Instead - Свежие новости [ Фото в новостях ] | |
Massive Investment From PayPal Leads Mercado Livre To Ban Cryptocurrency Listings
Massive Investment From PayPal Leads Mercado Livre To Ban Cryptocurrency Listings Mercado Livre is the largest Latin American marketplace for e-commerce, based on the number of visitors alone. They recently were the benefactor of $750 million in investments from PayPal, but that is not the action that is getting the most attention. Instead, Mercado Livre […] дальше »
2019-3-23 04:00 | |
|
Op Ed: With Bitcoin, Anarchy Is the Point, Not the Problem
Last week, there was a panel at SXSW that was effectively a debate on the merits of permissioned blockchains versus permissionless systems like Bitcoin. I listened to the entire audio of the panel discussion, after Programming Bitcoin author Jimmy Song tweeted it out the other day, and I thought he did an awesome job of pointing out the key value proposition of Bitcoin and why it is not worth comparing to permissioned systems. дальше »
2019-3-23 17:29 | |
|
|
Lightning Loop Lets Users Empty Lightning Channels Without Closing Them
Lightning Labs, the development team working to grow the Lightning Network, just released the alpha version of a new protocol called Lightning Loop. Lightning Loop is designed to give users the ability to deposit and withdraw bitcoin from their payment channels (the two-way payment gateways that allow users to send and receive funds to and from each other) without closing these channels entirely. дальше »
2019-3-22 20:32 | |
|
|
Amazon has a new cheap Kindle, but the Paperwhite is still a better deal
Amazon today updated its entry-level Kindle, making it at once a bit more useful and a bit more expensive – the starting price has gone from $79. 99 to $89. 99 . It’s a welcome update, but you should probably buy the Kindle Paperwhite instead. дальше »
2019-3-21 22:34 | |
|
|
Here’s how Apple could’ve made the new AirPods even better
Yep, today Apple released its new pair of AirPods, something you can read about in detail here. While the updates are undoubtedly good, I’m disappointed that Apple didn’t do more. I’m a regular AirPod user and, while I like them a lot, the earbuds could easily be better. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:45 | |
|
|
Israeli Court Rules Against One-Size-Fits-All Bitcoin Ban by Bank
An Israeli court ruled on March 17, 2019, that banks can't enforce a blanket ban against all accounts linked to cryptocurrency. Instead, the court said, banks need to consider the specific type and scope of crypto-related activity before determining whether or not to open an account. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:53 | |
|
|
Watch Nvidia’s new AI turn MS Paint-style doodles into photorealistic masterpieces
Researchers at Nvidia have developed a deep learning model that can take shitty digital sketches – like the ones you’d create with a trackpad, zero talent, and Microsoft Paint – and generate beautiful photorealistic landscapes in an instant. дальше »
2019-3-19 14:42 | |
|
|
This physicist has written over 500 biographies of female scientists on Wikipedia
It’s not surprising how grossly underrepresented women are in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). Hell, in the UK, half of state schools submitted no girls to study A-Level physics. дальше »
2019-3-19 12:45 | |
|
|
Citibank Won’t Be Launching Its Own “Citicoin”, Will Use Existing Technologies Instead, Will They Turn To Ripple’s XRP Or SWIFT?
JP Morgan made waves in both the blockchain space and the traditional financial world when they announced that they’d soon roll out their own cryptocurrency. Citibank had been rumored to be working on a similar project dubbed ‘Citicoin’, but now they are calling off any cryptocurrency plans. дальше »
2019-3-19 01:04 | |
|
|
75% of Bitcoin Exchanges Report ‘Suspicious’ Crypto Trading Volumes: Research
A site called TheTie released a report today that estimates over 86% of all reported Bitcoin exchange volume is suspicious, while 75% of exchanges report extremely dubious volumes. The research uses a different formula than other reports have: it values each website’s visitors and compares that value to the reported figures. дальше »
2019-3-19 23:53 | |
|
|
Citibank ditches plans for its own cryptocurrency, bets on SWIFT instead
One of the world’s top 20 banks by asset value, is ditching plans to create its own digital asset – and abandoning all of its cryptocurrency experiments. Instead, it’s betting on a SWIFT. Citibank is not following in the footsteps of JP Morgan with the creation of its own cryptocurrency, believing there are better ways of making improvements to existing financial transaction systems, CoinDesk reports. дальше »
2019-3-18 18:15 | |
|
|
Elon Musk’s Days as Tesla CEO Could Be Numbered: JPMorgan Analyst
Elon Musk is the tech billionaire that many people from Wall Street to Hollywood (e. g. , Johnny Depp) love to hate. At a time when investors should be celebrating the Tesla CEO for the release of the Model Y, an electric SUV crossover, analysts are instead pouncing on Musk and TSLA shares amid renewed regulatory and key man fears, among other things. дальше »
2019-3-18 16:17 | |
|
|
Coinbase Raises Fees On Pro Exchange: Will Users Switch to Binance Instead?
CoinSpeaker Coinbase Raises Fees On Pro Exchange: Will Users Switch to Binance Instead?The Coinbase team has announced that Coinbase Pro, the exchange’s advanced trading platform which supports features not available to the consumer platform, will experience several changes on March 22. дальше »
2019-3-18 12:42 | |
|
|
Coinbase Raises Fees on Pro Exchange: Will Users Switch to Binance Instead?
CoinSpeaker Coinbase Raises Fees on Pro Exchange: Will Users Switch to Binance Instead?The Coinbase team has announced that Coinbase Pro, the exchange’s advanced trading platform which supports features not available to the consumer platform, will experience several changes on March 22. дальше »
2019-3-18 12:42 | |
|
|
Winklevoss: ‘Crypto Doesn’t Need Rules,’ Cryptocurrency Companies Do
Contrary to their Gemini billboard slogans, crypto doesn’t actually need rules, clarified Cameron Winklevoss. Instead, it’s companies that deal in cryptocurrencies that require “thoughtful” oversight, particularly in light of the recent QuadrigaCX fiasco. дальше »
2019-3-17 13:00 | |
|
|
Analysts: New Zealand Tragedy ‘Stunned Markets,’ Launched Gold Past $1,300
In the wake of a historically dreadful shooting in New Zealand, one of the statistically safest countries in the world, you would be forgiven for thinking that financial markets would be reeling from the horror of seeing 49 people gunned down. дальше »
2019-3-16 00:43 | |
|
|
Bitcoin Ransomware Cripples Boston Legal System for Two Weeks
Boston public defenders suffered a ransomware attack some weeks back but have chosen not to send the bitcoin demanded by the attacker. Instead, they decided to use back-ups to restore services. The Committee oversees public defenders in Boston. дальше »
2019-3-15 20:33 | |
|
|
House GOP Leader McCarthy Says US Govt Must Go All-In on Blockchain
Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is sounding a lot like a tech entrepreneur these days. In a plea before a select committee on March 12 introducing ideas for Congress to prioritize in the 21st century, the GOP leader made his case for integrating blockchain technology into the government’s day-to-day operations. дальше »
2019-3-14 21:35 | |
|
|
Blockstream’s Satellite Messaging API Is Now Available on Mainnet
Blockstream has launched its satellite messaging application programming interface (API) on mainnet. Essentially, this means users can now broadcast data via the company’s satellite network and pay with Lightning payments. дальше »
2019-3-14 22:15 | |
|
|
Blocktream’s Satellite Messaging API Is Now Available on Mainnet
Blockstream has launched its satellite messaging application programming interface (API) on mainnet. Essentially, this means users can now broadcast data via the company’s satellite network and pay with Lightning payments. дальше »
2019-3-14 22:15 | |
|
|
Freelanceforcoins Creator Releases New Taskopus to Rival Amazon’s Mechanical Turk (Mturk)
An alternative to Mturk, called Taksopus, has been launched on the platform, Freelanceforcoins.com. Taskopus has been described as an alternative to Amazon’s Mechanical Turk marketplace, Mturk. Taskopus is based on the premise that there are projects that artificial intelligence and computers cannot accomplish and thus, it allows users to complete the tasks instead. Users can […] дальше »
2019-3-13 19:30 | |
|
|
Blockstream Debuts User-Friendly Liquid Bitcoin Sidechain Wallet
Blockstream has announced the release of its Liquid Bitcoin (L-BTC) sidechain wallet for everyday users. The Bitcoin infrastructure developer says the sidechain wallet offers greater ease in L-BTC transactions instead of the more technical command line protocols. дальше »
2019-3-13 12:00 | |
|
|
Digital Currency Wallet Abra Adds Direct Support for ETH Instead of as Asset Derivative
Digital currency wallet and exchange Abra has launched native Ethereum support after previously only supporting it as a “synthetic asset”
дальше »2019-3-13 11:11 | |
|
|
Windows 10 test update lets you mirror your Android phone on your PC
Ever since Microsoft gave up on Windows Phone, the company has been focusing instead on tightening integration with the big two mobile platforms, Android in particular. Last May, it introduced the ability to beam texts and photos to your PC with an app called Your Phone. дальше »
2019-3-13 10:09 | |
|
|
What Is InoCoin? Introduction to INO Cryptocurrency
What Is InoCoin? InoCoin is an Ethereum-based crowdfunding platform for blockchain and cryptocurrency projects. The team is very clear that it’s not an ICO incubator – instead it’s more similar to crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. дальше »
2019-3-13 21:35 | |
|
|
4 cryptocurrency Twitter takes you really need to read
Twitter is where the hottest of cryptocurrency and blockchain takes live and die. It’s where founders fling shit at one another over seemingly arbitrary disagreements, and it’s where the most flamboyant of pundits flex their wit. дальше »
2019-3-12 14:59 | |
|
|
New Rutgers Bitcoin Study: Cryptocurrency Trading is a Problem for Regular Gamblers
When it comes to cryptocurrency, the volatility of the market leaves some investors nervous, leading them to hold their crypto assets instead of trading and spending them. However, the industry thrives on these volumes, often pushing up the price of various tokens. дальше »
2019-3-12 04:27 | |
|
|
Proposed Texas Bill Would Require ID Verification for Crypto Use
A bill proposed by the Texas legislature will require that all receivers of cryptocurrency in regular transactions verify the identity of the cryptocurrency sender before accepting any payment. дальше »
2019-3-12 01:04 | |
|
|
FBI Nabs OneCoin Ringleader at LAX as Massive Crypto Scam Unravels
On March 6th, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested OneCoin ringleader Konstantin Ignatov at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The government alleges that he was one of several masterminds behind the multi-billion dollar crypto pyramid scheme. дальше »
2019-3-9 04:30 | |
|
|
Amazon Shares Drop 2.6 Percent As Centralization Alienates Suppliers
Amazon suppliers received a lesson in centralization on March 7 after the e-commerce giant abruptly began canceling huge numbers of orders in a profits push. Amazon: We ‘Saw Opportunity’ As Bloomberg reported, quoting a statement from Amazon, the company wants to increase returns at the heart of its e-commerce operations. дальше »
2019-3-9 00:00 | |
|
|
Captain Marvel Faces Boycott Backlash Over Brie Larson’s ‘Man-Hating’
Brie Larson is kicking off her publicity tour as the first female lead in a Marvel Comics movie with “Captain Marvel. ” But she’s facing withering backlash and a boycott from some fans who are turned off by her man-hating rhetoric. дальше »
2019-3-8 09:20 | |
|
|
Research: Ethereum’s new economic model not ‘lucrative enough’ to keep it secure
There’s a monumental shift planned for the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Ethereum is edging closer to its new consensus algorithm, which promises to fix the platform’s scalability and transaction throughput bottlenecks – but a new industry report claims it might not work. дальше »
2019-3-7 18:15 | |
|
|
US Trade Deficit Widens Despite Tariffs. Don’t Blame Trump, Blame Yourselves
According to newly released data, which was delayed by the government shutdown, it will be concluded that Donald Trump has so far failed to reduce the trade deficit he promised to cut. All this amid a ballooning debt after tax cuts. дальше »
2019-3-7 23:42 | |
|
|
Stingy driverless cars will clog future streets instead of parking
It’s a nightmarish vision of San Francisco’s future, like something out of science fiction: streets full of driverless cars, crawling along implacably but at a snail’s pace, snarling traffic and bringing the city to a standstill from the iconic Ferry Building to Union Square. дальше »
2019-3-6 17:32 | |
|
|
Dogecoin Price Remains Below $0.002 as DOGE/BTC Gets Hammered
As most of the top crypto markets are turning bullish again, it seems as if things will finally begin moving up in general. Surprisingly, it seems the Dogecoin price is not seeing too much action to get excited about right now. дальше »
2019-3-6 15:52 | |
|
|
Donald Trump Plots to Leverage UK Brexit Chaos for US Meat Farmers
Anyone following Brexit developments will know that it is all a bit of a mess, with no clear direction. With PM Theresa May’s deal explicitly rejected, a no-deal exit is now a real threat. Despite this, one of the biggest Brexit headlines making the rounds today is nothing to do with the “Withdrawal Deal”. дальше »
2019-3-6 13:20 | |
|
|
$6 Billion Crypto Surge Propels Bitcoin Toward Key Hurdle
The cryptocurrency market surged by $6 billion on Tuesday, propelling litecoin to a new yearly high and launching bitcoin one step closer to a major hurdle it needs to cross before it can slay its historic bear market. дальше »
2019-3-6 01:28 | |
|
|
S&P 500 Analysis Has An Epic Fail Incoming While China Expected To Drive 27% Of Global Growth
“An Earth-Shattering Bear Market Is Likely To Ensue” Says Technical Analyst About S&P This time the technical analyst, Magic has taken a bearish view and that too of the S&P instead of his usual bullish projection of Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-3-5 23:11 | |
|
|
Coinbase CEO Admits ‘Diligence’ Failing, Boots Ex-Hacking Team Employees
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has responded to criticisms about betraying the values of Bitcoin and crypto more broadly with its recent acquisition of Neutrino. Those Neutrino team members who previously worked at Hacking Team will “transition out of Coinbase,” the chief executive said late Monday. дальше »
2019-3-5 22:20 | |
|
|
Billionaire Eugene Kaspersky: World Isn’t Ready for Bitcoin Yet
Billionaire Eugene Kaspersky says bitcoin is a brilliant innovation, but the world is not ready for cryptocurrency just yet. However, the CEO of Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab believes that will change — in 100 years. дальше »
2019-3-5 20:22 | |
|
|
Tesla Fatigue? Investors Panic As Consumer Interest Appears to Cool Off
Following the recent unveiling of the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 variant, followed by an announcement revealing March 14 as the launch date for the Model Y, there are fears that Tesla is launching both vehicles back-to-back in response to slowing customer demand. дальше »
2019-3-5 09:48 | |
|
|
Indian Official Tries to Condemn Bitcoin by Calling it a Shiny Toy But Ends Up Praising It Instead
An advocate practicing in the Supreme Court of India wants the government and regulators to treat bitcoin like a shiny new toy. Abraham C Mathews said in an opinion column published Monday that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had no structure in place to enforce crypto regulations – even if it wanted to. дальше »
2019-3-4 15:13 | |
|
|