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Chinese Yuan Weakens to Yearly Low Point, Will it Strengthen Bitcoin?
The national currency of China weakened beyond a critical level as political tensions with the US worsened. The yuan dropped below 6. 93 per dollar this week, within a striking range of its January 2017 low, owing to a series of negative factors from weaker equities to a vaguer monetary stance by the People Bank of China. дальше »
2018-10-9 15:32 | |
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Research: China has the power to destroy Bitcoin
A damning new study has suggested China holds threatening influence over Bitcoin – and perhaps even the ability to attack and ultimately destroy the entire Bitcoin network. Academics from Princeton and Florida International Universities have explored how China “threatens the security, stability, and viability of Bitcoin” with its “political and economic control over domestic [cryptocurrency] activity […] [and] internet infrastructure. дальше »
2018-10-8 19:07 | |
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Federal Election Committee Asked to Consider Crypto Mining for Political Contributions
OsiaNetwork LLC has reached out to the Federal Election Committee (FEC) in the hopes that it will allow computer sharing for crypto mining for campaign donations. Osia says it would like to be the platform in which volunteers share their computer power to mine cryptocurrencies, which are then donated to political campaigns of their choice. дальше »
2018-10-5 23:57 | |
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Brave CEO Pens Letter to Senate Committee Asking for GDPR-Like Privacy Regulation
Brendan Eich, the CEO of Brave, has written a letter to the U. S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation urging them to implement GDPR-like legislation in the United States. дальше »
2018-10-4 20:51 | |
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Quebec’s Recently Elected Political Party to Open Doors to Bitcoin Mining Operations
Recently Elected, Quebec’s Political Party to Open Doors to Bitcoin Mining Operations The election that took place in Quebec on Monday, October 1 has resulted, for some in favoring their views and others not so much. дальше »
2018-10-2 20:48 | |
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Parliamentary Elections in Quebec Might Impact Local Bitcoin Mining Operations
The French-Canadian province has quickly become a cryptocurrency mining hotspot due to the naturally cold weather and cheap electricity. However, the industry might be seriously impacted following today’s local parliamentary elections. дальше »
2018-10-1 22:00 | |
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In Taiwan, A Politician Has Accepted The First Ever Bitcoin Donation
The lively political system in Taiwan continues to foster interest, discussion, and even the use of cryptocurrencies, as more people express an interest in technological innovation. Officials in Taiwan have taken a marked interest in virtual currency and blockchain. дальше »
2018-9-24 12:00 | |
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Political Donations in Bitcoin Outlawed in California
California’s campaign watchdog arm, the Fair Political Practices Commission, ruled that candidates will not be allowed to receive donations for political campaigns with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, the Associated Press reported on September 21, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-23 11:00 | |
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Taipei City Council Candidate Receives Taiwan’s First Political Donation in Bitcoin
A Candidate for the Taipei City Council (TCC) has received the country’s first political donation in bitcoin, saying the development had both political and technological implications, Yahoo News reported on September 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-23 17:30 | |
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Taiwanese Candidate Accepts Crypto Donations, California Bans Them
Using cryptocurrency for political donations has been a hot topic in many societies. Two recent developments demonstrate different views on the matter. A Taiwanese politician who has accepted bitcoin from his supporters believes crypto donations can help keep his country’s political system clean and transparent. дальше »
2018-9-22 06:05 | |
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California’s Campaign Watchdog Bans Political Donations with Bitcoin
The Fair Political Practices Commission, California’s campaign watchdog arm, has voted 3-1 to ban political donations with any cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, because of transparency issues. The vote follows similar decisions made by other states in the country such as South Carolina. дальше »
2018-9-22 00:00 | |
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В Калифорнии могут запретить криптовалютные пожертвования на политические кампании
Комиссия по справедливой политической практике Калифорнии (FPPC) намерена запретить пожертвования в криптовалюте на политические кампании. Заявленной причиной стал неприемлемо низкий уровень прозрачности подобных финансовых операций. дальше »
2018-9-21 15:22 | |
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California’s Political Candidates Banned From Accepting Bitcoin Donations
Political candidates in California will no longer be allowed to accept donations from supporters that have been made in cryptocurrencies as a result of new rules set out by the states political watchdog, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). дальше »
2018-9-21 13:30 | |
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Czech Prime Minister Accuses Opposition Party Of “Doing nothing But Mining Bitcoin”
Last week, the Czechs witnessed a very peculiar political debate. The issue of crypto-mining was used as an argument for political attack seeking to discredit a minority party that criticized the inefficiency of the Czech administration. дальше »
2018-9-21 15:41 | |
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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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High Profile Cryptocurrency Firms Hope to Influence US Law
A group of cryptocurrency luminaries and businesses have announced the formation of a US lobbying entity based in Washington known as the Blockchain Association. The creation of the political solicitation group was initiated by firms such as Circle, Coinbase, Polychain Capital, and the Digital Currency Group. дальше »
2018-9-13 00:40 | |
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Blockchain Courses Popular With University Students, Coinbase Study Finds
Crypto is making its entrance into the world’s academic scene, and students are lining up to learn. A recent Coinbase study reveals that University students want to learn more about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:40 | |
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First U.S. Congresswoman Reveals Holding Cryptocurrency (And It’s Not Bitcoin)
After the US government made federal workers declare cryptocurrency holdings in June this year, filings have begun to emerge about which politicians own which coins. Filing Reveals Up To $30K Holdings In a federal disclosure report August 14, Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard became the latest national political figure to do so, revealing she bought Ether (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC) in December 2017. дальше »
2018-8-24 22:00 | |
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Why Crypto Has Always Needed a Bitcoin Bank
The political aspects of the pioneer cryptocurrency bitcoin also came with a bag of aesthetic values. Anarchist literature, Occupy Wall Street sentiments, and the tearing down of the big banks propelled Satoshi Nakamoto’s innovation back in 2009. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:00 | |
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Politics and Bitcoin: The Worldviews of Upcoming Schools of Thought
Socio-politics find their way into every substantial development, and cryptocurrencies have not been spared. Political scholars have weighed in about digital assets being predominantly rightist in nature, while others argue that the technology is wholly apolitical. дальше »
2018-8-21 08:00 | |
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Research Attempts to Uncover Political Leanings of Crypto Community
Although Bitcoin is inherently neutral, its influence is becoming increasingly pervasive in U. S. political spheres. This phenomenon is triggering researchers to try to identify the dominant political ideology of the cryptocurrency community. дальше »
2018-8-20 01:00 | |
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Crypto Bull Dismisses Panic Statements, Claims Bitcoin Value Will Come in Time
There is no stopping Bitcoin enthusiasts. Regardless of what happens in the world and how the market reacts to major economic and political events, some people still hold on the core principles of the currency. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:32 | |
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Crypto Startup Taps Larry King in Shared Effort to Combat Climate Change
In a message on GEAR Token’s website, iconic political talk show host Larry King says that global climate change is threatening humanity’s existence and is “a potentially catastrophic issue from the combustion of fossil fuels . дальше »
2018-8-13 18:08 | |
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According to John McAfee, Decentralized Exchanges Are the Future
John McAfee is a man who likes to make bold statements. There are few people who haven’t heard his price prediction for Bitcoin by 2020 (and what he’ll do if he’s wrong), his controversial outbursts over the SEC, or his political ambitions. дальше »
2018-8-8 16:00 | |
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P2P Markets Report: Selling Drives Upswing in Emerging Markets’ Volume
The recent selling pressure experienced by BTC has driven a surge in the peer-to-peer trade volume for numerous emerging cryptocurrency markets. The Localbitcoins markets for the Philippines, Iran, and Kazakhstan have all seen a significant upswing in the number of bitcoins traded in recent weeks. дальше »
2018-8-6 04:45 | |
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Blockchain States Lure Citizens with Political Nostalgia and Voting Rights
If you’ve ever thought of acquiring a digital, virtual citizenship, there are a couple of new options on the table – a ‘Satoshi Nakamoto Republic’ and a ‘Soviet Land’ on blockchain, among others. дальше »
2018-8-6 22:45 | |
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Cryptocurrency Remains Popular In South Africa, But Scams and Questions Still Loom
Sales for an exclusively African cryptocurrency opened up in August to those with a South African bank account — seemingly capitalizing on virtual currency’s popularity in the nation. Despite growing interest, however, scams and fraud are still rife in the country. дальше »
2018-8-5 11:00 | |
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Activist Tommy Robinson Raises $26,000 USD Worth it Bitcoin for #FreeTommy Campaign
Tommy Robinson Receives 20,000 Pounds from Supporters for Jail Release Tommy Robinson is a preacher who is quite vocal concerning his position against sex offenders and radical Islam. Robinson, who’s birth-name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon, has garnered a great deal of attention in recent months. дальше »
2018-8-2 11:02 | |
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North Carolina Bans Crypto Donations for Political Campaigns
The electoral campaign finance board of North Carolina will not allow election candidates to accept crypto donations in order to fund their campaigns. Although the Federal Election Commission in 2014 allowed candidates for federal office to accept Bitcoin donations, U. дальше »
2018-8-2 09:00 | |
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A 2020 USA Presidential Candidate Is Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations
It is not new for US political figures to accept payments in cryptocurrencies. However, a new name in the list is Andrew Yang, a second-generation Chinese American and a Democrat bidding his place in the US presidential elections of 2020. дальше »
2018-8-1 15:29 | |
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CoinDesk Research Reveals Bitcoin’s Political Ties More Than Just Libertarians
Ever since bitcoin was first discovered, early adopters were known as being libertarians – those who prefer limited government interference and more freedom. To see if this is still true, CoinDesk Research decided to conduct a survey, with crypto community members being the participants, to see whether libertarians are the only ones to prefer the […] дальше »
2018-7-28 19:10 | |
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Cryptocurrency Enthusiasts in Africa Need to Understand the Industry Before Investing
More and more investors in Africa are hopping on the Bitcoin bandwagon. However, they need to ensure that they are aware of what decentralization actually means when it comes to investing. Africa is a continent rich in diversity, natural resources, beautiful landscapes, and common occurrences of political turmoil. дальше »
2018-7-28 14:00 | |
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55% of Bitcoin Holders Identify As Conservative
CoinDesk released its quarterly State of Blockchain Report, widely considered the leading authority on blockchain trends research and analysis. Among the sentiment survey, 1,200+ cryptocurrency investors and experts were polled on their political affiliations resulting in a new statistic that shows that Bitcoin holders are predominantly conservative. дальше »
2018-7-28 00:18 | |
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Lyn Ulbricht and the Effort to Free Ross: Looking at "the End of the Road”
The darknet site founded by Ross Ulbricht, Silk Road, has been offline for years now. But the legal questions behind his conviction and subsequent sentencing to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 2015, remain fresh, raw and real to Ulbricht’s advocates. дальше »
2018-7-28 23:38 | |
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Crypto News Weekly 27.07.18: Fortune welcomes crypto, Coinbase taking over the world, Tron elections, Hashflare exits
Fortune opens the doors to the crypto world, Coinbase looks to influence political power and news, Hashflare exits Bitcoin mining and Tron confirms Bittorrent purchase and put it to work.
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Crypto News Weekly 27.07.18: Fortune Welcomes Crypto, Tron Elections, Hashflare Exits & Coinbase Aims to Dominate
Fortune opens the doors to the crypto world, Coinbase looks to influence political power and news, Hashflare exits Bitcoin mining and Tron confirms Bittorrent purchase and put it to work.
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Canada Central Bank: Bitcoin Safe From 51% Attack, Double Spending
Canada’s Central Bank (BOC) released a working paper this month, Incentive Compatibility on the Blockchain. In it, BOC seems to argue the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is safe from a 51% attack, double spend scenario through the right incentive structure and proof of work (POW). дальше »
2018-7-27 22:45 | |
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How Bitcoin Can Be The New Gold Due to Ongoing Political Trade Wars
Is Bitcoin the New Gold? America is diving into a trade war with some of its closest allies and economic competitors. As America’s biggest trade war in history looms, experts say the war could position bitcoin as “the new gold. дальше »
2018-7-25 18:40 | |
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Governance, Part 2: Plutocracy Is Still Bad
Coin holder voting, both for governance of technical features, and for more extensive use cases like deciding who runs validator nodes and who receives money from development bounty funds, is unfortunately continuing to be popular, and so it seems worthwhile for me to write another post explaining why I (and Vlad Zamfir and others) do not consider it wise for Ethereum (or really, any base-layer blockchain) to start adopting these kinds of mechanisms in a tightly coupled form in any significant way. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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Cryptocurrencies: Digital Tulips or The Future of Fintech
Steve Bannon, in a conversation with CNBC, recently stated that he not only owns Bitcoin but refers to cryptocurrencies as “the future. ” Meanwhile, hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin of Citadel Investment Group indicated his reticence to purchase cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-21 15:00 | |
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The Daily: Coinbase Forms Political Action Committee, EY Acquires Crypto Patents
In The Daily on Saturday, crypto exchange Coinbase has formed a political action committee to raise funds for US elections. Also, Ernst & Young has announced the acquisition of crypto technology and patents, and Indonesian crypto POS terminal maker Pundi X is looking to expand in South Korea with a new partnership. дальше »
2018-7-21 14:05 | |
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Senate Candidate Austin Petersen Is Bitcoin’s Best line of Defense in Congress
With Missouri’s GOP primary electoral process less than a month from now, Austin Peterson continues his support for cryptocurrencies and seems to be using it as a political weapon. A Candidate Who Understands Crypto Peterson, who ran for president in 2016 as a Libertarian, has long been a Bitcoin advocate. дальше »
2018-7-19 09:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Crimes By Russian Intelligence Exposes Dark Underbelly
The US Intelligence long-hand reached the faraway shores of cryptocurrency-based political interference by Russia, exposing the dark underbelly of virtual currencies. Robert Mueller, the Special Counsel’s indicted 12 Russian intelligence officials for using bitcoin to launder money and fund obtrusive, political activities for strategic advantage over the USA. дальше »
2018-7-17 00:23 | |
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Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain to Be Covered in London School of Economics’ New Crypto Course
For most people, cryptocurrency is a little-understood subject, which is understandable since digital coins were only thrust into the global limelight after 2017’s bull run. Thankfully, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) aims to address this lack of proper information on cryptos and blockchain by offering an online program that’s even CPD […] Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain to Be Covered in London School of Economics’ New Crypto Course was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-7-13 16:39 | |
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Nick Spanos’s Zap Jolts Real Estate With Blockchain-Based Smart Contracts
New York realtors looking to avoid hiccups in their commission payouts can now turn to blockchain-based smart contracts. The first real estate commission split was brokered earlier this summer in Manhattan’s ritzy SoHo neighborhood by New York-based Bapple Realty. дальше »
2018-7-13 15:39 | |
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Market Update – Bitcoin Dominance Up As BTC, EOS And IOTA Fall
The markets are still in a sorry state this morning. Values are crashing and the markets are down. Political tensions and adverse news regarding some hacks seem to have had a small impact on the market, overall though this current trend is simply just the result of the bear market that has driven the markets down for a number of weeks now. дальше »
2018-7-10 12:00 | |
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Indian Congress Demands Probe Into Bitcoin Scam Involving Top Officials
Another day, another crypto-related scam. This time it’s in India, where members of the nation’s congress have demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into a “mega Bitcoin scam.” Calls for the probe are led by senior congressional leader Shaktisinh Gohil, who accuses the top leadership of the country’s largest political party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, of […] дальше »
2018-7-8 19:00 | |
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