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Here’s why calendars look the way they do
What is the first image you visualize in your head when you think about a calendar? Probably a table with numbers arranged in seven columns and five rows (or six row depending on day one) to display the full month ahead. дальше »
2019-1-1 04:00 | |
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End of year crypto roundup: How did Bitcoin Cash perform in 2018?
In August 2017, the controversy over Bitcoin’s scalability issues led to its blockchain being split for the first time in history, resulting in its first hard fork — Bitcoin Cash (BCH). Bitcoin Cash was a cryptocurrency with a purpose. дальше »
2018-12-24 13:19 | |
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Bitcoin History Part 5: A Wild Altcoin Appears
It’s hard to imagine a time before cryptocurrency exchanges were stocked with hundreds of digital assets. A time before the pejorative “shitcoin” had been coined and there was no such metric as bitcoin dominance. дальше »
2018-12-19 13:30 | |
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Pierre Rochard: “Lightning Adoption Will Basically Mirror Bitcoin Adoption”
Lightning is a second-layer solution for the Bitcoin blockchain that addresses the scaling issues surrounding it today. Similar to Bitcoin, Lightning is an open-source protocol in which anyone can contribute to. дальше »
2018-12-19 02:34 | |
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“Bitcoin has one of the ugliest charts in history” says Mike Novogratz
Mike Novogratz, the CEO of Galaxy Digital, is one of the most famous bitcoin bulls among billionaires. He predicted that bitcoin will break out of its 2018 slump and could soar to a record high in 2019 on multiple occasions. дальше »
2018-12-18 19:33 | |
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Bitcoin History Part 4: Casascius Creates Physical Bitcoins
Bitcoin was born as a wholly digital currency, and it might have remained that way had it not been for the efforts of an early adopter from Utah. His name was Mike Caldwell, but on the Bitcointalk forum, he was better known as Casascius. дальше »
2018-12-12 14:30 | |
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Crypto Holiday Guide: Gifts for Every Bitcoiner on Your Shopping List
The holiday season is here. And even if crypto prices are on the coal heap, you can still have fun spreading some holiday bitcoin cheer. For the bitcoiners in your life, this could mean a crypto-related gift as a token of solidarity. дальше »
2018-12-12 23:22 | |
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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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Amazon Unveils ‘Immutable’ Quantum Ledger Database Product
Amazon’s digital arm Amazon Web Services (AWS) revealed two new blockchain-inspired products despite the current cryptocurrency bear market. Amazon Marching Forward Despite the recent decrease across the entire cryptocurrency market, Amazon digital arm AWS (Amazon Web Services) revealed two new blockchain-oriented products, CNBC reports. дальше »
2018-11-30 01:00 | |
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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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A Single Point of Trade Across Digital Assets and Multiple Exchanges – One Token Is All You Need
Throughout history, the world has undergone multiple stages of economic and technological evolutions and our world is at the cusp of another revolution just around the corner. The prevailing generation is well versed with the growth and expansion of internet and technologies alike. дальше »
2018-11-15 00:15 | |
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Thailand Uses Blockchain-Supported Electronic Voting System in Primaries
Thailand's Democrat Party has become the first political party to use blockchain technology to elect its leaders in a primary election, which was held from November 1–9, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-14 01:06 | |
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Zcash (ZEC) Among the Few following NEM’s Stellar Performance
With Coincheck reinstating the trading of the 17th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization – NEM, the coin rocketed upwards with 16. 52% gain in the last 24-hours. The re-listing of the digital asset came over 10-months later after one of the biggest crypto-verse hacks in history. дальше »
2018-11-13 01:30 | |
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Investor Lawsuit Brought Against AT&T, T-Mobile for SIM Swapping Hacks
Leading cryptocurrency investor law firm Silver Miller Law has filed suit against cell phone giants AT&T and T-Mobile on behalf of several digital asset investors who were victims of the identity-theft tactic known as “SIM swapping. дальше »
2018-11-10 01:35 | |
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Stellar Partners With Blockchain in $125 Million XLM Giveaway, The Largest Airdrop in Crypto History
One of the largest digital wallets in the world, Blockchain, is giving away millions worth of Stellar (XLM) via an airdrop. The goal is to incentivize mainstream adoption with free assets, as revealed via a blog post. дальше »
2018-11-9 19:03 | |
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Blockchain is Airdropping $125M in Stellar Lumens to Its Wallet Users
Blockchain will be airdropping approximately $125 million worth of Stellar lumens to its users, in conjunction with the Stellar Development Foundation. This marks the largest airdrop in cryptocurrency history. дальше »
2018-11-7 00:24 | |
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All You Need to Know About Decentralized Cryptocurrency Exchange Bisq.Network
While cryptocurrency exchanges have always allowed users to exchange cryptocurrencies against other digital tokens or fiat currencies quickly, history has repeatedly shown that they can be vulnerable to security breaches and hacks. дальше »
2018-11-5 18:00 | |
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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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Op Ed: Why Satoshi Nakamoto Deserves a Nobel Prize
Alfred Nobel died with regrets. After making a fortune off of explosives, he indicated in his will that his fortune should be used to make a prize awarded each year to those who “conferred the greatest benefit to humankind. дальше »
2018-10-23 23:22 | |
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Minting the Future of Cryptocurrencies - [BTC Media Sponsor]
In 2009, Bitcoin was ushered in as an alternative to fiat currency, promising to revolutionize the future of peer-to-peer spending. Since then, it has spawned scores of other cryptocurrencies with various value propositions and potential. дальше »
2018-10-22 17:11 | |
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Xsolla Adds Mobilego (MGO) as a New Payment Method for Developers and Gamers Globally
For the first time in the history of digital assets, MGO is going to witness massive adoption by 500,000,000+ users of Xsolla, the world's leading payment processor conceived specially for gaming. дальше »
2018-10-22 17:00 | |
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Prominent CEO: Bitcoin Isn’t Digital Gold Yet, But $10,000 Is Still Possible
Over the decade-long history of Bitcoin, the popular digital asset has been called everything from a money launder’s tool to the first-ever truly global currency. But, although Bitcoin’s definition has undoubtedly changed over the years due to the whims of investors and industry leaders, many still believe that BTC is on the cusp of becoming digital gold. дальше »
2018-10-21 14:57 | |
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New BitConnect Class Action Combines All Former Suits — And Targets Youtube
According to recent court documents, an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint has been filed at a U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against BitConnect. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:58 | |
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BlockFi Now Offers Litecoin and Gemini Stablecoin-Backed Loan Options
Crypto-to-USD lender BlockFi has announced that it will support loans backed by both Litecoin and Gemini’s recent stablecoin token GUSD. This is the first time the company is expanding to accept collateral in one of the crypto industry’s top-10 assets besides bitcoin and ether. дальше »
2018-10-16 16:07 | |
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In Search of Stability: An Overview of the Budding Stablecoin Ecosystem
Stability. The word seems to be at complete odds with the current nature of the crypto market. With its flagship coin having “died” on hundreds of occasions, volatility and meteoric price swings have come to define cryptocurrencies, as price stability, ever-elusive, is in short supply. дальше »
2018-10-3 19:05 | |
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Ripple’s xRapid Launch, SWELL Event and XRP Historical Price Trend are Signaling Imminent Bull Run
Ripple Showing Signs of a Historical Trend: Is History Repeating Itself? Ripple’s XRP has experienced several surges and dips since it entered the market, but that’s expected for any digital currency in the crypto world. дальше »
2018-9-29 23:07 | |
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Austria Tourism Pilots Blockchain Tech Using Ethereum-Based Token
The Austrian National Tourist Office (ANTO) is making history by being among the first in the world to run a digital ad campaign powered by blockchain technology. The post Austria Tourism Pilots Blockchain Tech Using Ethereum-Based Token appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-27 00:31 | |
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Kraken: An Overview of One of Europe's Top Bitcoin Exchanges
In this overview, we explore Kraken and its journey from a Mt. Gox alternative to soften the blow of bitcoin’s dependence on just one exchange to becoming one of the most respected cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. дальше »
2018-9-27 21:21 | |
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ConsenSys Initiative Empowers Students to Use Blockchain for Social Good
ConsenSys Social Impact — a program designed to build blockchain-based solutions for global humanitarian issues — is partnering with MakerDAO and optiMize to launch a new Blockchain for Social Impact Incubator at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. дальше »
2018-9-20 01:55 | |
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BMW steps on the gas to define its ‘blockchain strategy’ with new startup accelerator program
Car manufacturer BMW has taken further steps in defining its blockchain strategy with the announcement of a new startup accelerator program. Two were picked from a category specifically for blockchain startups. дальше »
2018-9-12 15:43 | |
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Ether Price Analysis: Market Indecision Could Cause Short Covering Rally
When we last discussed the ETH-USD pair, the price was testing support in the mid $200 range. Since then, the market has dropped another 30% as ether tests the waters in the upper $190 range:Figure 1: ETH-USD, 1-Day Candles, Macro TrendThe volume on the current drop has been exceptionally high compared to the beginning of its descent from the $800s. дальше »
2018-9-11 01:02 | |
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Dodgers Save The Rainforest: Baseball Collectibles Go Blockchain
Major League Baseball might get about forty thousand new hodlers. The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced the first giveaway of digital collectibles in the history of baseball and, most likely, the first crypto giveaway in professional sports. дальше »
2018-9-8 17:19 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Dash Is Not Really That Private
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-7 00:27 | |
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Goldman Sachs Puts Plans for a Crypto Trading Desk on Backburner (Updated)
Update (September 7): Goldman Sach’s CFO Martin Chavez has since called reports of dropping the bitcoin trading desk “fake news. ” (The original Business Insider report quoted unnamed sources as the basis of the information. дальше »
2018-9-8 21:57 | |
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Goldman Sachs Puts Plans for a Crypto Trading Desk on Backburner
Goldman Sachs is struggling to find a way to trade bitcoin. The financial services giant has scratched its plans to open a desk for trading cryptocurrencies, at least for the near term, according to a Business Insider report on September 5, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-6 21:57 | |
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‘Totalitarian’ – Antonopoulos Slams India’s Identity-Based Digital Currency Plans
Andreas Antonopoulos has labeled plans from India’s central bank to create an identity-based national digital currency as “incredibly dangerous” as details emerge of a fresh crackdown on cash. ‘Democracy Dies’ In comments on Twitter August 30, the well-known cryptocurrency educator said India’s history of limiting cash availability to citizens and forcing through surveillance measures via its Aadhaar system would lead to the “death” of democracy. дальше »
2018-8-31 19:00 | |
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Shares in Italian Football Club Rimini Purchased With Cryptocurrency
The Italian football club Rimini, which plays in the Italian Serie C division, has sold a portion of the team’s shares in exchange for cryptocurrency. The first-of-its-kind acquisition was made by Heritage Sports Holdings (HSH), a sports investment company based in the United Arab Emirates. дальше »
2018-8-30 21:01 | |
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Op Ed: Making Friends With Time in the Cryptocurrency Space
What follows is an open letter from Jimmy Zhong, co-founder and CEO of IOST, to his team members and shared with Bitcoin Magazine with permission. Recently, I’ve been thinking about an ultimate way of safely storing value — gold, Bitcoin, real estate and power all came to mind. дальше »
2018-8-23 22:20 | |
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Report: Less than Half of Existing Digital Currencies Have a Useful Purpose
According to cryptocurrency analysis website Invest in Blockchain, less than half of the top 100 digital currencies serve a useful purpose by providing real value to the public. According to the website, only 40 cryptocurrency projects were found to have working products. дальше »
2018-8-22 06:00 | |
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Three Suspects Arrested in Connection to $87 Million Cryptocurrency Heist in China
The Chinese government has arrested three suspects for allegedly hacking into computers and stealing $87 million worth of digital currency. According to Huashang News, Xian officers are calling it the highest-value cryptocurrency case in the country’s history. дальше »
2018-8-20 20:27 | |
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PR: Bibox Gains Swiss VQF License – Accelerating Global Expansion
On 16th August 2018, Bibox, a leading AI-enhanced digital asset trading platform, announced its acquisition of Chain Capital that owns Swiss VQF license. VQF itself is the largest cross-industry Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) with the longest history that meets the standards established by the Financial Services Standards Association (FINMA). дальше »
2018-8-16 12:30 | |
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Ether Price Analysis: Historic Support Breaks, Leads to Signs of Capitulation
In two short weeks, ETHUSD has devalued by 50% of its market value. With little to no relief for the underwater bulls, ether seems to be accelerating downward as buyer confidence is lacking and showing signs of capitulation. дальше »
2018-8-15 01:10 | |
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Distributed Dialogues: Weighing In on Privacy Implications
At the recent Distributed 2018 conference in San Francisco, Rick Lewis and Dave Hollerith from the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network interviewed a host of different personalities in the blockchain space about digital privacy. дальше »
2018-8-15 22:02 | |
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Distributed Dialogues: David Chaum, Patrick Byrne and Blockchain Privacy
At the recent Distributed 2018 conference in San Francisco, Rick Lewis and Dave Hollerith from the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network interviewed a host of different personalities in the blockchain space about digital privacy. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:02 | |
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DJ Who “Turned Down Wall St.” Is On a Quest to Decentralize Music Festivals
Independent DJ Justin Blau (known on stage as 3LAU) didn’t exactly stumble into the cryptocurrency industry — to say so would misrepresent how much thought he’s put into his blockchain-based event network, Our Music Festival (OMF). дальше »
2018-8-8 19:23 | |
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