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Former Programme Lead of UN specialized Agency Joins ICONLOOP
ICONLOOP recently hired Josh Choi; the former programme lead to a UN Specialized Agency, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Choi has been hired as the Director of Public Affairs and will work on the governance of the network while pursuing partnerships in the public sector. дальше »
2018-12-5 18:59 | |
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HurricaneGuard Utilizes the Ethereum Blockchain to Automate Insurance Payouts
Cryptocurrencies are akin to natural catastrophes when it comes to unpredictability. However, HurricaneGuard has introduced a new solution which aims to take the natural disasters insurance sector by storm with the help of blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-12-4 22:00 | |
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South Korea Is Trialing Blockchain Voting — Here’s What That Means
South Korea will test out a new blockchain voting system this month, sources close to the developments have confirmed to Bitcoin Magazine. Developed by the country’s National Election Commission (NEC) and its Ministry of Science and ICT, the distributed ledger system is based on IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric and will be used to authenticate voters and save voting results in real time. дальше »
2018-12-4 21:41 | |
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Korean Incoming Minister Confirms Cryptocurrency Taxation Plans
South Korea’s incoming finance minister, Hong Nam-ki, has reportedly unveiled his government’s taxation plans for cryptocurrency and initial coin offerings. A task force consisting of experts from government agencies and the private sector will be formed to examine overseas cases to establish domestic cryptocurrency tax rules. дальше »
2018-12-4 11:15 | |
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Korean Incoming Minister Confirms Crypto Taxation Plans
South Korea’s incoming finance minister, Hong Nam-ki, has reportedly unveiled his government’s taxation plans for cryptocurrency and initial coin offerings. A task force consisting of experts from government agencies and the private sector will be formed to examine overseas cases to establish domestic cryptocurrency tax rules. дальше »
2018-12-4 11:15 | |
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Investment Funds Network Calastone Will Shift onto Blockchain in 2019
Calastone, a London-based fintech firm, will shift its existing network onto a blockchain in May 2019. According to a Reuters’ article published on December 3, 2018, the move to blockchain technology will help the company reduce billions of dollars in costs every year for the fintech sector. дальше »
2018-12-4 23:00 | |
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Wyoming Passes Bill to Secure Banking Relations for Blockchain Companies
The state of Wyoming has passed a blockchain bill that allows banks to provide banking services to blockchain companies in the state. According to the legislative document, the new bill would create a new banking category called the Special Purpose Depository Bank, a group of financial institutions in the state that provide banking services to blockchain-based businesses. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:48 | |
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Bitcoin Social Media Celebrates Reddit Sub r/Bitcoin 1M Subscribers
The Bitcoin forum of social media platform Reddit is celebrating a milestone of its own December 2 after gaining its one-millionth subscriber. u/CryptoBull007 Clinches Coveted Title While there remains little cause for celebration among the Bitcoin community in the ongoing 2018 bear market, growth in one sector of its economy is undeniable: the r/Bitcoin subreddit. дальше »
2018-12-3 11:00 | |
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Stablecoins: Money of the Future
Stablecoins are currently the fastest growing sector of the cryptocurrency market, worth $186 billion; these constitute cryptocurrencies whose values are pegged to real life commodities like gold or the US dollar. дальше »
2018-12-2 13:15 | |
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Financial Information Unit (FIU) Report: Banks More Vulnerable To Terrorist Financing Than Bitcoin
It seems that banks are more vulnerable to money laundering and terrorist financing risks than virtual currencies. The information was reported by Business Korea citing a report released by the Financial Information Unit (FIU). дальше »
2018-12-2 01:45 | |
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SEC Settles Charges Against Floyd Mayweather and Dj Khaled for Failing to Disclose ICO Promotion Payments
ICOs are not known as the Wild West of the cryptocurrency Sector without reason. The world of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) is proving to be risky territory for the celebrities who promote these coins. дальше »
2018-12-1 16:47 | |
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Wall Street Continues to Experiment with Cryptocurrencies Despite Crypto Crash
Players in the mainstream finance sector continue to experiment with cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology despite the recent Bitcoin crash. According to the Financial Time’s Article published on November 28, 2018, many companies such as large proprietary traders and institutional investors are still looking to ride the cryptocurrency movement, as they believe that the tokenization of physical and tangible assets are. дальше »
2018-12-1 06:00 | |
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Report: Crypto Exchanges Are Recording Impressive Revenues
Cryptocurrency exchanges are catching up to their traditional counterparts, a new study suggests. According to a report released by global professional services company Accenture, revenue from cryptocurrency exchanges is now matching that of traditional exchanges. дальше »
2018-11-29 20:08 | |
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Universities in New York, Tokyo and Luxembourg Support Crypto Development
Academic institutions from all corners of the world are offering classes on cryptocurrencies and supporting research initiatives in this burgeoning sector. From New York to Tokyo, universities are spearheading a plethora of crypto-themed courses. дальше »
2018-11-26 03:30 | |
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Overstock to Focus on DLT, Expects to Sell Retail Business by February
Major online retailer Overstock expects to finalize a deal to sell its retail operations by February. The Utah-based company is selling the business so it can solely focus on the cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology (DLT) sector. дальше »
2018-11-25 02:15 | |
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Sweden Braces For Migrant Caravan Of Norwegian Bitcoin Miners
Data center managers in Sweden are expecting a deluge of inquiries from cryptocurrency mining operations in Norway. The Norwegian authorities this week revoked energy tax subsidies for the sector, throwing the future of many companies into doubt. дальше »
2018-11-24 15:00 | |
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Predictions 2019: 3 potential triggers for the next Bitcoin bull run
After tracking sideways for months the bitcoin price has slid dramatically during November. For newcomers to the sector this was no doubt a jarring event but in reality, it is just a continuation of the number one crypto’s cyclical rise and fall. дальше »
2018-11-23 15:00 | |
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Bakkt Shares Why Bitcoin is the King of All Cryptocurrencies and Its Futures is CFTC Regulated
According to a tweet sent out by Bakkt’s official Twitter handle late yesterday afternoon, the Intercontinental Exchange owned entity still sees Bitcoin (BTC) as being the “alpha of the crypto sector”. дальше »
2018-11-23 04:01 | |
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Siemens Joins The EWF To Accelerate Blockchain In the Energy Sector
The Siemens’ Divisions Energy Management and Power Generation Services have recently become a member of the Energy Web Foundation (EWF), a non-profit alliance that supports the development and growth of blockchain-based projects in the energy sector. дальше »
2018-11-23 20:00 | |
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Ripple’s Coin XRP Remains Most Stable Amidst Brutal Bear Market as Binance Shares Base Pair Notion
The cryptocurrency sector is currently facing a brutal bearish attack –possibly the fiercest it’s seen in years. As a result, the big dogs like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Monero (XMR), Stellar Lumens(XLM), and Tron (TRX) have lost over 10 percent of their value in the last week. In fact, Bitcoin (BTC) has had a seen […] дальше »
2018-11-21 18:29 | |
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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets
On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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Block 30 Labs Launches New Index for Crypto Trading Markets
BLOCK 30 Labs announced on Friday that they are introducing a new index for the digital trading markets. The new index, called the BLOCK 30 index, is one of the pioneering US indices that helps investors to track multiple factors in the market beyond Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-20 13:59 | |
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USDC Listed on More Crypto Exchanges; Tether’s Dominance looks Threatened
Although Bitcoin is still most popular crypto, it’s no longer the sole monopoly in the crypto sector. In the past, investors and traders had to first buy Bitcoin before trading other altcoins. But, that’s no longer the case. дальше »
2018-11-19 22:25 | |
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Bitcoin Tumbles By 12 Percent As Bitcoin Cash Hash War Spooks Investors
The price of bitcoin broke away from its “stablecoin mark” in the mid-6,000s and dropped by over twelve percent as a result of the bitcoin cash (BCH) hash war that has spooked investors and highlighted how fragile and volatile the digital currency sector still is. дальше »
2018-11-19 21:00 | |
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“We Did This With Gold”: Could VanEck Be Bitcoin’s Best Bet for an ETF?
Gabor Gurbacs is confident that the approval of a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) is inevitable. And he’s optimistic that the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Strategy will be the first to deliver one to the world. дальше »
2018-11-17 01:42 | |
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Crypto-Hedge Funds Are Looking for Triple-Digit Returns With Stablecoins
According to Bloomberg’s on November 13, 2018, stablecoins have become the next hot sector to emerge from the cryptocurrency industry, mirroring triple-digit returns from 2017’s initial coin offering (ICO) frenzy. дальше »
2018-11-15 16:00 | |
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Stablecoins Fetch a Premium as BTC Hits Year Low
Officially, Wednesday, Nov. 14 will go down as the worst trading day of the year, as BTC sunk to record lows. Unofficially, there were still green shoots to be found if you knew where to look — mostly to the stablecoin sector. дальше »
2018-11-15 05:55 | |
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Israeli Cryptocurrency Mining Firm Files for Canadian IPO after 6,500 Percent Gains in Tel Aviv Stock Indices
Last week, cryptocurrency mining company Bitfarms filed a preliminary prospectus with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) in a bid to offer public shares on one of Canada’s most prominent bourses, reported Calcalistech on November 12, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-15 04:00 | |
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Korea’s KAIST University Adds Blockchain Application Courses to Curriculum
South Korea’s leading technology university, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), is working with Theta Labs, the first blockchain-based video delivery system, to introduce students to an entirely new set of coursework regarding the applications of blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:26 | |
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IMF Head Makes Case for Central Bank Digital Currencies In Recent Speech
With contributing reporting from Jimmy Aki. Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), suggested a new course of action for central banks around the world: turn their fiat currencies digital. дальше »
2018-11-15 22:38 | |
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IMF Head: Central Banks Should Consider Issuing Digital Form of Money
The winds of change are sweeping the financial sector, at least according to Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival on Nov. дальше »
2018-11-15 20:44 | |
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Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies Could Surge in the Next Financial Crisis Says ShapeShift CEO
The cryptocurrency sector might end up becoming the biggest winner should the next global financial crisis happen. Shapeshift CEO Erik Voorhees argues that with the high debt level of most governments, a crisis could force them to print more money which will decrease the values of their respective currencies. дальше »
2018-11-13 17:59 | |
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Major Role Players In The Crypto Verse: Understanding The Bitcoin Ecosystem And Blockchain Era
Every industry has its key role players. Every participant or player belongs to a certain category, all of which complement each other and work in harmony to ensure a thriving and successful industry. дальше »
2018-11-12 08:47 | |
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Binance Launches Research Division to Provide ‘Institutional-Grade” Reports
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by market capitalization, recently introduced Binance Research, a new division designed to provide institutional-grade research reports on blockchain and cryptocurrency projects. дальше »
2018-11-11 04:00 | |
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Bitstamp Partners with Cinnober to Boost Crypto Trading
Bitstamp, a Luxembourg-based cryptocurrency exchange, and Cinnober, a global independent provider of trading and clearing technology for the financial sector, recently partnered to increase the Bitstamp platform’s order matching speed and throughput. дальше »
2018-11-8 02:00 | |
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Why the Energy Sector Meets the Conditions for Decentralization
The following piece on decentralizing the energy sector was written by Richard Lohwasser, who holds a PhD in energy economics and is the CEO of Lition. He was previously a strategy consultant for McKinsey and director of Vattenfall. дальше »
2018-11-8 00:00 | |
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Colorado and California Just Elected Pro-Bitcoin Governors
Following the 2018 midterm elections, the U. S. will see two new pro-Bitcoin governors sworn into office. Jared Polis (D-CO) and Gavin Newsom (D-CA) both won out against their respective Republican contenders last night, November 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-7 20:44 | |
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Living in a Post-Quantum Cryptography World
The slow yet steady development of quantum computers has brought major security fears to the forefront of the cryptocurrency sector as well as many other industries. This article explains the problem, its origin, mechanisms, and implications as well as the steps that are being taken to remedy the threat that quantum computers pose. дальше »
2018-11-7 16:00 | |
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BTCC to Shut Down Mining Pool Following ‘Business Adjustments’
The turbulent journey of the Bitcoin mining sector continues this week as BTCCPool announces it will close “indefinitely” November 30. BTCC Pulls Out Of Mining The pool, which constitutes the mining arm of Hong Kong-based exchange BTCC (formerly BTCChina), began operating in 2014, yet rarely competed with giants such as Bitmain’s Antpool. дальше »
2018-11-7 08:10 | |
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Another Report Says Crypto Mining Uses More Power than Traditional Mining
A report published today has stated that mining $1 worth of Bitcoin requires more electricity than mining almost any material traditionally dug from the earth. The authors state that between three million and 15 million tons of carbon emissions have been caused by the sector over the last two years. дальше »
2018-11-6 00:00 | |
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Fidelity not a newcomer to the crypto sector
While the news that Fidelity was entering the crypto space with Fidelity Digital Asset Services came as a surprise to many, the world’s fourth-largest asset management company is actually a bonafide bitcoin early adopter — and was mining BTC as early as 2015 дальше »
2018-11-4 15:00 | |
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Bitcoin Delivers Better Stability Than S&P Price Index, Being More Volatile Than BTC Price
The technology sector has been developing rapidly and various news outlets have been reporting on its stock growth in the S&P. Even with the growth though, some are saying that the tech sector stocks are more volatile than BTC, whose price is currently at an all-time low. дальше »
2018-11-4 14:45 | |
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Bitcoin ATM Company Coinsource Becomes the First in the Sector to Win NY Bitlicense
CoinSpeaker Bitcoin ATM Company Coinsource Becomes the First in the Sector to Win NY Bitlicense Having received BitLicense from the NY Department of Financial Services, Coinsource now has an official approval to operate in New York. дальше »
2018-11-2 09:23 | |
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