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JPMorgan Estimates “Fair Value” of Bitcoin at $2,400; Crypto Miners React
According to a report published by South China Morning Post on February 21, 2019, the U. S investment bank JPMorgan Chase estimates the “fair value” of bitcoin (BTC) at $2,400. Cryptocurrency Miners Not Impressed JPMorgan, in their January report titled Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies 2019: Adoption, Performance and Challenges, estimates the intrinsic value or “fair value” ofRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-22 22:00 | |
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Spain’s BBVA Bank Issues $40 Million Blockchain-Supported Structured Green Bond
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), Spain’s second-largest bank, has completed the first “structured green bond using blockchain technology to negotiate the terms and conditions. ” The deal was conducted with Spanish insurance house MAPFRE. дальше »
2019-2-22 21:00 | |
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Japan’s Mizuho Financial Group to Launch Yen-pegged Stablecoin in March 2019
Mizuho Financial Group (MHFG), a highly-reputed Japanese financial institution offering clients a vast array of financial services including banking, asset management and more, has announced it would launch a yen-pegged stablecoin called J-Coin. дальше »
2019-2-22 20:00 | |
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South Korea’s Biggest Telecoms Provider to Launch Blockchain-as-a-Service Platform
KT Corp. , South Korea’s behemoth telecom company, is preparing to roll out a blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) in March of this year. Much like many other BaaS platforms, it will reduce entry barriers into the industry and foster an innovative ecosystem. дальше »
2019-2-22 18:00 | |
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Malta Looking to Issue all Educational Certificates on the Blockchain
Crypto-friendly Malta has expanded its blockchain technology pilot project from Blockcerts and Learning Machine, into a nationwide program. The initiative will allow all Maltese educational institutions to issue certificates on the blockchain, according to local news source Independent, on February 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-22 16:00 | |
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Crypto Exchange Platform Raises $1.13 Million from Concentric, Blockchain.com and MakerDAO
The South Africa-based cryptocurrency exchange Coindirect has secured $1. 13 million in funding, reported FinSMEs on February 21, 2019. This first funding round was led by Concentric as well as participation from crypto wallet provider Blockchain. дальше »
2019-2-22 14:00 | |
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Bitcoin and Ether Market Update: February 22, 2019
The top ten cryptocurrencies are in red for the 24-hour period with Binance Coin (BNB) being the exception. Bitcoin (BTC) trades at $3,960 while ether (ETH) stays around $147. BTC/USD On February 20, 2019, bitcoin closed above $4,000 for the first time since January 9. дальше »
2019-2-22 12:00 | |
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Cardano’s (ADA) Emurgo Launches Blockchain Academy in India to Train 2,500 People
Emurgo, the commercial arm of the Cardano project, which claims to develop, support and incubate commercial startups, has launched a blockchain academy in India to train 2,500 blockchain developers, according to an Economic Times report on February 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-22 10:00 | |
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LA Kings to Use Blockchain Technology to Authenticate Merchandise
Blockchain technology has found its way into the sporting world as the NHL’s LA Kings announced on February 20, 2019, that they would make use of Pro Exp Media’s blockchain-based app to certify the authenticity of merchandise. дальше »
2019-2-22 06:00 | |
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Japan’s Marubeni Corporation Ally with LO3 to Launch Blockchain-Based Energy Solution
Marubeni Corporation, the fifth largest Japanese sogo shosha trading in a vast array of products and materials, has joined forces with LO3 Energy, a United States-based firm that claims to develop distributed ledger technology (DLT) powered energy solutions. дальше »
2019-2-22 04:00 | |
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Bahrain Looking to Regulate its Cryptospace and Attract Blockchain Startups
At a time when the cryptocurrency ecosystem is struggling to free itself from the grips of a lengthy bear market, oil-rich Bahrain is making plans to put in place amenable laws that would attract bitcoin-related firms to the region. дальше »
2019-2-22 02:00 | |
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TRON Becomes the Latest Token to join BitGo’s Roster
TRON has become the newest token in BitGo’s roster as it was announced on February 19, 2019, that BitGo will be offering TRON to its institutional investors in 2019. Welcome to the Team Big news for both TRON and BitGo as the latter announced on February 19, 2019, that they intend to add support forRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-22 00:00 | |
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Irish Auctioneer to Sell Seized Belgian Bitcoins Online
On February 20, 2019, The Irish Times reported that Wilsons Auctions will auction 315 seized Belgian bitcoin in an online public sale. The Auction Wilson Auctions announced that it has taken hold of 315 bitcoin, seized by the Belgian police in an operation against local drug traffickers. дальше »
2019-2-22 22:00 | |
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Confirmed: Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Offers “Defense-Grade” Knox to Safegaurd Blockchain Assets
On February 20, 2019, the South Korean smartphone giant announced the incorporation of “Samsung Knox” into their new Samsung Galaxy S10. The phone’s hardware security feature will enable owners to store blockchain applications and private keys which may include cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-2-21 21:06 | |
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Japan: Central Bank Releases Comprehensive Central Bank Digital Currency Report
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has issued a working paper that details the numerable pros and cons of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Published on February 19, 2019, the paper explores hypothetical problem areas, how and when CBDC’s can be used, as well as speculating on the economic implications. дальше »
2019-2-21 21:00 | |
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Bitcoin ETF: SEC to Accept, Reject or Delay the VanEck ETF by April 5, 2019
Expect the crypto industry to be high on the suspense-scale for the coming few weeks as according to a federal release published February 20, 2019, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing the long-pending application for bitcoin ETF submitted by VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust. дальше »
2019-2-21 20:00 | |
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Binance Decentralized Cryptocurrency Exchange Now Live in Testnet
The world’s number one cryptoassets exchange by 24-hour trading volume, Binance, has successfully launched its highly anticipated decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, Binance DEX in testnet, in a bid to transform the peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading industry, according to a press release from Binance on February 20, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-21 18:00 | |
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SEC Wants to Expand its “Test-the Waters” Reforms to Include All IPO Issuers
The new rule will allow the expansion of the “test-the-waters” that involves startups to include all issuers to include investment company issuers. The proposal will enable every prospective issuer to test the market interest for proposed IPOs or proposed registered securities offerings, including Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) by giving room for interaction with particular investorsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-21 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP Weekly Market Update: February 21, 2019
The total crypto market cap increased to $133 billion after gaining more than $14 billion of value for the past seven days. Top ten cryptocurrencies are all in green for the same time period with EOS, Litecoin, and Binance Coin leading the pack with more than 20 percent in gains. дальше »
2019-2-21 14:00 | |
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Blockchain Security Firm Secures $15 Million in VC Funding
According to a press release published February 19, 2019, blockchain security firm CipherTrace has secured $15 million in venture capital from leading Silicon Valley and New York venture capital firms with a proven track record in the crypto asset and cybersecurity space. дальше »
2019-2-21 12:00 | |
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CoinBase Acquires Blockchain Analytics Firm Neutrino
CoinBase has acquired Neutrino, a blockchain intelligence firm, in hopes of using their technology to add new features and improve security, as reported on February 19, 2019. Expanding its Base CoinBase has made a new acquisition in a bid to expand its empire. дальше »
2019-2-21 10:00 | |
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Elon Musk: Bitcoin Is Interesting but Tesla Isn’t Getting Involved
Unlike Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, isn’t ready to adopt bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This admission comes despite a few previous cryptocurrency-focused tweets published by Musk in the past. дальше »
2019-2-21 06:00 | |
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The Government of Seoul Is Looking to Close the Blockchain Funding Gap
In yet another bold step towards becoming the next blockchain hub, the city of Seoul announced on February 18, 2019, that it will offer $1 billion in funding towards blockchain and fintech firms up to the year 2022. дальше »
2019-2-21 04:00 | |
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Blockstream Releases A New Multisignature Standard
Blockstream a blockchain technology startup, announced the release of Musig, a test code for the proposed Schnorr-based multi-signature scheme on February 18. The MuSig scheme is a Bitcoin upgrade implementation that is focused on scalability and confidential transactions. дальше »
2019-2-21 02:00 | |
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New Web Extension Allows Users to Tip on Twitter With Bitcoin
Tippin, a Lightning Network (LN) platform, launched a Chrome extension that enables Google browser users to send Bitcoin payments on Twitter, EJ Insight reported on February 19, 2019. Lightning Twitter Tips Despite the incredibly cold crypto winter that has only recently started to slow down, the push for mainstream crypto adoption is also experiencing someRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-21 00:00 | |
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Japan’s Second Largest Bank Completes Blockchain Trial On R3 Platform
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has completed a successful proof of concept on R3’s Marco Polo trade platform, according to a press release dated February 18, 2019. Done and Dusted A successful proof-of-concept (PoC) has been completed by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Japan’s second-largest bank by assets, as performed on an R3 platform. дальше »
2019-2-21 22:00 | |
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Quadriga CX Fiasco Highlights the Need for Crypto Insurance
A startup by the name of BitGo Inc. could be the answer to the menace of losing private keys of cold-storage crypto wallets, reports Bloomberg, February 19, 2019. Can too Much Safety Be Fatal? The recent fiasco surrounding the death of the CEO of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange Quadriga CX has rekindled questions regarding the safetyRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-21 20:00 | |
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FBI Speaks On The Cryptocurrency Sector
It is rare that cryptocurrency investors and traders actually get insight into the way that law enforcement is watching and examining the cryptocurrency industry. In a recent interview with the FBI conducted by The Paypers, February 19, 2019 – the agency elaborated on how investors can protect themselves, and how it plans to prevent futureRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-20 18:00 | |
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Crypto Mining Scam Uncovered in Thailand
Over 30 people have come forward to the police after being scammed by a supposed crypto mining scheme that promised a 70 percent return on investment, the Bangkok Post reports on February 18, 2019. Mining for Money In the world of blockchain, it seems like it is another day, another scam. дальше »
2019-2-20 16:00 | |
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The German Government Seeks the Blockchain Community’s Input on new Laws
While the German government is preparing for a strategy presentation this summer, they have also sought the consultation of the blockchain community, reported February 18, 2019. Talking Points As time goes on, more and more governments have adopted the use of blockchain in transportation, tax collection, and so on. дальше »
2019-2-20 15:00 | |
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Octogenarian in Line to Grab and Pass the Bitcoin Lightning Network Torch
The Bitcoin Lightning Network Torch experiment is an influential movement that was launched on January 19, 2019, by a Bitcoin enthusiast whose twitter handle is Hodlonaut. Those joining the experiment transfer a small amount of BTC using the Lightning Network to supposed trustworthy community members via an email chain letter. дальше »
2019-2-20 14:00 | |
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Bitmain Announces BM1397 Chip with 28.6 Percent Improvement in Power Consumption
In a blog post published February 18, 2019, the Chinese cryptocurrency mining juggernaut Bitmain announced the launch of their next generation 7nm ASIC chip, named BM1397. The new chip facilitates faster and more economical mining for cryptocurrencies that use the SHA256 algorithm for computation of mathematical problems. дальше »
2019-2-20 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin and Ether Market Update: February 20, 2019
The total crypto market cap is up $10. 5 billion since February 18 and now sits at ~$133. 3 at the time of writing. For the same time period bitcoin (BTC) is up 7. 3 percent to $3,900 while ether (ETH) gained 7. дальше »
2019-2-20 12:00 | |
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Coinmama Suffers Hack as 450,000 Users’ Information Compromised
In yet another high-profile hack of 2019, Coinmama saw the information of 450,000 of its users compromised in an attack that targeted 24 difference sites, according to reports from February 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-20 10:00 | |
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India’s Cybercrime Detection Center Has Cryptocurrency Threats on its Radar
The National Cyber Forensic Lab has been created under the Union Home ministry’s Cyber Crime Coordination Center. The unit will focus its energy on cryptocurrency-related crimes to help police officers detect cyber fraud. дальше »
2019-2-20 06:00 | |
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The Boom of Swiss Crypto Foundations Has finally Fizzled
Several high-profile scandals and the lack of foresight when it comes to governance have led to the stumble of many Suisse-based cryptocurrency foundations Finews reported on February 18, 2019. Foundations Marked Switzerland’s Economic Climate Foundations, while not the backbone of the Swiss economy, have been an inescapable part of the country’s history. дальше »
2019-2-20 02:00 | |
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Pension and Endowment Adviser: Time for Institutional Investors to Consider Cryptocurrencies
Cambridge Associates is endorsing cryptocurrency investment for institutions. The pension and endowment firm says cryptos are now stable and believes it’s time institutions learned about crypto space to make informed investment decisions. дальше »
2019-2-20 00:00 | |
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Microsoft Finds and Boots Eight Cryptojacking Apps on Microsoft Store
Microsoft has booted eight malevolent apps from its official desktop and app store that have been secretly mining monero (XMR) from unsuspecting computers. Researchers from Symantec discovered the eight malicious apps and informed Microsoft who took the necessary steps. дальше »
2019-2-20 22:00 | |
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Indonesia Legalizes Cryptocurrency as Tradable Asset
Crypto can now be traded legally as a commodity in Indonesia thanks to a new regulation that grants it this new legal status, as reported by KrASIA, February 15, 2019. Let the Trading Begin The crypto community in Indonesia has scored a huge coup as crypto exchanges are now legal in the country. дальше »
2019-2-20 20:00 | |
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Japan Could Soon Realise the Crypto-ETF Dream
Japan is reportedly gathering information about the amount of interest there is among institutional investors for a cryptocurrency ETF which has the potential to lead to the approval of cryptocurrency-based ETFs in Asia’s second-largest economy. дальше »
2019-2-19 18:00 | |
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Recent Crypto Trojans Leave Mac Users on High Alert
It seems that Mac users are no longer immune to malware and viruses, as the latest string of crypto trojan attacks has proven that hackers can gain access and take control of Apple computers, The South African reported on February 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-19 16:00 | |
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Indian Crypto Scammers Make $17 Million from Fake Coin Scam
The individuals behind “cashcoin,” a fake cryptocurrency, have been arrested for duping investors of over $17 million in Mumbai, India according to reports February 17, 2019. Crypto and the Gang As the general public and world government are becoming more aware of cryptocurrency and how it works, the prosecution of crypto criminals is becoming more effective. дальше »
2019-2-19 15:00 | |
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Indonesian Student Nabbed for Illegal Bitcoin Mining with School Computers
Despite the gloomy cryptocurrency market outlook, bad actors are still interested in illegally amassing bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptoassets. In the latest development, a 22-year-old student has been arrested by the Indonesian police for illegally setting up a virtual currency mining operation with college computers, reported The Jakarta Post on February 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-19 14:09 | |
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Canadian Authorities Seize Alleged Drug Dealer’s Bitcoin Holdings
Canadian authorities have reportedly seized 288 BTC from a suspected drug dealer. Matthew Phan, a university dropout, is lobbying for access to at least half of his bitcoin holdings, claiming that not all of the seized bitcoin was used in illegal activities. дальше »
2019-2-19 14:00 | |
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South Australian Government to Use Blockchain Technology to Conduct Elections
According to Micky News, an Australian News outlet, a blockchain-based voting system will be used by the South Australian Government in an official election conducted soon. Integrating a blockchain-based voting system On February 18, 2019, Horizon State CEO Nimo Naamani confirmed that the South Australian Government would be using the company’s blockchain-based voting system technology toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-19 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin Remains Stable as First Pension Funds Enter Crypto and JP Morgan Launches Stablecoin: BTCManager’s Week in Review February 18, 2019
The two biggest headlines of the week have been investment management firm Morgan Creek receiving pension fund money for its new digital asset fund and JP Morgan launching a blockchain-based stablecoin called JPM Coin. дальше »
2019-2-19 12:00 | |
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Argo Blockchain PLC Announces Business Refocus Amid Bear Market Conditions
Argo Blockchain plc, a UK-based, global data centre management firm that allows people to mine a vast array of digital currencies via its platform, has announced plans to refocus its business strategy, citing “severe price pressure and volatility” of the crypto markets, reported Investigate on February 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-18 14:00 | |
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Blockchain Might Not Be the Appropriate Answer to Iot Security
Blockchain has been pointed out as the technology capable of providing security to the Industrial IoT (IIoT), but contrary to this belief, IoT project owners, chipmakers and OEMs may be better suited with security solutions capable of addressing low-level, device and data-centered hardware as the emerging technology may be an expensive solution that might notRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-19 12:00 | |
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Blockchain Might Not Be the Appropriate Answer to IIot Security
Blockchain has been pointed out as the technology capable of providing security to the Industrial IoT (IIoT), but contrary to this belief, IoT project owners, chipmakers and OEMs may be better suited with security solutions capable of addressing low-level, device and data-centered hardware as the emerging technology may be an expensive solution that might notRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-18 12:00 | |
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Binance Ceases Trade of Cryptocurrencies CLOAK, MOD, SALT, SUB, and WINGS
On February 15, 2019, Binance announced that it has decided to cease tradings and transactions with five tokens – CLOAK, MOD, SALT, SUB and WINGS. Reasons for the Delisting In their press release, Binance argues that according to their standards and performance criteria these five coins and tokens are no longer suitable for trade. дальше »
2019-2-18 10:00 | |
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