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Coinbase Inc. Forms Political Action Committee (PAC)
Coinbase, one of the most popular cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the world, has launched a political action committee (PAC). The formation of a PAC advocacy group by the San Francisco-based exchange platform is the latest in a series of steps by cryptocurrency companies to engage policymakers in the United States. дальше »
2018-7-22 00:36 | |
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Samsung to Offer Cryptocurrency Payment Methods in Three Countries
In an official blog post published today, tech giant Samsung announced that it will begin offering cryptocurrency payment options in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. According to the post, users from these countries will now be able to buy “Samsung smartphones, tablets, laptops, TV-sets and more with digital money. дальше »
2018-7-21 22:25 | |
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BitMEX CEO Warns Bitcoin Has Yet to Hit Bottom, Expects Increased Volume Later This Year
BitMEX co-founder and CEO, Arthur Hayes, went on CNBC’s Fast Money recently, and said that he suspects the recent Bitcoin upturn could be a short squeeze. He stated further that he does not think the Bitcoin price has hit bottom for the year. дальше »
2018-7-20 21:21 | |
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Federal Reserve Chairman: Cryptocurrencies Are Not A Threat To The Existing Financial System, Crime And Consumer Protection Are Concerns
According to Bloomberg, Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chairman, in a testimony before the House of Financial Services Committee, confidently stated that the cryptocurrency industry is currently not a threat to the existing financial system. дальше »
2018-7-20 20:46 | |
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Switzerland Creating Crypto-Friendly Conditions To Remain Competitive in the Cryptocurrency Market
Swiss regulators are currently making a greater effort to provide clear regulations for the banking industry to ensure that cryptocurrency-related projects can remain fully functional within the country. дальше »
2018-7-20 20:26 | |
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JP Morgan Chase Patents an ICO-Like System for Tokenized Stock Trading
JP Morgan Chase, a major investment bank and financial services provider, is turning to blockchain technology once again. A patent describing their new blockchain application was made public today. дальше »
2018-7-20 05:45 | |
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Penn Study: 4 In 5 Leading ICOs Don’t Keep Promises and May Contain Backdoors
According to new research findings from the University of Pennsylvania, many ICOs are taking their investors’ trust for granted. Not only do ICO developers seem to not implement promised features, the investment market as a whole seems to be optimal for ICOs that can be modified at any time. дальше »
2018-7-20 03:49 | |
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Crypto Mining Giant Bitmain to Open 20,000 Sq. Foot Office in Silicon Valley
Bitmain Technologies, the company behind the world’s biggest cryptocurrency mining corporation has announced plans to open a 20,000 square foot office in the West’s main technology hub, Silicon Valley. дальше »
2018-7-20 23:38 | |
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Former Trump Advisor Steve Bannon Working on His Own Cryptocurrency, Supports Bitcoin, Calls Most ICOs ‘Disasters’
Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon announced yesterday that he supports Bitcoin and that he is currently developing his own cryptocurrency. During an interview published by CNBC on Wednesday at the eighth annual Institutional Investor Delivering Alpha conference in New York, Bannon stated, “I like bitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-20 23:16 | |
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Congressman Calls for Bitcoin Mining Ban in the United States
Several United States Congressmen spent the better part of yesterday (July 18, 2018) discussing issues relating to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The lawmakers examined matters concerning mining, criminal activities, and regulations. дальше »
2018-7-20 22:58 | |
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Billionaire Howard Marks Says Bitcoin Has No ‘Substance’
CNBC held its eighth annual Institutional Investor Delivering Alpha conference in New York on Wednesday, during which Howard Marks, Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital, became the latest investment billionaire to express his doubts to mainstream media about the value of Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-19 22:00 | |
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Coinbase Exchange Retracts SEC Approval Announcement, Claims It Never Needed Approval for Acquisitions
In an update to Monday’s story in which leading U.S. exchange, Coinbase Inc., claimed to have received SEC and FINRA approval to go forward with three acquisitions that would effectively allow the exchange to act as a broker dealer for digital coins deemed securities, the San Francisco-based company is now claiming that it received no… The post Coinbase Exchange Retracts SEC Approval Announcement, Claims It Never Needed Approval for Acquisitions appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-7-19 21:26 | |
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Bitcoin Has Found its Bottom, Says DCG CEO Barry Silbert
Larry Silbert believes that Bitcoin has bottomed out for 2018. The CEO and founder of Digital Currency Group (DCG) expects 2019 to be a breakout year for cryptocurrency as the market consolidates in 2018. дальше »
2018-7-19 19:40 | |
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U.S. Congressman Calls for Cryptocurrency Probe Following Mueller Indictment
A United States Congressman has called for a holistic cryptocurrency probe based on the recent revelation that Bitcoin was used by Russian operatives who meddled in the 2016 presidential elections. дальше »
2018-7-19 01:07 | |
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Binance Exchange Raises $1.4 Million for Japanese Flood Victims
Recent record breaking rains in Japan have left 222 dead and dozens missing—making it the deadliest rain-related disaster since 1982. In light of the recent tragedy, leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has launched a relief campaign which has generated $1. дальше »
2018-7-19 21:48 | |
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Grayscale Investments Adding $10 Million to Bitcoin Trusts Weekly
Grayscale Investments has just released a Digital Asset Investment Report for the first half of 2018. The company is reporting substantial gains in its Bitcoin Investment Trust (OTC: GBTC), along with nearly $250 million total investments into Grayscale Products. дальше »
2018-7-18 21:27 | |
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Billionaire Ken Griffin Calls Cryptocurrencies “A Solution In Search of a Problem”
Despite the recent market upturn, billionaire Ken Griffin, Founder of Citadel, remains extremely skeptical towards cryptocurrencies. In an interview with CNBC published this morning, July 18th, Griffin stated that there was, “No need for cryptocurrencies,” adding that “they are a solution in search of a problem. дальше »
2018-7-20 21:01 | |
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Billionaire Ken Griffen Calls Cryptocurrencies “A Solution In Search of a Problem”
Despite the recent market upturn, billionaire Ken Griffen, Founder of Citadel, remains extremely skeptical towards cryptocurrencies. In an interview with CNBC published this morning, July 18th, Griffen stated that there was, “No need for cryptocurrencies,” adding that “they are a solution in search of a problem. дальше »
2018-7-18 21:01 | |
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Mastercard Receives Patent to Link Cryptocurrencies to Fiat Currency Accounts
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently granted Mastercard a patent that allows the company to link blockchain-based assets to fiat currency accounts. Although the patent was filed in May 2018, Mastercard recently gained approval from the USPTO office on July 17, 2018. дальше »
2018-7-18 17:44 | |
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International Chat App ‘Line’ Launches Bitbox Cryptocurrency Exchange
Bitbox, a new exchange and wallet, launched today with the intent to build on the wide appeal of its parent platform. That platform is Line, a popular international messaging app which has a history of integrating other commercial services. дальше »
2018-7-18 05:23 | |
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Iran May Use Cryptocurrencies to Evade U.S. Economic Sanctions
Mohammad Reza Pour-Ebrahimi, chairman of the parliamentary Economic Commission in Iran has revealed that the country is considering using cryptocurrencies to avoid the effects of U. S economic sanctions. дальше »
2018-7-18 03:29 | |
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Binance Announces $32 Million BNB ‘Coinburn’, What that Means for BNB Holders
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has released a ‘Recap’ of the popular exchange’s quarterly ‘coinburn’. For this quarter’s burn, Binance will be rebuying and destroying 2. дальше »
2018-7-18 02:51 | |
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Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee Advises Followers to Buy Bitcoin Before any Other Coins, “LTC Included”
Litecoin (LTC) creator Charlie Lee took to Twitter today to advise his followers to purchase Bitcoin before any other cryptocurrencies, even the one he created himself. Most controversially, Lee seemed to refer to all other cryptocurrencies besides Bitcoin, including Litecoin, as “shitcoins”. дальше »
2018-7-18 00:38 | |
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Stellar (XLM) Price Up Nearly 30 Percent Over 7 Days, Propelled by a Slew of Positive News Stories
A flurry of positive news stories has propelled Stellar (XLM), currently the seventh-ranked cryptocurrency by market capitalization, to a nearly 30 percent price increase over the last 7 days. Touted as the top competition for third-ranked cryptocurrency, Ripple, Stellar appears to be taking giant strides in controlling a significant portion of the emerging crypto-based economy. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:35 | |
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Bitcoin’s Price Increases as Positive News Flood the Cryptocurrency Industry
Bitcoin’s price increased by more than 5% in the last 7 days. While it’s uncertain what is behind the rapid increase in Bitcoin’s value, there are several positive announcements in the cryptocurrency sector. дальше »
2018-7-17 18:51 | |
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Could Quantum Computers Decipher Cryptocurrency Wallets’ Private Keys? One Researcher Thinks So
A worrying report was published yesterday in the online academic journal, The Conversation, warning that in the future, quantum computers might become capable of cracking cryptocurrency wallets’ private keys—giving potential hackers access to crypto users’ stored digital currencies. дальше »
2018-7-17 03:00 | |
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Coinrail Bounces Back After Shutdown, Will Reimburse Stolen Cryptocurrencies
South Korean crypto exchange Coinrail has reopened just over a month after suffering an attack which resulted in the theft of $40 million in cryptocurrencies. The exchange only serves domestic investors but gained worldwide notoriety when it was partially (and perhaps inaccurately) blamed for the mid-June crypto market crash. дальше »
2018-7-17 02:26 | |
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Monero Successfully Completes First ‘Bulletproofs’ Audit, Mainnet Integration Coming Later This Year
After announcing in December 2017 its intention to incorporate the ‘bulletproofs’ mechanism into its transaction protocol, Monero (XMR) has completed a first independent audit confirming bulletproofs’ successful integration onto the platform’s testnet, barring a couple of miner security issues. дальше »
2018-7-17 02:01 | |
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Hong Kong Retailers to Accept Point-of-Sale Bitcoin Payments Through Pundi X
Indonesian blockchain start-up Pundi X has announced that it will begin installing thousands of its Pundi X Point-of-Sale (POS) devices in cafes and restaurants throughout Hong Kong. The company plans to deploy a total of 5,500 POS devices by the end of August, which will allow customers to use Bitcoin for commercial purchases. дальше »
2018-7-17 01:24 | |
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Coinbase Receives SEC-Approval to List Cryptocurrencies Considered Securities
The United States’ leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, announced today that it has been given approval from the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to become the first federally regulated trading platform to offer digital coins the SEC considers securities in the U. дальше »
2018-7-17 00:21 | |
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Financial Stability Board Unveils Cryptocurrency-Monitoring Framework, Cryptocurrencies Not Considered a Danger to Global Financial System
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has unveiled its monitoring framework for cryptocurrencies. The FSB framework comes as the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the G20 member nations head for a summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. дальше »
2018-7-17 23:54 | |
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Cryptocurrency Prices Surge Amid Conflicting Stories About BlackRock Inc.
Cryptocurrency prices have risen significantly on the back of reports that BlackRock Inc. , a prominent asset management firm was seriously looking into cryptocurrency investments. Apart from Tether, all other top ten coins have experienced positive gains today with Bitcoin Cash leading the way at more than ten percent. дальше »
2018-7-17 22:35 | |
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What is 0x (ZRX)? | The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
0x (ZRX) (pronounced “zero-ex”) is described in its white paper as “an open protocol for decentralized exchange on the Ethereum blockchain”. Designed for those looking to trade ERC20 tokens, 0x enables trustless transactions and creates shared liquidity on the Ethereum network. дальше »
2018-7-16 18:53 | |
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Cybercriminals Target Facebook Fans and Demand Bitcoin Ransom
Cybercriminals have recently threatened Facebook users that they will leak their private sensitive videos unless they pay thousands of dollars in Bitcoin. Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting center, is currently aware of the situation. дальше »
2018-7-16 18:15 | |
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Hong Kong Launches the Largest Government-backed Blockchain-based Trade Platform
According to the Financial Times, Hong Kong’s Central Bank will be testing out a blockchain-based trade finance platform. The platform is linked to 21 different banks which include HSBC and Standard Chartered. дальше »
2018-7-16 09:33 | |
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Polychain CEO: Tech Giants are Losing Talent to Cryptocurrency Startups
While large technology giants like Google and Facebook may provide their employees with great benefits and perks, this is apparently not enough to keep many qualified developers from leaving Silicon Valley to explore the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries. дальше »
2018-7-15 21:21 | |
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Zcash’s “Sapling” Update Will Add New Features Amidst Community Conflict
Zcash has revealed details about its next update, “Sapling,” which is scheduled for October 28th, 2018. The Sapling update will make transactions on shielded addresses much more efficient and lighter on resources. дальше »
2018-7-15 15:18 | |
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New Cryptocurrency ‘Gazecoin’ Allows Users to Purchase Virtual Real Estate on Mars
The Red Planet Land Rush has officially begun as the all new Gazecoin has announced an ‘Initial Land Offering’ (ILO) for virtual real estate on Mars. In perhaps one of the most unusual blockchain projects to have ever hit market, a blockchain company called Gazecoin is releasing a new open universe survival game based on fighting… The post New Cryptocurrency ‘Gazecoin’ Allows Users to Purchase Virtual Real Estate on Mars appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-7-15 23:58 | |
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Former Macau Triad Gangster’s ICO Raises $750 Million in Five Minutes for Cryptocurrency-Backed Poker Tournaments in China
Former Macau Triad Gangster, Wan Kuok-koi, is reported to have raised $750 million in less than five minutes from an ICO for his new HB cryptocurrency. According to the South China Morning Post, Wan, also known as “Broken Tooth”, has partnered with a mysterious Beijing firm called Zhonggongxin Cosmos Internet Technology Limited to create a cryptocurrency designed to… The post Former Macau Triad Gangster’s ICO Raises $750 Million in Five Minutes for Cryptocurrency-Backed Poker Tournaments in China appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-7-15 23:51 | |
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‘Blockchain Island’ Malta to Install Bitcoin ATMs
Malta continues to serve as the world’s center for blockchain innovation following an announcement today that brand new two-way Bitcoin ATMs will be installed throughout the island. The new ATMs have been created by a company called MoonZebra in collaboration with ‘digital nomad and self-confessed Bitcoin maximalist’ Leon Siegmund. дальше »
2018-7-15 23:00 | |
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Russian Agents Indicted for Tampering in 2016 Election Used Bitcoin to Fund Operations
12 Russian ex-military agents were indicted today by special council Robert Mueller as part of his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. The indicted parties are accused of hacking into the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton presidential campaign. дальше »
2018-7-14 03:38 | |
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Crypto Prices Rise as Coinbase Explores Adding Cardano, BAT, Stellar, Zcash, and 0x
Coinbase Explores Adding ADA, BAT, XLM, ZEC, and 0x In a blog post today, Coinbase announced the company is exploring the idea of adding Cardano, Basic Attention Token, Stellar, Zcash, and 0x to its platforms. дальше »
2018-7-14 01:39 | |
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Protestors Shine Bitcoin ‘Bat Signal’ On Slovakia’s Central Bank
On July 11 a local action group formed an unannounced protest which featured a Batman-esque Bitcoin logo being shined upon the exterior of Slovakia’s Central Bank. The group claiming responsibility is a the Slovak faction of a Czech cryptocurrency group called the Paraleni Polis. дальше »
2018-7-14 00:42 | |
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Square Cash App Records Higher Downloads Amidst Bitcoin Price Decline
Even in the midst of increasing competition and declining Bitcoin price, Square Cash app continues to post impressive download figures. The payment platform is set to overtake PayPal’s Venmo based on the total number of downloads. дальше »
2018-7-14 00:11 | |
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Major League Baseball to Launch CryptoKitties Inspired Game on Ethereum
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced that it will be partnering with Lucid Sight, a Los Angeles-based blockchain startup, to create a CryptoKitties-inspired MLB digital collectibles game on the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2018-7-13 22:36 | |
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Blockchain Software Firm R3 Considers Going Public, Announces New Platform for Businesses
According to Bloomberg, the enterprise blockchain software firm R3, who is currently working with over 200 large international companies including Microsoft, Wells Fargo & Co, Intel, and US Bancorp, is considering an initial public offering (IPO). дальше »
2018-7-13 19:04 | |
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Billionaire Steven Cohen Invests in Autonomous Partners, a Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund
According to Bloomberg, billionaire Steven Cohen through Cohen’s Private Ventures has recently invested in Autonomous Partners, a hedge fund focused on cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Autonomous Partners is currently led by Arianna Simpson, a strong advocate for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-7-13 17:42 | |
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Kapersky Report: $10 Million in Ether Stolen Through Phishing Last Year
A new report from Kapersky Labs claims that cybercriminals are turning to cryptocurrency as a domain for scams and frauds. The schemes target ICO investors, who are perhaps vulnerable as they are seeking to invest money to begin with. дальше »
2018-7-13 03:26 | |
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‘Etheremon’ Game Migrating to Zilliqa Because of Ethereum’s High Gas Prices
According to a Medium post published July 3rd, Etheremon, a ‘Pokemon clone’ built on the blockchain, will be switching from Ethereum to Zilliqa in light of scalability issues facing the Ethereum network. дальше »
2018-7-13 03:14 | |
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Highlights from the China Internet Conference: The Future of Blockchain
The China Internet Conference in Beijing gave the stage to a number of speakers this week. This year’s conference touched on vital aspects of blockchain technology—these are just some of the many highlights: Pure Progress: Yi Lihua of LD Capital praised blockchain’s ability to build trust and allow more people to participate in organizations and… The post Highlights from the China Internet Conference: The Future of Blockchain appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-7-13 02:35 | |
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