resolved’
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the time period it needs to make a decision on the Vaneck Solidx bitcoin ETF based on the proposed rule change filed by Cboe BZX Exchange. дальше »
2018-8-8 07:10 | |
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Maerki Baumann Is the Latest Swiss Bank to Embrace Crypto
Maerki Baumann — a private bank based in Zurich, Switzerland — has announced it will manage its clients’ cryptocurrency assets. This makes it the second Swiss bank to make such an announcement following Hypothekarbank Lenzburg (Hypi), which stated in June that it would open business accounts for cryptocurrency companies. дальше »
2018-8-7 23:23 | |
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‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ Author Says Bitcoin Will Replace ‘Fake Money’
The author of the best-selling finance book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”, Robert Kiyosaki, expressed his concerns about the US dollar and the fact that there’s nothing to back it up. He also holds that cryptocurrencies will eventually replace it. дальше »
2018-8-7 22:00 | |
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Bitcoin Mining Firm Begins Building Its Own Power Substation
Cryptocurrency mining has gotten a bad reputation over the years. Experts and analysts often point to the vast electricity usage associated with this business. To counter those concerns, DMG Blockchain is now building its own electrical substation. дальше »
2018-8-4 18:00 | |
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Will Bitcoin’s Price Go Back up in Late 2018?
There are many concerns as to what will happen to the Bitcoin price in the coming months. The year 2018 has offered nothing but setbacks, as the most recent bull run was tamed fairly quickly. Even so, the long-term picture still shows Bitcoin has plenty of upside in the years to come. Rough Year for […] дальше »
2018-8-4 16:00 | |
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“Not a Great Precedent”: Commissioner Discusses the SEC’s Latest ETF Decision
When the SEC announced its rejection of the Winklevosses’ latest bitcoin ETF filing, the industry found itself reckoning with a problem on repeat: striving toward the goal of approval, another Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) proposal faced the SEC’s death knell. дальше »
2018-8-4 22:49 | |
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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 […] дальше »
2018-7-31 02:29 | |
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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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VanEck Defends Bitcoin ETF Proposal in Letter to SEC
Investment giant VanEck responded publicly to the SEC’s concerns over their pending Bitcoin ETF application — fanning the flames of what may be the commission’s most heated proposal to date. In a letter of response to the SEC’s Staff Letter, New York-based VanEck rejects five of the regulation body’s chief concerns with their proposed futures-based […] The post VanEck Defends Bitcoin ETF Proposal in Letter to SEC appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-30 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin ETF Hopeful VanEck Responds To SEC’s Concerns: Liquidity, Custody & Manipulation Risks
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again rejected Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss’ application for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The first rejection came in February 2017, with the SEC citing the largely unregulated nature of the BTC markets. дальше »
2018-7-30 15:53 | |
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Crowd Psychology Driving BTC Prices, Finance Experts Say
According to a survey conducted among finance professionals, ‘crowd psychology’ is the main factor determining the movements of bitcoin market prices. More than half of the polled experts shared this opinion. дальше »
2018-7-28 03:45 | |
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