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Report: Mass Withdrawals from Exchanges Could be Behind Bitcoin’s Price Rally
Citing data from blockchain research firm TokenAnalyst, Bloomberg reported on May 15, 2019, that the current boom in the price of bitcoin (BTC) might just be the consequence of investors withdrawing their holdings from large exchanges due to renewed ambiguity surrounding their financial health. дальше »
2019-5-17 20:00 | |
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Belfast Coin: Northern Ireland’s Capital Set to Introduce its Own Cryptocurrency
Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland wants to issue its own cryptocurrency as the digital currency trend continues to spread, Public Technology reports May 14, 2019. Belfast’s City Council plans to use the cryptocurrency as a way of encouraging residents to patronize local merchants and also to promote a sense of civic duty amongRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-16 19:00 | |
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Blockchains that Neglect their Social Contracts Will Likely Fail
It’s likely that there won’t be one blockchain to rule them all, and betting on which handful will survive is sure to have a huge bounty for whoever guesses correctly. Thus, establishing a metric instead of blindly throwing money at the top ten projects on CoinMarketCap has in itself become a valuable tool. дальше »
2019-5-16 17:25 | |
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San Francisco’s Ban on Facial Recognition is a Victory for Personal Privacy Advocates
San Francisco has set the record as the first US state to ban the use of facial recognition technology. Per a report on Engadget, May 14, 2019, the state made the decision in order to protect residents from the government’s constant surveillance. дальше »
2019-5-16 17:00 | |
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Court Dismisses Lawsuit by Aggrieved ICO Investors Against Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled
In a new development regarding the lawsuit brought against Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled by some aggrieved Centra Tech ICO investors, a US federal judge has dismissed the case. According to a court document on May 13, 2019, the judge granted an omnibus order on motion to dismiss, on the grounds that the plaintiffs’ decisions were notRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-16 15:00 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork: Damage Control and Fixing the Bug
Bitcoin Cash underwent a hard fork to upgrade network security and add a few key features, as reported by BTCManger on 15 May, 2019. The hard fork went as per plan but a bug on Bitcoin ABC’s client rendered the chain non-functional for a few hours. дальше »
2019-5-16 13:30 | |
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Bitcoin and Ether Market Update: May 16, 2019
Total crypto market cap added yet another $31. 2 billion to its value since Monday, May 13 and now stands at $261. 5. Top ten currencies are all in green for the 24-hour period with Stellar (XLM) and ether (ETH) leading the pack with 24 percent and 16 percent of gains respectively. дальше »
2019-5-16 13:00 | |
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Hong Kong and Thai Authorities Sign Fintech MoU
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bank of Thailand (BOT), in a bid to promote financial technology (fintech) collaborations between the two regulators, according to a Crowdfund Insider report on May 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-16 11:30 | |
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European Central Bank Policymaker Backs Stablecoins over Bitcoin
European Central Bank policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau believes that stablecoins can play an important role in the financial system as they aren’t as volatile as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, reported Bloomberg, May 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-16 09:00 | |
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Bitcoin as a Haven Asset: Investors De-Risking Portfolios Following Dovish Monetary Policies
James Turk of Goldmoney says investors are de-risking their portfolios by pivoting away from bonds and stocks into assets like bitcoin and gold. The banking, investments, and commodities expert speaking to King World News said dovish central banks policies, a weak European banking system, and the U. дальше »
2019-5-16 05:00 | |
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Finastra Signs Three French Banks to DLT Lending Consortium
Finastra, one of the world’s largest FinTech companies, has added three French Banks to its lending consortium that runs on a distributed ledger. SocGen, BNP Paribas, and Natixis have joined NatWest on the DLT platform that went live in October 2018, as announced on their website on May 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-16 01:00 | |
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Blockchain Technology Fixes the Loopholes of Centralized KYC Solutions
While several projects prefer to use centralized repositories to store data during Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, these databases exhibit several limitations such as susceptibility to hacks and high cost of management, which can be mitigated by distributed ledger technology (DLT), reports TechRadar on May 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-16 23:00 | |
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Hyperledger Unveils Aries, Decentralized Identity (DID) Infrastructure
Hyperledger, a multi-project open source distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform hosted by the Linux Foundation, has announced the launch of Aries, a shared infrastructure of tools that facilitate the exchange of data stored on different blockchains, according to a blog post on May 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-15 21:00 | |
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Troubled New Zealand Exchange Cryptopia Goes Into Liquidation
Things went from bad to worse for the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia when it came to light that it had been placed in liquidation after its failed attempts to restart the business. This according to a report by NZ Herald, May 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-15 20:00 | |
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Major Companies Plan to Track Sea Food and Clothing Using Blockchain
Blockchain has found a tremendous use case in supply chain management. A Forbes post published May 15, 2019, revealed that Bumble Bee Foods plans to use blockchain for seafood tracking. Also, a press release on PR Web explained how Avery Dennison and EVRYTHNG’s partnership with 1017 ALYX 9SM will allow consumers to authenticate clothing items. дальше »
2019-5-15 19:00 | |
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Across the Border: Blockchain in Cross-Border Payments
Even as blockchain is being widely used in cross-border payments, we look at the potential for widespread adoption, as well as the progress made thus far. An Offering for the World There is a lot of speculation that surrounds the future of blockchain and how it will be used in the world. дальше »
2019-5-15 17:00 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork Complete: Summary of Upgrades and Changes
The long-awaited bi-annual hard fork on Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has been rolled out as of 15 May 2019. Schnorr signatures and recovery from SegWit addresses are the biggest takeaways from the hard fork. Network Upgraded Bitcoin Cash’s network has finally rolled out its long-awaited upgrade; the BCH network hard forks every six months to keepRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-15 15:55 | |
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ZCash Publishes Q2 2019 Transparency Report
The Electric Coin Company that runs ZCash (ZEC) has published a transparency report highlighting key figures and expenses they incur on a monthly basis. The report, which was published on their blog on May 14, 2019, comes amid demand for more transparent disclosures from cryptocurrency firms. дальше »
2019-5-15 15:00 | |
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The Five Blockchain Principles of IBM
Technology typically adds positive value to society, and as such, it can deliver demonstrable good for the world; according to IBM, blockchain can further this sentiment. In an IBM Blockchain Pulse blog post, May 13, 2019, the tech behemoth lays out the guiding principles it adheres to, which it believes are key to “ buildingRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-15 12:00 | |
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Coinbase Announces USDC Support for 85 More Countries
Coinbase has unveiled the expansion of its USDC on Coinbase and Coinbase Pro, which is now available across 85 countries. It also announced the addition of 50 new countries for trading cryptos on the exchange platform. дальше »
2019-5-15 11:00 | |
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ProSeed Asia Roadshow to Focus on Creating Value for Projects
The crypto and blockchain space today is brimming with events, meetups, and conferences. While most of them aim at creating value for the organizers, ProSeed is breaking free from such stereotypes and creating an ecosystem that is mutually beneficial for all. дальше »
2019-5-15 10:00 | |
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Blockchain-Startup CEO Settles With Canadian Regulators Over Misleading Content
Alex Tapscott, the co-founder of the blockchain company NextBlock, has reached an agreement with the Ontario Securities Commission after producing “misleading content”. Per the report by The Globe and Mail on May 13, 2019, the entrepreneur, aside paying the sum of $300,000 as penalty fine, will also be giving lectures on ethics to Canadian business schools. дальше »
2019-5-15 09:00 | |
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Colombia Eyes Regulating Cryptocurrency Traders and Companies
The Congress of the Rebulic of Colombia has proposed a bill to regulate cryptocurrency transactions and prevent crypto users from falling victim to growing frauds, this according to a report from Competition Policy International May 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-15 05:00 | |
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BitOasis Ready to Become First Licensed Middle Eastern Bitcoin Exchange
BitOasis is set to become the first regulated bitcoin exchange in the entire Arab world following preliminary approval from regulators in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bloomberg reports May 12, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-15 01:00 | |
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WhatsApp Security Flaw: Specific Users Targeted in Spyware Attack
WhatsApp has confirmed it was subject to spyware that allowed the attacker to read a target’s messages, as reported by MIT Technology Review on May 14, 2019. The hackers accessed messages after penetrating WhatsApp’s encryption through a flaw in the voice call feature. дальше »
2019-5-15 23:00 | |
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ZebPay Reminds India to Be Patient in Waiting for Crypto-Friendly Regulations
One of the major talking points in the crypto space has been bitcoin’s ability to continually dodge government regulations. And while the protocol is resistant to almost all sanctions, the businesses built on top of the technology aren’t. дальше »
2019-5-15 22:59 | |
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Ledger Nano X: Just as Secure, Now Mobile
Cryptocurrencies are beginning to emerge in the mainstream, and with a historical track record of security flaws, the market was wide open for those who sought to establish a means for people to easily, safely and securely store their crypto. дальше »
2019-5-15 21:00 | |
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How tap Is Set To Revolutionise Crypto Trading
There is increased awareness in cryptocurrency trading which is reflected in the volume of trades that occur across exchanges on a daily basis. According to data from CoinmarketCap, over $57 billion worth of cryptocurrencies have been traded within the last 24 hours as at the time of writing. дальше »
2019-5-15 20:08 | |
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Bitcoin Won’t Stop Rallying, Says Hedge Fund Manager Travis Kling
Travis Kling, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Ikigai Asset Management believes bitcoin (BTC) is in for a significantly long rally. In a recent discussion on the TD Ameritrade Network, May 13 2019, the hedge fund manager says recent policy decisions by major central banks around the world will cause capital flight into the cryptocurrency marketRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-15 20:00 | |
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U.S. Govt. Hammers Down Movie Piracy Racket, Seize Millions in Cryptos
The United States Government has finally hammered down a movie and TV show piracy racket, seizing millions of dollars in cryptos and cash. The illegal platform run by Talon White, a U. S resident, has allegedly been in operation since 2013, according to a TorrentFreak report on May 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-15 19:50 | |
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Bithumb Crypto Exchange Launches Perpetual Futures Trading Platform
Bithumb Global, a leading South Korean bitcoin trading platform and crypto exchange, has announced the launch of its global digital assets exchange service that will support multiple fiat currency trading pairs and a perpetual futures trading with up to 100x leverage, according to a press release on May 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-15 19:00 | |
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IOHK and Polymath Partner Up for First Security Token Blockchain
Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK), the company behind Cardano and the Ouroboros protocol, are launching the worlds first security token blockchain alongside security token issuance platform Polymath, as announced on May 13, 2019, at Consensus. дальше »
2019-5-14 17:00 | |
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American Crypto Payment Startup Partners with Major Retailer Brands
New York-based payment startup Flexa has partnered with some of the internationally recognized retail brands including Barnes and Noble, Baskin Robins and Amazon’s Whole Foods Market to let consumers pay in cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-5-14 16:00 | |
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Bakkt Launch Set for July, Testing to Start Soon
The much-awaited launch of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) backed Bakkt has been confirmed by the company for July 2019. In an announcement on 13 May 2019, Bakkt revealed they will be starting user acceptance tests soon and aim to bring a new level of efficiency to the crypto market. дальше »
2019-5-14 15:00 | |
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HTC Pulls Smartphone from Two Major Chinese E-Commerce Platforms
HTC has disintegrated sales of its smartphones from major Chinese e-commerce stores after being edged out by new domestic smartphone producers in the market, as reported by South China Morning Post, May 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-14 13:00 | |
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How a Banking Consortium is Leveraging Blockchain to Scale Efficiency
J. P. Morgan led banking consortium, Interbank Information Network (IIN), is using blockchain’s network effect to move a staggering volume of workflow to a distributed ledger, as reported by Forbes on May 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-14 11:00 | |
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Maltese Crypto Businesses Eyeing Estonia and Swiss
Eman Pulis, the organizer of the Malta Blockchain Summit, has stated that while blockchain, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI)-related businesses are still finding it hard to secure banking services in the nation, Estonia and Swiss are fast attracting these firms, according to a Times of Malta report on May 12, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-14 09:00 | |
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Crypto Spring: $8,000 Bitcoin and Consensus 2019
As Bitcoin moved within $100 of $8,000, many cited the “Consensus effect. ” Each year, for the past few, at least, the price of the pioneer cryptocurrency has often jumped a few hundred dollars during the week of the three-day event. дальше »
2019-5-14 07:41 | |
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Irish Hacker and Cohort could be Sentenced for Stealing $2.4 Million Worth of Cryptocurrencies
A group of six hackers by the name “The Community” are to be sentenced to more than 20 years each in prison for stealing more than $2. 4 million worth of cryptocurrencies using multiple SIM swap attacks, Independent IE reported May 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-14 05:00 | |
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Bitfinex CTO Says Exchange Raised $1 Billion Through Private Placement
Paolo Ardoino, CTO of cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, claims the company has raised capital for its billion-dollar initial enterprise offering (IEO) through private placements from investors in iFinex Ltd, the parent of both Bitfinex and Tether, in a tweet on 13 May, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-14 01:00 | |
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New Jersey: Rutgers Business School Offering Blockchain Courses
Rutgers Business School, a 90-year old United States-based institution of higher learning, has launched its Blockchain Hub. It is a student-run initiative aimed at educating and training students on distributed ledger technology (DLT) courses at its Livingston campus, according to a report by local media outlet Daily Targum, May 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-14 23:00 | |
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Binance Cryptocurrency Exchange to Unfreeze Deposits and Withdrawals
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of the highly reputed Binance cryptocurrency exchange which recently suffered a security breach, has revealed via a blog post on May 12, 2019, that the exchange is putting preparations in top gear to resume deposits and withdrawals latest by Tuesday, May 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-14 21:00 | |
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Huobi Prime to Partner with Reserve Protocol
Huobi, an international cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a partnership with Reserve Protocol on Huobi Prime, as officially announced, May 13, 2019. Reserve is launching a USD backed stablecoin with an innovative mechanism to peg it’s token to fiat. дальше »
2019-5-14 20:00 | |
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India’s Crypto Veterans Discuss Facebook Plan to Pilot its Cryptocurrency in India
Founders of Indian crypto and blockchain companies told Economic Times, May 13, 2019, that Facebook’s stablecoin would bypass Indian crypto regulation. It may also influence authorities to create constructive regulation for digital currencies in India. дальше »
2019-5-13 19:00 | |
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Hackers Exploit Confluence Vulnerability to Plant Crypto Mining Malware
As bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets keep growing in value and use case, cyberpunks are also upping their game with each passing day, formulating new ways of enriching themselves with ‘dirty crypto. дальше »
2019-5-13 17:00 | |
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Blockchain Reorgs: Historical Effect and Differing Perspectives
After the recent Binance hack where the exchange lost $40 million, Jeremy Rubin made a blockchain reog suggestion to Chanpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance. Jeremy Rubin, who is deeply involved in the MIT Digital Currency Initiative, spoke to Zhao over his live stream where Zhao was describing the hack and countermeasures being taken. дальше »
2019-5-13 15:00 | |
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Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP Weekly Market Update May 13, 2019
The total crypto market cap is $31 billion up for the seven-day period and now stands at $211. 6 billion. The top 10 currencies are all in green for the same time frame with Binance Coin (BNB) being the only exception with a 5. дальше »
2019-5-13 13:00 | |
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PayPal May Be Opening Up to Digital Currency
PayPal’s ambivalent stance over the digital currency might be changing as CFO John Rainey has stated that the payment processor has created teams to study both blockchain and cryptocurrency, as reported by Forbes on May 10, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-13 11:00 | |
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