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Bitcoin Core Developer Advocates Credit Card Payments Over BTC
Bitcoin Core developer Jimmy Song has caused controversy by suggesting that bitcoin enthusiasts would be better off using credit cards as a means of payment. He described this strategy as being “more rational and convenient” than making multiple onchain transactions. дальше »
2018-10-9 15:40 | |
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My colleague Googled my dad and it got weird
The other day, my colleague Googled my dad. I can’t remember why, so don’t ask, but he sent me a 20-year-old photo of my dad sitting in an office that can only be described as Dunder Mifflin-esque. дальше »
2018-10-6 17:03 | |
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What Bitcoin Did Gets Technical with Crypto-Educator Jimmy Song
<iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player. libsyn. com/embed/episode/id/7132345/height/90/theme/custom/autoplay/no/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" height="90" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> On the latest episode of What Bitcoin Did, host Peter McCormack interviews Jimmy Song, a consultant in blockchain education, to take an in-depth look at a relatively recent incident in the world of cryptocurrency and use that as an example to segue into a deeper discussion on the possible trajectories of Bitcoin itself. дальше »
2018-10-6 00:05 | |
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Coinbase Details ‘Child Pays for Parent’ Bitcoin Solution
On October 2nd, in a post on the Coinbase blog, employees Brock Miller and Eli Haims detailed a new technique the exchange has been using to expedite transaction processing on the Bitcoin blockchain, which Coinbase calls the ‘Child Pays for Parent (CPFP)’ solution. дальше »
2018-10-4 19:32 | |
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Bitcoin Foundation Challenges “French BitLicense” Proposed in PACTE Bill
On September 23, 2018, the Bitcoin Foundation sent a letter to the French Parliament asking that they reject a new crypto asset amendment being proposed in the PACTE Bill, which deals with the growth and transformation of France’s businesses and the country’s employee savings. дальше »
2018-10-4 22:10 | |
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Lyn Ulbricht Speaks Out on the Anniversary of Her Son’s Incarceration
On the most recent episode of The Tatiana Show, host Tatiana Moroz opened with an interview with Lyn Ulbricht, leader of the Free Ross campaign, to deliver some recent updates with the struggle to petition the carceral state for his clemency. дальше »
2018-10-4 20:31 | |
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[promoted] How Invictus Capital Is Reshaping the Landscape of Cryptocurrency Investing
One of the impacts of the rapid, global advancement of digital asset markets has been seasons of volatility and turbulence. This creates a challenging environment for even the most astute investors in terms of managing cryptocurrency portfolios and investment strategies. дальше »
2018-10-3 17:37 | |
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Fidelity Further Hints at Blockchain Products in the Works
After heralding plans to debut cryptocurrency products within the coming months, asset-management monolith Fidelity Investments may be revealing the sheer depth of its intentions with blockchain, has described a series of covert experiments occurring behind the closed doors of its working group. дальше »
2018-10-3 22:00 | |
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CFTC Chairman: Two-Thirds of Fiat Currency ‘Not Worth Paper It’s Written On’
The head of the US regulator Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sees Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies helping consumers escape fiat currency in the majority of the world by 2028. Giancarlo: Cryptocurrencies ‘Here To Stay’ As part of comments to CNBC about cryptocurrency regulation in the US, chairman J. дальше »
2018-10-2 21:00 | |
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EU’s new copyright law will cement the dominance of tech giants
The new European Union Copyright Directive, passed recently by the European parliament after a vociferous campaign both for and against, has been described by its advocates as Europe striking a blow against US tech giants in the battle for control of copyrighted content online. дальше »
2018-10-2 10:45 | |
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Malta PM Joseph Muscat Praises Potential of Blockchain to United Nations
Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has described blockchain technology as part of a wave of emerging technologies that have the potential to disrupt long-standing human problems relating to healthcare, the environment, humanitarian aid, and international diplomacy. дальше »
2018-10-2 23:00 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: What We Know About Grin and Beam’s Mimblewimble
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger of transactions. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-10-2 17:27 | |
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Bitcoin Ransomware Strikes Port of San Diego
A cybersecurity breach at the Port of San Diego on September 25 described as “serious cybersecurity incident” by Port CEO Randa Conglio was, in fact, a ransomware attack by cybercriminals demanding bitcoin. дальше »
2018-10-1 02:00 | |
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ThorBlock Pools Will Allow Anyone To Invest in ICOs on VeChainThor
Safe Haven has announced a new project called ThorBlock, described as a platform that will allow users to pool funds on the VeChainThor blockchain. The project will allow individual investors to participate in crypto-related activities that would normally be out of their price range, including ICOs. дальше »
2018-9-30 18:47 | |
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Monero Releases Malware Response Group and Successfully Patches Burn Bug
Monero has officially released its Malware Response Workgroup website yesterday. In an effort to help protect Monero’s community, the website aims to provide resources to educate about the types of malware that may take advantage of users. дальше »
2018-9-29 23:18 | |
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‘Devil’s Triangle’ Wikipedia entry edited by anonymous Congressional staffer during Kavanaugh hearing
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh today met with the Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss allegations of sexual assault and attempted rape. His accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, testified before members of the committee to tell her story, one that included allegations that Kavanaugh, then a high school student, drunkenly fondled her before attempting to remove her clothes. дальше »
2018-9-28 01:20 | |
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Ripple’s Website Gets Updated, RippleNet Showcased as Sole Payments Solution
The Ripple website has undergone some changes that have not gone unnoticed by the XRP community. The redesigned site has highlighted RippleNet as the sole payments solution for global banks and other remittance service providers. дальше »
2018-9-26 13:56 | |
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Bancor Announces Expansion Onto EOS
Described as a “cross-blockchain liquidity network,” Bancor, begun on Ethereum, is now on EOS, potentially enabling transactions between the two blockchains.
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France Created a Legal Framework for ICOs in the Country
France has adopted what has been described as an innovative and progressive legislative framework on initial coin offerings (ICOs). In fact, just last week, the French parliament voted to adopt Article 26 of the Loi PACTE, an initiative put forth by the French Ministry of Economy and Finance as part of a wider vision to […] France Created a Legal Framework for ICOs in the Country was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-21 14:49 | |
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Elephant tusk DNA may hold the key to stiffer penalties for poachers
A study published Wednesday in Science Advances detailed a creative approach to stopping the illegal ivory trade. While our awareness of the problem has grown in recent years, it hasn’t slowed demand. дальше »
2018-9-20 03:16 | |
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New Samourai Wallet Feature Makes Bitcoin Transactions Private
A 2-wallet Samourai Stowaway offers to make transactions private by masking user identity while keeping funds safe. Bitcoin Transactions Are Pseudo-Anonymous Bitcoin (BTC) transactions are often described as anonymous because users can exchange the cryptocurrency without providing any personally identifying information. дальше »
2018-9-18 14:00 | |
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Stablecoins Not The Solution For Bitcoins Issues
The launch of stablecoins is viewed as a palliative measure to decrease the impact of the recent crisis with Bitcoin, some have even described it as ETFs replacement for a short time. However, Barry Eichengreen, a professor of Economics UC Berkeley has said that stablecoins are not the way to fix the problem. дальше »
2018-9-12 13:30 | |
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Stablecoins are not the Solution to Bitcoin’s problem – Berkeley Professor
The launch of stablecoins has been seen as a palliative measure to reduce the impact of bitcoin’s recent crisis and some even described it as a temporary replacement for an ETF. However, a professor of Economics at UC Berkeley, Barry Eichengreen has said that stablecoins are not the way out of the crisis. дальше »
2018-9-12 08:54 | |
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Smooth Sailing So Far: Were We Wrong About Tron?
Earlier this year, an article appeared in Crypto Briefing which described the Tron project as a catastrophe in the making. The author of that article repeated the many, many accusations that have been made against Tron and its founder, before predicting that it would likely end in a fizzle of unworkable code and investor lawsuits. дальше »
2018-9-11 17:33 | |
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New York Regulators Authorize Winklevoss Twins’ ‘Gemini Dollar’
The Winklevoss Twins, founders of the Gemini exchange, have received approval to launch their own cryptocurrency. Launching on the Ethereum blockchain, the “Gemini Dollar” is available right now, reports Forbes. дальше »
2018-9-11 23:47 | |
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Bitcoin Velocity Drop-Off Shows Usage as ‘Reserve Currency’
Bitcoin is “functioning well as a reserve currency” for cryptocurrency investors as its transaction volume looks set to halve in 2018, Placeholder VC partner Chris Burniske said following new analysis released this week. дальше »
2018-9-8 04:00 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Dash Is Not Really That Private
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-7 00:27 | |
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Coinbase intent on launching a cryptocurrency fund on Wall Street
Coinbase appears to have taken a look at the efforts of other cryptocurrency fat-cats and reckons it can succeed where others failed. Sources have indicated Coinbase is intent on launching an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for cryptocurrency, something that has proven practically impossible. дальше »
2018-9-7 18:50 | |
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Snap’s new Spectacles actually look… wearable?
It seems Snapchat finally gets the concept of aesthetics. The company’s just introduced two new kinds of Spectacles — both of which look considerably less dorky than their predecessor. You remember Snapchat‘s Spectacles, the sunglasses-cum-clumsy recorder, don’t you? They were pitched as a sort of teen-friendly Google Glass, meant to compliment the app by letting users take photos and videos right from their temples. дальше »
2018-9-6 01:57 | |
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Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin Trading Now Available on Yahoo Finance
Yahoo Finance has quietly integrated trading with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC) on its platform, Morgan Creek Digital founder announced in an August 29 tweet. “The Virus Is Spreading” In what many news outlets have described as a big step forward for mainstream crypto adoption, Yahoo Finance has launched a new option allowing its users to buy and...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-8-31 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin Hash Rate Continues To Increase, Reaches 61.8 EH/s
Even in a bear market, the Bitcoin network’s hash rate continues to trend upward, reaching 61. 8 EH/s. Hash rate is best described as the number of hash functions that are executed across a period of time. дальше »
2018-8-31 03:00 | |
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John McAfee Interview: ‘Bitcoin Will Become The Gold Standard’
In an interview with NewsBTC, John McAfee said Bitcoin will “skyrocket soon” to become “enormously valuable. ” He also criticized social media sites for failing to stand up to the SEC which he described as “shadowy” and claims is “acting illegally. дальше »
2018-8-30 16:30 | |
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Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is a brutal series intro for Switch owners
The first Monster Hunter game for the Switch has finally arrived. Generations Ultimate may not be quite as beginner-friendly as World, but if you’re already a fan of the series, you’ll find it’s a glossy port of the classic formula. дальше »
2018-8-29 20:24 | |
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Don’t worry, Alexa and Google Home won’t take away your regional accent
Hey, Google. Can you understand my accent? Of course. You have an incredibly pleasing dialect. So began my Saturday morning discussion with my Google Home Mini. And while I was happy to receive a compliment about my speech, that wasn’t my motivation for asking the question. дальше »
2018-8-29 13:36 | |
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Bitcoin ETFs Will ‘Remain Rejected’ Despite SEC Review, Says Analyst
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds will “remain rejected” despite US regulators ordering a review into why it rejected one of them, a market analyst forecast August 27. 9 ETFs ‘Will Remain Rejected’ In weekly comments on cryptocurrency and traditional markets, Mati Greenspan, CEO of UK-based hybrid trading platform eToro, described the decision to look into the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) rejection of the Winklevoss ETF “largely a procedural protest. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:00 | |
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China Blocks Access to Over 120 Offshore Digital Currency Exchanges
China is continuing its crackdown on bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related ventures. The country is now blocking access to more than 120 offshore cryptocurrency exchanges utilized for trading purposes by mainland customers. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:24 | |
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English Soccer Teams Plan to Test Cryptocurrency Payment System
In what is described as a “sponsorship deal”, seven top-flight clubs—Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, Newcastle United, Southampton, Cardiff City, Brighton, and Crystal Palace—have decided to set up Bitcoin wallets with an online trading platform, eToro. дальше »
2018-8-21 20:52 | |
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Dark Tequila is a sophisticated banking malware targeting victims in Mexico
Security researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a sophisticated cybercrime outfit called Dark Tequila, which targets banking customers in Mexico and other Latin American nations. Kaspersky believes Dark Tequila has been active since 2013, primarily in Mexico. дальше »
2018-8-21 17:24 | |
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Crypto Market Cap Is Down $600+ Billion From All Time Highs: What on Earth Happened?
What On Earth Happened? The Cryptocurrency Market Has Plummeted By More Than $600 Billion From Its Peak The cryptocurrency market is going through, what can only be described as the most turbulent weather it's faced in a long time. дальше »
2018-8-20 22:51 | |
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Nvidia reveals its RTX graphics cards with game-changing ray tracing tech
Nvidia today revealed its newest GeForce series GPUs at Gamescom, the RTX series built on its Turing architecture. And, with it, the newest buzz-phrase in graphics: real-time ray tracing. According to Nvidia the RTX update is the biggest since CUDA. дальше »
2018-8-20 21:15 | |
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Welcome to ‘Bitcoin Purgatory’
Bitcoin seemed on the verge of a breakout above $6,650 but a failed third attempt, followed by a lack of buying interest has given bears an opportunity to snatch back control and it looks like BTC has dropped a shelf for a bit of sideways trading in the $6,200 – $6,400 range. дальше »
2018-8-19 12:00 | |
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Coinbase Acquires Distributed Systems, Pledges to Explore Decentralized Identity Systems
Coinbase has announced the acquisition of Distributed Systems, a decentralized identity solutions provider. In a blog post announcing the acquisition, the San Francisco-based crypto exchange described it as strategic in Coinbase’s bid to bring cryptos into the mainstream. дальше »
2018-8-18 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin’s Volatility Renders it Useless as a Payment Method, Says Former PayPal CEO
Bill Harris has made clear his view on cryptos several times. The former PayPal CEO has in the past described Bitcoin as the ‘greatest scam in history’ and a massive ‘pump and dump scheme.’ Harris recently reiterated his stand, further claiming that all the praise that Bitcoin has been receiving as an efficient payment method […] дальше »
2018-8-18 17:00 | |
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ARK Core DevNet v2 Launches Amidst a Devastating Price Crash
The second version of the ARK Core DevNet went live yesterday. The update reinvents the platform, which is described as an “all-in-one” blockchain that aims to be a simple blockchain development system. дальше »
2018-8-16 18:13 | |
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McAfee’s ‘Unhackable’ Crypto Wallet Hacked
When John McAfee described the Bitfi crypto wallet as unhackable, it quickly drew many people’s attention. For users in constant fear of having their crypto assets stolen by cybercriminals, it was reassurance. дальше »
2018-8-15 16:00 | |
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John McAfee Officially Confirms Becoming the CEO of LUXCORE Blockchain
John McAfee announced that he has accepted the position of CEO of LUXCORE as part of a big shakeup of staff within the company. They described the new move as a drive toward further business growth. дальше »
2018-8-15 15:59 | |
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Aelf AMA Gives New Details on Performance and Governance for their Blockchain OS
Ma Haobo, the founder of the cloud computing blockchain Aelf, answered questions during a Reddit AMA yesterday. Aelf is sometimes described as the Linux of blockchains, and is meant to work as an “operating system” that can offer intensive support for dApp development and execution. дальше »
2018-8-13 20:42 | |
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10 New-to-Blockchain Companies Exploring Distributed Ledger Technology
“Blockchain” is a trendy, new idea that has made different companies adopt blockchain technology to their list of core functions. Some of these companies are described below and many will not develop or thrive in the industry. дальше »
2018-8-9 12:36 | |
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