Syncing Data Between Bitcoin Nodes Is About to Get Easier

Minisketch is a new solution that’s trying to solve an old problem. Spearheaded by Blockstream co-founder Pieter Wuille, Bitcoin Core contributor and fellow Blockstream co-founder Gregory Maxwell, and Blockstream software engineer Gleb Naumenko, the open-source initiative is designed to achieve set reconciliation between the mempools of each full node. дальше »

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Is This the End of Crypto?

Bitcoin’s tumbled to a 15-month low. Ethereum is circling the drain. Despite announcements of a Swiss ETP, more regulated bitcoin futures in Q1, a German stock exchange launching a crypto platform, and institutional investors getting in, the market keeps on hemorrhaging. дальше »

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Bloomberg Editor Critical Of Bitcoin (BTC) — Wants Blockchain, Not Crypto

Bloomberg Former Editor-In-Chief Bashes Bitcoin (BTC) Amid 2018’s tumult and market downturn, Matt Winkler, the former editor-in-chief at Bloomberg News, recently cut out some time to speak with the outlet’s Emily Chang to discuss cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin (BTC). дальше »

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BitGo Hires Trust Company Veteran as CEO of Its Custody Arm

BitGo has a new CEO for its custody business. The cryptocurrency solution provider has recruited Richard Corcoran as its new chief executive officer. Having retired some years back after over 30 years in the traditional banking and finance industry, Corcoran has come out of retirement to lead the BitGo Trust Company, BitGo's crypto custody arm. дальше »

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Iranian Bitcoin Trader Receiving US Sanctions Affirms Innocence In Wrongful Address Blacklisting

An Iranian Bitcoin trader called Mohammad Ghorbaniyan says that the government of the United States accused him of something that he did not do. According to the U. S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the man would belong in a sanctions list that cut him out of all the American financial system. […] дальше »

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Understanding How Blockchain Fees And Incentives Help Fend Off Network Spam Attacks

A lot of newcomers to crypto space often wonder why transaction fees are necessary, especially since miners receive block rewards. However, the truth is that block rewards can be enough only for a certain period, especially when it comes to Bitcoin, which has its block rewards cut in half approximately every four years. For now, […] дальше »

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Amidst Dwindling Prices, Steemit Lays Off 70% of Workforce

Blockchain-based social media platform Steemit Inc. , the company behind popular open source website Steemit. com, has announced a structural reorganization which will entail laying off 70 percent of its workforce as it looks for new ways to cut costs and remain sustainable as a business. дальше »

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Pomp Goes On Mainstream Bitcoin Crusade, Calls Bottom On CNBC

After CNN, A. Pomp Heads To CNBC To Talk Bitcoin After appearing on crypto-related segments on CoinTelegraph, Ran NeuNer’s CNBC Africa-sponsored Crypto Trader, and most recently and notably, CNN International, Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano, one of the most diehard Bitcoin advocates, cut out some time to appear on CNBC’s early-morning Squawk Box panel. дальше »

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Norway Has Change Of Heart For Bitcoin Miners As Country Halts Its Power Tax Subsidy

Crisis Ahead: Norway Ends Power Tax Subsidy For Bitcoin Miners When you hit rock bottom, it can only get worse, or at least is what the Bitcoin miners in Norway must be thinking right now. The Norwegian government has decided that it no longer supports BTC mining and has decided to cut the power subsidy […] дальше »

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Crypto Bull Tom Lee Lowers Bitcoin Year End Price Target Once Again

The bear market for cryptocurrencies is finally affecting some of the staunchest crypto bulls. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, who is known for his strong support of digital currencies, cut his year-end forecast for Bitcoin yet again. дальше »

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Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Sharply Downgrades Bitcoin (BTC) Year-End Price Prediction

Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee has cut his Bitcoin price target from $25,000 to $15,000 but remains bullish on the coin’s future.

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German Bitcoin exchange buys investment bank

We often hear about how Bitcoin is trying to disrupt the financial industry. Well, it turns out one German cryptocurrency startup has cut out the middleman and just bought a bank. Earlier this week, German cryptocurrency exchange Bitcoin Group SE announced it has successfully bought a 100-percent stake in an investment bank, Tremmel Wertpapierhandelsbank GmbH. дальше »

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Ripple Wants to Take over Swift as Iran Gets Disconnected from The Service

After the U. S. government forced Swift to cut ties with more than 70 banks in Iran, Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple Labs Inc. , said that his company was gaining new customers because financial firms are seeking technology that is better, faster, and more stable than the Swift banking network, Bloomberg reported on November 13, 2018. дальше »

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SWIFT Kicks Out Iran – One Of The 3 Cheapest Countries To Mine Bitcoin

The Society For Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has begun blocking access to international transfers for Iranian member banks as new US sanctions take effect. SWIFT: Block Is ‘Regrettable’ As Reuters originally reported, November 10 marks the first day of action which will see financial institutions cut off from SWIFT, which facilitates cross-border payment instructions to more than 200 countries. дальше »

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How To Mine Bitcoin More Efficiently…Use An Actual Mine in Norway

Bitcoin mining is unquestionably a costly business, but Northern Bitcoin claims to have cut expenses by using a former metal mine in Norway. Innovation Station Bitcoin mining is unquestionably a costly business, both in financial and ecological terms. дальше »

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US Excludes Iran’s Central Bank from the Global Financial System

The Central Bank of Iran has been cut off from the global monetary system, after the Swift banking network bowed to U. S. pressure. The move leaves Iran’s 81 million citizens financially excluded and facing serious economic consequences, amidst renewed U. дальше »

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French Crypto Traders Might Benefit from Lower Tax

In France, taxes on capital gains from Bitcoin trading might be cut to 30% from the current rate at 36.2%, as per a new budget bill amendment.

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French Lawmakers to Lower Cryptocurrency Tax by 6 Percent

French lawmakers have adopted an amendment to the 2019 budget bill that will cut capital gains tax on bitcoin sales to 30 percent from 36. 2 percent. This will bring cryptocurrency transactions in line with other non-real estate assets, which are taxed at a flat rate of 30 percent. дальше »

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Global Cryptocurrency Exchanges Cut Ties With Iran After New US Sanctions

A number of cryptocurrency exchanges have reportedly cut ties with Iran after the U. S. imposed tougher economic sanctions against the Islamic Republic. Sepehr Mohammadi, head of Iran’s Blockchain Community, told local media that Binance and Bittrex are some of the platforms to have unofficially dropped Iran from the list of supported countries to receive services. дальше »

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Coinbase Cuts Staff Amidst IPO Ambitions, Remote Employees Let Go

America’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has cut staff amidst plans for an $8 billion IPO. The company has reportedly cut more than 15 staff members from the compliance, customer support, and fraud departments but the exact number of people let go has not been revealed. дальше »

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French Business School Accepts Fees in Bitcoin for Blockchain Technology Courses

France’s Financia Business School, which offers post-graduate courses in financial and blockchain technology, now allows students to pay their fees in cryptocurrency. Since the institution introduced the measure, about half a dozen students have paid in BTC for the 2018 academic year. дальше »

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Poloniex Revised Terms of Use, Shutters Services in Several Countries

With a revision to the popular exchange’s terms of use, users from a handful of jurisdictions will have their access to Poloniex shuttered. According to an October 18, 2018, update, “the websites and the services offered by Poloniex (as defined below) are NOT addressed to persons who have their registered office or place of residence in China, Germany, Pakistan, the U. дальше »

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‘OMG Hacked!’ Twitter Blocks Elon Musk After Bitcoin Tweet

Elon Musk suffered a temporary ban of his Twitter account after advising people to buy Bitcoin, he revealed October 22. Musk: Twitter ‘Thought I Got Hacked’ In a move which focused attention on the social media platform’s controversial cryptocurrency policy, Twitter cut off access to Musk’s account after he sent a tweet as part of a debate on a separate topic. дальше »

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Demand For Bitcoin Mining Chips Reportedly Declining as Taiwan’s Chipmaker Slashes Growth Target

The world’s largest chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has cut its growth target to 6. 5% following a reducing demand for chips by Bitcoin miners. The company had earlier predicted a growth rate range of 7%-9% in the fourth quarter of the year, an expectation which seems to be unattainable. дальше »

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Marks Jewelers Now Accepting Bitcoin Cash for Payments

U. S. jewelry retailer Marks Jewelers has started accepting payments in cryptocurrency, including bitcoin cash. Shoppers can now pay for luxury goods such as fine diamonds, watches and engagement rings using BCH and seven other digital currencies. дальше »

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Coinbase Has Just Added ZRX, Its First ERC-20 Token

Making good on a promise it made back in March of this year, Coinbase has just added its first ERC-20 token. ZRX, the token of the 0x (pronounced “zero x”) protocol began trading on Coinbase Pro (formerly GDAX), the exchange’s professional trading platform, on October 11, 2018. дальше »

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Bitcoin (BTC): How Will Hodlers Cope With Bullish Pressure?

Chart for BTC/USD (1W) Bitcoin (BTC) hodlers have held on to their horses during the bear trend. They have refused to give in to market pressure. In fact, most hodlers are holding at more than 70% losses. дальше »

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Exchanges Roundup: Glen Oaks Escrow Supports Crypto, Binance to Delist 4 Altcoins

In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Glen Oaks Escrow has announced that it has partnered with Bitpay to support cryptocurrency payments and Binance has revealed that it will delist bytecoin, chatcoin, iconomi and triggers next month. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Stuck Below Key Hurdle For Fourth Week Running

Bitcoin's ascent has again been cut short by a key moving average, which has been suppressing bull action since mid-September. дальше »

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eToro Cuts Crypto Costs to Support Mass Adoption

Spread on bitcoin cut in half so clients keep more of their gains.

The post eToro Cuts Crypto Costs to Support Mass Adoption appeared first on CoinSpeaker.

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Binance Invests $2.5 Million in Australian Blockchain Travel Startup

Binance has announced a $2. 5 million investment in Australian travel startup TravelbyBit in a move to introduce a blockchain-based, point-of-sale (POS) payment system across major airports around the world. дальше »

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Confusion Over Bitcoin Taxation Leads to Poor Reporting of Gains and Losses

With Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies making huge sums of money for those adept at timing the market, the U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is keen to make sure it receives its cut of the profits. дальше »

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Battle of the Privacycoins: Zcash Is Groundbreaking (If You Trust It)

Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger of transactions. While this is required for these system to work, it comes with a significant downside: privacy is often quite limited. дальше »

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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 »

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Bank of Korea: Infamous ‘Kimchi Premium’ May Reappear in Bitcoin Markets

The Bank of Korea has warned that significant price differences between South Korean exchanges and those abroad, or the “Kimchi Premium,” may emerge in the coming years. Kimchi May Strike Back According to local outlet No Cut News, South Korea’s central bank cautioned officials of another “Kimchi Premium”-like situation if regulations and crypto trading frameworks […] The post Bank of Korea: Infamous ‘Kimchi Premium’ May Reappear in Bitcoin Markets appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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MyCrypto Brings Simplicity to the Otherwise Complicated World of Crypto Investing

The cryptocurrency scene these days does not lack crypto wallets. This means that start-ups offering the service will have to vie for the attention of venture capitalist (VC) firms and somehow convince a few of them that their business model is a cut above the rest. дальше »

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The Daily: Asian Crypto Jobs on the Rise, Colombia to Cut Taxes for Crypto Firms

The number of jobs and job seekers in the Asian crypto space is growing, according to leading recruiters in the region. Also in The Daily, Colombia may soon become a crypto-friendly nation, California and Russia want to use blockchain tech for insurance and pensions, and Malaysians remain bullish on cryptocurrencies, despite market trends this year. дальше »

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Origin Protocol Launches Decentralized Messaging Platform

Origin Protocol, one of the early initial token offerings listed on CoinList, has announced the launch of its new decentralized messaging service. Origin’s latest offering could challenge encrypted giant Telegram, which, while not decentralized, is widely used within the cryptocurrency community. дальше »

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Malaysian Investors Remain Bullish on Crypto’s Long-Term Potential

The prolonged bear market might have prompted investors in other parts of the world to cut their losses and sell some of their digital assets. However, the climate is very different in Malaysia, where crypto buyers still outnumber sellers. дальше »

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Bitcoin, the Credit Card Killer?

Cryptocurrency can provide quick international transfers of wealth which allow merchants to cut profit margins and lower transaction fees. This has some questioning whether Bitcoin could replace credit cards. дальше »

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Hawaii’s Latest Bitcoin Scam

Customers of energy providers in Hawaii are the latest victims of a scam that has been designed to extort Bitcoin from victims. It’s a typical example of how cryptocurrencies can be used to illicit money out of unsuspecting victims, by using a cloak of anonymity to make the scammer seem legitimate. дальше »

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Over 60% of Top 100 Cryptocurrencies Have No Working Product, Study Claims

Of the top 100 cryptocurrencies listed by market capitalization, only 36 are actually what the authors term “working products” in a study recently published online. Newer ecosystem website, Invest in Blockchain, commissioned the study. дальше »

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Here’s Why Genesis Mining Might Have Just Booted You Off Their Platform

Genesis Mining is a popular cloud based Bitcoin mining platform that lets users mine for Bitcoin. Each user is placed on a contract, through which they are allocated provisions in order to be able to mine through the platform, differing platforms offer differing rewards but of course, the bigger the reward the more expensive the contract, therefore, Genesis Mining have had to make some cut backs in order to ensure that those on the big contracts still have access to the service, as a result of the collapsing value of Bitcoin. дальше »

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Op Ed: Evaluating the Promise of Cardano: Has Ethereum Met Its Match?

This month, we celebrate Ethereum’s third birthday and reflect upon the many milestones that have occured in the industry since the dawn of the original smart contract blockchain. дальше »

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Canadian Crypto Miner Tries New Approach to Cut Down Power Costs

With crypto prices still way below their December 2017 all-time highs, cryptocurrency miners are under increasing pressure to squeeze out profits from their operations by reducing expenses. Since the mining process is a very energy-intensive affair, one way of keeping mining costs down is by obtaining cheaper electricity. дальше »

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Find Out The Plan To DESTROY Fake News With Blockchain

A plan which aims to destroy fake news by using blockchain technology, similar to that used by Bitcoin, is set to be released in a bid to cut down on sending out mis-leading information. The term, ‘fake news’ has been around for decades however, it only became popular after Donald Trump frequently used the term after he was successfully elected in the 2016 U. дальше »

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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 »

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The Iranian Government Is Preparing to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency

The government of Iran is preparing to launch its own cryptocurrency, according to state-controlled media reports. The intended purpose of the new Iranian govcoin is to help the country skirt the international financial sanctions meant to cut its access to the global economy. дальше »

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BitGo’s ‘Coin Selection’ Technology For Predictive UTXO Management to Cut Crypto Fees

Bitcoin’s ‘Coin Selection’ Technology Gets First Major Integration BitGo is going to be the first major crypto company that will adopt the coin selection technology from Bitcoin. This scaling tech has been touted as a way to ease the obsession with lowering fees since they hit over $20. Although the fees have since dropped to […] дальше »

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Deep-Sea Treasure Hunting on the Blockchain

With an estimated $100 billion value in sunken artifacts in the waters surrounding the Bahamas, deep-sea treasure hunters could soon satiate their thirst for a big bounty through blockchain technology. дальше »

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