UAE: ICO Regulations by Mid-2019 Could Propel the Country’s Cryptocurrency Ecosystem

United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to become the global leader in the infant cryptocurrency industry as its ICO regulations look to be finalized by mid-2019, reports The National, December 24, 2018. Capitalizing on Absence of Competitors While countries like the U. дальше »

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Energy Incentives Make Bitcoin Mining a Natural Fit for B.C., Canada

When it comes to bitcoin mining, Canada is a natural.  A temperate climate helps to keep mining equipment cool, and plentiful renewable energy from hydroelectric dams gives Canadian provinces like British Columbia a natural advantage with cheaper electricity costs. дальше »

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IOTA Talks About Supply Chain Challenges and Its DLT Solutions

The supply chains of the world still depend on paper documents and dated processes which impact the global economy and hamper international trade. The IOTA Foundation has defined solutions based on distributed ledger technology (DLT) that could help in solving these issues. дальше »

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Bitcoin Proponent Ron Paul: ‘Tax free Bitcoin and crypto will prevent next Fed-created recession’

Going by the recent development in the US banking sector, that has seen the US Fed Reserve, the central bank of US raise interest rate the fourth time in 2018, which many believe could lead to a recession in the US and a global recession by 2019, former IMF economist, who also was a former […] The post Bitcoin Proponent Ron Paul: ‘Tax free Bitcoin and crypto will prevent next Fed-created recession’ appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »

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Western Union Claims to Be Technologically Ready for Cryptocurrency Adoption

In a press release and accompanying video posted on YouTube, financial services company Western Union has expressed interest in adopting blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. The video published December 17, 2018, features President Western Union Global Money Transfer, Odilon Almeida, as saying that the company could be uniquely positioned to take digital currency usage and adoption mainstream. дальше »

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Blockstream Satellites Now Cover Asia Pacific, Send Messages With Lightning

While most crypto investors are shooting for the moon, Blockstream is focused on things a bit closer to Earth: in the outermost layer of its atmosphere, to be exact. дальше »

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CoinShares Exec: China Crypto Plan Could Make Dystopian Future a Reality

Bitcoin was designed in the wake of the 2008 global economic crisis as a way to take control over money away from central authorities such as governments, banks, and other traditional systems. The decentralized design could also prevent communist countries like China from establishing control over their citizen’s money. дальше »

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Analysis: Cryptocurrency Point of Sales (PoS) Platforms Could Fuel Global Crypto Adoption

While the cryptocurrency markets bull run of 2017 succeeded in bringing digital assets global consciousness, the rollercoaster ride did very little to increase meaningful adoption, as most holders bought bitcoin and other cryptoassets for only speculative purposes and not for payments. дальше »

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Huobi Global Listing Triggers Tezos Price Excitement

Although the year 2018 has not been the easiest for Tezos, it seems the project is finally hitting its stride. Despite facing numerous setbacks over the months, and losing a lot of value in the process, the XTZ price is rebounding slowly. дальше »

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Nydia Zhang of the Social Alpha Foundation: Using the Blockchain for Good

As chairman and co-founder of the Social Alpha Foundation (SAF), Nydia Zhang has left a solid mark on the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, though, as a young art student at the University of Washington in 2011, blockchain was far from the direction she saw her life taking. дальше »

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VanEck, Cboe and SolidX Meet With SEC to Discuss a Bitcoin ETF

Having met the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in August 2018, officials of VanEck, SolidX and Cboe BZX Exchange have met with the Commission again, in the latest attempt to convince the regulator to approve the nation's first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to an official presentation submitted to the SEC. дальше »

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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 »

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BitPay’s Copay Wallet Hacked, Users’ Private Keys Exposed

BitPay’s open source bitcoin wallet Copay has been attacked and exposed to malicious code with the intent to steal Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH), the company warned its users in an official blog post on November 26, 2018. дальше »

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Solar Energy-Powered Mining and PoS Could Make Cryptocurrencies Environmentally Sustainable

One of the chinks in the armor of blockchain technology is its intensive energy consumption. However, a report by Harvard Business Review, published November 27, 2018, sheds light on some of the lesser, and even nil, energy-consuming alternatives that can pave the way for DLT to be the global disruptor as it is often deemed to be. дальше »

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BitPay Warns Users to Move Funds to New Wallets Amid Malicious Code Outbreak

Global Bitcoin payment service BitPay has warned customers of a vulnerability on a third-party NodeJS package used by the Copay and BitPay apps which could be used to capture users’ private keys. дальше »

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Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik: IBM Blockchain Is “Missing The Point”

In recent years, as “Bitcoin”, “Ethereum”, and “blockchain” became common sounds in the global vernacular, a number of innovation-friendly corporations and forward-thinking startups have sought to implement this nascent innovation into their businesses. дальше »

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Huobi Global Opens New Offices in Asia Pacific, Welcomes Institutional Investors

The rise of institutional investment in the cryptocurrency space could bring new life to the crypto markets. The APAC Prestige Investors Seminar will be one of Huobi’s tools to get close to institutional investors in the region and bring them onto their robust trading platform. дальше »

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Are Bitcoin Investors Who Bought at $1,000 Price Range Starting to Panick and Sell Their BTC Stash?

Bitcoin and virtual currencies experienced during this year a very hard bear market that damaged their performance. The sentiment in the market remains very negative and virtual currencies could reach new lows in the near future. дальше »

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Bakkt postpones the launch of Bitcoin (USD) daily futures contracts to January 24

Bakkt is a global regulated ecosystem for digital assets, which was announced in August by Intercontinental Exchange.  In October, ICE announced that Bakkt could begin offering physically settled bitcoin futures contracts on December 12. дальше »

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An entrepreneur’s guide to Ottawa, Canada

If you’re not from Canada, you might be surprised to learn that the capital of the Great White North isn’t Toronto. It’s Ottawa. This is one mistake that any Canadian would tell you they’ve heard more times than they’d like to admit. дальше »

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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 »

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IMF Head Lagarde Urges Central Banks to Consider Issuing Digital Currencies

On November 14, 2018, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde is of the opinion that governments and central banks should look into issuing state-backed digital currencies, witnessing the global shift to cashless economies. дальше »

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How digital currencies will shape the future of geopolitics

The US dollar's global reserve status is becoming precarious as competing superpowers China, Russia and Europe seek alternatives to the SWIFT system and trade settlement. China has harnessed blockchain and is close to a digital national currency that will integrate with national surveillance - could this be the largest market for privacy coins? дальше »

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Huobi NEXT Networks With European Projects and Cryptofunds

As the global cryptocurrency industry is growing rapidly, prominent players in the market are extending their hand to upcoming projects in new economies. Huobi NEXT, a company the connect upcoming blockchain projects with endorsers and investors recently expanded its reach to Europe. дальше »

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Speaks About Blockchain Use in ASEAN at Singapore Fintech Festival

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse talked about the opportunities for digital assets and blockchain technology in the ASEAN region. Speaking with IMF’s Deputy General Counsel Ross Leckow, Garlinghouse noted on Monday that the unique regulatory frameworks of the region could help in the creation of game-changing technology that will change the future of global payments. дальше »

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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 »

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AI will only succeed when people learn to trust it

Skynet may be coming, but China could usurp the U. S. as the launchpad for the robot uprising. According to a recent report from TNW, China is set to outpace America in artificial intelligence research spending by the end of this year. дальше »

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What Will a Financial Crisis Mean For The Cryptocurrency Market?

The founder and leader of the world’s biggest asset management firm thinks a global financial crisis is on the horizon. Larry Fink and BlackRock manage over 6 trillion dollars in assets and he thinks the rising US debt along a combination of climbing interest rates and inflation could spell disaster in the near future. дальше »

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Technology and Data Services Provider Libra Announced Support for Circle’s Financial Reporting Requirements

Libra, technology and data services provider, recently said that it would support the financial reporting requirements of Circle. The company is now reiterating its role at OTC crypto trading desks where it automates middle and back office processes. дальше »

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In the Race for a Bitcoin ETF, Wall Street Has Plenty of Hurdles to Clear

In the latter half of 2018, few developments have occupied crypto investors’ headspaces like the industry’s indefatigable pursuit of a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF). дальше »

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AI is the prescription for overworked doctors

The problem with healthcare is simple: there’s not enough of it. In a perfect world we’d all have our own personal physicians like the Queen. But in reality, the average doctor sees thousands of patients a year. дальше »

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Brands pour billions of dollars into Facebook advertising, but the social media giant isn’t going to last forever. So, where will those dollars go in the future? The only viable choice is creativity. дальше »

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Unchained Capital Revamps Loans With Multi-Party, Multi-Sig Storage

Blockchain financial service company Unchained Capital will now offer multi-signature and multi-institution cold storage solutions for borrowers who leverage its crypto-collateralized loans service. дальше »

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Researchers Take a Beating on Social Media after Suggesting Bitcoin Could Destroy the Climate

Bitcoin mining could spell the doom for the environment by emitting enough CO2 to raise the average global temperature more than two degree Celsius in as little as 15 years, predicts a group of researchers. дальше »

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Bitcoin Could Increase Global Temperature by 2 Degrees, Claims New Report

Bitcoin is the world’s first cryptocurrency and the most dominant one too. Bitcoin accounts for around 50 percent of the total market capitalization of the world’s 2000+ digital coins. However, Bitcoin also introduced us to a new concept – cryptocurrency mining. дальше »

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Is Bitcoin Mining Causing Too Much Global Warming? The Debate Is HOT

While Bitcoin remains at the top of the charts as the most popular and largest cryptocurrency by market cap, a recent study by some scientists doesn’t paint it as exactly cool. The study argues that Bitcoin mining could actually cause global warming to increase by 2 degrees (2C). дальше »

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Op Ed: Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Is Neither Frivolous Nor Excessive

As the CEO of Hut 8, one of North America’s largest cryptocurrency miners and the world’s largest publicly traded cryptocurrency miner, I’m often asked questions about energy consumption in the mining of cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Crypto Platform Coinbase Secures $300 Million in Series E Funding Round

Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has raised a fresh $300 million in a Series E financing round, bringing the company valuation to $8 billion. Coinbase plans to use the funding to "accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrencies," as it plans to remain the "entry-point into crypto" for millions of investors, according to a published blog post. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption To Disrupt the Planet if Not Controlled On Time- Reports

There has been a debate in some quarters if cryptocurrency mining and activities could actually lead to global warming? Irrespective of the fear of locals and some governments with regards to cryptocurrency mining activities, a lot of concentration had been given to Bitcoin mining and activities as a result of its price which is presently […] The post Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption To Disrupt the Planet if Not Controlled On Time- Reports appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »

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3.2 GB Block Sizes: Developers Bash Bitcoin Climate Change Study as ‘Fake News’

Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd joined the backlash against a “fake news” report about Bitcoin’s impact on global warming October 29. This occurred after multiple appearances in mainstream media publications. дальше »

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“Coinbase Could Compete With the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq” Danny Masters says

Coinbase’s success has not gone unnoticed by the great strategists of the world of finance. The famous multi-service company focused on trading and warehousing of crypto assets has more than 13 million customers and reported revenues of over $1 billion in 2017. дальше »

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IRS Advisory Committee Requests Clearer Guidance for Crypto Tax Code

On October 24, 2018, an advisory committee to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a report calling for clarity on the IRS’s position toward cryptocurrency taxation. дальше »

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Impact of Cryptocurrency in Global Economy Could Be Motivation for New Financial Order

Impact of Cryptocurrency in Global Economy Could Be Motivation for New Financial Order “Money is not going to be the same forever and ever. ” Those are the words of Marcus Swanepoel from a discussion with Express. дальше »

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A New Australian Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Slated to Launch on Stellar

Utility billing and payment services provider Novatti is launching a new Australian dollar (AUD)-backed stablecoin known as the Novatti AUD Utility Token on the Stellar Network. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Has Maximum $22K Potential By End Of 2018, Says Tom Lee

Bitcoin could end 2018 at $22,000, Fundstrat Global Investors analyst Tom Lee repeated in new predictions about the end of the cryptocurrency bear market October 19. Lee: 200-day MA ‘Very Important’ Speaking during an interview with social media blog Crypto Tips, Lee, who is known for his bullish stance on Bitcoin in particular, highlighted the 200-day moving average price trend as a key factor in determining its future performance. дальше »

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The Centralized Nature of Mortgages Could Benefit from Use of Blockchain Technology

Could The Centralized Nature of Getting a Mortgage Benefit From The Use of Blockchain? The mortgage market, from a global perspective, is worth around $31 trillion. Of the residents in the United States alone, mortgages on houses are owed by 66% of citizens. дальше »

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Op Ed: In Defense of Bitcoin: A Response to Nouriel Roubini

Rhetorical style should never distract from the content of someone’s arguments. So when I heard that Nouriel Roubini testified to the U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, I decided to peruse his testimony and reflect on it. дальше »

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Regulated crypto trading platform Bakkt will launch on December 12

Bakkt, a global regulated ecosystem for digital assets, which was announced in August by Intercontinental Exchange, will officially launch on December 12, pending regulatory approval. On October 22, ICE announced that Bakkt could begin offering physically settled bitcoin futures contracts in December, marking the first cryptocurrency-related offering provided through the new platform. Bakkt will hold […] дальше »

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Could Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Market Launch in December Lead to ETF Approval?

In an official statement, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), revealed that Bakkt will launch its Bitcoin futures market by December 2018. Bakkt, a global cryptocurrency platform developed by ICE to enable investors, merchants, and consumers to access, trade, and utilize digital assets in a faster, cost-effective, and […] The post Could Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Market Launch in December Lead to ETF Approval? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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How “America First” could cost the US its quantum computer supremacy

Research currently conducted by US-based companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Google, and Rigetti is widely considered at the forefront of quantum computer technology. It’s no stretch to say the US is the global leader in the field. дальше »

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