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7 EU countries accuse Google of violating GDPR by tracking users
Consumer agencies in seven EU countries have asked privacy regulators to take action against Google for violating GDPR. The search giant has allegedly tracked the movements of millions of Europeans, Reuters reports. дальше »
2018-11-27 14:29 | |
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Ohio set to become first US state to accept Bitcoin for taxes
In what could be the biggest institutional nod of approval to cryptocurrencies across the globe, Ohio is set to become the first state to accept Bitcoin for tax payments. Starting this week, Ohio businesses can pay anything from tobacco to public utilities tax on OhioCrypto. дальше »
2018-11-26 13:42 | |
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SingularityNET partners with Entertech to create AI-powered neurotech
CryptoNinjas SingularityNET, a full-stack AI solution powered by a decentralized protocol has announced a new partnership with Chinese neurotechnology firm Entertech to create AI-powered neurotech for the consumer and the enterprise markets. дальше »
2018-11-26 08:23 | |
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Your Thanksgiving Turkey’s Provenance Might Be on a Blockchain (Seriously)
Honeysuckle White is giving family and friends gathering for Thanksgiving dinner this year the opportunity to talk turkey with a traceable blockchain code on more than 200,000 turkeys sold through 3,500 retailers around the U. дальше »
2018-11-23 00:52 | |
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Here’s How You Can Get Amazon to Kick Some Cash to a Bitcoin Charity
Are you planning to do some shopping on Amazon this holiday season? If so, you can also support BitGive, the first registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that uses the power of bitcoin to support some great philanthropic projects around the world. дальше »
2018-11-23 20:10 | |
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Three Blockchain Finalists in Branson’s Extreme Tech Challenge
Billionaire and tech personality Richard Branson’s Extreme Tech Challenge 2019 contest has been narrowed down to ten teams and three of them use the blockchain. The 2018 winner of the event was Power Ledger, a blockchain company focused on green energy solutions. дальше »
2018-11-21 00:41 | |
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Reviewing Whirl: The New ‘Karma-Driven’ Way of Crowdfunding While Encouraging Charity
The saying ‘what goes around comes around’ is perhaps the best description of the ‘Whirl’ project. ‘Whirl’ is a consumer crowdfunding solution that aims to finance dreams and obligations while introducing a revolutionary incentive system to encourage giving. дальше »
2018-11-20 15:39 | |
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Ivy and Hiveex Launch Ivypay to Facilitate Consumer Bill Payments in Australia
Ivypay, a cryptocurrency-based payments platform, was launched in Australia on Nov. 19. The service — built by blockchain company Ivy in partnership with Hiveex, a cryptocurrency broker — allows Australians to use digital currencies to pay bills and transfer money directly into their bank accounts. дальше »
2018-11-19 15:30 | |
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Gem Launches Crypto Portfolio Management App
US-based crypto startup BitVault, Inc. , doing business as Gem, has announced the launch of its consumer crypto portfolio app that lets users track all their crypto accounts in one single app. The app, initially announced in April, syncs with all major platforms and provides key metrics of how users’ investments are doing. дальше »
2018-11-18 17:12 | |
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Asian Investors Should Invest in Crypto Despite Volatility Claims Founder of SuperNode Community
Across the world, countries are looking into regulating cryptocurrencies. Each space is handling regulation a little differently, with Asian markets leading the way towards adoption. Despite the volatility and lack of a regulatory framework, investors are getting involved in the world of digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-16 05:40 | |
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IMF Head Christine Lagarde Calls For Central Banks Digital Currencies
CoinSpeaker IMF Head Christine Lagarde Calls For Central Banks Digital Currencies IMF’s Managing Director called for central banks digital currencies, stating that they could provide financial inclusion, security, and consumer protection, which can not be offered by the private sector. дальше »
2018-11-15 11:37 | |
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IMF Chief Calls for Central Banks to Consider Issuing Digital Currencies
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chair Christine Lagarde has called for central banks to consider the possibility of issuing Central Banks Digital Currencies (CBDC), describing them as potential tools of financial inclusion and consumer protection. дальше »
2018-11-15 05:00 | |
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IMF Head Makes Case for Central Bank Digital Currencies In Recent Speech
With contributing reporting from Jimmy Aki. Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), suggested a new course of action for central banks around the world: turn their fiat currencies digital. дальше »
2018-11-15 22:38 | |
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Chinese Bitcoin Mining Centers Fear Electricity Cuts as Compliance Issues Loom
Having banned the exchanges where cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are traded, the Chinese government is now cracking down on the plants where such currencies are mined. The Yingjiang Administration Bureau for Industry and Commerce, which enforces enterprises and consumer protection laws, issued a notification to the Bitcoin mining facilities operating in China’s Yunnan province. дальше »
2018-11-13 13:00 | |
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Circle Lists Basic Attention Token (BAT) Just Days After Coinbase
Following Coinbase Listing, Basic Attention Token (BAT) Gains Traction On Circle Circle Invest, Boston-based Circle’s crypto asset-centric platform, has just revealed that it will be adding Basic Attention Token (BAT), the Brave Browser’s altcoin of choice, to its so-called “Invest” platform, which, in many respects, is similar to Coinbase Consumer (Coinbase. дальше »
2018-11-12 04:04 | |
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Crypto News Weekly 09.11.18: Crypto Bets Win Big in Midterms, SWIFT Denial for Ripple
A SWIFT denial for Ripple while rumors are rife, Stellar plans a massive consumer giveaway, Indian teenager threatens to blow up Miami airport over lost Bitcoins, Blockchain betting on US midterms pushes past $2 million, EOS not even a blockchai... дальше »
2018-11-9 11:56 | |
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BAT Goes Live On Coinbase Consumer, Falls 6%
Coinbase Adds Second (Third?) Ethereum-based Token As reported by Ethereum World News last week, Coinbase Pro, the San Francisco-based startup’s platform for professional traders, revealed support for Basic Attention Token, the digital asset of choice for the crypto-friendly Brave Browser. дальше »
2018-11-9 07:17 | |
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Bitcoin Ownership Hits 9% In UK, YouGov Survey Reveals
Over 90 percent of UK residents have now heard of Bitcoin and up to 9 percent of some demographics own it, an upbeat new survey revealed November 7. 21 Percent See Bitcoin Being As Common As Fiat The findings by market research agency YouGov paint a surprisingly positive picture of consumer attitudes towards the largest cryptocurrency, coming despite a year-long bear market and associated media criticism. дальше »
2018-11-9 02:00 | |
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Latest Version of MetaMask Introduces Privacy Mode to Protect Ethereum Wallet Accounts
MetaMask, the startup behind a world-renowned Ethereum client, has released new features aimed at improving the consumer experience, most notable of which is the new privacy mode designed to increase security for Ethereum Wallet accounts, the company announced in a Medium press release on November 5, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-9 01:00 | |
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New Blockchain City in Nevada, a Gift Back to Crypto Community
Cryptocurrency millionaire and a consumer protection lawyer, Jeffrey Berns, has recently announced a new plan that might have a strong impact on the blockchain development. Berns is also a CEO of a firm called Blockchains LLC. дальше »
2018-11-8 17:30 | |
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Pundi X (NPXS) gets listed on Upbit
Pundi X (NPXS) is a multi-cryptocurrency point-of-sale (“POS”) solutions provider for retail stores seeking to accept digital currencies in the world. Pundi X POS enables shops, cafes and convenience stores to facilitate cryptocurrency transaction for the average consumer. дальше »
2018-11-9 14:27 | |
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Ethereum Ecosystem Continues To Swell: MetaMask Rolls Out New Features
MetaMask, the startup behind a world-renowned Ethereum client, recently announced an array of features aimed at bettering the consumer experience and bolstering the adoption levels of crypto assets. дальше »
2018-11-7 15:00 | |
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Blockchain Announces US$125M Stellar Lumens Airdrop
Blockchain, the Luxembourg-based crypto startup, has announced its first ever airdrop. The company has partnered with the Stellar Development Foundation to distribute US$125 million worth of Stellar lumens (XLM) to its users in what is said to be the the largest airdrop in the history of crypto, and potentially the largest consumer giveaway ever. дальше »
2018-11-7 02:02 | |
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Lawyer Invests $300 Million to Build Crypto City in the Nevada Desert
Consumer protection lawyer Jeffrey Berns is the owner and CEO of Blockchains LLC, a company that bought more than 67,000 acres of land in northern Nevada for $170 million earlier this year. On Thursday, he revealed plans to build a crypto city in the desert, claiming to have invested $300 million to make it a […] The post Lawyer Invests $300 Million to Build Crypto City in the Nevada Desert appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-11-4 22:30 | |
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CryptoKitties Raises $15m from Venrock, Google, Samsung, and More
Blockchain-based virtual game CryptoKitties has raised US$15M in financing led by Venrock, with participation from GV (formerly Google Ventures) and Samsung NEXT. Funds raised will be used to establish a U. дальше »
2018-11-3 18:55 | |
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The new space race is all about satellites: Pros and cons of each orbit
For most people, satellites probably bring to mind things like weather forecasts, GPS, or satellite TV broadcasting. Other common satellite applications, such as extending cellular coverage, connecting ATM machines, and restoring communications infrastructure quickly, among others, often go unnoticed since they’re not visible to users. дальше »
2018-11-3 13:30 | |
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Maltese Government to Increase Consumer Protections, Says Silvio Schembri at Malta Blockchain Summit
Today at the Malta Blockchain Summit, speaker Silvio Schembri sheds light on the Government’s latest efforts to increase regulatory protections for crypto users on the blockchain-centric island. дальше »
2018-11-2 18:03 | |
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CryptoKitties Parent Company Wants to Be the Zynga of Blockchain
Dapper Labs, the company behind the world’s first and most successful consumer blockchain product, CryptoKitties, has raised $15 million in financing led by Venrock, in an aim to bring more users to the blockchain, the company announced in a press release on November 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-2 12:00 | |
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Dapper Labs, creators of CryptoKitties, receives $15M to further blockchain adoption
CryptoNinjas Dapper Labs, the company behind the most successful consumer blockchain product, CryptoKitties, announced today they have raised USD $15 million in financing led by Venrock, with participation from GV (formerly Google. дальше »
2018-11-2 20:34 | |
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GK Group’s KAMBO Platform Launches To Put Idle Cryptocurrency To Work
UK-based fintech and financial services conglomerate Global Kapital Group (GK Group) has formally released its dedicated cryptocurrency loan platform KAMBO. io as the sector quickly diversifies. Bitcoin And Ethereum As Loan Collateral In a press release dated October 30, GK-Group, which has operated various brokerage, consumer and business finance services since 2010, said it planned to level the playing field for private investors looking to use their cryptocurrency holdings as collateral. дальше »
2018-11-1 23:30 | |
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How Blockchain is Changing the Nature of Credit Cards
CoinSpeaker How Blockchain is Changing the Nature of Credit Cards While blockchain has considerable, yet partly unsused potential in the wider financial markets, PumaPay has come to reform credit transactions and introduce cryptocurrencies into the consumer mainstream. дальше »
2018-10-31 13:42 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Is Neither Frivolous Nor Excessive
As the CEO of Hut 8, one of North America’s largest cryptocurrency miners and the world’s largest publicly traded cryptocurrency miner, I’m often asked questions about energy consumption in the mining of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-1 23:35 | |
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Aqua Intelligence and Alchemy Coin Form Alliance to Revolutionize The DLT Lending and Business Ecosystem
Aqua Intelligence and Alchemy primed to provide data clarity, trust and privacy protection for users. To solidify the partnership, Aqua has announced a $1 million investment in Alchemy Coin, to make it easier for the team to seamlessly achieve its goal of establishing robust consumer profiles while focusing on data clarity and trust. дальше »
2018-10-31 23:15 | |
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UK Regulators Looking At Banning Certain Crypto-related Consumer Products
A recent report by the UK’s Cryptoasset Taskforce outlines some ideas on how to protect consumers, including banning some products.
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Three Years Later, Ethereum’s Hottest DApps Are (Still) ICOs and Cats
With Ethereum’s launch in 2015 came a flurry of excitement over the future potential of smart contracts. Utilizing a more flexible scripting language than Bitcoin, the platform’s decentralized applications (DApps) were touted by proponents as unlocking a plethora of formerly untapped use cases for the blockchain. дальше »
2018-10-30 21:45 | |
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De Beers secures world’s biggest diamond miners for blockchain pilot
De Beers, the world’s leading diamond producer by gem value, has just announced a deal with Alrosa, perhaps the most critical partner in its quest to port the entire diamond industry to the blockchain. дальше »
2018-10-29 19:46 | |
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Pornhub dodges India’s porn site ban with new domain name
Last week, the Indian government directed telcos to block 827 porn sites, including Pornhub – one of the biggest adult content sites. In response, Pornhub has launched a new website specifically for its Indian users, pornhub. дальше »
2018-10-29 14:55 | |
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Sony Reveals Contactless Crypto Wallet, Prepping for Crypto Ecosystem?
A research and development division at Sony has unveiled a new contactless cryptocurrency hardware wallet for cold storage, which could indicate the consumer electronics giant may be eyeing a bigger move into the cryptocurrency space. дальше »
2018-10-27 22:00 | |
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Japan Approves Self-Regulation of Cryptocurrency Exchanges
On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Japan’s Financial Services Agency granted the cryptocurrency industry the authority to self-regulate. The approval means that the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, a coalition of several registered digital currency exchanges, can now set rules for operational requirements, consumer protection, prevention of money laundering and employee ethics. дальше »
2018-10-25 06:55 | |
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A New Australian Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Slated to Launch on Stellar
Utility billing and payment services provider Novatti is launching a new Australian dollar (AUD)-backed stablecoin known as the Novatti AUD Utility Token on the Stellar Network. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:58 | |
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David Chaum on Digital Privacy: “The Cat Is Out of the Bag”
David Chaum, the cryptographer credited with starting the cypherpunk movement in the 1980s and launching eCash, an early form of virtual money in the 1990s, thinks people are taking financial privacy a lot more seriously these days. дальше »
2018-10-24 18:02 | |
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Adoption: HTC Latest Exodus Smartphone can Only be Bought With Bitcoin And Ethereum
Taiwanese consumer electronics company HTC has launched its newest smartphone flagship, a spin off of the HTC12+, can only be purchased with cryptocurrencies ; Bitcoin and Ethereum precisely. Dubbed as “Exodus 1”, the smartphone comes with a remarkable super feature, an inbuilt “Secure Enclave” backed by the highly secured trusted zone technology which gives users […] The post Adoption: HTC Latest Exodus Smartphone can Only be Bought With Bitcoin And Ethereum appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-10-24 17:43 | |
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What Bitcoin Promised, KrypNet Delivers; The Time has Come
Cryptocurrencies, while efficient and highly functional in their interactions with one and other in virtual space, suffer from slow, complicated, and sometimes expensive transition to and from the realms of fiat currency and general consumer transactions. дальше »
2018-10-24 12:00 | |
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WinMiner: Bringing Cryptocurrency Mining to the Masses
WinMiner takes away the hurdles and complexities of cryptocurrency mining and brings forward a comprehensive, easy-to-use platform which generates profits from your unused computer power. With an experienced team of established professionals, jointly responsible for over 1 billion installs of consumer applications, WinMiner introduces its one-of-a-kind token sale on the Aion platform. дальше »
2018-10-23 20:21 | |
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How Blockchain Apps Are Improving Cryptocurrency Accessbility
For enthusiasts, alternative investments professionals, and cryptographers, cryptocurrency is either the next greatest economic revolution, an incredible store of value in addition to being a cryptographic transaction medium, or the best problem to solve seen in decades. дальше »
2018-10-23 13:48 | |
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Bakkt’s Futures Platform Slated to Begin Trading in December
Almost a year to the day after the CBOE and CME launched their own bitcoin futures products, the Intercontinental Exchange’s Bakkt platform is heralding the launch of its own futures on December 12, though the platform is still pending approval from the Commodity Futures Trade Commission. дальше »
2018-10-23 01:16 | |
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