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Ethereum [ETH] based game ‘FOMO 3D’ makes a splash, branded ‘Bitconnect 2.0’
On 21st July, users in the cryptocurrency world woke up to a startling development: an Ethereum-based gambling game where users could buy a ‘key’ and hope to be the lucky winner who wins all the Ethereum tokens in the pot. дальше »
2018-7-24 22:15 | |
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Buying Insurance Against Crypto Hacks Could Save Users Millions
Cryptocurrency–While some media outlets continue to slam cryptocurrency over the frequent hacks and overall risk of investing through susceptible exchanges, enterprising insurance companies have seen a solution: offer protection against hacks for just pennies on the dollar. дальше »
2018-7-24 22:15 | |
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Samsung Teams Up with CopPay To Accept Crypto Payments, Including XRP
XRP Accepted By Samsung Could Deactivate FUD Against The Currency The South Korea-based multinational conglomerate Samsung has announced that it will accept payments in digital currency. This development was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the blockchain platform known as CopPay. дальше »
2018-7-23 11:47 | |
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Europe’s ECON Committee Study Shows Banks View Bitcoin As Competition In FinTech
Banks Could Be Engaging in Misconducts In Order to Take Advantage and Keep Users from Bitcoin According to a report published by the European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), there are some competition issues in the banking and cryptocurrency sectors. дальше »
2018-7-23 11:21 | |
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A Note on Metcalfe's Law, Externalities and Ecosystem Splits
Looks like it’s blockchain split season again. For background of various people discussing the topic, and whether such splits are good or bad: Power laws and network effects (arguing the BTC/BCC split may destroy value due to network effect loss): https://medium. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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Notes on Blockchain Governance
In which I argue that “tightly coupled” on-chain voting is overrated, the status quo of “informal governance” as practiced by Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Zcash and similar systems is much less bad than commonly thought, that people who think that the purpose of blockchains is to completely expunge soft mushy human intuitions and feelings in favor of completely algorithmic governance (emphasis on “completely”) are absolutely crazy, and loosely coupled voting as done by Carbonvotes and similar systems is underrated, as well as describe what framework should be used when thinking about blockchain governance in the first place. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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Achieving Truly Useful Proof of Work: Toby Simpson of Fetch.ai
What’s the best that can happen? That’s the focus of Fetch. ai in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). Episode 025 of the What Bitcoin Did podcast featured a wide-ranging conversation between host Peter McCormack and Fetch co-founder/CTO Toby Simpson about both best-case and worst-case outcomes for AI. дальше »
2018-7-20 19:38 | |
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MasterCard Apply Patent For Bitcoin Transactions
As the world of cryptocurrencies constantly evolves and changes, traditional institutions, such as banks, are trying to keep up with the crowd. Mastercard was able to receive a patent which allowed users to manage ‘fractional reserves of blockchain currency’. дальше »
2018-7-19 13:30 | |
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HTC Says Blockchain Phone Exodus Will Be Released Later This Year
Computer manufacturing company HTC says it is on the verge of releasing its upcoming blockchain phone, Exodus, which was first announced in May of 2018. Chief crypto officer at HTC Phil Chen leads the company’s blockchain and cryptocurrency initiatives. дальше »
2018-7-18 19:47 | |
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Could Quantum Computers Decipher Cryptocurrency Wallets’ Private Keys? One Researcher Thinks So
A worrying report was published yesterday in the online academic journal, The Conversation, warning that in the future, quantum computers might become capable of cracking cryptocurrency wallets’ private keys—giving potential hackers access to crypto users’ stored digital currencies. дальше »
2018-7-18 02:51 | |
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How location data is used to manipulate airfare and car rental prices
While the EU recently passed the GDPR into law to give users control of how their data is collected and used, the battle is unfortunately only half won. According to a new (and shocking!) study by TheBestVPN, you could end up paying almost double (or more) the actual cost of a product or service you are interested in depending on where you are accessing the website offering the product from. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:13 | |
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FSB Look Into Volatility Threats Posed By Bitcoin
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) have recently stated they want to look into possible volatility threats posed by the likes of Bitcoin. The Switzerland-based Financial Stability Board stated on Monday that the digital currencies have raised concerns regarding the protection of users and the investors since there it little known about banks exposure to them. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:00 | |
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Stronghold and IBM Collaborate to Launch FDIC-Insured Stablecoin on Stellar
Stronghold, a cryptocurrency trading platform housed by Stellar, is launching a stablecoin on its parent network’s blockchain in collaboration with IBM. Stronghold USD will be backed with “one-to-one U. дальше »
2018-7-18 22:00 | |
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The Future Of Browser Mined Blockchains
Would you be willing to donate your web browsers surplus resources to power a consensus algorithm for blockchain technologies? Millions of users are currently opted-in to such systems and are providing the processing power which could lead to a more energy efficient cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-17 12:00 | |
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Could Quantum Computers Decipher Cryptocurrency Wallets’ Private Keys? One Researcher Thinks So
A worrying report was published yesterday in the online academic journal, The Conversation, warning that in the future, quantum computers might become capable of cracking cryptocurrency wallets’ private keys—giving potential hackers access to crypto users’ stored digital currencies. дальше »
2018-7-17 03:00 | |
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PoWx Seeks to Change Bitcoin Mining with “Optical PoW”
Nonprofit organization PoWx has launched this week with the goal of boosting the idea behind proof of work (PoW) through more innovative algorithms. The company is seeking to decentralize Bitcoin mining and make it more accessible to consumers through a new technology that executives have dubbed “optical PoW” — a new type of hardware that utilizes a more advanced and energy-efficient form of laser technology as the cornerstone of mining. дальше »
2018-7-14 01:04 | |
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Abra Announces New Credit Card Payment Options for Bitcoin Purchases
Bitcoin payment startup Abra has announced the addition of Visa and Mastercard payment options for buying bitcoin on its platform. The new payment option is in partnership with fintech company Simplex, per the company’s blog post. дальше »
2018-7-13 00:38 | |
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The Genesis Files: With Bit Gold, Szabo Was Inches Away From Inventing Bitcoin
As his Hungarian parents had fled post-war Soviet regime to settle in the United States, Nick Szabo came to call the Californian Bay area of the 1990s his home. Here, he was among the first to frequent the in-person “Cypherpunk” meetings organized by Timothy May, Eric Hughes and other founding members of the collective of cryptographers, programmers and privacy activists centered around the ’90s mailing list of the same name. дальше »
2018-7-13 17:16 | |
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Netflix On The Blockchain Could Change The World
Before we start, this is not an article about Netflix exploring blockchain technology. This is an article about how blockchain technology could work within platforms like Netflix. Netflix is a TV and Movie streaming subscription service. дальше »
2018-7-12 13:00 | |
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Crypto Fans, August 10 is Next Bitcoin ETF SEC Ruling on VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust
Attention attention read all about it, cryptocurrency traders, investors and users to unite around what could be one of the biggest landmark approvals inside the maturing blockchain asset space – exchange traded funds or ETFs! August 10 is a big moment in time for the long awaited Bitcoin ETF ruling by the SEC – it […] дальше »
2018-7-12 09:25 | |
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Deep-Sea Treasure Hunting on the Blockchain
With an estimated $100 billion value in sunken artifacts in the waters surrounding the Bahamas, deep-sea treasure hunters could soon satiate their thirst for a big bounty through blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-7-12 23:26 | |
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Strategic Partnership Announced Between TokenPay and Litecoin Foundation
In May 2018, TokenPay Swiss AG joined with WEG Bank in Germany. The former attained a 9. 9 percent stake in the bank, along with the option to purchase as much as 90 percent, pending regulatory approval. дальше »
2018-7-11 01:20 | |
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Augur Launches Decentralized Prediction Marketplace
Augur, a blockchain-based predictions platform, has opened to the general public. The platform becomes the “world’s first” decentralized prediction-market platform. дальше »
2018-7-10 19:14 | |
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Japan’s Platform Lets Users Earn Cyrptocurrency with Their Gadgets
Considering that the number of mobile subscribers has already surpassed the number of people on the planet, we would be remiss to not use the free memory of gadgets to earn money. This is just the opportunity that Module offers, and this solution could bring a huge number of new users who never even thought дальше »
2018-7-5 23:01 | |
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Syscoin: Chain “Fully Operational as per Design” After “Irregular” Trade Activity
On July 3, 2018, Binance suspended all trading and withdrawal services due to "irregular" Syscoin (SYS) trades carried out "from a number of API users. " The exchange has since resumed all activities, according to a blog post. дальше »
2018-7-5 20:11 | |
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Bringing IoT and Blockchain Applications Together to Avoid Human Error
ULedger and Fetch. ai have joined resources to tackle the problems caused by human error in today’s economy. Based in Boise, Idaho, ULedger is an international technology firm with offices in Kosovo, Italy and Austria. дальше »
2018-7-5 16:38 | |
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Are Whales Making EOS More Expensive? Social Media Conversations Heat Up
The cost of RAM on the EOS network and account opening prices are firing a new social media debate. Reddit and Twitter users are now openly criticizing crypto whales which could be making things difficult for others. дальше »
2018-7-4 17:24 | |
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Report Finds That URL Shorteners May Be Enabling Crypto Jacking
A new report has found that URL shorteners could be being used to enable malicious cryptocurrency mining. If you don’t know what a URL shortener is, then you’re probably not at risk of this, however just for clarity; a URL shortener is a website that allows you to shorten a URL, this is useful for social media and emails for example. дальше »
2018-7-4 15:30 | |
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International Coalition Set to Tackle Cryptocurrency Tax Crime
In a bid to fight the threat of cryptocurrency tax crime, the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has joined with tax authorities from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom to form the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5), according to a press release. дальше »
2018-7-4 23:36 | |
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Blockstream Sidechain-Issued Assets Could Make Altcoins Obsolete
Blockstream has revealed details of an asset trading upgrade to its Liquid sidechain, which could effectively provide an alternative to many altcoins. Tokenize Anything With Sidechains In an explainer July 2, Blockstream explained how its Issued Assets (IA) feature will allow users to create their own token asset on Liquid. дальше »
2018-7-3 18:00 | |
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India’s Supreme Court Will Not Lift RBI Crypto Ban
It finally seems as if a decision has been made by India’s Supreme Court regarding the recent cryptocurrency ban established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). India’s Central Bank, the RBI, established a cryptocurrency ban a few months ago which detailed that it’s customers could not have any engagement with cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-3 15:30 | |
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With Coinbase Custody, Institutional Investors Can Now Invest Billions in Crypto
Coinbase, the world’s largest crypto exchange with more than 20 million active users, launched a custodian solution for large-scale institutional investors that could potentially attract billions of dollars worth of new capital into the crypto market. дальше »
2018-7-3 01:57 | |
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What Is A Multidimensional Block Lattice Structure?
Is Multi-dimensional Block Lattice the new Protocol? Smart Contracts supported on a Multidimensional Block Lattice is a game changer. On top of the existing Block Lattice structure, the Smart Contract support allows users to create policies across various assets under the account management. дальше »
2018-7-2 08:00 | |
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OKEx Confirms Platform Is Safe from Alleged USDT Deposit Issue
The cryptocurrency industry has grown tremendously over the past few years. An influx of new users has occurred, although it seems there has also been a lot more attention from criminals. As such, exchanges need to be wary of any developments which could pose a threat to their businesses. The recent USDT fake deposit issue, […] дальше »
2018-7-1 01:00 | |
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Op-Ed: Challenge of Mining Centralization Unveils Bitcoin’s Elegant Design
Last year, growing problems of Bitcoin mining centralization came to light with the controversy of an AsicBoost scandal. As a largely centralized hash rate began to threaten the software’s magical property, concerns were raised that incentives at the crux of Bitcoin’s game theory had broken away. дальше »
2018-6-29 16:42 | |
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Cryptojacking Becomes a Nuisance for Users Throughout the World
The growing popularity of Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has made it possible for hackers to find lucrative earning opportunities by hijacking your computer and using it for mining digital currencies. дальше »
2018-6-28 13:29 | |
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EOS Founder Wants to Scrap the Platform's Constitution, Start Anew
Daniel Larmier, the founder and technical architect of EOS, has confirmed that he wants to scrap the platform’s current constitution and build a new one. Speaking on the EOSIO Gov Telegram Channel, Larimer claimed he has doubts about the company’s current on-chain governance model and called the existing constitution “unwise. дальше »
2018-6-28 01:44 | |
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Enjin Coin CTO Creates ERC-1155, a New Token Standard for Ethereum
Witek Radomski — co-founder and CTO of Enjin Coin — has developed ERC-1155, a new standard for defining video game tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. Radomski’s journey to improve the gaming experience began 12 months ago in June 2017, when he created code for the first non-fungible token. дальше »
2018-6-26 00:25 | |
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Bithumb Hack:Exchange promises to Reimburse All Users
South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, has confirmed that it indeed lost 35 billion won ($ 31.4 million) in this week’s high-profile hack — which it will repay to users in full. Bithumb: Amount Lost Could ‘Decrease’ In an update posted on June 21, the Bithumb said it was beginning “recovery” processes and that the total дальше »
2018-6-21 18:35 | |
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Litecoin Futures Could Hit $150 Million Volume In Three Months On Tomorrow’s New Exchange Listing
British based Crypto Facilities, a futures exchange platform has announced that it will be listing Litecoin Futures as a trading option from tomorrow. At present, Crypto Facilities is a regulated futures trading platform that gives users unhindered access to cryptocurrency trading, according to the Crypto Facilities website, users of the platform are able to trade long and short with ‘50x leverage’. дальше »
2018-6-21 18:30 | |
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Bithumb Hack: Exchange Confirms It Will Reimburse All Users
South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, has confirmed that it indeed lost 35 billion won ($31. 4 million) in this week’s high-profile hack — which it will repay to users in full. дальше »
2018-6-21 15:00 | |
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Vote Threshold Is Met: EOS Can Finally Launch Its Platform
According to data from EOS Authority, EOS has finally acquired the minimum votes required for its network to go live. After EOS failed to launch its platform on its projected launch date of June 2, a live-stream vote was called, where users voted “Go” to launch the blockchain network. дальше »
2018-6-15 03:10 | |
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Bitcoin ‘Boom-Bust Cycle Has Repeated Itself’ – Senior Market Analyst (Interview)
Bitcoinist has once again caught up with Mati Greenspan, Senior Market Analyst at eToro, the most popular social trading platform in the world with millions of users. Greenspan keeps a close eye on cryptocurrency markets and shares his thoughts on the recent Bitcoin price plunge and why he believes this current downtrend nothing out of the ordinary. дальше »
2018-6-15 03:00 | |
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The Genesis Files: If Bitcoin Had a First Draft, Wei Dai’s B-Money Was It
All Cypherpunks value privacy; it’s basically the founding principle of the collective of cryptographers, academics, developers and activists grouped around the 1990s mailing list by the same name. дальше »
2018-6-15 23:31 | |
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Clearing Up Misconceptions: This Is How Tether Should (and Does) Work
There is substantial controversy surrounding Tether, a cryptocurrency that claims to be pegged to the U. S. dollar. According to Tether, each Tether token is backed by one U. дальше »
2018-6-14 22:01 | |
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