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Freedom over Facebook: How the social media giant could wield the most powerful censorship tool in history
Part 1 This is a two-part series on the censorship claims of Facebook’s Libra. Part One will discuss the importance of ‘freedom’ in a information and social media-centered world, and how Facebook is using Libra to act as the gatekeeper of the world. дальше »
2019-7-18 16:30 | |
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Facebook Hawks Libra as Western Union 2.0 Amid Capitol Hill Slugfest
House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters has been on a crusade against Facebook’s entry into cryptocurrency via the Libra project. Her rampage continued on Wednesday during a second day of congressional hearings devoted to Libra. дальше »
2019-7-18 20:40 | |
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Senate hostile towards Libra, Facebook suggests regulators must act or risk losing US dollar dominance to Bitcoin
The focus of the hearing between Facebook’s David Marcus and the Senate on the Libra cryptocurrency was trust—or the lack thereof. Marcus, the head of Calibra, strongly suggested that if the U. S. дальше »
2019-7-17 08:06 | |
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“Keep Big Tech Out of Finance Act” proposes $1 million per day fine on large tech companies acting as financial institutions
A recent bill, “Keep Big Tech Out Of Finance Act,” recommends prohibiting giant tech firms from serving as financial institutions or launching their own cryptocurrency. Likely geared toward Facebook, the bill was reviewed by Democrats that oversee the House Financial Services Committee. дальше »
2019-7-16 18:38 | |
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How US ‘Keep Big Tech Out of Finance’ Draft Bill Targets Facebook’s Libra
Facebook’s digital currency plans have caused concern among bureaucrats worldwide and members of the U. S. government seem fearful of a giant tech establishing itself as a financial institution. дальше »
2019-7-15 21:45 | |
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How the US ‘Keep Big Tech Out of Finance’ Draft Bill Targets Facebook’s Libra
Facebook’s digital currency plans have caused concern among bureaucrats worldwide and members of the U. S. government seem fearful of a giant tech establishing itself as a financial institution. дальше »
2019-7-15 21:45 | |
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Crypto Terminals Offer Venezuelans a Bridge to Economic Prosperity
Arley Lozano, founder of the cryptocurrency based startup Panda Group, recently explained how his firm is spreading cryptocurrency adoption throughout Colombia and Venezuela. Panda Group has deployed 10 hybrid cryptocurrency point-of-sale (PoS) terminals that also act as automated teller machines (ATM). дальше »
2019-7-15 03:30 | |
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Panda Group’s Crypto Terminals Offer Venezuelans a Bridge to Economic Prosperity
Arley Lozano, founder of the cryptocurrency based startup Panda Group, recently explained how his firm is spreading cryptocurrency adoption throughout Colombia and Venezuela. Panda Group has deployed 10 hybrid cryptocurrency point-of-sale (PoS) terminals that also act as automated teller machines (ATM). дальше »
2019-7-14 03:30 | |
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87% of all cryptocurrency transactions are faked, notes The TIE CEO Joshua Frank
CoinMarketCap, the biggest crypto data aggregator most people in the cryptospace refer to, had been accused by The TIE of allowing exchanges to report fake trading volumes. However, the data site has tried to clean up its act since, noted Joshua Frank, CEO of The TIE, in an interview with Dawid Paluch. дальше »
2019-7-13 02:30 | |
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US Senate Committee Of Science, Commerce And Transportation Passes Blockchain Promotion Act
The US Senate is making positive progress on a crucial piece of legislation that will lay the ground for a regulatory framework for blockchain technology and how the government can benefit from the technology. дальше »
2019-7-12 20:59 | |
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Congressional Candidate Wants To Issue Tokens To Volunteers
Federal officials are set to approve congressional candidate Omar Reyes' plan to issue volunteers ERC-20 tokens, dubbed Omar2020, that will hold no monetary value but instead act as a "digital scoreboard" for campaign volunteers. дальше »
2019-7-11 01:10 | |
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Facebook’s Libra ‘Too dangerous’ to Operate Without Rules, Warns ECB Official
Facebook’s motto has been to move fast and break things. That battle cry is about to be tested as regulators across the world are being urged to act even faster and prevent the tech firm from developing its Libra cryptocurrency in a ‘regulatory void’. дальше »
2019-7-9 11:17 | |
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FINRA, SEC Explain Delay In Broker-Dealer License Approval
In a joint statement, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the US Securities and Exchange Commission explained that the delay in many crypto-related firms looking to obtain a broker-dealer license has to do with digital assets and whether or not they fulfill certain Security Investor Protection Act requirements. дальше »
2019-7-9 23:39 | |
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BOJ’s Amamiya: Facebook’s Libra User Base Could Be ‘Enormous’
The deputy governor of Japan’s central bank predicts a large user base for Libra and warns Facebook to comply with money laundering and risk management regulations. Libra’s ‘enormous’ user base According to Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya, Libra could have a high user base in the future. дальше »
2019-7-6 22:10 | |
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Hike your data security to 100% with Authpaper Delivery
Physical mailing, old age isn’t it? Well, we’ve not come so from the time when the physical mailing was the only plausible option for big sized confidential data. Subsequent data forgery is nothing but an extension by technology to technology. дальше »
2019-7-5 21:34 | |
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CFTC Allows ErisX to Offer Physically Delivered Digital Asset Futures Contracts
Coinspeaker CFTC Allows ErisX to Offer Physically Delivered Digital Asset Futures ContractsCFTC granted TD Ameritrade-backed ErisX a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) license under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) allowing the Eris Exchange to offer physically delivered digital asset futures contracts. дальше »
2019-7-2 11:41 | |
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ErisX awarded DCO license for bitcoin and digital asset futures
ErisX, a digital asset spot, and futures market, today announced that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the US regulatory agency with jurisdiction over futures markets, has granted Eris Clearing a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) license under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). дальше »
2019-7-2 03:23 | |
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Germany Eyes Euro-Backed, Bank-Controlled Stablecoin
To provide a faster alternative to the euro, Germany's dominant political parties, the Christian Democratic Union of Germany and the Christian Social Union, are mulling over the prospects of a digital euro, or "e-euro," that would act as a digitized version of a small part of the existing money supply. дальше »
2019-7-2 00:25 | |
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Edward Snowden used Bitcoin to fund NSA document leaks
Despite sporting the ‘wanted’ status for over six years under the Espionage Act, Edward Snowden made an online appearance in Bitcoin 2019 Conference held in San Francisco, CA. All the way from Russia, Snowden’s intent was to share his experience and support toward Bitcoin [BTC]. дальше »
2019-6-30 12:30 | |
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Deepnudes developer shuts it down, but the damage is done
There’s no positive use case for developing an app with the sole purpose of using AI to predict what a clothed woman, in an image, would look like nude – full stop. Developing such an app, as did the person(s) responsible for Deepnudes, is an act of hate and an attack on women. дальше »
2019-6-28 02:09 | |
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Tether Treasury prints 100 million USDT; large inflows of stablecoins into exchanges follow suit
Bitcoin [BTC] breached its $10k and $11k resistances today, which the community celebrated with a hint of nostalgia. However, the Tether Treasury also minted 100 million USDT, as it has for the past few weeks, and it does not appear a normal precautionary act. дальше »
2019-6-22 20:00 | |
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Libra could expand Bitcoin’s userbase by 70-fold
Facebook’s newly announced stablecoin has been the focus of the entire industry, as many experts believe it could act as a gateway for Bitcoin for its 2. 4 billion-strong user base. Exposure to a relatively stable digital asset such as Libra could make people interested in other, more decentralized and privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-6-21 21:43 | |
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Coinbase CFO & Overstock.com CEO: Security Tokens Are the Future
By CCN Markets: What do Coinbase Global CFO Alesia Haas and Overstock. com CEO Patrick Byrne have in common? Both believe that security tokens are the future, according to a panel discussion hosted by Fortune. дальше »
2019-6-21 06:00 | |
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Keep calm and wank on: UK porn block delayed for the third time
With less than a month to go until pornographic sites are forced to implement their own age-checking software for UK users, the government has delayed the rollout for the third time running in over a year, says Sky News. дальше »
2019-6-20 15:41 | |
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Flexer charged with trafficking Bitcoin-purchased drugs in Australia
A man who frequently flaunted his wealth on social media has been found guilty of importing and trafficking drugs purchased with Bitcoin on the dark web. Brendan Leigh Baker, 27, a former cafe owner in Canberra, was found guilty in the ACT Supreme Court this week. дальше »
2019-6-19 13:04 | |
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Bank of America: Facebook’s Libra Could Act as an Endorsement of Crypto; Here’s What Analysts Think
The crypto and finance worlds are both patiently awaiting further news about Facebook’s highly anticipated cryptocurrency project, Libra, which is expected to be officially discussed in detail tomorrow. дальше »
2019-6-18 01:00 | |
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Bitcoin Leaves Other Asset Classes in Dust as Market Stars Align
By CCN Markets: Investors who are not generating returns in 2019 are clearly looking in the wrong place. Considering bitcoin claimed a fresh 2019 high to nearly $9,400 over the weekend, other asset classes have a hard act to follow. дальше »
2019-6-18 23:40 | |
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What a bit! New York Introduces a State Bill to Decriminalize Sex Work
New York introduces a bill that will decriminalize sex workers. This state-wide bill is back by a coalition of more than 30 organizations across LGBTQ R’ US, racial justice and immigrant rights. This is truly amazing sex workers have always been in the shadows almost like the boogeymen of our society. дальше »
2019-6-16 22:09 | |
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Bitcoin is a potential savior in times of major economic & political crises, claims Grayscale’s new report
A recent report by Grayscale, “Hedging Global Liquidity Risk with Bitcoin,” compared how recent global events impacted traditional assets, as well as Bitcoin markets. Further, the report spoke about how Bitcoin can act as a hedge against liquidity risks that arise out of such events around the world. дальше »
2019-6-14 13:00 | |
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Walmart Takes Part in a Drug-Verification Blockchain Pilot with IBM, KPMG, and Merck
Coinspeaker Walmart Takes Part in a Drug-Verification Blockchain Pilot with IBM, KPMG, and MerckWalmart will take part in a drug-verification pilot with IBM, KPMG, and Merck. Backed by the US Drug Supply Chain Security Act and is aimed to explore how blockchain can solve issues in the drug supply chain. дальше »
2019-6-14 11:54 | |
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$150 Million in Freshly Printed Tether To Cause Bitcoin Price to Surge
Tether’s effect on the crypto market at large cannot be understated. Not only does the fiat-backed stablecoin act as a safe haven asset during downtrends and crashes, in the past sentiment surrounding Tether has had an enormous impact on Bitcoin price. дальше »
2019-6-12 23:00 | |
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U.S. Budget Chief Asks for a Two-Years Huawei Ban Delay
Coinspeaker U. S. Budget Chief Asks for a Two-Years Huawei Ban DelayU. S. Budget Chief made the request in a letter to Congress asking for a delay in the implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act, signed by President Trump and which contains provisions that target Huawei. дальше »
2019-6-11 11:43 | |
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Congressman Ted Budd Asks for Lower Taxes on Cryptocurrency Transactions
Speaking at the U. S. House Ways and Means Committee on June 4, 2019, U. S. Republican Congressman Ted Budd mentioned two crypto specific bills he hopes would witness unanimous support from the Congress. дальше »
2019-6-11 23:00 | |
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North Carolina Congressman Talks About the Crypto Tax Fairness Act and Virtual Value Tax Fix Bills
Ted Budd, a congressman from the state of North Carolina, has recently spoken at the House Ways and Means Committee. There, he defended the blockchain technology and highlighted two bills which he is hoping that will be able to gather some bipartisan support in order to be approved. These bills are the Virtual Value Tax […] дальше »
2019-6-7 04:44 | |
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Facebook’s GlobalCoin Cryptocurrency Likely to Arrive This June
Coinspeaker Facebook’s GlobalCoin Cryptocurrency Likely to Arrive This JuneFacebook is reportedly collaborating with third-party organizations to act as "nodes" and maintain their GlobalCoin cryptocurrency network through proper licensing procedures. дальше »
2019-6-6 11:23 | |
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The Proof of the Working Products Is the Reason for Market’s Revival?
The cryptocurrency market reflects how participants feel about blockchain’s progress, namely its biggest obstacles and how projects using blockchain navigate them. These feelings and perceptions determine how people act in the market, and there are times when the majority are all in agreement. дальше »
2019-6-4 17:02 | |
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Australian Government Publishes Update on Cryptocurrency and ICO Rules
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an update on how it intends to regulate crypto-related businesses and initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2019-6-1 19:04 | |
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Peter McCormack readies his legal defense; prepares to battle Craig Wright, Calvin Ayre
Peter McCormack, host of What Bitcoin Did podcast, has announced that he is preparing for his legal battle with Craig Wright and Calvin Ayre. He also requested help from the crypto-community to build “the most vigorous defense possible. дальше »
2019-5-31 14:21 | |
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Bitcoin Is Weirdly Similar to an Oil Tanker – Expert Explains Why
By CCN: Adamant Capital’s Tuur Demeester, an outspoken crypto analyst and proponent of Bitcoin, said on Twitter that using the flagship cryptocurrency’s blockchain will eventually be as expensive – and rare – as chartering an oil tanker. дальше »
2019-5-31 22:30 | |
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Why Facebook’s Foray into Crypto Could be Fruitless
Mainstream media was abuzz last week with the news that Facebook has plans to launch its own digital token, ‘GlobalCoin’. This highlights the ignorance that big news outlets have, as Facebook really is ill-suited to have anything close to what we consider cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-29 07:00 | |
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Litecoin Leads the Crypto Market While Dash Underperforms [Price Analysis]
Litecoin Price Analysis A USD price increase for Litecoin led the increase in the USD of other top cryptocurrencies last week. The USD returns of Litecoin can often act as a leading indicator for the USD returns of Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-28 10:59 | |
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EU Central Bank Executive Shares the Potential Upside to a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDCs)
After the rise of Bitcoin, several central banks around the world have started to talk about something often known as a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). These tokens would act as digital money that would be emitted by the Central Bank. дальше »
2019-5-28 01:25 | |
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Russia Central Bank Mulls Gold Standard for National Cryptocurrency
Russia’s Central Bank could be considering a gold-pegged cryptocurrency, according to a report by Russian news agency, RIA on May 23, 2019. However, the apex bank states that virtual currency would not act as a substitute for the Russian Ruble. дальше »
2019-5-26 01:00 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] overcomes a 200-day old downtrend, may act as a sign for bear market end
Bitcoin [BTC], the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has seen a radical shift in its perspective ever since its value growth over the past one month. The cryptocurrency witnessed a massive 100 percent increase in its price which enabled it to break the $8,000 threshold and almost double user investments overnight. дальше »
2019-5-24 17:00 | |
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Fake Facebook accounts are influencing African elections
Facebook has issued a statement on how it removed fake accounts originating from Israel that ran Facebook Pages, Groups and Instagram accounts that carried false information looking to influence elections in several African countries. дальше »
2019-5-24 12:26 | |
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Bitcoin SV (BSV) Scaling Test Network Mines 6 Blocks Over 1 Gigabyte; Real or Just Centralization?
Bitcoin SV has been considered to be the fork of Bitcoin Cash they have just gone ahead to set up the Scaling Test Network, STN. One that has been explicitly being designed to test the on-chain scaling for the large blocks in the network. And in the latest update, it has been able to act […] дальше »
2019-5-24 02:27 | |
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Cryptos Act as Hope in a Hyperinflation-Striken Venezuela
Venezuela’s inflation rate is expected to hit ten million percent in 2019. In this time, Venezuelans are struggling to afford two square meals a day. Online news outlet City News 1130 shared how nonprofit organizations are sending direct relief to people in Venezuela in cryptocurrencies and helping them escape the severe financial crisis. дальше »
2019-5-23 23:00 | |
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