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CoinGecko’s “Trust Score” to combat fake trading volume; will inject liquidity using online traffic and order-book data
In the wake of several cryptocurrency exchanges misreporting a lot of metrics, market data aggregator, CoinGecko, has decided to take a stand against this fudging of numbers. Announced on May 13, CoinGecko’s “Trust Score” will move from relying on exchange’s reported trading volume to a more wholesome approach including the likes of web traffic and […] The post CoinGecko’s “Trust Score” to combat fake trading volume; will inject liquidity using online traffic and order-book data appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-5-15 19:30 | |
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‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Preaches Libertarian Gospel of Crypto & Crack Cocaine
By CCN: Roger Ver took to YouTube to read another letter from Ross Ulbricht, creator of the first darknet market using Bitcoin. The libertarian idealist used the opportunity to rail against the war on drugs. дальше »
2019-5-12 21:15 | |
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Venezuela Pro-Bitcoin Opposition May Use Maduro’s Sanctioned Funds To Oust Him
Bitcoin adoption crucible Venezuela could end up using its own sanctioned funds to topple the government if plans go ahead for an “army” of foreign mercenaries. Sources: Plans For ‘5000 Mercenaries’ As Reuters reported on April 30, Erik Prince, founder of the notorious private security contractor Blackwater, allegedly wants to use fiat currency locked up by foreign governments to finance an ongoing backlash against Nicolas Maduro’s regime. дальше »
2019-5-1 22:00 | |
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Bitcoin ‘anonymization’ is up 300% this year
Bitcoiners are using cryptocurrency mixers three times more often than they were nine months ago. Mixed cryptocurrency transactions – or CoinJoins – now account for over 4 percent of all Bitcoin transactions, according to a report from blockchain data firm Long Hash. дальше »
2019-4-30 16:43 | |
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Pakistan Aggressively Warns India: Do Not Test Our Nuclear Military Power
By CCN. com: Pakistan’s military spokesman has warned India that any threat will be met with the full force of its nuclear arsenal. In a press conference on Monday, Major General Asif Ghafoor hit back against Indian prime minister Narendra Modi who recently threatened Pakistan with the “mother of all nuclear bombs”: “In your rhetoric, you keep using nuclear power as a threat… Nuclear powers are not a threat, they are a weapon of deterrence that should not be mentioned lightly…Do not test our resolve. дальше »
2019-4-30 13:30 | |
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Blockchain Startup Presearch Is Trying to Compete Against Google Using a Crypto Token (PRE)
There are many companies around the world that are trying to revolutionize the way in which many industries work. Presearch, a blockchain startup that uses tokens to incentivize decentralized search is working in order to compete against Google and its presence in the market. дальше »
2019-4-28 19:54 | |
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Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means
The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »
2019-4-27 01:30 | |
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New Cryptojacking Campaign Infects Asia Using More Profitable Tactics
Cryptojacking — the process of infecting computers with malware to mine cryptocurrency — has declined alongside prices during cryptowinter. But like any dextrous organism facing extinction, the virus and its propagators are adapting. дальше »
2019-4-27 22:07 | |
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Digital Asset Trading Firm GSR Launches Bitcoin Variance Swap
Algorithmic digital asset trading company GSR announced the launch of a new cryptocurrency derivative, called a Bitcoin Variance Swap, which allows investors to hedge their cryptoasset portfolio against the volatility of bitcoin. дальше »
2019-4-26 18:18 | |
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WhatsApp is failing to stop the spread of child abuse videos
Facebook-owned WhatsApp continues to be a hotbed for sharing sexual abuse videos in India, according to fresh findings from Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF), a New Delhi-based cyber security and policy think tank that fights against online crimes and warfare. дальше »
2019-4-24 16:32 | |
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Top Israeli University Sues Professor for Unlawful Practices
The Israel Institute of Technology, the Technion, which functions as a public research university in the region, has filed a lawsuit against professor Eli Ben-Sasson, a senior lecturer at the Technion’s Faculty of Computer Science, for allegedly using the institution’s intellectual property to establish his blockchain startup, reports local news source, Calcalist on April 22,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-23 17:00 | |
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Critic: Binance Built on “Fake Volumes” Discuss Banning Exchange in Russia
Devine, a Binance critic, has threatened to ban the cryptocurrency exchange from Russia following its threat against Bitcoin SV. The critic accused the exchange of building its reputation under using false trading volumes The post Critic: Binance Built on “Fake Volumes” Discuss Banning Exchange in Russia appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-4-14 18:57 | |
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Indian Banks Could Start Using Blockchain Technology to Improve Digital Payments
According to the Indian business magazine Business Today, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) could start using blockchain technology to improve digital transactions. India’s banks have been against the development of the crypto industry but they seem ready to implement blockchain technology and improve their services. дальше »
2019-4-14 18:55 | |
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Op Ed: Why Bitcoin’s “Toxic” Maximalism Makes Sense
Over the years, Bitcoin has gained a reputation for having a “toxic” community of users around it. This accusation is mostly thrown at Bitcoin by proponents of altcoins and those who have supported various Bitcoin hard fork attempts in the past. дальше »
2019-4-5 16:23 | |
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The Potential of Cryptocurrency: How It Could Be the Best Form of Money
What's the potential of cryptocurrency? Let's see how crypto measures up against the current monetary incumbents using six fundamental values of money. The post The Potential of Cryptocurrency: How It Could Be the Best Form of Money appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-4-4 16:39 | |
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Op Ed: Answering 10 Common Questions About Cryptocurrency and Taxes
Depending on what country you live in, your cryptocurrency will be subject to different tax rules. The questions below address implications within the United States, specifically, but similar issues arise around the world. дальше »
2019-3-29 18:20 | |
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Europol Launches Global Campaign Against Dark Web Vendors, Buyers
The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, better known as Europol, announced on March 26, 2019, that it has made an ongoing partnership with law enforcement from Canada, the United States and the member states of the European Union to target buyers and sellers of illegal items on the dark web. дальше »
2019-3-28 20:24 | |
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EU fines Google €1.49 billion in AdSense antitrust case
European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, just announced the EU’s third big antitrust fine against Google. The EU found the company guilty of breaking antitrust laws when it prevented third parties (i. дальше »
2019-3-20 14:15 | |
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UN Report: North Korea pocketed $571 million from exchange hacks
A new U.N. report is linking cryptocurrency exchange hacks to North Korea. The report reveals that the embattled dictatorship continues to wage cyber attacks against other countries as a way to circumvent global sanctions and acquire foreign currency, using digital currencies to launder its illicit gains. дальше »
2019-3-19 21:00 | |
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Review: The Huawei Matebook X Pro (2019) is the best laptop I’ve ever used… ever
Comparing gadgets to their Apple equivalent is the oldest (and arguably laziest) trope in the tech journalism handbook. Android phones are inevitably compared to iPhones. Windows laptops are contrasted against MacBooks. дальше »
2019-3-19 20:10 | |
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Sats Back: How the Ebates of Bitcoin Plans to Convert Holders to Spenders
“The biggest problem I could think of was distribution. How do you share and educate both consumers and merchants on the power of bitcoin? I learned how much consumers loved earning and why merchants make decisions to adopt new technology. дальше »
2019-3-19 23:06 | |
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Karpeles Beats Embezzlement Charges in Mt Gox Ruling
The Tokyo District Court has found Mark Karpeles, the former head of now-defunct Bitcoin exchange platform Mt. Gox, guilty of record tampering but innocent on other charges related to embezzlement and breach of trust. дальше »
2019-3-16 22:01 | |
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Women were fighting against sexual harassment online long before #MeToo
Just two months after allegations of sexual abuse against Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein came to light in a 2017 New York Times article, women in at least 85 countries began using the the hashtag #MeToo, to speak against sexual harassment. дальше »
2019-3-14 19:16 | |
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NBC’s tool will tell you if IBM’s used your photos to train its AI
In January, IBM published a research study dubbed ‘Diversity in Faces‘ to explore whether AI-based systems developed biases against people based on their appearance. The company used a dataset consisting of nearly a million pictures of people’s faces from photo-hosting site Flickr. дальше »
2019-3-13 15:28 | |
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Canada Schemes to Launch Audits Against Bitcoin Tax Evaders
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is reportedly targeting Bitcoin investors as well as other cryptocurrency users with federal tax audits. The CRA has also sent questionnaires to determine the previous trading and investing activity. дальше »
2019-3-8 19:08 | |
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The Socialist Politics of Envy: What the World Can Learn from Nigeria’s Unfolding Disaster
Africa’s most populated country and the world’s 26th largest economy is heading for a meltdown as a direct result of envy politics. It was an election between a multimillionaire pro-business candidate seen as part of the establishment and a self-proclaimed hero of the masses who railed against corrupt elites and promised to fight for the little guy. дальше »
2019-3-3 10:55 | |
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Stanford Student Calls Out Crypto Professor for Inaccurate Bitcoin Lecture
In January of 2019, student Conner Brown attended a guest lecture by a Professor Susan Athey at the University of Stanford Graduate School. She gave a presentation to his “Evolution of Finance” class titled “Blockchain and the Future of Finance. дальше »
2019-3-1 03:39 | |
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MonetaGo Changes From Hyperledger Fabric to R3 Corda in a Bid to Build Blockchain for Banks
R3 had a big indirect victory against Hyperledger Fabric recently. MonetaGo, a software development firm that provides blockchain solutions for banking institutions, has decided to change its structure and start using R3’s Corda instead of its old Hyperledger Fabric system. дальше »
2019-2-27 23:21 | |
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Bitcoin Investor ‘Hollywood Madam’ Files Lawsuit Against Former Friend for Crypto Access Theft
Heidi Fleiss is suing her former friend for allegedly stealing millions in bitcoins. Fleiss planned on using the funds to save a species of parrots. According to court documents, Fleiss inherited funds from her father’s estate and thereafter, she converted the money to bitcoin. дальше »
2019-2-25 17:25 | |
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Preliminary Injunction Against Blockvest for Fraudulent Securities Offering and Illegal Use of SEC Seal
The SEC filed a complaint against Blockvest and its founder for allegedly making unregistered securities offerings and using the SEC seal without permission. On Feb. 14th, the US District Court of California entered in a preliminary injunction against the firm. дальше »
2019-2-17 01:56 | |
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Facebook Allegedly Still Rejecting Crypto Ads and Showing Bias against Some Firms
In 2018, global internet giants took a stand against cryptocurrencies. Google, Microsoft, Snapchat, LinkedIn, MailChimp and Facebook all banned crypto ads from their platforms. The reason they gave was that advertisers were using their platforms to promote crypto and ICO scams. дальше »
2019-2-10 13:54 | |
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Simon Dixon Reflects on the 10th Anniversary of Bitcoin
With the 10th anniversary of Bitcoin’s launch under the industry’s belt, it’s hard to believe how far the space has traveled in that time. Bitcoin Magazine has asked a number of long-time members of the space to reflect on their experiences, and published author Simon Dixon spoke with us about some of his observations over the years. дальше »
2019-1-26 01:44 | |
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Graftroot: How Delegating Signatures Allows for Near-Infinite Spending Variations
This article is a direct follow-up from our Taproot explainer. If you haven’t read that article, you should probably do so first. If Taproot is deployed on Bitcoin, many smart contract constructions will look just like regular transactions on the blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-26 01:23 | |
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Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations
According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »
2019-1-24 20:28 | |
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Living on Bitcoin Day 6: An Artist, a Dev and a Moon Boy Walk Into a Bar…
This is the fifth instalment of reporter Colin Harper's "Living on Bitcoin" experience in San Francisco. Find out what happened to him earlier on Day 1 , on Day 2 , on Day 3 , onDay 4 and on Day 5. дальше »
2019-1-23 01:05 | |
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US police can’t force you to unlock your phone with fingerprints or face recognition
Last Friday, Judge Kandis Westmore ruled in a US federal court in California that police cannot compel suspects to unlock their phones using biometrics like face recognition, iris scans, or fingerprints, as that would be in violation of their Fifth Amendment protections against self-incrimination. дальше »
2019-1-15 08:48 | |
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Real-world Photoshop: Proctor & Gamble debut a handheld device that could replace makeup
Proctor & Gamble debuted its newest tool in the fight against aging. At CES this week, the company introduced the world to contrasts in melanin before using onboard cameras to take more than 200 images per second. дальше »
2019-1-12 04:05 | |
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Vertcoin (VTC) plans hardfork against ASICs
In the late second half of 2018, ASICs were made available for Vertcoin’s algorithm, Lyra2REv2. Due to the centralizing influence of these asics, a majority of network hashrate was collected by renting them to execute various majority hashrate attacks on the network. дальше »
2019-1-8 12:08 | |
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Neutrino: A Privacy-Preserving Light Wallet Protocol
Lightning is all the rage these days and, while it's an exciting development, users currently have to have a full node running in order to transact in it. In this article, I'm going to introduce Neutrino, a new protocol for light clients to get the data that they need while preserving privacy and without trusting a central server. дальше »
2019-1-4 21:11 | |
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“Don’t put your BTC in Freewallet, they hold funds on you randomly”, enraged crypto user warns against using Freewallet for storage
Exchanges and wallets take the business of securing trading affairs and user tokens with utmost importance. But when these platforms fall short of expectations leading to risk in the security of user funds, these users are quick to point out these shortcomings, using their experience as a guide for other traders. дальше »
2018-12-19 14:48 | |
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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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XRP Investor Outrage Sees eToro Announce Changes to Its Crypto Wallet Platform
Last week, eToro announced big changes. Users could purchase XRP using their ordinary eToro brokerage account. Unfortunately, users were quickly outraged when they discovered they could purchase eToro – but not actually use it. дальше »
2018-12-18 22:47 | |
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