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What Bitcoin Promised, KrypNet Delivers; The Time has Come
Cryptocurrencies, while efficient and highly functional in their interactions with one and other in virtual space, suffer from slow, complicated, and sometimes expensive transition to and from the realms of fiat currency and general consumer transactions. дальше »
2018-10-24 12:00 | |
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How Blockchain Apps Are Improving Cryptocurrency Accessbility
For enthusiasts, alternative investments professionals, and cryptographers, cryptocurrency is either the next greatest economic revolution, an incredible store of value in addition to being a cryptographic transaction medium, or the best problem to solve seen in decades. дальше »
2018-10-23 13:48 | |
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Bakkt’s Futures Platform Slated to Begin Trading in December
Almost a year to the day after the CBOE and CME launched their own bitcoin futures products, the Intercontinental Exchange’s Bakkt platform is heralding the launch of its own futures on December 12, though the platform is still pending approval from the Commodity Futures Trade Commission. дальше »
2018-10-23 01:16 | |
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Report: Cryptocurrencies Should Be Governed by Current EU Financial Laws
The Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) has released a new report suggesting that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recommend to the European Commission that it regulate the cryptocurrency space with existing legislation rather than instilling new rules and laws. дальше »
2018-10-23 00:41 | |
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Square Launches a Point of Sale Payment Terminal, Bitcoin Integration Rumors Pick Up
Consumer and merchant payment network Square, through social media and an interview with Nerdist, recently reported that it is launching its point-of-sale (PoS) terminal and that it may also include bitcoin integration. дальше »
2018-10-22 19:04 | |
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Square’s Debut of Payment Terminal Triggers Fresh Bitcoin Acceptance Rumors
Consumer and merchant payment network Square Inc. unveiled a point-of-sale (PoS) terminal October 19 in a move which sparked excitement about possible Bitcoin integration. Bitcoin PoS Next For Square? Unveiled on social media and in an interview with tech outlet Nerdist, Square’s device is designed as a standalone solution for merchants wishing to accept card payments. дальше »
2018-10-20 07:00 | |
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Circulor Partners with Rwanda To Trace Tantalum Mined in the Country
Circulor is partnering with the Rwandan Government to track tantalum, a precious metal used in consumer electronics. According to Circulor’s post released on October 16, 2018, the project which is currently live, will help miners in Rwanda follow guidelines laid out in international agreements to eventually eradicate any source of conflict Tantalum from the supply chain. дальше »
2018-10-19 19:00 | |
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Former CFTC Chair Advocates ‘Technology Neutral’ Cryptocurrency Regulations
The former chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Gary Gensler, recently expressed his views on the regulation of cryptocurrency markets. Gensler emphasized his belief in the need for robust consumer protections, and also argued that the majority of initial coin offerings essentially comprise initial public offerings (IPOs). дальше »
2018-10-18 09:30 | |
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BTCC Launching Cryptocurrency Exchange in South Korea
Hong Kong-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange BTCC is reportedly launching services in South Korea this month. In addition to a cryptocurrency exchange, the company will offer a wallet service, a mining pool, and a consumer payments service, according to its Korean website. дальше »
2018-10-17 07:55 | |
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Dev sends Bitcoin without using the web or the power grid
One day we might all be able to send Bitcoin from literally anywhere in the world, with no electricity and no internet connection. Off-grid cryptocurrency transactions seem to be becoming an achievable possibility as yet another developer has managed to send Bitcoin without a data connection, using low-cost consumer grade hardware. дальше »
2018-10-16 13:32 | |
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Signs That The Bitcoin Bulls Are Ready To Break Out
Here are a few of the most significant signs that the bulls are getting ready to break out and stampede on the markets. Five years ago, the industry didn’t have as many investors as we see today and most mainstream media wouldn’t have given any crypto related news the light of day. дальше »
2018-10-11 21:30 | |
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Cryptos Gain Adoption Amid Venezuela’s Economic Turmoil
Life in Venezuela is anything but. Last year, the South American nation of 32 million led the world with 652% inflation and this year the economic turmoil is even worse. As of September 2018, the annual inflation was estimated at 200,000% and International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it could spike to a mindboggling 1,000,000% by December. дальше »
2018-10-10 22:30 | |
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Circle Poised to Acquire Equity Crowdfunding Platform SeedInvest
Cryptocurrency startup Circle is venturing deeper into crypto trading. The Boston-based company is now ready to buy equity crowdfunding firm SeedInvest. If approved by regulators, the move could allow Circle to help match investors with fledgling companies trying to raise money via initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2018-10-6 20:54 | |
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Stackr: The Dawn of a Digital Asset Savings Solution - [BTC Media Sponsor]
Financial savings have long been the foundation of wealth and asset building. However, we are now in a time when the growing obsolescence of financial institutions has forced certain technologies out of date, created high fees, revealed structural inefficiencies and, ultimately, meant that some standard investment solutions now fail to place consumer needs first. дальше »
2018-10-6 16:37 | |
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Fake Facebook Bitcoin Ads Making People Suicidal
The fake Facebook Bitcoin ads have scammed people out of thousands and have been destroying lives. The English millionaire – who made his money off consumer advice – Martin Lewis has begun to sue Facebook over these ads trading off his trusted reputation. дальше »
2018-10-4 15:30 | |
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Brave CEO Pens Letter to Senate Committee Asking for GDPR-Like Privacy Regulation
Brendan Eich, the CEO of Brave, has written a letter to the U. S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation urging them to implement GDPR-like legislation in the United States. дальше »
2018-10-4 20:51 | |
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Coinbase Announced New Asset Listing Program
In a move to expand its asset offerings, Coinbase has created a new process by which anyone with a token can apply to have it listed on the platform. This news comes weeks after Coinbase said it was exploring the addition of several new assets including Stellar Lumens (XLM), Zcash (ZEC) and Cardano (ADA). дальше »
2018-9-27 01:15 | |
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Lamassu Unveils New Line of Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency ATMs
On September 24th, Lamassu announced the introduction of their new line of cryptocurrency ATMs to the public. Lamassu calls its new line of ATMs, “Sintra. ” The ATMs herald a new line of ATMs as another crucial step in crypto’s march towards widespread consumer use and accessibility. дальше »
2018-9-26 15:00 | |
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Novice, Intermediate or Expert? A Quiz to Test Your Bitcoin Knowledge
Think you know the ins-and-outs of bitcoin? Test yourself with 30 questions that grill you on Bitcoin’s history, technology and politics. The 30 questions are split up into three segments ranging from novice to intermediate to expert, and cover a wide range of topics across the Bitcoin landscape. дальше »
2018-9-26 02:13 | |
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Miracle Tele Announces Details of the TELE Token Sale to Offer the Lowest Mobile Call Rates to Consumers
Bitcoin Press Release: Mobile virtual network operator Miracle Tele has released details of its’ ongoing Token Sale, where funds raised will be used to create a decentralized mobile network services that disrupts the mobile network industry, and hand power back to the consumer. дальше »
2018-9-25 20:09 | |
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Renewable Energy Can Solve Bitcoin’s (BTC) Energy Consumption ‘Achilles Heel’
Global Bitcoin mining operations have been reported to consumer enough energy to power an entire country. BTC mining has also been calculated to consume enough energy to power all the global electric cars for one year. дальше »
2018-9-25 11:33 | |
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Brave Publishers Can Now Have Their Identities Verified with Civic
Civic, a digital identity firm, has collaborated with Brave, the privacy-based browser with a blockchain-based digital advertising platform, to provide identity verification services to Brave’s content creators. дальше »
2018-9-25 00:58 | |
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U.S. Congressman Drafts Blockchain Development Bills
The newly elected co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, U. S. Representative Tom Emmer, has introduced a trio of blockchain-focused bills in support of the development and use of blockchain technology and digital assets. дальше »
2018-9-22 18:10 | |
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eCash Founder David Chaum Makes Bold Promises with Elixxir Blockchain
Over 30 years after creating eCash, a predecessor of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies which spawned the Cypherpunk movement of the 1980s, Dr. David Chaum is back in the public eye with a claim of having invented “the world’s fastest cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-22 23:59 | |
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Presenting a United Front of Blockchain Companies to Work With Congress
It’s a sign of the times and the growing maturity of the crypto industry that a new industry trade association launched in Washington, D. C. , on September 11, 2018, to lobby the U. дальше »
2018-9-22 22:46 | |
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Crypto Pioneer David Chaum Says His New Blockchain Beats Bitcoin
eCash creator and pioneering cryptographer David Chaum unveiled his Elixxir cryptocurrency September 19 following two years of behind-the-scenes development. Targeting Consumer Scale Speaking at the Consensus Singapore conference, Chaum said his latest project addressed the shortcomings in speed which currently prevent bonafide blockchain-based assets such as Bitcoin scaling quickly. дальше »
2018-9-20 20:00 | |
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“Someone’s Got to Be the Voice of Reason” — Kraken Responds to NY AG Report
The New York Attorney General’s office has pointed a finger at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for “potential” violation of state regulations. Now, the San Francisco–based exchange is firing back, saying it does not appreciate what it sees as implications of illegality. дальше »
2018-9-21 18:10 | |
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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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Crypto Startup Reels in Twitch Executive to Spearhead Adoption Strategies
Kin Ecosystem Foundation, the nonprofit governance organization for the Kin cryptocurrency, has announced the appointment of Matthew DiPietro as its chief marketing officer (CMO) today, September 18, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-18 19:38 | |
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SRAX Declares Right to Receive BIGToken Security and Sets Record Date for September 17, 2018
Bitcoin Press Release – Social Reality, Inc. (SRAX), a digital marketing and consumer data management and distribution technology platform company, declared it will issue a right to receive securities of BIGtoken Inc. дальше »
2018-9-14 10:47 | |
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Spark, a New GUI Lightning Wallet for Bitcoin, Now Available for Download
Spark is a web-based GUI wallet designed for speed, safety and simplicity that utilizes Blockstream’s Lightning implementation c-lightning as its backend. The platform allows for easy spending and receiving of bitcoins over the Lightning Network, which is renowned for its payment speeds. дальше »
2018-9-11 22:32 | |
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[promoted] Equity Trust Builds New Frontier of Crypto-Based Retirement Accounts
Index funds have more than proven their worth as a preferred option for those with an eye on retirement. But now there is conversation about the value of adding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to this investment mix. дальше »
2018-9-11 16:58 | |
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Blockstream Sidechain Projects Will Speed Up Bitcoin ETF
Bitcoin side projects could speed up Bitcoin ETF, according to Samson Mow, the CSO of Blockstream. In a recent interview, Samson spoke about the general state of Bitcoin, while also providing price predictions and his thoughts on a potential timeline for Bitcoin ETF approval. дальше »
2018-9-9 23:00 | |
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Global Blockchain Technology Market Could Grow at 37.2% CAGR by 2024
In its recent research report titled Blockchain Technology Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Public, Private, Hybrid), By Application (Financial Services, Consumer Products, Technology, Telecom), And Segment Forecasts, 2018–2024, Research and Markets claims that the blockchain technology market could grow to become a $7. дальше »
2018-9-8 14:04 | |
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Swissbloc Capital – Blockchain Technology for the Travel Industry
Blockchain technology has come a long way since the inception of Bitcoin back in 2008. The technology has been proven to have the potential to disrupt several industries by enabling decentralization to create more robust ecosystems subsequently. дальше »
2018-9-1 20:21 | |
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Japan’s FSA Vows to Strike a Balance Between Consumer Protection and Promoting Technological Innovation
Japan is both one of the largest crypto markets in the world and one of the most crypto-friendly countries. However, the Japanese government has been increasingly vigilant on the crypto industry as a whole, an understandable stance after the country was hit with what is touted to be the largest crypto heist in history. дальше »
2018-8-28 19:24 | |
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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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Federal Trade Commission Issues Warning on Bitcoin Blackmail Scams
The U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is blowing the whistle on of a new Bitcoin blackmail scam—one purportedly targeting men with a disposition for extramarital “activity. ” According to the government’s consumer protection watchdog, allegedly unfaithful men are being sent letters by scammers demanding a “confidentiality fee,” payable in Bitcoin, in return for silence. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:00 | |
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FTC Issues Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Precautions and How to Avoid Crypto Schemes
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is attempting to combat bitcoin blackmail scams by offering consumers advice through its website. In an article published on August 21, the FTC Division of Consumer and Business Education posted a sample quote from a typical BTC blackmail scam: “I know about the secret you are keeping from your wife […] дальше »
2018-8-22 21:42 | |
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Half Of Remaining Unmined Bitcoin ‘Already Spoken For’ – CoinShares CEO
UK cryptocurrency investment products and research firm CoinShares’ has called for Bitcoin to get a “new narrative” to drive consumer interest and lift prices to new highs. Bitcoin To Pull An Amazon? In a series of tweets and a Medium post August 17, CEO Ryan Radloff explained how Bitcoin could follow in the footsteps of companies such as Amazon and Microsoft, whose shares deflated in the year 2000 then exploded to new heights over a Read More The post Half Of Remaining Unmined Bitcoin ‘Already Spoken For’ – CoinShares CEO appeared first on Bitcoinist.com. дальше »
2018-8-19 18:00 | |
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AMA With Origin Team Reveals Plans for Decentralized Sharing Economy
Matt Liu, Josh Fraser and former PayPal head Yu Pan want to bring the blockchain to the sharing economy. The trio is devising a platform with an emphasis on inclusive, peer-to-peer service hubs designed to decentralize the same consumer cost-friendly business models that have made companies like Airbnb, Uber and Lyft so popular in recent years. дальше »
2018-8-16 23:25 | |
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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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Crypto Adoption Frenzy: More Than Half of Americans Familiar with Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum
The cryptocurrency market may be experiencing a sudden bear market, but recent statistics released by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) demonstrate that consumer awareness and interest in digital assets such as Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum is at an all-time high. дальше »
2018-8-11 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Feud Reaches New Levels on TrustPilot
A war between Bitcoin loyalists and Bitcoin Cash enthusiasts has reached new levels as tension escalates on consumer review site Trustpilot. Bitcoin loyalists have ranked Bitcoin.com a low one star for being an “infamous fake” website, while those loyal to Bitcoin Cash noted that the website is “amazing” and that Roger Ver has done much […] Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Feud Reaches New Levels on TrustPilot was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-8 18:59 | |
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Coinbase Renews Money Transmitter License in Wyoming, Reopens Services in State
Coinbase has announced that it has renewed its money transmitter license in Wyoming three years after terminating its activities in the state. The move marks a significant shift in the working relationship between the crypto exchange giant and state regulators following the expiry of the previous license in June 2015. дальше »
2018-8-7 23:08 | |
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Square Cash Quietly Reveals It’s Avoiding Public Cryptocurrency Exchanges
In its recently published quarterly report, Square revealed it’s channeling Bitcoin trades from its Square Cash application to private brokers instead of public exchanges. Jack Dorsey’s Square Cash application enabled Bitcoin purchases and sales for most users early in 2018, adding to its consumer payments suite. дальше »
2018-8-5 08:00 | |
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Intercontinental Exchange to Introduce Bakkt, a Crypto Payment System for Retailers
This November, cryptocurrency users will be introduced to Bakkt, a new company designed to give millions of retail merchants the chance to buy, sell and trade digital currencies — and even buy a cup of coffee. дальше »
2018-8-4 00:38 | |
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