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AMD GPU Sales Go South as the Demand for Cryptocurrency Mining Units Plummets
According to its quarterly financial results report, the American semiconductor manufacturer company AMD had almost negligible sales of blockchain-related graphics processing units in Q3 of 2018. The financial report was published on October 24, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-27 17:00 | |
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Australian Woman Steals $450,000 Worth of Ripple [XRP]
A 23-year-old Australian woman was charged with stealing $450,000 worth of Ripple (XRP). According to Business Insider Australia’s article published on October 25, 2018, the stolen Ripple is considered one of Australia’s largest cryptocurrency thefts. дальше »
2018-10-26 16:29 | |
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Zcoin Gives ASICs the Boot with Merkle Tree Proofs
In a direct challenge to the type of industrial-grade efforts that have transformed once-lone cryptocurrency miners into multi-billion-dollar oligarchies, Zcoin has held itself up as the first cryptocurrency to “democratize” mining using Merkle Tree Proofs, a PoW algorithm for ASIC-resistance. дальше »
2018-10-26 10:00 | |
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Premier League Soccer Player Ramsey To Earn Arsenal Exit In Bitcoin Payment
There are indications that in the coming months the Premier League may record its first transfer fees paid in cryptocurrency, bitcoin in particular, according to Iqbal V. Gandham, UK managing director at eToro. дальше »
2018-10-26 08:12 | |
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Air Canada and Winding Tree to Participate in DLT-Based Travel Distribution Project
Air Canada, the largest domestic and international airline in Canada, has partnered Winding Tree, a decentralized, open source travel distribution platform, to enable it to participate in the latter’s blockchain solution aimed at revolutionizing the existing travel distribution landscape, according to a press release on October 24, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-26 07:00 | |
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Tether Burns More than 500 Million USDT
Tether, the company that issues the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, announced via Twitter that they redeemed 500 million USDT tokens from the Tether treasury wallet. According to the press release published on October 24, 2018, Tether will leave the remaining 466 million USDT in the wallet to prepare for future USDT issuances. дальше »
2018-10-26 03:00 | |
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Blockchain Launches Hardware Wallet
The popular cryptocurrency software provider Blockchain has announced the launch of a custom hardware wallet that is exclusively tethered to the company’s flagship wallet. According to the development team behind the new hardware wallet called Lockbox, the firm collaborated with the wallet manufacturer Ledger in order to create the design. дальше »
2018-10-26 01:15 | |
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UK Member of Parliament Joins Crypto Exchange as Adviser, Quits Four Days Later
One of the U. K. ’s Conservative Party members has both joined and left an advisory role at a cryptocurrency exchange platform in the last week. Stephen Hammond, MP, stated that his position at the IronX digital asset trading venue might be seen as a conflict of interest. дальше »
2018-10-26 00:00 | |
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Institutional Investors Opt for Bitcoin’s OTC Market Instead of Standard Exchanges
Bitcoin’s over-the-counter (OTC) market, is growing in popularity with institutional investors as they look for ways to trade large amounts of Bitcoin. According to a Forbes article published on October 23, 2018, institutional investors can only undergo OTC trades since standard cryptocurrency exchanges lack the required infrastructure and liquidity necessary to execute their large orders. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:29 | |
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Blockchain Releases Hardware Wallet Co-Developed With Ledger
Google Ventures-backed Blockchain is debuting a hardware wallet that integrates with its software services, a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine details. In a partnership with hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger, the cryptocurrency software company has developed what it calls “a custom hardware device. дальше »
2018-10-26 19:38 | |
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Japan’s Financial Watchdog Plans to Limit Leverage For All Crypto Trades
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan plans to cap the leverage for cryptocurrency margin trading. Capping Cryptocurrency Margin Trading According to the Nikkei Asian Review, Japan’s financial regulator is looking to reduce the leverage limit for cryptocurrency trading in the country. дальше »
2018-10-25 17:00 | |
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Sony has developed contactless crypto hardware wallet
On October 23, Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc. (Sony CSL) announced it had created a contactless cryptocurrency hardware wallet. The device which is yet unnamed utilizes IC smart card technology popular in Japan to communicate with the Bitcoin (BTC) or other cryptocurrency network. дальше »
2018-10-25 15:12 | |
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Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures Contracts to go Live in December
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), which is the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has announced that its recently established cryptocurrency exchange, Bakkt, will launch physically-settled daily bitcoin futures contracts on December 12, 2018, according to a notice by ICE on October 22, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-25 13:00 | |
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New Report: Crypto Market To Hit $1.4 Billion In Value Within The Next 5 Years
Between now and 2024, the crypto market is estimated to experience a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 6. 18% to comfortably attain a total valuation of $1. 4 billion, up from the current $1. 03 billion. дальше »
2018-10-25 02:24 | |
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Report: Unrest Over Tether Instability Causing Outflow into Bitcoin
As fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) surrounding leading stablecoin cryptocurrency Tether mounts, capital has begun to flow out of Tether and into Bitcoin and other competiting stablecoins, according to a new report. дальше »
2018-10-25 00:00 | |
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Japanese Financial Services Authority Approves Self-Regulation for Crypto
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has granted self-regulatory status to the country's cryptocurrency industry, giving the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) authority to oversee the space, according to a Reuters report. дальше »
2018-10-25 21:29 | |
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Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures Contracts Launching in December 2018
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), which is the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has announced that it’s recently established cryptocurrency exchange, Bakkt will launch its physically-settled daily bitcoin futures contracts on December 12, 2018, according to a notice by ICE on October 22, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-24 19:00 | |
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Five Successful 51 Percent Attacks Have Earned Cryptocurrency Hackers $20 Million in 2018
According to trusted cybersecurity firm Group-IB, 51 percent attacks on cryptocurrency projects are on the rise. Thus far in 2018, the firm has tracked 5 successful 51 percent attacks, with hackers claiming almost $20 million in profits, The Next Web reports. дальше »
2018-10-24 18:05 | |
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David Chaum on Digital Privacy: “The Cat Is Out of the Bag”
David Chaum, the cryptographer credited with starting the cypherpunk movement in the 1980s and launching eCash, an early form of virtual money in the 1990s, thinks people are taking financial privacy a lot more seriously these days. дальше »
2018-10-24 18:02 | |
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Coinbase Introduces Circle’s Center Stablecoin on Exchange, Critics Cry Foul
Cryptocurrency giants Coinbase and Circle recently announced on October 23, 2018, the addition of the Center (USDC) stablecoin on the former’s exchange. According to the Coinbase blog, it is the first time the cryptocurrency exchange has supported a stablecoin which it believes is fundamentally different from any existing stablecoins in the market. дальше »
2018-10-24 18:00 | |
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FBI Reports that a Team of ‘Call of Duty’ Players Stole $3.3 Million in Crypto
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a group of “Call of Duty” players from Indiana are reported to have stolen $3. 3 million in cryptocurrency by coercing an Illinois computer expert into remotely hacking unsecured crypto wallets. дальше »
2018-10-24 17:28 | |
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Changpeng Zhao Wants Everyone Using BNB… As Money
Tokens issued by the world’s largest exchange may have found a new lease of life as a payments option – according to Changpeng Zhao (CZ) at least. CZ, the founder of popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance, said he planned to turn Binance Coin (BNB) into a payment token. дальше »
2018-10-24 17:28 | |
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Crypto Funds Are Still on the Rise Despite Bear Market
A new report has found that 20 percent of hedge funds launched in 2018 have been geared toward investing in digital currencies and tokens. This acts as a testament to investors’ belief in the future value of digital assets despite this year’s demoralizingly painful bear market. дальше »
2018-10-24 17:00 | |
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Rumors: Chances of SEC Bitcoin ETF Approval ‘High’ After VanEck Meeting
SEC Commissioner Kara Stein says a Bitcoin ETF approval will not happen until applicants meet a set of key criteria – which has been mitigated, if not resolved according to VanEck. Are We There Yet? As the end of 2018 draws near, it increasingly seems that the SEC holds the key to the cryptocurrency market success. дальше »
2018-10-24 16:00 | |
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Breaking News: Cryptocurrency Self-Regulation Approved by Japan’s FSA
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) today (October 24) approved the self-regulation of the country’s cryptocurrency industry. Based on this decision, the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) can exercise oversight over the operations of virtual currency exchanges in the country. дальше »
2018-10-24 14:08 | |
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HTC’s New Exodus 1 Phone to Use Blockchain Tech, Pre-Order With Cryptocurrency
On Oct. 23 at the Web3 Summit event in Germany, HTC announced the launch of its Exodus 1 smartphone which will include the manufacturer’s proprietary wallet called Zion, according to CNBC. Genesis Block. дальше »
2018-10-24 13:00 | |
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U.S. SEC Investigates Nevada-based Company Over False Regulatory Claims
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a suspension of trading in the Securities of Nevada-based American Retail Group, also known as Simex Inc. According to a press release published October 22, 2018, the company falsely claimed that they partnered with an SEC-qualified custodian and had registered their token offering in accordance to SEC requirements and regulations. дальше »
2018-10-24 11:00 | |
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Spain Approves Bill Requiring Crypto Holders to Disclose Assets
On Oct. 19, Spain’s Ministry of Finance approved an anti-fraud law requiring all holders of cryptocurrency in the country to disclose their asset balances, according to Spanish news outlet ABC. Spain introduces law to force investors to reveal crypto holdings #cryptocurrency #news https://t. дальше »
2018-10-24 10:00 | |
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Binance Partners With Southeast Asian Venture Capital Giant to Launch Fiat-to-Crypto Exchange in Singapore
Vertex Ventures invests in cryptocurrency exchange platform giant Binance to establish a fiat-to-crypto exchange service in Singapore. Vertex is a subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, and is Southeast Asia’s oldest venture-capital establishment. дальше »
2018-10-24 07:37 | |
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FBI: ‘Call Of Duty’ Players Turn To Cryptocurrency Hacking, $3 Million Stolen
‘Call Of Duty’ Gamers Accused In Court Filing, FBI Affidavit Members of two different industries, the long-standing gaming community and the nascent cryptocurrency world, have recently butted heads, but not in a way that you may immediately assume. дальше »
2018-10-24 03:55 | |
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Hollywood Actor Johnny Depp Pens Development Deal with $500 Million ICO TaTaTu
Pirates of the Caribbean superstar Johnny Depp has signed a development deal with TaTaTu, a tokenized social entertainment platform founded by Andrea Iervolino, co-founder of AMBI Media Group. Reporting on October 22, 2018, Hollywood Reporter revealed that the deal commits both parties to produce film and digital content together. дальше »
2018-10-24 03:00 | |
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Albania Already Working on Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework: Prime-Minister
With the target to create a crypto-friendly legislation environment while parallel showcase better and improved competitiveness/leadership in the Balkan Region of Europe, Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama highlighted out that the gov is open to new developments and ways to attract investments. дальше »
2018-10-24 01:53 | |
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Regulators Approve Coinbase to Offer Custody Services in New York State
Coinbase has secured approval from New York state regulators to act “as a limited purpose trust company” in the state, a press release reveals. According to the release, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has officially signed off on an application for the Coinbase Custody Trust Company, a subsidiary of Coinbase Global, Inc. дальше »
2018-10-24 00:55 | |
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Huobi OTC Global Users Can Share New Prize Pools Worth 20,000 XRP
Huobi announced yesterday that it is starting new Prize Pools between October 22 and October 30 with 20,000 XRP to be won in prizes. Two airdrop prize pools will be awarding 10,000 XRP each. It will be used exclusively for new Huobi OTC users. дальше »
2018-10-23 19:59 | |
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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 »
2018-10-24 19:38 | |
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Cryptocurrency Mining Provider GigaWatt Faces Millions of Dollars in Debt
GigaWatt, one of Central Washington’s largest companies in the cryptocurrency sector is, unfortunately, facing millions of dollars in debt as cryptocurrency prices fall. According to the Oregonian Times, Giga-Watt’s once upward trajectory is facing a sharp decline as the company explores every legitimate stream of revenue to remain in business. дальше »
2018-10-23 19:00 | |
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Electronics giant HTC introduces its blockchain smartphone Exodus
Taiwanese electronics company HTC just announced actual specs for its blockchain phone, the Exodus 1, and is letting people sign up for preorders. The phone contains a wallet that’s kept in a secure area “protected from the Android OS,” according to a press release, which can be used to hold the keys to users’ cryptocurrency […] дальше »
2018-10-24 18:04 | |
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Blockchain Engineer Salaries are Blasting Off, Report Says
Blockchain engineers are highly in demand lately, and their average annual salaries have surged to between $150,000 to $175,000, according to a report by CNBC, which cited Hired’s State of Salaries 2018 study. дальше »
2018-10-23 17:59 | |
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Spain Approves Bill Requiring Disclosure of Cryptocurrency Assets
The Spanish government has approved a draft anti-fraud law that, among other things, will require investors in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin cash to declare all of the assets they hold at home and abroad, according to local media reports. дальше »
2018-10-23 17:15 | |
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EY Report: 86 Percent of ICO Tokens Are Now Below Their Listing Price
According to a 2017 ICO report by Ernst and Young (EY), published on October 19, 2018, 86 percent of the tokens from ICOs in 2017 are currently below their listing price, with 30 percent having lost all of its value. дальше »
2018-10-23 15:00 | |
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Binance enters Singapore with funding from state-owned investment firm
Leading cryptocurrency exchange desk Binance has received a backing from Singapore’s government-owned holding company Temasek Holdings. Vertex Ventures, Temasek’s venture capital arm, has made an investment in Binance to help develop a cryptocurrency-to-fiat exchange desk in Singapore, the company announced today. дальше »
2018-10-23 13:30 | |
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Untether.Space: Website Tracks Tether (USDT) Stablecoin Risk
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, Untether refers ‘to free from or as if from a tether’. Wikipedia defines it as ‘an action that facilitates an action of a technical device without a direct control. дальше »
2018-10-23 11:16 | |
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The Government of Gibraltar to Create Blockchain-Related Education Courses
The Government of Gibraltar recently launched the New Technologies in Education (NTiE) Advisory Group, a group responsible for addressing the growing demand for skills in the emerging technology sector. дальше »
2018-10-23 09:00 | |
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Call of Duty Players Suspected of Swiping More Than $3 Million in Crypto
A group of Call of Duty players are suspected by authorities of masterminding a scheme to steal more than $3 million in cryptocurrency. The group allegedly hacked into cryptocurrency wallets after gaining access to a victim’s cell phone. дальше »
2018-10-23 07:00 | |
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Ephrata Initiates Yearlong Ban On Cryptocurrency Operations
Ephrata City joins other U. S. cities like Plattsburgh, Salamanca, and Grant County by banning cryptocurrency operations. According to The Spokesman Review’s article published on October 19, 2018, the Ephrata City Council voted on Wednesday to ban any cryptocurrency developments over the next 12 months because of its impact on residents. дальше »
2018-10-23 01:03 | |
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Mapping the Virtual Economy: Bitcoin and Gaming
Young people are placing a higher premium on leisure time, and a much lower one on buying status items. The low cost of digital media, as well as the high-quality content therein, also promotes non-work activities like playing video games or flying around the Internet. дальше »
2018-10-23 21:00 | |
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Forbes Partners with NewCity Digital, trade.io and Others to Launch Forbes CryptoMarkets
Forbes, a publication that writes to over 120 million people across the world, is launching its own cryptocurrency tracking system known as Forbes CryptoMarkets, according to a press release. дальше »
2018-10-23 20:07 | |
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Suggests Blockchain Firms Follow Current Financial Regulations
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Suggests That FinTech Firms Follow Current Financial Regulations Deciding the regulations to apply to cryptocurrency and blockchain has been an ongoing struggle in many countries, but the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) believes that they have an option. дальше »
2018-10-22 19:13 | |
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