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В Калифорнии могут запретить криптовалютные пожертвования на политические кампании
Комиссия по справедливой политической практике Калифорнии (FPPC) намерена запретить пожертвования в криптовалюте на политические кампании. Заявленной причиной стал неприемлемо низкий уровень прозрачности подобных финансовых операций. дальше »
2018-9-21 15:22 | |
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California’s Political Candidates Banned From Accepting Bitcoin Donations
Political candidates in California will no longer be allowed to accept donations from supporters that have been made in cryptocurrencies as a result of new rules set out by the states political watchdog, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). дальше »
2018-9-21 13:30 | |
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Czech Prime Minister Accuses Opposition Party Of “Doing nothing But Mining Bitcoin”
Last week, the Czechs witnessed a very peculiar political debate. The issue of crypto-mining was used as an argument for political attack seeking to discredit a minority party that criticized the inefficiency of the Czech administration. дальше »
2018-9-21 15:41 | |
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ConsenSys Initiative Empowers Students to Use Blockchain for Social Good
ConsenSys Social Impact — a program designed to build blockchain-based solutions for global humanitarian issues — is partnering with MakerDAO and optiMize to launch a new Blockchain for Social Impact Incubator at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. дальше »
2018-9-20 01:55 | |
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High Profile Cryptocurrency Firms Hope to Influence US Law
A group of cryptocurrency luminaries and businesses have announced the formation of a US lobbying entity based in Washington known as the Blockchain Association. The creation of the political solicitation group was initiated by firms such as Circle, Coinbase, Polychain Capital, and the Digital Currency Group. дальше »
2018-9-13 00:40 | |
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Coinbase, Polychain Capital, and others unite to form cryptocurrency lobbying group in DC
Cryptocurrency bigwigs are banding together to form a political lobbying consortium that will take on the industry’s hardest policy making issues directly from Washington DC. The NGO, known as the Blockchain Association, is trying to become the go to lobbying organization on political and legal issues that challenge cryptocurrency and blockchain companies. дальше »
2018-9-12 12:06 | |
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California law would make political bots illegal – unless they admit they’re bots
A California Senate bill awaiting Governor approval would make it illegal to create and operate a social media “bot” for the purpose of influencing a political vote or obtaining money unless it was made explicit that it was a bot. дальше »
2018-9-8 19:25 | |
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Social media activism is a threat to Uganda’s President
Social media activism is a threat to Uganda’s Museveni President Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda with authoritarian firmness for the last 32 years. But even his most ardent supporters were shocked by the ferocity with which his security forces recently meted out violence on journalists and supporters of Robert Kyagulanyi, a musician-turned-politician popularly known as Bobi Wine. дальше »
2018-9-7 10:06 | |
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The right to be me and the rise of self-sovereign identity
Identity is more than a document that proves who you are. In very real terms, it is the key that grants its holders access to the world of economic, social and political opportunity. And yet, over 20% of the world’s population cannot prove their identity. Something has to change. дальше »
2018-8-31 23:03 | |
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Cryptocurrency Under the Spotlight as E.U. Finance Ministers Meet
Amidst the ongoing atmosphere of regulatory ambiguity regarding cryptocurrencies and digital assets in the world’s largest trading area, E. U. finance ministers are set to meet yet again to hold some discussions on the topic of regulating the issuance and trade of virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-9-1 20:00 | |
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The Byzantine Political Crypto-Economy: A Conceptual Walkthrough
The advent of blockchain technology has had far-reaching implications that go beyond the creation of digital currencies. The blockchain has ushered an entirely new school of economics – called cryptoeconomics – that combines economic principles with cryptography to create decentralized ecosystems that can effectively and efficiently function. дальше »
2018-8-31 12:00 | |
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Blockchain Courses Popular With University Students, Coinbase Study Finds
Crypto is making its entrance into the world’s academic scene, and students are lining up to learn. A recent Coinbase study reveals that University students want to learn more about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:40 | |
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The Fight For Democracy in the Crypto Space
Democracy has been a core pillar of society since the days of the ancient Greeks. Still, it has never abated, but merely adjusted and evolved. The idea that the majority have the overall and final say over their civil lives is an important and fair governance system. дальше »
2018-8-28 12:00 | |
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Ghost Guns and Crypto-Anarchy, an Emerging Philosophy
In August 2018, Defense Distributed, a 3D printed firearm company, poised itself to re-release the blueprints for a handgun. This unleashed a political firestorm between gun rights activists and firearm control enthusiasts. дальше »
2018-8-28 23:00 | |
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Facebook’s attitude towards researchers should worry you
Facebook is closing its doors to researchers in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The latest casualty is the app Netvizz, a research tool used by hundreds of academics to gather public Facebook data, that the social network has recently banned. дальше »
2018-8-27 16:26 | |
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North Korean Hackers Set Sights on Crypto Traders Using Trojanized Trading Software
A new report from Kaspersky Labs reveals that North Korean hackers are now using their ‘Lazarus’ trojan to hack cryptocurrency traders and exchanges. Typically used for conducting political interference, “Lazarus has been a major threat actor in the APT arena for several years,” Securelist reports. дальше »
2018-8-25 23:11 | |
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Democracy on the Blockchain: Incentivizing Voter Participation through Cryptoeconomics
Democracy is a form of governance where the population chooses its leaders through an open process known as voting. While it has its challenges, it is widely considered to be one of the best forms of political governance. дальше »
2018-8-25 21:00 | |
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First U.S. Congresswoman Reveals Holding Cryptocurrency (And It’s Not Bitcoin)
After the US government made federal workers declare cryptocurrency holdings in June this year, filings have begun to emerge about which politicians own which coins. Filing Reveals Up To $30K Holdings In a federal disclosure report August 14, Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard became the latest national political figure to do so, revealing she bought Ether (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC) in December 2017. дальше »
2018-8-24 22:00 | |
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Why Crypto Has Always Needed a Bitcoin Bank
The political aspects of the pioneer cryptocurrency bitcoin also came with a bag of aesthetic values. Anarchist literature, Occupy Wall Street sentiments, and the tearing down of the big banks propelled Satoshi Nakamoto’s innovation back in 2009. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:00 | |
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Politics and Bitcoin: The Worldviews of Upcoming Schools of Thought
Socio-politics find their way into every substantial development, and cryptocurrencies have not been spared. Political scholars have weighed in about digital assets being predominantly rightist in nature, while others argue that the technology is wholly apolitical. дальше »
2018-8-21 08:00 | |
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Research Attempts to Uncover Political Leanings of Crypto Community
Although Bitcoin is inherently neutral, its influence is becoming increasingly pervasive in U. S. political spheres. This phenomenon is triggering researchers to try to identify the dominant political ideology of the cryptocurrency community. дальше »
2018-8-20 01:00 | |
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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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Can Blockchain Technology Fix The Planets Broken Democracy
Santiago Siri is the man who wants to democratise the entire planet, through blockchain technology. Siri has recently spoken to Wired, in an interview which explains his new project, Democracy. дальше »
2018-8-16 18:30 | |
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Crypto Bull Dismisses Panic Statements, Claims Bitcoin Value Will Come in Time
There is no stopping Bitcoin enthusiasts. Regardless of what happens in the world and how the market reacts to major economic and political events, some people still hold on the core principles of the currency. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:32 | |
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Political Talk Show Host Larry King Teams Up With GEAR Crypto Startup to Combat Climate Change
Iconic Political Talk Show Host Larry King Teams Up With Crypto Startup To Combat Climate Change Legendary political talk show host Larry King on GEAR token’s website says that global climate change is threatening humanity's existence and is “a potentially catastrophic issue from the combustion of fossil fuels … putting immense pressure on the environment […] дальше »
2018-8-14 18:36 | |
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Required Reading In China: The Big Book Of Blockchain?
China’s leaders are brushing up on blockchain technology. The People’s Daily Publishing House, which produces primers and educational materials on Marxism-Leninism and related political subjects, has recently announced a textbook “…to help cadres at all levels understand the blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-14 00:36 | |
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Crypto Startup Taps Larry King in Shared Effort to Combat Climate Change
In a message on GEAR Token’s website, iconic political talk show host Larry King says that global climate change is threatening humanity’s existence and is “a potentially catastrophic issue from the combustion of fossil fuels . дальше »
2018-8-13 18:08 | |
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Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman: Crypto is Libertarian and AI is Communist
Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman, the two original members of the PayPal Mafia, engaged in a rigorous debate at Stanford University in early 2018 concerning the relationship between technology and politics. дальше »
2018-8-13 12:00 | |
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Gubernatorial Candidate Jared Polis Wants To Bring Blockchain to Colorado
U. S. Representative Jared Polis (D-Colorado) has been a fan of cryptocurrencies for a while. Now he’s running for governor and has been adding proposals about blockchain adoption and use to his political platform. дальше »
2018-8-12 07:00 | |
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Ohio Legally Recognizes Blockchain Records: States Lead The Way
Although the 2018 special election, featuring a choice between Democrat Danny O’Connor and Republican state Senator Troy Balderson, remains too close to call in Ohio at the time of writing, the world turns. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:02 | |
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According to John McAfee, Decentralized Exchanges Are the Future
John McAfee is a man who likes to make bold statements. There are few people who haven’t heard his price prediction for Bitcoin by 2020 (and what he’ll do if he’s wrong), his controversial outbursts over the SEC, or his political ambitions. дальше »
2018-8-8 16:00 | |
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Bug in cryptocurrency platform Augur meant users could be duped into losing money
A massive vulnerability has been discovered in the decentralized betting platform Augur. Hackers have been able to feed users incorrect data and game the system. Everything shown by the app was susceptible to faking, from transactions to wallet addresses – even the markets could have been forgeries. дальше »
2018-8-7 19:09 | |
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P2P Markets Report: Selling Drives Upswing in Emerging Markets’ Volume
The recent selling pressure experienced by BTC has driven a surge in the peer-to-peer trade volume for numerous emerging cryptocurrency markets. The Localbitcoins markets for the Philippines, Iran, and Kazakhstan have all seen a significant upswing in the number of bitcoins traded in recent weeks. дальше »
2018-8-6 04:45 | |
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Blockchain States Lure Citizens with Political Nostalgia and Voting Rights
If you’ve ever thought of acquiring a digital, virtual citizenship, there are a couple of new options on the table – a ‘Satoshi Nakamoto Republic’ and a ‘Soviet Land’ on blockchain, among others. дальше »
2018-8-6 22:45 | |
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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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North Carolina Prohibits Cryptocurrency Campaign Donations
Cryptocurrency has gone beyond being a mere virtual coin. In recent years, it has seen several real-world use cases, from buying a cup of coffee to funding political campaigns. The United States is arguably one of the friendliest crypto countries in the world. дальше »
2018-8-3 15:29 | |
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People are turning to subreddits in lieu of traditional counseling
“I want to die. ” “I wish I’d said goodbye. ” “I give up. ” “Please help me. ” Cries for help echo. These aren’t quotes from a suicide hotline, or a group therapy session. They’re all posts on Reddit, just a few out of the hundreds a day that are made on the dozens of subreddits dedicated to helping people with mental health problems, life crises, or emotional torment. дальше »
2018-8-3 02:44 | |
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North Carolina Prohibits Cryptocurrency Campaign Donations
Cryptocurrency has gone beyond being a mere virtual coin. In recent years, it has seen several real-world use cases, from buying a cup of coffee to funding political campaigns. The United States is arguably one of the friendliest crypto countries in the world. дальше »
2018-8-3 19:23 | |
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Forgotten in Cyberspace
Modern regulation like GDPR puts increasing stress on rights for privacy and even “absence” in cyberspace. While human rights and concepts of the individual are contested in the world, cyberspace seems to lean toward greater human rights in a uniform, global way. дальше »
2018-8-2 15:00 | |
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Activist Tommy Robinson Raises $26,000 USD Worth it Bitcoin for #FreeTommy Campaign
Tommy Robinson Receives 20,000 Pounds from Supporters for Jail Release Tommy Robinson is a preacher who is quite vocal concerning his position against sex offenders and radical Islam. Robinson, who’s birth-name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon, has garnered a great deal of attention in recent months. дальше »
2018-8-2 11:02 | |
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Where Should you Base your Crypto Startup?
While blockchain technology is globally being lauded as one of the most disruptive innovations, the crypto-friendliness of individual countries varies widely. There are jurisdictions that are more welcoming than others to projects utilizing distributed ledger technology and cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-2 10:00 | |
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North Carolina Bans Crypto Donations for Political Campaigns
The electoral campaign finance board of North Carolina will not allow election candidates to accept crypto donations in order to fund their campaigns. Although the Federal Election Commission in 2014 allowed candidates for federal office to accept Bitcoin donations, U. дальше »
2018-8-2 09:00 | |
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A 2020 USA Presidential Candidate Is Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations
It is not new for US political figures to accept payments in cryptocurrencies. However, a new name in the list is Andrew Yang, a second-generation Chinese American and a Democrat bidding his place in the US presidential elections of 2020. дальше »
2018-8-1 15:29 | |
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Is China Declaring Trade War On US Farmers?
MediaDC political analyst Ron Meyer, Fox News political contributor Tammy Bruce, Democratic strategist Kevin Walling and American Majority CEO Ned Ryun discuss President Trump’s trade tariffs on China on whether there is a policy of deliberately targeting American farmers . дальше »
2018-7-28 20:13 | |
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CoinDesk Research Reveals Bitcoin’s Political Ties More Than Just Libertarians
Ever since bitcoin was first discovered, early adopters were known as being libertarians – those who prefer limited government interference and more freedom. To see if this is still true, CoinDesk Research decided to conduct a survey, with crypto community members being the participants, to see whether libertarians are the only ones to prefer the […] дальше »
2018-7-28 19:10 | |
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