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Canadian city will kill power to $100M Bitcoin farm to keep citizens cool
Canada’s largest cryptocurrency mining operator has been threatened with having its power cut off. Due to growing environmental concerns, Hut 8’s Bitcoin operation in Medicine Hat is to be one of the first to go in case of intense heat waves, CBC reports. дальше »
2018-9-24 14:02 | |
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How Cryptocurrency Mining Could Help to Minimize Energy Wastage
Concerns regarding the carbon footprint of the cryptocurrency mining industry continue to grow after it came to light that the power required to run the Bitcoin network exceeded that power consumption of entire countries. дальше »
2018-9-24 13:00 | |
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WhatsApp appoints a grievance officer to handle fake news concerns in India
WhatsApp has appointed a ‘grievance officer’ to address complaints concerning the spread of fake news and misinformation on its platform in India, reports the Press Trust of India on NDTV. This comes in response to the government’s demands from earlier in the year, following a nationwide string of lynchings believed to be incited by false information shared on WhatsApp. дальше »
2018-9-24 10:36 | |
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Neo Launches Vulnerability Bounty Program, Top Prize of $10,000 in Neo
NEO officially launched its vulnerability bounty program today, offering up to $10,000 for to the top prize developers who find critical issues in the network. Citing security as one of its top concerns, NEO said that it had rewarded several developers who found problems in the system in the past two years of mainnet launch. дальше »
2018-9-23 16:23 | |
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Congressmen Demand IRS Design Legal Framework for Cryptocurrencies
Since bitcoin’s first appearance, regulators have shown their concerns and tried to level the rules concerning virtual currency adequately. However, these rules are far from clear, and now financial regulators are urging the IRS to draw a solid framework for virtual currencies according to September 19, 2018, reports. дальше »
2018-9-23 01:00 | |
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SEC Orders Proceedings to Rule on ETF, Seeks Further Feedback
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an “order instituting proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove” the proposed Vaneck Solidx bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2018-9-23 22:00 | |
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Litecoin (LTC) Remains Bullish Despite Concerns Over Value Proposition
Chart for LTC/USD (1W) Litecoin (LTC) has been the subject of heated debates in the crypto community regarding its value proposition. The number of people who used to believe in Litecoin (LTC)’s value as a project that contributes something of value to the crypto industry is on the decline. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:30 | |
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В Калифорнии могут запретить криптовалютные пожертвования на политические кампании
Комиссия по справедливой политической практике Калифорнии (FPPC) намерена запретить пожертвования в криптовалюте на политические кампании. Заявленной причиной стал неприемлемо низкий уровень прозрачности подобных финансовых операций. дальше »
2018-9-21 15:22 | |
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Bitcoin.com CEO Roger Ver Compares Bitocin’s Intrinsic Value To Gold: “There Is None”
CEO of Bitcoin.com, Roger Ver spoke about the growth and adoption of Bitcoin Cash [BCH] in South Korea, during an interview with South Korea’s SBS CNBC this Tuesday. He discussed the global concerns surrounding the cryptocurrency market as evidenced by the recent statement made by Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Board Chairman. Roger stated that […] дальше »
2018-9-21 11:47 | |
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Congressional Committee Calls for Clearer Crypto Tax Code in Letter to IRS
In an open letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U. S. House’s Committee on Ways and Means argues that the tax collection body is leaving investors in the lurch with its vague cryptocurrency tax codes. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:35 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fall Short in Safeguarding Funds: Report
In April 2018, former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent off inquiries to more than a dozen cryptocurrencyexchanges to learn more about their internal operations. дальше »
2018-9-19 02:06 | |
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WEF: Blockchain Could Help Address the Planet’s Environmental Issues
According to a World Economic Forum (WEF) report, blockchain could be used to help tackle the “most pressing” environmental concerns faced by the planet. The document states that the distribute ledger system could help address climate change, biodiversity issues, and scarcity of water. дальше »
2018-9-18 04:00 | |
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Cofound.it Voluntarily Winds Up, Prompting Suspension of Token Trading
In a surprise move, tokenized project Cofound. it has elected to cease operations. The project, whose CFI token traded on Bitfinex, has decided to call it a day after reflecting on the changing market and the downturn that has turned once vibrant projects into barely going concerns. дальше »
2018-9-15 02:15 | |
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Brave Files Complaint Against Google and Ad Tech
A leading member of Brave is filing a complaint against the advertising practices of “Google and other ad tech companies”. According to Brave’s blog, this concerns a “massive and ongoing data breach that affects virtually every user on the web”. дальше »
2018-9-14 06:54 | |
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What are Submarine Swaps?
Even though the Lightning Network is set to revolutionize both Bitcoin and Litecoin alike, there is a growing need for solutions to make the technology compatible with these ecosystems. Submarine swaps are being tested to address any and all concerns in this regard. дальше »
2018-9-12 20:00 | |
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Little Big Coin from Prague Plans to shake the Crypto World
CitiCash, a Czech cryptocurrency is making the rounds, offering to integrate crypto with the Fiat market In 2018, cryptocurrencies has seen its fair share of troubled waters with values zig-zagging across the graph. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:19 | |
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DevCon 4 Will Set the Stage for Ethereum’s Next Milestone: Constantinople
Ethereum is embracing the Constantinople milestone at the end of November 2018, after DevCon4 in Prague. Constantinople is the latest Ethereum release, introduced through a hard fork, that will include five Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs):Bitwise shifting instructions (EIP 145) in the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) allow for direct manipulation of bytes on the EVM layer. дальше »
2018-9-11 18:15 | |
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There’s A lot Of Crypto Market Price Manipulation With No Protection Says David Shrier
David Shrier Opens up on Regulatory Concerns Regulation has likely been the most significant driving force in the cryptocurrency markets in the past year. Following the massive explosion in both price and public infatuation with cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology drew the attention of regulators all around the world, who decided that a prompt response to […] дальше »
2018-9-11 16:57 | |
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SEC Shuts Down Two Bitcoin and Ether Securities, Calls Out ‘Investor Confusion’
The U. S Securities and Exchange Commission halted two cryptocurrency-backed securities on Sunday following concerns of “market confusion” among participants. ETFs Remain a Gray Zone According to the SEC notice, XBT Provider’s Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded notes (ETNs), Bitcoin Tracker One (CXBTF) and Ether Tracker One (CETHF) will be suspended of trading until Sept. дальше »
2018-9-11 05:00 | |
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Exchanges Roundup: Startup Targets Crypto Micro-Investments, Kraken Denies Halifax Closure
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Perth-based Bamboo has announced it will launch an app designed to easily facilitate micro-investments in cryptocurrencies, Kraken has rejected an internet rumor that claimed the company had closed a Canadian facility amid security concerns, and Roboforex has increased the leverage available on its cryptocurrency markets to 1:50. дальше »
2018-9-11 21:45 | |
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Crypto Exchange Changelly Can Withhold Privacy Coins Due to “High Risk” KYC Concerns
Monero (XMR) users have been complaining after finding out that cryptocurrency exchange Changelly can effectively “steal” their cryptocurrency. Changelly has been accused of requiring KYC documents after funds leave the wallet according to a tweet from September 4, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-6 18:00 | |
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Indian Cryptocurrency Exchange to Process all “Stuck” INR Balances despite Central Bank Ban
Zebpay, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange , announced to all customers on September 4, 2018, outlining its intentions to return all INR balances to customer bank accounts, regardless of the country’s strict directive against doing so. дальше »
2018-9-6 09:00 | |
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IBM Introduces 'World Wire' Payment System on Stellar Network
IBM has launched a blockchain-based payment system called Blockchain World Wire. According to IBM, the new payment network uses digital currency on Stellar's blockchain to "clear and settle cross-border payments" in near real time. дальше »
2018-9-6 23:49 | |
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ShapeShift To Require Membership Amid Regulatory Concerns
ShapeShift is launching a new membership program that will become mandatory later this year, the company announced today on its website. The Switzerland-based cryptocurrency platform is ending its “exchange without accounts” policy that enables individuals to privately trade Bitcoins, Ethereum and other digital coins with anonymous counterparties located anywhere in the world. дальше »
2018-9-5 01:30 | |
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6 Countries With the Most Bitcoin Hodlers
There are always a lot of concerns as to whether or not consumers even own any significant amounts of cryptocurrency. A recent study by Statista shows things are not looking all that bad, even though there is still a lot more work to be done prior to getting even close to mainstream adoption. The following […] дальше »
2018-9-5 16:00 | |
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Ripple CEO talks Bitcoin scalability problems and outlines disruptive XRP use cases
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse was a guest on the Stanford Legal podcast with Stanford law professors Pam Karlan and Joe Bankman. During the interview, Garlinghouse spoke about the concerns with the scalability of Bitcoin that lead to the conceptualization and birth of Ripple and XRP. дальше »
2018-9-5 11:27 | |
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Top 6 Reasons Security Tokens Are the Better Choice for ICOs
The initial coin offering industry is undergoing some big changes in quick succession. There is a strong focus on differentiating between utility tokens and security tokens. Despite the concerns surrounding this latter option, there are many benefits to security tokens for both investors and token issuers. дальше »
2018-9-3 18:00 | |
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Firefox Browser To Address Crypto Malware Concerns In Upcoming Update
Mozilla Firefox To Combat CryptoMining The Mozilla Foundation, the California-based firm behind the ever so popular Firefox browser, has finally made its first formal mention of the nascent cryptocurrency industry, but sadly not in an optimal context. дальше »
2018-9-2 04:50 | |
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What are Bitcoin Oracles? New Functionality on the Blockchain
The concept of Bitcoin oracles has been proven successful in theory, but some concerns still remain regarding the integration of these trusted sources. The post What are Bitcoin Oracles? New Functionality on the Blockchain appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-8-31 01:44 | |
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Privacy by Design: How Exclusive Sidechains Can Help Issues With GDPR Compliance
In light of concerns that blockchain technology does not comply with GDPR, the author, Aubrey Hansen, discusses the use of sidechains and the potential of DAG to resolve these issues.
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Crypto Mass Adoption Depends On Usability And Cross Currency Cooperation
After emerging to prominence as a byproduct of the cryptocurrency movement, blockchain technology is definitely having a moment of its own. In many ways, it arrived at the perfect time. While news headlines reflect the mounting concerns about the current internet structure’s viability in the digital age, the blockchain brings needed security and usability upgrades to the forefront of the tech scene. дальше »
2018-8-30 12:30 | |
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ICON (ICX) Token Progress Report
The ICON ICO was one of the most anticipated of 2017, and raised over $42M. Since then, the ICX token has appreciated considerably in value, even in a bearish market, but there are significant concerns about the progress of the technology and the ecosystem, as we will see. дальше »
2018-8-30 21:05 | |
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World Renowned Oxford University To Establish New Blockchain Research Centre
University College, the oldest College at Oxford University have announced that they are to open a blockchain research centre, led by the ex-head of Oxford’s computer science department, Professor Bill Roscoe. дальше »
2018-8-29 17:30 | |
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Sparkdex: Hong Kong’s First Decentralised Cryptocurrency Exchange Addresses Current Security Concerns
Sparkdex Hong Kong’s first decentralized cryptocurrency exchange to launch 30th August, 2018. The post Sparkdex: Hong Kong’s First Decentralised Cryptocurrency Exchange Addresses Current Security Concerns appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-8-29 23:24 | |
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5 Investment Tactics You Need in Your Cryptocurrency Portfolio
There’s nothing simple about investing, even when it concerns familiar things, like shares in large companies, precious metals or… The post 5 Investment Tactics You Need in Your Cryptocurrency Portfolio appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-28 16:04 | |
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Sparkdex: Hong Kong’s First Decentralised Cryptocurrency Exchange Addresses Current Security Concerns
Bitcoin Press Release: Sparkdex Hong Kong’s first decentralized cryptocurrency exchange to launch 30th August, 2018. August 28th, 2018, Hong Kong – Sparkdex launches its decentralized exchange on the 30th of August, 2018, for cryptocurrency traders. дальше »
2018-8-28 09:44 | |
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PwC Global Survey: Corporate Interest in Blockchain on the Rise
Big Four auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) just released its 2018 Global Blockchain Survey, subtitled “Blockchain is here. What’s your next move?” The sweeping survey pools data from 600 technology executives from 15 territories, with 31 percent of represented companies accruing $1 billion or more in annual revenue. дальше »
2018-8-28 01:51 | |
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WSJ Crypto Reporter: The SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Concerns Are Valid
Last week, a metaphorical sword was stabbed through the hearts of crypto investors, as the SEC announced that it would be denying nine Bitcoin-backed ETF proposals from ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares. дальше »
2018-8-28 01:15 | |
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East Meets West: Asian Crypto Fund Panel at Distributed 2018
At Distributed 2018, the first-ever flagship blockchain conference hosted by BTC Inc. and held in San Francisco, experts and entrepreneurs from various fields gathered for panel sessions and fireside chats, going into detail on specialized sectors of the blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-8-27 00:33 | |
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