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Bitrefill Launches Thor Lighting Channel For Superfast Bitcoin Transactions
Bitrefill, a California-based that facilitates crypto payments, has launched its Thor Lightning Channel, a service that allows people to transfer bitcoin speedily and receive superfast payments via Bitrefill’s node on the Lightning Network, according to the firm on January 9, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-10 16:00 | |
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Samsung NEXT Technical Director Values Decentralization Above Blockchain
According to Samsung NEXT’s technical director, blockchain and cryptocurrency “trade-offs” need more attention from tech industry
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Sony’s made a Bluetooth turntable for burgeoning vinyl nerds
Vinyl is back and shows no signs of abating. Hell, according to a report from Buzzangle, vinyl sales in the US rose almost 12 percent between 2017 and 2018. This meant the format accounted for close to 14 percent of all physical music sales in America. дальше »
2019-1-10 13:37 | |
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XRP acts as the safe haven for trader profits: Parking TRX gains in the Ripple’s token on Binance
The volume of the TRX/XRP pair on Binance is off the charts, registering record highs which indicates that the profits TRX traders took on Tron’s latest run are spilling over to XRP. According to NewsBTC, the recent release of the BitTorrent Token whitepaper appears to have driven momentum over the past 48 hours for TRX. дальше »
2019-1-10 11:30 | |
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Monero Top Coin For Crypto Criminals, 5% of Total Supply Lost to Malware
Cryptocurrency mining malware took over from ransomware and other forms of malware last year as the top scourge of the internet. It comes as no surprise that Monero is still the coin of choice for crypto criminals looking to pilfer resources from the unsuspecting masses. дальше »
2019-1-10 09:23 | |
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Ripple has no Match in Cross-Border Payments – Santander Bank
Ripple is becoming invincible as far as cross-border payment is concerned. Banco Santander, a Spanish bank based in Santander, Spain, has re-affirmed that no cross-border payment services provider can match up to the quality of service Ripple provides. дальше »
2019-1-10 09:00 | |
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Swedish Reserve Bank Riksbank Warns Users of Crypto Scammers Selling Fake ‘e-Krona’
While Sweden has gained a reputation as a remarkably progressive country with regards to embracing technology, there are some things that don't change – scams. According to the country's reserve bank, a warning has been sent out to the public to be vigilant around companies and/or individuals that are reportedly selling the electronic version of […] дальше »
2019-1-10 04:33 | |
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Alternative Investment Firm Regal Assets Expands Crypto Reach to Canada
Regal Assets is one of North America’s most trusted alternative investment firms. The company has recently announced it was expanding its service to support Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) for Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) Canadian investors According to reports, Regal Assets, a firm that specializes in offering alternative investment services for retirement account holders, has officially announced it was opening. дальше »
2019-1-10 04:00 | |
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Tron (TRX) Continues To Flex Its Crypto Muscles, Hires SEC Attorney
Tron Brings On Former SEC Attorney Tron, a company headed by Justin Sun, has undoubtedly had a good week. The firm’s strong performance continued on Wednesday. According to a press release from the Tron Foundation, the world-renowned blockchain startup has hired a supervisory attorney formerly of the U. дальше »
2019-1-10 03:30 | |
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Beam Privacy Coin Utilizing MimbleWimble Finds ‘Critical Vulnerability’ in its Wallet per Dev Team
A critical vulnerability was found in Beam Wallet. According to a recent tweet uploaded by Beam Privacy, the Beam developer team discovered a vulnerability in its wallet. Apparently, this affects all previously released Beam Wallets both in desktop and CLI. дальше »
2019-1-10 01:02 | |
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Are VeriBlock Transactions on the Bitcoin Network Helping or Harming BTC?
According to reports from Bitcoin (BTC) developers, a startling amount of block space is being wasted on the Bitcoin network to secure the blockchains of other cryptos. A company called VeriBlock has been “borrowing” the hashing power of the Bitcoin network to increase security on vulnerable altcoin chains and filling up BTC block space in the. дальше »
2019-1-10 01:00 | |
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HashCash Cryptocurrency Payments Platform Launches in South Africa
HashCash Consultants, a California-based distributed ledger technology (DLT) project focused on creating blockchain-based solutions that enable enterprises to move assets and settle payments seamlessly across borders, is now live in South Africa, according to a press release from January 7, 2018. дальше »
2019-1-10 23:00 | |
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‘EU-Level Action Needed’ for Cryptocurrency, Says European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority (EBA) is calling for standardized regulations for cryptocurrency operations within the EU. Europe’s banking watchdog believes such a move will eliminate unfair regulatory arbitrage while protecting investors across the bloc. дальше »
2019-1-9 22:00 | |
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Crypto Exchange ShapeShift Lays Off 37 People Amid Crypto Winter
On January 8, 2019, Swiss cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift reportedly laid off 37 employees, citing a tough market climate according to the exchange’s CEO Erik Voorhees. Crypto Winter Hits ShapeShift Another business in the crypto industry has suffered from the prolonged crypto winter that has slowed its growth since November 2018. дальше »
2019-1-10 22:00 | |
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Qtum Completes First Atomic Swap With Bitcoin on Mainnet
Qtum, a blockchain platform that merges the strength of Bitcoin’s blockchain with the Ethereum Virtual Machine to build decentralized applications, has completed its first atomic swap with Bitcoin on mainnet. дальше »
2019-1-10 21:44 | |
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Crypto Trading Investors, It’s Not If or When: It’s CAN BitMex Exchange be Shut Down?
Within the world of cryptoassets, BitMEX is one of the biggest bodies within the field, and one of the largest bitcoin futures contracts exchanges across the globe. This is according to a report on international exchanges by CryptoCompare. дальше »
2019-1-10 21:43 | |
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Holberton School Receives $10,000 Bitcoin Donation for Supporting Blockchain Technology
Nathan Pitruzzello, the co-founder of Scroll Network, recently showed his support for Holberton School New Haven by donating $10,000 in bitcoin (BTC) according to a January 7, 2019, report. Scroll Network is a data storage and management platform that leverages in-house blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-1-9 20:15 | |
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EarthTalk Researchers Say Bitcoin Mining Can ‘Bankrupt the Planet’s Climate’ Due to Carbon Emissions
According to a study conducted Manoa researchers at the University of Hawaii, the projected usage of bitcoin could produce enough CO2 (carbon dioxide) to push global warming well above 2 degrees in less than 30 years. дальше »
2019-1-9 20:15 | |
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Norwegian Kidnappers Demand $10 Million in Monero (XMR) for Millionaire’s Wife
Police in Norway recently revealed that the wife of one of the richest men in the nation had been kidnapped. Furthermore, a ransom has been demanded to ensure her safe return. According to a recent report, the kidnappers are demanding $10 million in Monero to let her go. The Missing Wife About 10 weeks ago, […] дальше »
2019-1-9 20:08 | |
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Tobacco Shops in Paris Start Selling Bitcoin for Cash
According to Reuters, French fintech company Keplerk is backing six tobacco shops in Paris and nearby regions, that are now selling Bitcoin. The company hopes to enroll 6,500 more Tabacs by February, potentially fueling a new wave of crypto adoption in the country. дальше »
2019-1-9 19:59 | |
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70% of Central Banks “Are Either Currently Working or Will Soon be Engaged in Work on CBDC.” BIS Report Says
According to a report recently published by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), central banks in most of its affiliate countries would be highly interested in having a better understanding of blockchain technologies and the possible implications of their adoption. дальше »
2019-1-9 18:50 | |
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Russia to Buy Billions of Dollars Worth in BTC Next Month, Russian Economist Says
The Russian government is unwilling to allow the unilateral economic sanctions imposed by Donald Trump’s government to further affect its economy and may be considering a forceful measure to combat American power in this current diplomatic war. дальше »
2019-1-9 18:35 | |
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Australian Authorities Take Action against Local BitConnect Figurehead
As the BitConnect saga slowly unravels, an Australian BitConnect promoter received a travel ban and had its assets frozen following a request made to Federal Court by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on January 5, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-9 18:30 | |
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Nano (NANO) and BitGrail Crypto Exchange Dragged to Court by Silver Miller and Levi Korsinsky
Silver Miller, a United States-based securities law firm committed to investment fraud and consumer class action cases, has joined forces with Levi Korsinsky to file a class action lawsuit against Nano (NANO) and the controversial BitGrail cryptocurrency exchange for allegedly defrauding investors according to a press release on January 7, 2018. дальше »
2019-1-9 17:00 | |
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Ripple Price Analysis: xRapid Needs to Control a Mere 5% of Global Payments for XRP to Rise 500%
Latest Ripple News The cross-border payment market is projected to hit $2 trillion by 2020 according to a recent report by McKinsey. Citing robust growth especially in the Asia-Pacific corridor, the report goes on to say the global payments will swell and even exceed $5 trillion in the next five years. дальше »
2019-1-9 15:00 | |
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European Banking Authority calls for new crypto asset rules
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has called for new pan-EU rules on crypto assets in a bid to heighten consumer protection. According to an official report released today, the new set of rules would override the current patchwork of different crypto asset regulation across the EU, which could derive in unfair competition across countries. дальше »
2019-1-9 14:11 | |
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Developer Releases Cash-DB, a Terab Project Fork for the BCH Network
On Jan. 7, the technician and researcher Joannes Vermorel announced the release of a new project called Cash-DB, a forked repository for the BCH network which consists of Vermorel’s original Terab Project work. дальше »
2019-1-9 13:20 | |
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Apple will reportedly manufacture 10% fewer iPhones this quarter
Last week, Apple‘s CEO, Tim Cook, sent a letter to the investors stating that the company expected to lose $9 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2019. Now, according to a report from Nikkei Asian Review, the Cupertino-based company is cutting down productions for new iPhones by 10 percent for the current quarter. дальше »
2019-1-9 08:22 | |
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Indian Police Arrest the Fourth Accused Person in the Cryptocurrency Project Worth over $70K
Exactly a year after Thane security operatives crushed a scam cryptocurrency project worth five billion rupees, Delhi police have reportedly arrested another associate of the head of the scheme according to local media, The Indian Express on January 7, 2018. дальше »
2019-1-9 08:00 | |
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Central Bank Official: Regulators Are Hindering the Development of Cryptocurrencies
An excessive number of regulatory agencies are interfering with the prospects of successful development of cryptocurrencies in Ukraine, according to a high-ranking representative of the country’s central bank. дальше »
2019-1-9 06:10 | |
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Data Suggests That Bitcoin Is Seeing Increasingly Bullish Sentiment
Although many investors and analysts alike were disappointed that Bitcoin and the overall cryptocurrency markets did not end 2018 on a high note, the markets may be seeing increasingly bullish sentiment from traders and investors alike, according to new data. дальше »
2019-1-9 04:00 | |
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Samourai Wallet Releases Direct APK Download after Google Play Disables Update
On January 7, 2019, Samourai Wallet posted that they were being forced to omit three key features from their privacy-centric bitcoin wallet. According to reports, Google Play asked the three-year-old firm to remove Stealth Mode, SIM Switch Defense, and Remote SMS Commands before uploading Samourai’s 0. дальше »
2019-1-9 04:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Bear Market Pressures Shapeshift into Layoffs
The ongoing cryptocurrency bear market appears to have claimed yet another victim. The latest digital currency-related firm to announce a restructure is exchange platform Shapeshift. According to a Medium post by the company’s CEO, 37 of Shapeshift’s employees have been laid off. дальше »
2019-1-9 03:00 | |
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Nevada Saw an Influx of Blockchain Recorded Marriages in 2018
According to public records obtained from Washoe County, home to one of the marriage epicenters of the world in Reno, Nevada, the region saw over 950 blockchain recorded marriages in 2018. Moreover, about 250 miles away in Elko, Nevada, county officials are recording birth certificates using blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-1-9 00:10 | |
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Bitcoin Wallet Forced to Drop Key Privacy Features From Google Play App
Privacy-focused bitcoin wallet Samourai is having its hand forced by Google. According to a Samourai blog post, the wallet provider is disabling privacy features that are key to its design before its latest version, 0. дальше »
2019-1-9 23:29 | |
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Analyst Claims 2019 Will Be The “Genesis” Year For Structured Crypto Investment Products
Analyst Claims 2019 Will Be The “Genesis” Year For Structured Crypto Investment Products 2018 was the year that the crypto bubble popped. 2019, however, could be the year that crypto investment products go mainstream. дальше »
2019-1-9 23:15 | |
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ETH Dev Suggests Moving to ‘ASIC-Friendly Algorithm’ After ProgPoW Decision
Ethereum devs should ‘embrace’ specialized mining hardware (ASICs), according to an Ethereum code contributor
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Greenspan: XRP Not A Security But Community Still Too Aggressive
XRP should not be classified as a security, according to Mati Greenspan, senior market analyst at eToro. That said, Greenspan says that the XRP community’s behavior has been counter-productive to adoption by the banking sector. дальше »
2019-1-9 22:05 | |
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New Bank For International Settlements (BIS) Report: 70% Of Central Banks Are Studying Cryptocurrencies
Report Shows 70% Of Central Banks Is Performing Research Regarding CBDCs According to a recent report published on January 8 by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) seventy percent of central banks around the world are analyzing the introduction of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). However, it seems that just a few of these monetary […] дальше »
2019-1-8 21:14 | |
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Non-Contentious Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Hard Fork Set for May 2019 as Developers Host Livestream
After an eventful 2018 for BCH that saw the coin fork into BCHABC and BCHSV in November, another hard fork is being slated for May this year. According to a live stream to discuss the events, developers have agreed that the hard fork will not be contentious. The participants of the live stream include major […] дальше »
2019-1-8 21:03 | |
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Kidnappers Demand Crypto Ransom Payments from South African Anti-Crime Group Within 48 Hours
Child kidnappers in South African demanded payment of 5 BTC to release a child who is nine years old. According to reports in the nation, a social-media driven site, which fights crime, recently got an email from kidnappers. дальше »
2019-1-8 20:57 | |
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Nevada Leads the Blockchain Movement in the US; Issues Digital Marriage and Birth Certificates
According to a report by AP News, published on January 7, 2019, Nevada has become one of the leading states in the US to encourage the use of blockchain technology for government administrative purposes. дальше »
2019-1-8 20:30 | |
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Ethereum Foundation Gives $5M to Parity in Preparation for 2.0
The Ethereum Foundation has announced that it is awarding a grant of $5 million to Parity Technologies, a closely related company that will help make preparations for Ethereum 2. 0 (or “Serenity”), which is scheduled for release in the near future. дальше »
2019-1-9 20:14 | |
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ECB Policy Maker: Crypto Bubble Has Collapsed, Bitcoin Will Die as a Complete Load of Nonsense
According to an article by Bloomberg, published on January 7, 2019, European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Ardo Hansson opines that cryptocurrencies are destined to die as a “complete load of nonsense. дальше »
2019-1-8 18:00 | |
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Brave browser shows impressive growth in 2018, but BAT reputation still tarnished by “unwanted participation” incident
Popular cryptocurrency project Brave, centered on integrating cryptocurrency with ad-free, safe internet browsing, released their 2018 stats recently. The stats and milestones showcased did imply that the project had a productive year behind it, with strong strides forward made on several fields. дальше »
2019-1-9 16:49 | |
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India Discusses Crypto Regulation; Could Legalise In 2019
In the first major revelation from the Indian government regarding the cryptocurrency market, it appears that there is an inter-ministerial committee that is discussing the possible future of the cryptocurrency market in the country. дальше »
2019-1-9 15:44 | |
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