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Davos World Economic Forum: Insights from the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Debate
Cryptocurrency, despite the massive drop in value from a year prior, was still a hot topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Experts on cryptocurrency and blockchain debated the technology in the panel “Building a Sustainable Crypto-Architecture” with insight into both sides of the discussion. дальше »
2019-1-26 03:48 | |
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Hyperledger Grid Framework Provides New Blockchain Dev Tools for Supply Chain
Hyperledger—an open-source project spearheaded by IBM—announced the launch of its Grid framework, a new set of tools designed for optimizing supply chain applications of the software. The new project will introduce new aids and “smart contract based business logic” to promote experimentation with Hyperledger’s suite of technologies. дальше »
2019-1-26 23:18 | |
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Understanding the IRS and Cryptocurrency: Penalties, Tax Evasion, and Compliance
Delinquent federal and state tax filings or unreported 2017 or prior tax years’ transactions may force taxpayers dealing in crypto to liquidate significant positions in cryptocurrencies at lower values to pay outstanding tax liabilities to the IRS, including interest and penalties. дальше »
2019-1-25 14:30 | |
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UK Takes Steps Towards Legal Clarity for Cryptos—Does Not See Utility Token As Securities
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released a ‘consultation paper’ on Jan. 23rd as part of its next step on working with crypto assets. It sets out details on where different types of crypto assets might fall in the regulatory perimeter. дальше »
2019-1-25 08:46 | |
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Redditors Attempt to Fool Bitcoin Sentiment Bots
Redditors, in a humorous attempt to push up bitcoin prices, are trying to fool trading bots that scrape the forum for sentiment. And the results are hilarious. Reddit’s Crypto Conundrum The ritual started from a Redditor who proclaimed on Jan. дальше »
2019-1-25 22:02 | |
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Recent Moves by Coinbase Made to Attract Institutional Cryptocurrency Investors in Europe and Asia
Coinbase has launched a new set of financial services that target high-volume traders in Asia and Europe. The biggest feature: the exchange now supports SWIFT transfers that will allow clients in Asia to fund their accounts from banks based outside the U. дальше »
2019-1-24 09:03 | |
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Asia Ripe for Stablecoin Adoption in 2019
Following the aftermath of 2018’s price drop—which saw the value of Bitcoin below 80 percent of the value from its all-time high—stablecoins are looking to become a more attractive crypto solution this year, particularly in the Asia-Pacific Region. дальше »
2019-1-24 00:50 | |
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Investigating Scam Allegations Around Apollo Currency
There are percolating allegations that Apollo Currency is a “pump and dump. ” Others claim that one of the project’s co-founders—Stephen McCullah—is a “scam artist,” and that APL is a “massive scam” that is making him “rich. дальше »
2019-1-23 14:54 | |
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South African Reserve Bank: Crypto Asset Friendly, but Bitcoin Is Not Money
South Africa’s reserve bank released a consultation paper that includes favorable recommendations and guidelines for the crypto asset industry in the country. However, the agency is not looking to treat Bitcoin and other digital currencies as ‘currency. дальше »
2019-1-23 01:28 | |
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Is the KYC Data Hack for Leading Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fake News?
Within the last 48 hours, news (re)surfaced suggesting that know-your-customer (KYC) information from some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges was made available for sale. Yet, there is evidence that this is likely recycled news from over six months ago. дальше »
2019-1-22 14:20 | |
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Going Beyond Blockchain with Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAG)
If organizations could only augment blockchain’s strengths—its immutability, security, and decentralization—while addressing its latency and scalability issues, it could become the vaunted enterprise tool it was initially intended. дальше »
2019-1-21 10:12 | |
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Are Regulators Dividing in Order to Conquer?
As regulators are now seemingly dividing the markets geographically, are they perhaps even disturbing a possible level playing field of the markets? It, therefore, warrants a closer look at regulators, and—perhaps more importantly—ascertain what sets them apart. дальше »
2019-1-21 00:40 | |
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Interconnecting Blockchain Project ICON Makes a Push Towards Decentralizing Its Nodes
ICON recently announced its major decentralization initiative. The plan will elect twenty-two node operators that will produce blocks, verify transactions, and participate in consensus. History of ICON ICON aims to design an “interconnecting blockchain network. дальше »
2019-1-20 05:23 | |
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How to Put Crypto In Everyone’s Pocket in 2019
In the same way all economic movements have done throughout history, blockchain finance challenges our traditional conceptions of ‘value,’ and, in turn, our ideas about identity and freedom. The new digital economy is now being built by a worldwide community who share common goals of decentralization, transparency, and financial inclusion. дальше »
2019-1-19 19:20 | |
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Custody or Convenience: BitGo Offers Cold Storage Cryptocurrency Trading
There are tradeoffs between centralization and convenience in cryptocurrency trading. BitGo has partnered with Genesis Global Trading Inc. to introduce a new method for exchanging funds offline that could offer greater flexibility and security, but it may come at the cost of custody. дальше »
2019-1-19 09:51 | |
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Venezuela Could Set New Precedent for Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange
Hyperinflation in Venezuela is estimated to have reached a boggling 1. 3 million percent in 2018. To reconcile runaway prices, the wealthy and the technologically savvy have turned to the stock market and cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-1-19 00:01 | |
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Wyoming Paves the Way in Blockchain Legislation–Issues New Bill for Tokenizing Stocks
Wyoming continues to spearhead blockchain adoption with House Bill 0185. The bill, scheduled for July 1st if passed, permits corporations to issue blockchain-based stock certificate tokens. This bill is just one in a string of new legislation, cementing Wyoming’s position as the pro-crypto state. дальше »
2019-1-18 14:20 | |
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ICO Firms Paid Themselves $24 Billion Absent of Accountability or Much Effort
A BitMex report highlights the egregiousness of the ICO craze of 2017. Cryptocurrency companies were able to raise millions absent of accountability and with little work, and at the expense of likely unsophisticated buyers. дальше »
2019-1-18 08:49 | |
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Coinstar Kiosks Across the United States Will Now Sell Bitcoin, at a Hefty Fee
The same bulky coin-counting machines that turn spare change into bills can now turn bills into bitcoin, at a price. Coinme, a Seattle-based Bitcoin ATM company, has partnered with Coinstar to enable Bitcoin purchases at grocery stores in California, Texas, and Washington. дальше »
2019-1-18 02:36 | |
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Not All Blockchains are Born Equal: Finding the Right Consensus Algorithm
Information about consensus algorithms is hard to find, even though they form the backbone of blockchain technology. These algorithms are vital to ensuring that distributed ledgers run smoothly, and without them, a blockchain would no longer be considered decentralised. дальше »
2019-1-17 19:20 | |
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Binance Opens Fiat-to-Crypto Outpost to Target the UK and Europe
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by adjusted trading volume, has taken another big step in its growth by launching a new fiat-to-crypto exchange. The exchange was opened on the self-governing island of Jersey, acting as the exchange’s first fiat-to-crypto outpost, with a focus on serving the UK and Europe. дальше »
2019-1-17 12:47 | |
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Binance Freezes Hacked Cryptopia Funds, Raises Questions Around Cryptocurrency Fungibility
Part of the funds from the Cryptopia hack were recently sent to the Binance cryptocurrency exchange. In response, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the CEO of Binance froze the funds, raising questions around cryptocurrency’s anonymity and fungibility. дальше »
2019-1-17 03:12 | |
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Denmark Gains Access to Sensitive User Data on Domestic Cryptocurrency Exchanges for Taxation
The battle between tax authorities and cryptocurrency users took a turn in favor of the tax collectors. This month, Denmark’s tax authority won permission to start collecting private user information related to cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2019-1-17 00:36 | |
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Bakkt Acquires Established Futures Brokerage to Strengthen Bitcoin Offering
Coming Bitcoin futures exchange Bakkt announced Monday the acquisition of an independent futures commission merchant for an undisclosed amount. The move aims to augment Bakkt’s services for institutional investments in cryptocurrency assets. дальше »
2019-1-16 14:20 | |
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Cryptopia Suffers Catastrophic Hack, Evidence Suggests $2.5 Million Ethereum Stolen
New Zealand-based Cryptopia is the first cryptocurrency exchange to get hacked in 2019. Estimates of the damage range between $2. 5 to $3. 5 million; The attack was confirmed in the late hours of Jan. дальше »
2019-1-16 08:49 | |
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Ethereum Constantinople Fork Delayed After Detecting Introduced Smart Contract Vulnerabilities
A security firm identified a vulnerability introduced by the planned Jan. 16th Constantinople hard fork, compelling the core Ethereum developers to issue an emergency postponement. On Jan. 15th, 2019, ChainSecurity—a smart contract auditing and security firm—detected a vulnerability introduced by the Constantinople hard fork upgrade. дальше »
2019-1-16 02:53 | |
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Gemini’s Winklevoss Twins Believe Bitcoin’s Future Lies in Regulation
Bitcoin evangelists and Gemini founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss believe cryptocurrency has a “bright future,” given banking-style regulations are applied to the burgeoning sector. In an interview with Fortune on Jan. дальше »
2019-1-16 01:11 | |
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New Pirate Bay Malware Replaces Bitcoin and Ethereum Addresses, Alters Google Search Results
A new virus making the rounds is embedding nefarious code in a victim’s computer to extract cryptocurrencies, deceptively altering search results to scam users into parting with their digital assets. дальше »
2019-1-15 15:20 | |
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Justin Sun’s Rebuttal to Criticisms About TRON’s Integration with BitTorrent
Justin Sun rebutted claims by a former BitTorrent executive who said that tokenizing BitTorrent’s economy on Tron would “literally destroy it.” Speaking to Breaker Magazine, BitTorrent’s ex-Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Simon Morris on Friday raised a host of questions about the technological capabilities of Tron and CEO Justin Sun, asserting the blockchain would “melt” under […] The post Justin Sun’s Rebuttal to Criticisms About TRON’s Integration with BitTorrent appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-1-15 06:51 | |
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Is Russia’s Alleged $10 Billion Bitcoin Investment Fake News?
Recent news that “Russia will buy $10 billion in Bitcoin and ditch the U. S. dollar” is backed by the flimsiest of evidence. Publications such as The Telegraph, Bitcoinist, and Decrypt Media may have been duped. дальше »
2019-1-15 03:40 | |
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Runescape Die-Hard Gets 20 Bitcoin Donation on Twitch
One old school Runescaper received a donation of 20 Bitcoin from an anonymous benefactor—the coins are worth over $74,000. Sick_Nerd is a professional gamer who focuses on streaming Old School Runescape, the 2007 version of a once-popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). дальше »
2019-1-15 22:56 | |
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Blockfolio’s CEO: How to Thrive During a Brutal Bear Market [Interview]
The cryptocurrency markets have left many devastated. After cratering and losing over 80 percent of its value since 2017 highs, companies have contracted and individuals have become disillusioned with blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-14 07:09 | |
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Florida Congressman Says Cryptocurrencies Should Not Be Regulated by the SEC
Digital assets, such as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, should not be regulated by the SEC and should be left to the jurisdiction of the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), according to Florida Congressman Darren Soto. дальше »
2019-1-13 21:08 | |
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Security Tokens the Next Step for Regulated Crypto Exchanges
Once the institutional ‘smart money’ enters the market, we will see a liquidity pool difficult to imagine compared to the current market. The path forward is the tokenization of securities and the capital markets. дальше »
2019-1-13 10:20 | |
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ConsenSys Founder Joe Lubin Says The Next Killer App (Ethereum) is Already Here
During his speech at the 2018 Devcon4, Joe Lubin, the CEO of ConsenSys and co-founder of Ethereum, addressed the current state of the Ethereum ecosystem and said that the next killer app is much closer than you might think. дальше »
2019-1-13 02:34 | |
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European Banking Authority Calls for New Unified Legislation Regarding Crypto Assets
The European Banking Authority has published its assessment of laws regarding crypto assets and urged the European Commission to draw new pan-EU rules that would increase consumer protection. Current EU Laws Enable Manipulation, EBA Says The European Union could be implementing a new set of laws regarding cryptocurrencies in the following year, as the Union’s […] The post European Banking Authority Calls for New Unified Legislation Regarding Crypto Assets appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-1-12 12:59 | |
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Bitmain Looking to Replace Its Two CEOs: IPO Jeopardized?
Bitmain, the Bitcoin mining giant, is reportedly looking to replace its two founders and co-CEOs with an in-house tech chief, sources told the South China Morning Post. Bitmain’s Founders Could Be Stepping Aside Ahead of the Company’s IPO The world’s largest manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining hardware is reportedly looking to replace its top management in […] The post Bitmain Looking to Replace Its Two CEOs: IPO Jeopardized? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-1-12 01:54 | |
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Researchers Find Vulnerability for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple Digital Signatures in Faulty Implementations
Researchers recently identified vulnerabilities in cryptographic signatures for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple, that allowed attackers to calculate private keys and, consequently, steal any crypto in that wallet. дальше »
2019-1-12 22:11 | |
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Blockchain-Issued Stock Provider DX.Exchange Patches User Data Leak
DX. Exchange, the Estonian exchange that rose to fame last week after launching tokenized U. S. equities on its platform, is facing scrutiny after a severe security vulnerability was discovered in its framework. дальше »
2019-1-11 15:20 | |
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Blockchain May Change How Real-World Tabletop Card Games are Played [Interview]
As blockchain technology hits the gaming industry, most game developers are only exploring subtle integrations. Meanwhile, a Seattle startup is making extensive use of the technology to completely reinvent how tabletop card games are played and distributed. дальше »
2019-1-11 04:01 | |
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ShapeShift Cryptocurrency Exchange Lays Off 37 Employees, CEO Calls Expansion Mistake
The crypto winter has devastated companies in the industry, including ShapeShift. CEO Erik Vorhees confirmed on Jan. 10 the layoff of 37 employees in the well-funded startup, a third of the firm’s workforce. дальше »
2019-1-11 21:20 | |
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Parity Technologies Awarded $5 Million Grant from Ethereum Foundation
London-based Parity Technologies has won a $5 million grant from the Ethereum Foundation to fund its work on improving the Ethereum blockchain, such as developments in Casper, sharding, light clients, developer tools, audits, and general infrastructure. дальше »
2019-1-10 12:41 | |
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Finance Guru Ronnie Moas Digs for $10 Billion in Cryptocurrency Gold
Ronnie Moas is known as a finance guru with a 15-year track record of picking stocks. Later in his career, he ventured into cryptocurrency, claiming himself to be “synonymous with Bitcoin. ” That success, however, has taken a turn towards conflict. дальше »
2019-1-10 08:41 | |
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Ethereum Classic Network Loses More than $1 Million In 51% Attack
Ethereum Classic, a fork of Ethereum, was hacked using a 51 percent attack on the coin’s blockchain, with more than $1 million worth of ETH stolen so far. Ethereum Classic Remains Under Siege A less popular offshoot of the world’s second largest cryptocurrency is currently in its third day of the siege, as it was hacked […] The post Ethereum Classic Network Loses More than $1 Million In 51% Attack appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-1-10 03:33 | |
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World’s 23rd Richest Man Invests in Cryptocurrency Exchange Bakkt’s First Funding Round
Bakkt, a digital asset platform created by the Intercontinental Exchange, has completed its first funding round, securing an investment from Li Ka-shing, a renowned Hong Kong billionaire and one of the wealthiest men on the planet. дальше »
2019-1-9 03:18 | |
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Steemit Censoring Users on ‘Immutable’ Social Media Blockchain
Users flocked to Steemit because they wanted an alternative to Facebook and Twitter, which are platforms known for censorship. One of the selling points of Steemit is its immutability via its blockchain and the incentives given to users for participation. дальше »
2019-1-9 23:45 | |
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Steemit Censoring Users on Immutable Social Media Blockchain’s Front-End
Users flocked to Steemit because they wanted an alternative to Facebook and Twitter, which are platforms known for censorship. One of the selling points of Steemit is its immutability via its blockchain and the incentives given to users for participation. дальше »
2019-1-9 23:45 | |
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Crypto VC Believes the Masses Have “Forgotten” About Bitcoin a Year After All-Time Highs
Cryptocurrency venture capitalist Chris Burniske believes the masses have “entirely forgotten” about digital assets, with his comments coming on the back of a prolonged bear market. Now, seasoned traders, institutional investors, and technological experts are leaving the crypto arena. дальше »
2019-1-8 10:47 | |
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Ethereum Classic Experiencing 51 Percent Attack, Immutability Violated
Ethereum Classic experienced a vicious 51 percent attack that allowed attackers to conduct eleven deep chain reorganizations and double-spend 88,500 ETC, worth over $400,000. In response to the attack, the price of ETC has plummeted and services using the cryptocurrency have halted. дальше »
2019-1-8 03:23 | |
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