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‘Crypto Congressman’ Trying to Turn Taiwan into a Technological Powerhouse
Taiwanese Congressman Jason Hsu is on a mission to turn the island nation into a hub for blockchain tech and cryptocurrency. Jason Hsu, the man dubbed the ‘Crypto Congressman’ by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, is on a mission to turn Taiwan into a technological powerhouse, specifically in the fields of virtual currency and blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-31 10:00 | |
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Australian Businesses Will Now Use IBM-Powered Smart Legal Contracts
IBM has had a few experiences in handling blockchain-based projects in Australia. This time, it is partnering with a law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills, to create a blockchain solution that will bring Australian businesses on-board with smart contracts. дальше »
2018-8-30 20:59 | |
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China’s Cryptocurrency Crackdown on Promo Events Extends Beyond the Beijing Capital to Guangzhou
The Guangzhou Development District, established in the 1980s as a special economic zone in Southern China, issued a notice on Aug 24 banning any events that promote cryptocurrencies. The ban came amidst China’s clampdown on cryptocurrencies throughout the nation. дальше »
2018-8-30 18:04 | |
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Venezuelan Authorities Mandate Local Banks to Integrate Oil-backed Petro Cryptocurrency
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his cabinet are determined to liberate the nation from the age-long economic crisis that has plagued the region, with its native digital currency the Petro. дальше »
2018-8-30 03:00 | |
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Malta Blockchain University: Oxford Researcher Envisions New Crypto Training Accreditation System
Researcher In Oxford Desires To Establish World’s First Blockchain University In Malta. A researcher known as Joshua Broggi from the Oxford University has plans to set up the world’s first ever Blockchain University in European island nation of Malta. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:29 | |
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Blockchain Initiatives Could Save Young Children Cobalt Miners in Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), is listed as the world’s poorest nation with a projected 2018 GDP per capita of USD 468. This has been contributed by the continuous civil wars it experiences to date. дальше »
2018-8-28 21:50 | |
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They Might Be Anti Crypto, But The Blockchain Is Still Sought After In India
India is a nation now known for its anti-cryptocurrency stance, yet they are still fostering a very positive attitude towards blockchain technology. I must note that in India, the people are very much pro crypto, but the Indian central bank, The Reserve Bank of India are very much against crypto, making moves to essentially ban cryptocurrency in the country. дальше »
2018-8-28 16:00 | |
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Venezuela’s Central Bank Unveils App to Convert New Crypto-Pegged ‘Sovereign Bolivar’
Hyperinflation in Venezuela is so bad, the nation’s Central Bank has released an Android app to help citizens calculate how many new sovereign bolivar units they possess. The release arrives after the national government re-denominated the old currency last week. дальше »
2018-8-28 13:00 | |
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Том Ли прогнозирует курс биткоина в $25 тысяч к концу года
Аналитик из Fundstrat Том Ли заявил, что криптовалюта «может закончить год взрывным ростом», сославшись на корреляцию между крипто и развивающимися рынками. Ли сделал своё новое предсказание в интервью во время шоу CNBC «Trading Nation» 25 августа, пишет Аltstake. дальше »
2018-8-28 09:37 | |
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Oxford Researcher Wants to Open World’s First Blockchain University in Malta
Researcher Joshua Broggi envisions a new university powered entirely by blockchain technology, and is seeking accreditation in Malta to establish what will be a world’s first. Oxford Researcher Seeks Accreditation in Malta Broggi aims to build the world’s first ever “Blockchain University” and is hoping to set up shop ashore the European island nation of. дальше »
2018-8-28 00:00 | |
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India’s Central Bank Forms New Research Unit to Study Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and AI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the nation’s central bank, has formed a new research group focusing on emerging technologies like cryptocurrency, blockchain and artificial intelligence, the Economic Times reports. дальше »
2018-8-28 23:07 | |
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North Korea Greets The Crypto Industry With An International Conference
North Korea Plans “Korean International Blockchain Conference” It is common knowledge that the reach of the cryptocurrency industry spans from the northernmost tip of Canada, right to the heart of South Africa. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:45 | |
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Maltese Prime Minister Fraudulently Impersonated by Bitcoin Peddlers on Instagram
Malta’s Prime Minister, a noted fan of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, found himself unwittingly in the center of an investment scam as conmen fabricated a fake Instagram account in his name. As Bitcoinist has noted in the past, the tiny island nation of Malta has taken a number of steps in order to become one of the globe’s most welcoming and proactive countries when it comes to cryptocurrency and blockchain tech. дальше »
2018-8-27 10:00 | |
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As Cryptocurrency Gains Popularity In Israel, Discussions Continue About a ‘Crypto-Shekel’
Top leadership in Israel has long considered launching a state-backed virtual currency. Discussions have only grown as the nation’s cryptocurrency sector continues to blossom. The Bank of Israel, as well as the nation’s Finance Ministry, has been mulling over the idea of a state-sponsored cryptocurrency since Bitcoin’s price high at the tail end of 2017. дальше »
2018-8-27 07:00 | |
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As Venezuela’s Economic Chaos Continues, Dash Sees An Opening
The recent changes to Venezuela’s currency have yet to stop the nation’s economic free fall, leading many Venezuelans to resort to cryptocurrency. But not the one the government issued.
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China’s Bitcoin Censorship Continues as WeChat Is Targeted by Regulators
China has become a very hostile nation for cryptocurrency. It is a very worrisome trend, but it appears there is nothing that can be done about it. In another crackdown, the country is now targeting WeChat content pertaining to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-23 21:00 | |
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Dash Sees Surging Adoption Rates in Hyperinflation Stricken Venezuela
The cryptocurrency Dash is becoming more widely used and accepted in Venezuela. The nation’s economy has long suffered under socialist guidance, and hyperinflation is forcing citizens to look for alternatives. дальше »
2018-8-23 21:45 | |
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Russian Company Opens Country’s Largest Cryptocurrency Farm in Former Soviet Fertilizer Laboratory
A Russian company known as the Kriptoyunivers Center opened the nation’s largest cryptocurrency mining unit on Monday, August 20, 2018. According to the South China Morning Post, the mining farm is currently located in a former Soviet fertilizer-producing laboratory. дальше »
2018-8-22 14:00 | |
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Why Switzerland Is Scrambling to Keep Its Crypto-Friendly Title
With most banks in Switzerland still refusing to work with crypto companies, Germany's solarisBank becomes the latest to challenge the crypto friendly nation. The post Why Switzerland Is Scrambling to Keep Its Crypto-Friendly Title appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-8-21 20:33 | |
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Three Suspects in China’s Biggest $87 Million Cryptocurrency Heist Arrested By Police
Chinese police have recently arrested three men for hacking and stealing 600 million yuan ($87 million) in cryptocurrencies. According to the South China Morning Post, the Xian Police officers stated on Saturday, August 18, 2018, that when it came to cryptocurrency criminal investigations in China, this was the largest number of stolen cryptocurrencies in the nation. дальше »
2018-8-21 16:00 | |
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На Odessa Blockchain Summit 2018 обсудят актуальные вопросы криптоиндустрии
6 сентября в Одессе пройдет Odessa Blockchain Summit 2018, на котором более 20 спикеров обсудят инвестиции, юридические вопросы, майнинг и трейдинг. Помимо лекций, посетителей ждут 15 выставочных стендов, 5 нетворкинг-зон и многое другое. дальше »
2018-8-20 17:36 | |
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Venezuela’s Currency Devalued By 96% as Maduro Announces New Crypto-Pegged Forex Rate
On Friday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced a new single exchange rate for the bolivar that’s pegged to the Petro virtual currency. Under the new guidelines, one Petro would equal $60 dollars, which means the nation’s currency is essentially devalued by 96 percent. дальше »
2018-8-19 15:00 | |
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Indonesia Blockchain Hub Setup by KADIN, BEKRAF and HARA to Grow Ecosystem
Indonesia Launches its own Blockchain Hub with Corporate Assistance! Blockchain adoption has been a hot topic since 2018 begun. Regulators and financial institutions from both developed & developing countries have since deployed resources to look into the feasibility of the blockchain platform. дальше »
2018-8-18 19:43 | |
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Binance LCX Debuts Fiat-to-Crypto Exchange in Liechtenstein
Binance will add another stamp to its passport book, having joined forces with Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange (LCX) to build a new fiat-to-cryptocurrency exchange in the European nation. The new Liechtenstein-based exchange, dubbed Binance LCX, will support trading between the euro, Swiss franc and “major” cryptocurrency pairs, according to a press release. дальше »
2018-8-18 00:00 | |
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Malta Lures 5th Largest Crypto Exchange, Another Win for Blockchain Island
Malta’s reputation as a global fintech and cryptocurrency hub has helped win another major crypto exchange. This time, the island nation’s allure proved to be irresistible for ZB. com, a global top five crypto exchange in terms of trading volume. дальше »
2018-8-17 20:00 | |
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The Uncertain Future of Crypto Mining in Vietnam
Vietnam is firmly placing itself as one of the countries hostile to cryptocurrencies. After banning cryptos as a payment method last year, the nation has now halted the importation of crypto mining rigs, which raises some serious questions about the future of the country’s crypto mining segment. дальше »
2018-8-17 22:30 | |
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Oil-backed Petro Cryptocurrency Set to Officially Become Venezuela’s Second Unit of Account
President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela has announced on August 14, 2018 that with effect from August 20, 2018, the petro cryptocurrency would officially become the second unit of account in the nation, as the central bank issued altcoin will be used extensively by state-owned oil firm, PDVSA and may also be used to pay workers’ salaries. дальше »
2018-8-16 16:00 | |
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Turkey’s Crypto Market Surges as the Lira Tumbles Against the Dollar
Turkey’s cryptocurrency exchanges have seen an influx in trading volume after the nation’s currency, lira, nosedived to an all-time low against the dollar. In the past week, all of the country’s top exchanges have reported sudden user hikes, with Koinim, Btcturk and Paribu reporting gains of more than 100 percent on Aug. дальше »
2018-8-16 02:00 | |
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Venezuela Nationalizes Petro, Will Introduce Crypto-Based Salary System for Workers
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently revealed that the nation’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, will be used as a unit of account by the state oil company PDVSA. дальше »
2018-8-16 00:26 | |
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India will launch its first crewed space mission by 2022
Addressing the nation on its 72nd Independence Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the country will send an Indian astronaut to space by 2022. That’s big, because if India can make its Mission Gaganyaan happen, it will become one of the only countries in the world – along with the US, Russia, and China – to have pulled off a crewed space mission. дальше »
2018-8-15 10:25 | |
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Venezuela to Have Two Units of Account – Petro and Petro-Pegged Bolivar
President Maduro’s Venezuela is preparing to effectively adopt next week two official units of account – the nation’s crypto, El Petro, and the new petro-pegged bolivar that will replace the inflated national fiat. дальше »
2018-8-15 19:55 | |
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Cryptocurrency Trading is Illegal in Saudi Arabia
State officials in Saudi Arabia have reminded citizens that trading in cryptocurrency is illegal in the country. This reminder comes following the recent emergence of virtual currency trading promotions in the Arab nation. дальше »
2018-8-13 14:50 | |
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Brazilian Presidential Candidate Pledges To Legalize Bitcoin (BTC) If Elected
A presidential candidate in Brazil has pledged to legalized cryptocurrency in the country if elected. He revealed this through his Twitter handle on the 7th of August, as he affirmed the local currency of the nation remains the national currency of the country as a legal tender for transactions, but cryptocurrency will obtain the status […] дальше »
2018-8-12 06:40 | |
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DJ Who “Turned Down Wall St.” Is On a Quest to Decentralize Music Festivals
Independent DJ Justin Blau (known on stage as 3LAU) didn’t exactly stumble into the cryptocurrency industry — to say so would misrepresent how much thought he’s put into his blockchain-based event network, Our Music Festival (OMF). дальше »
2018-8-8 19:23 | |
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First U.S. Congress Member Discloses $80,000 Cryptocurrency Portfolio
As Capitol Hill comes to terms with the notion of a new financial landscape, the U. S. Chair of the Judiciary Committee has become the nation’s first congress member to disclose holding cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-8 01:00 | |
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Many Swiss Bankers and Financial Regulators Quit to Join the Crypto Space
A lot of people in Switzerland have left the traditional financial sector to work in the crypto space, in which the banking nation is now developing a niche market. The Swiss banks don’t show enthusiasm officially, but they massively have interests in dealing with Bitcoin, insiders say. дальше »
2018-8-6 18:45 | |
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Cryptocurrency Remains Popular In South Africa, But Scams and Questions Still Loom
Sales for an exclusively African cryptocurrency opened up in August to those with a South African bank account — seemingly capitalizing on virtual currency’s popularity in the nation. Despite growing interest, however, scams and fraud are still rife in the country. дальше »
2018-8-5 11:00 | |
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Indian Bank Set to Adopt Ripple for Cross-Border Payments
While India remains a no-go area for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Ripple Labs, the developer of XRP, is busy making inroads into the Asian nation, as per a report on August 2, 2018. Ripples Everywhere According to an FXStreet, the State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s institutional banking authority, is set to start facilitating instantaneous cross-border payment solutions with Ripple. дальше »
2018-8-4 14:00 | |
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Thailand’s Largest Movie Theater Chain Set to Accept Cryptocurrencies
Major Cineplex Group, the largest movie theater chain in Thailand, is set to begin accepting cryptocurrencies as a means of payment for different services — like the purchase of movie tickets and popcorn. дальше »
2018-8-2 03:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency in Thailand: Major Cineplex ready to accept cryptocurrency payments
Cryptocurrency payments find a way for the entertainment industry as Major Cineplex in Thailand is adapting to the new age currency. As the largest chain of movie theaters, Major Cineplex is in the process of building a customized digital payment platform to accept cryptocurrency in Thailand. дальше »
2018-7-31 22:25 | |
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How Blockchain Promotes International Trade, Identity and Financial Inclusion
International trade, people without identity and financial exclusion are global development areas that stand to be radically improved with blockchain technology, according to Michelle Chivunga, regional advisor for the British Blockchain Association. дальше »
2018-7-31 19:50 | |
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Prepare yourself: Facebook could be the future of national census
Every ten years, governments around the world conduct their national census: a count of the resident population. This is no easy task. The 2011 Chinese census, for instance, was a vast operation relying on six million enumerators taking census questionnaires from door to door. дальше »
2018-7-29 15:00 | |
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