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NEO Establishes US Foothold in Seattle, Mission to Become “Number One Blockchain by 2020”
NEO announced it has established a foothold in the US market with a new office in Seattle, Washington. In an interview, Da Hongfei explains what separates NEO from Ethereum and Bitcoin—and he asserts why he believes NEO could become the number one blockchain by 2020. дальше »
2019-2-19 16:44 | |
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RChain Cooperative May Need to Liquidate RHOC Holdings to Remain Solvent
An analysis of RChain Cooperative’s October balance sheet suggests the organization is insolvent with its liabilities greatly exceeding its liquid assets. To meet its liabilities, the organization may need to liquidate a large portion of its RHOC holdings or find another way to renegotiate or refinance its obligations, giving credence to allegations that the organization […] The post RChain Cooperative May Need to Liquidate RHOC Holdings to Remain Solvent appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-2-18 01:55 | |
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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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Luxembourg’s New Bill Affords Blockchain Transactions the Same Protections as Traditional Ones
Luxembourg lawmakers passed a new blockchain bill into law, giving transactions completed via distributed ledger the same legal status as those done via traditional means. Luxembourg is one of the more forward-thinking in terms of blockchain adoption. дальше »
2019-2-16 11:59 | |
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Binance Removing CLOAK, MOD, SALT, SUB, and WINGS: Industry-Wide Delisting Trend
Binance announced today that it will be delisting CLOAK, MOD, SALT, SUB, and WINGS from its trading platform, citing reasons ranging from “commitment of the team to project” to “fraudulent conduct. дальше »
2019-2-16 00:27 | |
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Autonomous Spanish Region Puts $13 Million towards “4.0 Industries” Including Blockchain
Aragon, an autonomous Spanish region, has seen its government pledge over €12 million ($13 million) to develop what it has dubbed “4. 0 industries,” including blockchain, AI, and a host of other emerging technologies. дальше »
2019-2-15 14:20 | |
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Nasdaq Will Provide Real-Time Bitcoin and Ethereum Index Information
Nasdaq, the second-largest stock market in the world, will bolster its crypto offering with new Bitcoin and Ethereum tracking indices on Feb. 25th. The Indices will offer real-time price updates, in thirty-second intervals, on the two cryptocurrencies for clients using Nasdaq’s Global Index Data Service. дальше »
2019-2-15 11:36 | |
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Largest Bank in the US, JP Morgan Chase, Unveils Cryptocurrency “JPM Coin”
JP Morgan has become the first US bank to create and test a cryptocurrency. “JPM Coin” is a blockchain-based system intended to supplant older technologies like SWIFT and wire transfer, providing faster settlement times for the bank’s institutional clients. дальше »
2019-2-15 02:38 | |
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Bitcoin ATMs Grew by 720 Percent Since 2016, 3600 Machines Added Worldwide
The number of Bitcoin ATMs have grown by 720 percent since 2016, adding a total of 3600 machines worldwide. This year after year growth indicates growing interest from consumers. Bitcoin ATMs are kiosks which allow someone to purchase Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies using cash, debit, or credit card. дальше »
2019-2-14 07:20 | |
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UK Customs Service Halts Blockchain Border Project with Brexit Looming
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the customs organization of the United Kingdom, has said it will be postponing its work on a blockchain pilot program— instituted September of last year—until after the United Kingdom severs ties with the European Union. дальше »
2019-2-14 23:54 | |
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Morgan Creek’s Venture Fund Raised $40 Million to Invest in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Morgan Creek Digital Assets announced today that it has successfully closed a $40 million venture fund that will invest in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Morgan Creek Digital Assets (MCDA) is an alternative asset management firm founded by Anthony Pompliano, Mark Yusko, and Jason Williams. дальше »
2019-2-12 22:30 | |
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Ripple Grants $2 Million to University of Kansas, Funds 29 Universities to Conduct Blockchain and Crypto Research
The University of Kansas has become one of the 29 research institutions to receive funding from Ripple. The University is receiving $2 million—over five years—to support research related to cryptocurrency, blockchain, and digital payments. дальше »
2019-2-12 21:08 | |
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First Case of Crypto-Jacking ‘Clipper’ Malware Found on Google Play Store
A new form of cryptocurrency-stealing malware has been identified in the Google Play store. Dubbed ‘clipper’ malware, it was discovered inside an app impersonating MetaMask—a full browser extension which allows Ethereum-based apps to run on a browser without running a full Ethereum node. дальше »
2019-2-12 11:12 | |
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Decred Founder Proposes Building DEX as Alternative to Binance [Interview]
Decred founder Jacob Yocom-Piatt recently proposed a decentralized exchange (DEX) to the Politeia community. The initiative hopes to cut high-listing fees, front-running high-frequency traders, and third-party rent-seeking. дальше »
2019-2-12 02:06 | |
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CEO of Dash: Cryptocurrency More Than a Bolivar Hedge, It’s a Way to Survive in Venezuela [Interview]
Dash CEO, Ryan Taylor, says a few factors saw them enter the Venezuelan market three years ago, but the political situation has made their cryptocurrency a critical survival tool for many in the beleaguered country. дальше »
2019-2-9 19:49 | |
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Analysis Suggests that 85 Percent of Monero Network is Dominated by ASICs
Within the last 40 days, analysis suggests that Monero is once again dominated by ASIC mining, with 85 percent of the network hash rate coming from this specialized computer hardware. The author was able to detect this new wave of ASICs via mining nonce forensics. дальше »
2019-2-9 03:43 | |
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Analyzing Vitalik Buterin’s Statement About Cryptos that are “Centralized Piles of Trash”
Co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, spoke at the Blockchain Connect Conference in January about Casper CBC and Ethereum 2. 0, but also criticized blockchains that boast their speed, calling them “centralized piles of trash. дальше »
2019-2-9 00:50 | |
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Verge Founder Justin Sunerok Talks About the Future and Potential of XVG [Interview]
Justin Sunerok, the founder and lead developer for Verge Currency, joined CryptoSlate for an interview yesterday. He answers questions about his motives, the project’s progress, and talks about the facts surrounding the coin’s earlier 51 percent attacks. дальше »
2019-2-8 10:42 | |
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Plouton Mining Plans for America’s Largest Solar Bitcoin Mining Farm and Tech Oasis in the Mojave Desert
Crypto mining has seen its share of challenges in the last few months as the prices have slid. This has led to cost cutting, the biggest challenge being electricity. Unsurprisingly an American startup is looking to now provide low-cost renewable energy to these mining farms. дальше »
2019-2-8 03:51 | |
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Opera Launches In-Browser Ethereum Buys for Scandinavian Customers
Opera has partnered with regulated crypto brokerage Safello to offer Ethereum buys directly from its browser-based wallet for those in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Opera is currently only offering Ethereum (ETH) for purchase, but it allows payments with credit and debit cards, along with some payment networks. дальше »
2019-2-7 13:44 | |
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Philippines Introduces Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework Aimed at Investor Protection
The Philippines has become the latest nation to issue a cryptocurrency regulatory framework through the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), with the Asia Blockchain and Crypto Association (ABACA) becoming the self-regulatory organization to enforce the new regulations. дальше »
2019-2-7 07:58 | |
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QuadrigaCX Granted Creditor Protection After CEO’s Death Makes $190 Million Inaccessible
Following the sudden death of the 30-year-old founder Gerald Cotten, one of Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges was granted an order for creditor protection in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court while the company looks to recover $190 million in investor funds. дальше »
2019-2-7 02:24 | |
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Mojave Desert is Fertile Ground for America’s Largest Planned Solar Bitcoin Mining Farm
Plouton Mining is building one of the largest solar Bitcoin mining facility in the United States in California’s Mojave desert. The co-founder, Sammy Del Real, is a brain cancer survivor, musician, and high performing real-estate agent. дальше »
2019-2-6 12:25 | |
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Analysis of UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Government Cross-Border Payments Cryptocurrency
The United Arab Emirates and its neighbor Saudi Arabia launched a government-backed cryptocurrency to facilitate cross-border payments. The launch was part of a seven-point co-operation plan that was unveiled on Jan. дальше »
2019-2-6 04:20 | |
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IOTA Community Assists in Cataching Hacker Who Stole $11 Million MIOTA
The IOTA community was able to help gather enough evidence to allow authorities to catch an alleged hacker who stole over $11 million MIOTA tokens in early 2018. The suspect was apprehended by German Police and Europol at the end of January. дальше »
2019-2-6 00:51 | |
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Facebook Acqui-Hires Team from Blockchain Platform Startup Chainspace
Facebook acquired its first company in the blockchain space, smart contract protocol development and research firm Chainspace. The move was likely made to acquire the company’s team of experienced crypto developers. дальше »
2019-2-5 03:00 | |
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Kraken Acquired Derivatives Trading Platform and Index Provider ‘Crypto Facilities’
Kraken announced that it had purchased Crypto Facilities, a regulated cryptocurrencies trading platform and index provider based out of London, in a “nine-figure” acquisition. Within the last eight hours, Kraken announced its purchase of Crypto Facilities with the intent to become a “global leader in cryptocurrency spot and futures trading. дальше »
2019-2-5 01:01 | |
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Exploring the Blockchain Development as a Service Industry [Interview]
In the wake of the 2017 market boom, hundreds of blockchain tech consultancies sprung up to service the overwhelming amount of investment that entered the cryptocurrency space. These companies are often based out of places with low median incomes per capita, taking advantage of cheap development costs in places such as India and Eastern Europe. дальше »
2019-2-4 13:23 | |
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Without Regulation ICOs Unlikely to Disrupt Venture Capital According to OECD
In its January report, the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) explained some of the intricacies of ICOs in modern finance. Although ICOs still offer advantages for startups, it comes at a steep cost. дальше »
2019-2-4 01:57 | |
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Will Ethereum Adopt ‘ProgPoW,’ the ASIC-Resistant Mining Algorithm?
After Ethereum core developers expressed broad support in January for ProgPoW—an ASIC resistant upgrade to the Ethereum network—the Ethereum community raised concerns that the highly anticipated patch may cause the same problem it was intended to solve. дальше »
2019-2-3 12:36 | |
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Ethereum Classic’s 51 Percent Attack Highlights the Challenges of Proof-of-Work Coins
On Jan. 5th, Ethereum Classic (ETC) suffered a 51% attack losing a total of more than US$1 million spread over 15 different transactions. The scale of this attack can offer some lessons to the challenges faced by blockchains secured by Proof of Work (PoW). дальше »
2019-2-2 11:09 | |
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Stably’s StableUSD (USDS) Scheduled for Listing on Binance Feb. 6th
The Pacific Northwest’s StableUSD is scheduled for listing on Binance on Feb. 5th. Stably’s USDS is a cryptocurrency that aims to introduce additional transparency and reliability into a fiat-backed stablecoin. дальше »
2019-2-2 03:55 | |
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NEO Ramps Up U.S. Operations with 2019 DevCon Held in Seattle
Recently, NEO has noticeably increased its activity in the United States. In a possible effort to reposition itself as a contender in the Western market, NEO is hosting its 2019 DevCon in Seattle, Washington, this February 16th through 17th. дальше »
2019-2-2 22:19 | |
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Energy Web Foundation’s Clean, Green, Energy Blockchain Platform [Interview]
Prior to the launch of Ethereum, a faction of its principal founders banded together with seasoned policy professionals, energy sector executives, and academics to explore meaningful use cases for blockchain in energy, a sector they concluded could benefit from the nascent technology. дальше »
2019-2-1 20:20 | |
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CBOE Resubmits Van Eck SolidX Bitcoin ETF After Week-Long Withdrawal
CBOE, on Jan. 31, has resubmitted their Van Eck SolidX Bitcoin ETF application, with a proposed rule change, to the SEC after withdrawing it on Jan. 22. SEC deputy secretary Eduardo Aleman confirmed over a week ago that the CBOE BZX Exchange had pulled its proposed rule change, which would have allowed it to list […] The post CBOE Resubmits Van Eck SolidX Bitcoin ETF After Week-Long Withdrawal appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-2-1 14:02 | |
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Binance Enables Credit Card Payments, Easier Access to Crypto Worldwide
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has enabled users to purchase crypto via credit card directly on the platform. The move allows for Binance’s global user base to more easily purchase cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-2-1 09:45 | |
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Brave Browser Teams Up with Cheddar to Engage “Crypto Crazed” Users
Cheddar, a popular live-streaming financial news network, announced a partnership with Brave Software—the privacy browser behind Basic Attention Token. The move leverages Cheddar’s viewers who are “obsessed with crypto. дальше »
2019-1-31 10:19 | |
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$2.1 Trillion Fund Management Firm Fidelity Launching Bitcoin Custody in Q1 of 2019
Fidelity Investments, the world’s fifth largest asset managers with $2. 5 trillion under management, is launching a Bitcoin custodial product aimed at institutional investors to expand its “Digital Asset” service. дальше »
2019-1-31 05:04 | |
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TRON’s BitTorrent ICO Raises $7 Million in 15 Minutes
Binance Launchpad, the token launch platform of Binance, conducted an ICO of TRON’s BitTorrent tokens (BTT) on Jan. 28th. , with tokens selling out in less than 15 minutes. Almost 60 billion tokens were sold, raising a total of $7 million. дальше »
2019-1-31 00:43 | |
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Meet the Crypto Cult, the Colorful Cast of Cryptocurrency’s Wild West
Over the past two years, crypto has often been referred to as the Wild West, and for good reason. Cryptocurrency has been an unregulated digital frontier where the fringes of society speculated feverishly—and some prospectors won big. дальше »
2019-1-30 04:44 | |
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Van Eck: Crypto Investors Return to Gold as SolidX BTC ETF Withdrawn
Jan Van Eck, CEO of Van Eck Associates, told CNBC’s ETF Edge that he believes many investors who sold gold for bitcoin during its climb to $20,000 are now returning to precious metals. His reasoning: the CBOE’s withdrawal of the Van Eck SolidX Bitcoin ETF on Jan. дальше »
2019-1-30 00:28 | |
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Decentralized Databases Could Address Blockchain’s Scalability Issues
Blockchains are slow and bottlenecked by limited scalability. Meanwhile, decentralized databases maintain many of the benefits of a blockchain while potentially addressing scalability. Are these systems a viable alternative? Blockchains have become more and more mainstream in the enterprise environment. дальше »
2019-1-29 13:09 | |
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Consortium of 11 Indian Banks Launch Blockchain-Linked Funding for Small Businesses
Eleven Indian banks have joined an initiative that may change the way small businesses obtain loans, via blockchain. The blockchain-linked loan system will focus on small and medium enterprises and aims to remove communication barriers between India’s largest banking providers. дальше »
2019-1-29 01:27 | |
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Washington State Introduces Bill Encouraging Development of Blockchain and DLT
The Washington State Senate introduced a bill that would—through amending existing legislation—encourage the development of distributed ledger and blockchain technology. The bill appears to codify blockchain-enabled digital signatures and licenses and provide the legal recognition necessary to enforce these standards. дальше »
2019-1-28 00:22 | |
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LocalBitcoins Hacked, Security Breach Allowed Unauthorized Transactions
LocalBitcoins detected a security breach that allowed “unauthorized sources” to access and send transactions from a number of affected accounts. So far, there have been six confirmed cases of the breach. дальше »
2019-1-28 22:49 | |
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Researching the Traders Behind the Cryptocurrency Mania
To better understand who invests in crypto and ICOs, why they do it, and how exactly they make trades, in late 2017—at the peak of the crypto mania—I set out to study people behind the billions in investment and speculative trading. дальше »
2019-1-27 10:39 | |
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RealBlocks Aims to Tokenize Real Estate Investing with Ethereum, Raises $3.1 Million Seed Round
RealBlocks, a platform leveraging the Ethereum blockchain to tokenize equity in real estate, closed a $3. 1 million seed round. The round was led by Science, Inc. , a fund with stakes in digital businesses—such as Dollar Shave Club, and was joined by Anthony Pompliano’s Morgan Creek Capital and several other venture capital funds. дальше »
2019-1-26 08:03 | |
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