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Living in a Post-Quantum Cryptography World
The slow yet steady development of quantum computers has brought major security fears to the forefront of the cryptocurrency sector as well as many other industries. This article explains the problem, its origin, mechanisms, and implications as well as the steps that are being taken to remedy the threat that quantum computers pose. дальше »
2018-11-7 16:00 | |
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BTCC to Shut Down Mining Pool Following ‘Business Adjustments’
The turbulent journey of the Bitcoin mining sector continues this week as BTCCPool announces it will close “indefinitely” November 30. BTCC Pulls Out Of Mining The pool, which constitutes the mining arm of Hong Kong-based exchange BTCC (formerly BTCChina), began operating in 2014, yet rarely competed with giants such as Bitmain’s Antpool. дальше »
2018-11-7 08:10 | |
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Another Report Says Crypto Mining Uses More Power than Traditional Mining
A report published today has stated that mining $1 worth of Bitcoin requires more electricity than mining almost any material traditionally dug from the earth. The authors state that between three million and 15 million tons of carbon emissions have been caused by the sector over the last two years. дальше »
2018-11-6 00:00 | |
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Fidelity not a newcomer to the crypto sector
While the news that Fidelity was entering the crypto space with Fidelity Digital Asset Services came as a surprise to many, the world’s fourth-largest asset management company is actually a bonafide bitcoin early adopter — and was mining BTC as early as 2015 дальше »
2018-11-4 15:00 | |
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Bitcoin Delivers Better Stability Than S&P Price Index, Being More Volatile Than BTC Price
The technology sector has been developing rapidly and various news outlets have been reporting on its stock growth in the S&P. Even with the growth though, some are saying that the tech sector stocks are more volatile than BTC, whose price is currently at an all-time low. дальше »
2018-11-4 14:45 | |
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Bitcoin ATM Company Coinsource Becomes the First in the Sector to Win NY Bitlicense
CoinSpeaker Bitcoin ATM Company Coinsource Becomes the First in the Sector to Win NY Bitlicense Having received BitLicense from the NY Department of Financial Services, Coinsource now has an official approval to operate in New York. дальше »
2018-11-2 09:23 | |
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Changing Fintech Sentiment Attracts $600 Million from Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway
Changing sentiment towards the blend of finance and technology, commonly referred to as the Fintech sector, has now seen Warren Buffet investing $600 million into the industry, according to a Wall Street Journal article published October 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-2 22:00 | |
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As Bitcoin (BTC) Turns Ten, Here’s a Brief Throwback
Ten years ago on Oct. 31, pioneer cryptocurrency Bitcoin was introduced to the world after pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto sent its whitepaper to a private mailing list of cryptographers. A decade later, the initially envisioned landscape has spawned into a multibillion-dollar sector, rivaling the traditional finance sector. дальше »
2018-11-1 18:00 | |
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25 Percent of Affluent Millennials Are Using or Holding Cryptocurrencies, Says Report
Over a quarter of affluent millennials are currently using or holding cryptocurrencies. According to a Millennials & Money Report by Edelman’s Financial Services Sector Team, many affluent millennials have diversified their portfolio holdings into cryptocurrencies because they are wary of the financial system and concerned with the international ever-growing uncertain economic environment. дальше »
2018-11-1 15:29 | |
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Bitcoin Bear Market Could Last Another Year and a Half, Says BitMEX CEO
BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes said we may not have seen the last of the bearish market for BTC in an interview with Yahoo Finance published Friday. Unfortunately, the entire sector is in a bear market right now, down from a peak of above $800 billion last year. дальше »
2018-11-1 14:00 | |
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GK Group’s KAMBO Platform Launches To Put Idle Cryptocurrency To Work
UK-based fintech and financial services conglomerate Global Kapital Group (GK Group) has formally released its dedicated cryptocurrency loan platform KAMBO. io as the sector quickly diversifies. Bitcoin And Ethereum As Loan Collateral In a press release dated October 30, GK-Group, which has operated various brokerage, consumer and business finance services since 2010, said it planned to level the playing field for private investors looking to use their cryptocurrency holdings as collateral. дальше »
2018-11-1 23:30 | |
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Indian Officials Consider Ban on “Private Cryptocurrencies”
Agents of the Indian government have met to formally discuss a possible ban on private cryptocurrency holdings in the nation. On October 30, 2018, the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) issued a press release detailing their recent meeting where they “reviewed the current global and domestic economic situation and financial sector performance. дальше »
2018-11-1 22:37 | |
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Russia: Authority to Regulate Cryptocurrency Market per FATF Recommendations
A well-placed Russian official has called for global cryptocurrency standards to prevent money laundering and provide legitimacy to the industry while enforcing broad recommendations to control the sector, reported local news outlet Izvestia on October 29, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-31 22:00 | |
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WePower (WPR) Collaborates with Elering to Transform Estonia’s Green Energy Ecosystem Via DLT
WePower (WPR), a blockchain-based green energy trading platform, has collaborated with Elering, Estonia’s energy transmission firm, to tokenize a year’s worth of the nation’s grid data, in a first of its kind operation for the country’s energy sector, according to a Green Tech Media report on October 29, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-31 20:00 | |
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Could a Stock Market Crash Lead to Cryptocurrencies’ Rise?
Hosting Crypto Trader’s latest episode on the sidelines of the Crypto Invest Summit in Los Angeles, South African investor and founder of OnChain Capital Ran NeuNer, touched on several important topics in the cryptocurrency sector. дальше »
2018-10-29 19:59 | |
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UK Fintech Industry Slams Govt’s ‘Blunt Instrument Approach’ To Cryptocurrency
The UK could compromise its fintech sector with “very blunt instrument” regulation currently under consideration, a new report from several industry entities warns. ‘Ashamedly Geared Around Bitcoin’ As local news outlet the Telegraph reports October 29, the report criticizes plans to award more power to regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and says treating all cryptoassets in the same way as Bitcoin was counterproductive. дальше »
2018-10-29 19:00 | |
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Fidelity Won’t Build Its Own Exchange, Focused on Bitcoin Custody, Exec Confirms
Tom Jessop, President of Fidelity Digital Asset Services says that the asset manager will take crypto to the next level by enhancing the sector and providing a secure Bitcoin custody solution so institutional investors can get a piece of the crypto pie. дальше »
2018-10-28 19:00 | |
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Ukraine Plans to Fully Legalize Cryptocurrencies Within Three Years
The government in Kiev intends to legalize cryptocurrencies and comprehensively regulate the fintech sector as part of a new public policy developed by the economy ministry. The process may take up to three years to complete but eventually the industry built around digital assets should become a legitimate part of the country’s economy. дальше »
2018-10-28 13:30 | |
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Nasscom Urges Indian Startups to Shy away from Cryptocurrency
Debjani Ghosh, the president of the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), a nonprofit body focused on handling India’s information technology sector, has said that bitcoin and other digital assets are illegal in India. дальше »
2018-10-27 05:00 | |
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Korean Crypto Exchange Earns Key Government Cybersecurity Certification
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange GOPAX has become the first blockchain company to attain K-ISMS certification, the official standard in Korea for information security management systems. дальше »
2018-10-30 23:51 | |
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Visa CEO Al Kelly Doesn’t Consider Crypto a Big Threat, New Interview
The CEO of financial services giant Visa recently said that cryptocurrencies are not a significant threat. Al Kelly backed up his statements by saying that Visa will not be entering the crypto sector anytime soon. дальше »
2018-10-26 16:59 | |
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Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchanges now Allowed to Self-Regulate Operations
Cryptocurrency businesses in Japan can now self-regulate their operations, as per a recent Financial Services Agency (FSA) directive reported by Reuters on October 24, 2018. Japan Turns to Self-Regulation The self-regulation dictum was extended for supporting the growth of the burgeoning digital assets sector in Japan. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:00 | |
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Huobi Weekly Big Data Insights Report: Bitcoin Records the Highest Weekly Increase in Transactions in 6 Months
Huobi cryptocurrency exchange research team released a report titled “Huobi Blockchain Big Data” which shows the activity of the cryptocurrency sector in the past week. Overall, the total Bitcoin transaction volume was up by 31. дальше »
2018-10-25 18:29 | |
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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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Bill Proposes Tax Holiday for Cryptocurrency Businesses in Ukraine
A draft bill introducing tax breaks for entrepreneurs and companies dealing with cryptocurrencies has been filed in Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. The authors of the bill have called for tax exemptions for entities working in the sector until the end of 2029. дальше »
2018-10-24 03:15 | |
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Caspian Completes Token Sale Early After Raising $19,500,000
Institutional trading could get a head start in the cryptocurrency sector as trading platform Caspian closed its token sale early, after raising $19. 5 million. The platform’s partnerships with BitMEX, Coinbase, Gemini, OSL and advisors like Ari Paul and Mike Novogratz have helped it gain more interest amongst the investors. дальше »
2018-10-23 19:29 | |
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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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Long Awaited Institutional Investors on their Way to the Crypto Scene
CNBC’s Brian Kelly had some good news for cryptocurrency investors who have been eagerly awaiting the entrance of “institutional” money to the cryptocurrency sector. Appearing on the “Power Lunch” segment, Kelly said Bitcoin and altcoins should be in for a boost as major financial institutions are gearing up to enter the space. дальше »
2018-10-23 13:08 | |
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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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Marks Jewelers Will Now Accept Bitcoin and Other Cryptos Through Shopping Cart Elite
The cryptocurrency sector is maturing as the prices have remained relatively steady throughout the second quarter of the year. Though the bear market has disappointed traders, merchants are now quickly moving ahead to offer crypto payments at their establishments. дальше »
2018-10-22 18:29 | |
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UK Bank NatWest to Leverage Blockchain Technology in Syndicated Loan Market
United Kingdom’s major commercial bank NatWest announced to leverage blockchain technology for the syndicated loan market, from the coming month. The technology will be introduced to effectively streamline communication between lenders and agent banks in the loan market sector. дальше »
2018-10-22 05:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Jobs Increase by 300 Percent, Ethereum Incubator ConsenSys Labs Lists Most Vacancies
Despite the cryptocurrency market slowdown and regulatory uncertainty in 2018, cryptocurrency- and blockchain- related job and roles have increased significantly, indicating clear interest and considerable demand in the sector. дальше »
2018-10-20 13:00 | |
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Fidelity’s New Subsidiary Could Positively Impact the Cryptocurrency Industry
One of the largest financial services worldwide just made a move that might create a huge impact on the cryptocurrency sector. Fidelity Investments, a Boston-based asset management firm that handles around $7. дальше »
2018-10-19 19:49 | |
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Customers Are Demanding More Cryptocurrencies but Regulatory and Operational Complexities Remain
Digital payments are booming, and there is more interest in digital currencies now than ever. However, confusion related to regulation and complexities in operations could be causing troubles in the market. дальше »
2018-10-19 19:04 | |
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UK-Based G4s Enters the Cryptocurrency Storage Service Market
The UK-based security company, G4S, is entering the cryptocurrency sector. However, instead of launching an exchange or a mining facility, it is offering a digital currency storage service. The FTSE 250 company announced on Wednesday, Oct. дальше »
2018-10-19 17:44 | |
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Gemini Appoints Former Goldman Techie as Director of Business Development
The cryptocurrency sector, despite being looked down upon by Wall Street, is busy poaching head honchos from top banks and technology companies. Recently, New York based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini appointed Esther Babb as its new director of business development. дальше »
2018-10-19 15:44 | |
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World Payments Report: Public DLT Fails to Meet Financial Market Demands
While the International Word Bank Organization believes that distributed ledger technology (DLT) could fundamentally transform the existing financial sector, the World Payments Report 2018, published on October 16, 2018, concludes DLT cannot keep up with the financial market demands due to many problems and challenges facing DLT adoption. дальше »
2018-10-19 13:00 | |
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Report: Despite Price Volatility Blockchain and Crypto Jobs Are In Demand
Glassdoor Economic Research is delivering much needed good news to the crypto community saying that despite extreme price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, the number of crypto jobs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector has risen by 300 percent since the same time last year. дальше »
2018-10-19 21:27 | |
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How Circle Made Bold Steps Into the Cryptocurrency Sector Which No One Understood
Most companies talk about “staying ahead of the loop,” but only a few know how to bring the phrase to fruition. Circle is one of the crypto companies that have been making extremely long bets on cryptocurrencies, which are slowly proving to be correct. дальше »
2018-10-18 17:31 | |
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LiveJasmin Partners With PumaPay so Customers Can Pay Using Cryptos
The adult entertainment sector has been one of the first adopters of technology, especially when it makes the lives of their customers easier and provides more anonymity. Now popular adult live streaming website LiveJasmin is partnering with PumaPay to utilize the latter’s open-source blockchain-based billing protocol that will allow users to make cryptocurrency payments. дальше »
2018-10-17 20:59 | |
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Charles Hoskinson and Ken Kodama Address Cardano Community in Open Letter
Cardano is one of the most promising projects in the blockchain sector. It is not just reimagining how blockchains work but also changing the world of digital currencies. In a new open letter, IOHK and Emurgo chiefs shared their opinions on Cardano. дальше »
2018-10-16 17:39 | |
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Hong Kong’s Securities Regulation Says Complete Crypto Exchange Ban is Overkill
Hong Kong: Total Ban on Crypto Exchanges Unnecessary Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is reacting to the high interest in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, by imposing regulations on the sector. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:58 | |
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Crypto Fund AG Granted First Crypto Asset Management License in Switzerland, Plans to Expand to Asia
With its authorities supportive of its crypto sector, Switzerland is inching closer to its goal of becoming a major cryptocurrency hub. Recently, the nation’s financial regulator just granted its first crypto asset management license to a Zug-based start-up, which allows it to offer blockchain-based assets even to institutional investors. дальше »
2018-10-15 16:29 | |
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Wendy McElroy: The Double C-Word in the Private Sector
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 5: Saving the World Through Anarchism Chapter 11, Part 2 The Double C-Word in the Private Sector The first rule of the politics of fear is that if you want to make something sound scarier than it actually is, you add the word ‘culture’ at the […] The post Wendy McElroy: The Double C-Word in the Private Sector appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-10-14 18:00 | |
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Senate Struggles to Understand Bitcoin – A Scam or Genuine Innovation?
The world is learning more about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies every day as they are creeping into public consciousness steadily. However, learning about Bitcoin, investing in it, and creating laws that regulate the cryptocurrency sector are completely different things. дальше »
2018-10-13 22:49 | |
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Pundi X Takes the Telecom Route With Function X and Makes the First Blockchain Phone Call
Pundi X recently made the world’s first blockchain phone call on its XPhone. In a recent blog post, Pundi X announced the news, suggesting that the company aims to integrate blockchain technology with real life. дальше »
2018-10-13 21:19 | |
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Crypto Price Watch: Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin (BTC), EOS, Ripple (XRP), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Daily Roundup
The past 48 hours have been brutal for the crypto sector as a whole, with the price of almost all the top 10 altcoins dipping quite substantially within the aforementioned timeframe. In this regard, Bitcoin is currently trading at $6,337, thus showcasing a drop of nearly 5% since the day before. дальше »
2018-10-12 10:28 | |
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