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Venezuela is buying Bitcoin with airport taxes to smuggle in US dollars, report
Venezuela appears to be leveraging cryptocurrencies as part of a larger effort to bypass US sanctions. According to an investigation by Spanish newspaper ABC, President Nicolas Maduro and his administration are using a digital wallet app called Jetman Pay to convert tax revenue from one of the country’s main airports into Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-7-26 14:02 | |
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Oil coin, gold, nickel and palladium coins: Russian Norilsk Nickel launches stablecoin
The unique ability of cryptocurrencies to realize global payments is already used by several economies, mainly depressed or under sanctions. It seems that Russia intends to go this way – at the expense of nickel and palladium. дальше »
2019-7-26 02:02 | |
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Lolli Starts Partnership With Safeway To Drive Bitcoin Adoption Up
You have probably already heard of Lolli. The company helps consumers who use its app by giving a small percentage of the purchases made on the app back in Bitcoin. The company is well-known for its mission of making crypto more accessible this way. дальше »
2019-7-26 00:21 | |
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Bitcoin’s fading dream, a reasonable case for why BTC could fail
There are three narratives often used to describe Bitcoin—that it’s entering a new bull run, it’s a tulip mania, or that it’s comparable to the dotcom bubble. But there is a fourth more pessimistic scenario for BTC, according to Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox. дальше »
2019-7-26 22:03 | |
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U.S. Treasury Secretary: ‘I Bet I Won’t Even Talk About Bitcoin in Five Years’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin believes cryptocurrency transactions may pose certain risks to the financial system as they could potentially be used fund illicit activities such as money laundering and drug trafficking. Mnuchin’s recent comments... дальше »
2019-7-25 12:35 | |
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Siemens contractor pleads guilty to planting ‘logic bomb’ in spreadsheet software
A contract programmer has pleaded guilty to planting “logic bombs” inside a client’s spreadsheets in an attempt to receive extra work from the company every time the software crashed. David Tinley — the Pennsylvania-based 62-year-old contract programmer in question — now faces a fine of up to $250,000, up to 10 years in prison, or both. дальше »
2019-7-25 12:25 | |
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EIP 2025 Could Destroy Faith in Ethereum
A proposal on Ethereum put forth by James Hancock has been shot down by the community. The proposal aimed to temporarily inflate supply by adding a . 0055 ETH reward in each block that would be routed to an independent developers fund, which would then be used to carry out necessary development on Ethereum 1. дальше »
2019-7-25 09:00 | |
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The New York Times wants to fight fake news using blockchain – good luck to it
Combating fake news, deepfakes, and misinformation is one of modern journalism’s biggest challenges. There have been numerous attempts to help readers recognize when a source shouldn’t be trusted. дальше »
2019-7-24 15:25 | |
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Popularizing The Digital Economy by Cryptocurrencies Rent: A Review of The MetaHash Project
The term blockchain appears more and more often in the media. This technology is already used by the largest companies in the world in their business models, but unfortunately, nowadays the vast majority of people do not understand what it is. дальше »
2019-7-24 08:09 | |
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OMG! Japanese Finance Giant Nomura Invests In Omise
Omise Holdings, the parent company of OmiseGo (OMG) and GO. Exchange, has announced an investment from Nomura Holdings, a massive Japanese investment group with global reach. The size of the investment is undisclosed, but will be used to scale Omise’s operations across a number of verticals including payments, blockchain technology, and digital asset exchanges. дальше »
2019-7-24 04:00 | |
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A new controller aims to fix the Nintendo Switch’s lack of voice chat
It’s 2019, the Nintendo Switch is the vanguard of the next generation of video game consoles, and — in case you needed reminding — it still doesn’t have voice chat support. Well, at least the company hasn’t personally enabled it yet. дальше »
2019-7-24 22:05 | |
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Vicious malware threatens to turn search engine into crypto-mining zombie botnet
Enterprise search engine Elasticsearch is under threat of being turned into a sophisticated cryptocurrency mining botnet to be used in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro describes a new malware strain that launches multi-stage attacks on publicly accessible databases and servers that run old versions of Elasticsearch software. дальше »
2019-7-23 17:54 | |
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How the hell does your phone’s in-screen fingerprint scanner work?
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. If you’ve used any modern Android devices, you’ll have come across the current unlocking trend: the in-screen fingerprint scanner. дальше »
2019-7-23 16:33 | |
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Tinder Joins the Revolut Against Google Play’s 30 Percent Cut
Coinspeaker Tinder Joins the Revolut Against Google Play’s 30 Percent CutTinder is the latest app to join the growing revolt against the fees charged by app stores, with the launch of a new payment process that bypasses the Google Play Store. дальше »
2019-7-23 12:29 | |
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Tinder Joins the Revolt Against Google Play’s 30 Percent Cut
Coinspeaker Tinder Joins the Revolt Against Google Play’s 30 Percent CutTinder is the latest app to join the growing revolt against the fees charged by app stores, with the launch of a new payment process that bypasses the Google Play Store. дальше »
2019-7-24 12:29 | |
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Around The Block With Jeff And David – July 22, 2019
In this show, we discuss: Bitcoin breaking 10500 (again). Treasury Secretary Mnuchin dismissing bitcoin, and saying that it is only used by illicit users. Binance is rewarding XLM Hodlers – how can you get yours? India unbans cryptocurrencies, what does this mean for the price? China says Bitcoin is a virtual property and more! JoinRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-23 19:52 | |
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Iran to set Electricity Tariffs for Bitcoin Mining
Iran’s Economic Commission has agreed to set electricity tariffs for bitcoin mining activities based on the prices used for electricity exports. The new tariff scheme is expected to come into effect as soon as it gets approved by the Iranian Cabinet, according to a Financial Tribune report, July 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-23 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin Mining Hotspot Iran Drafts Electricity Tariffs for Crypto Miners
The government of Iran has opted to introduce specific electricity prices for cryptocurrency mining. The west Asian country, which has had a complicated relationship with cryptocurrency in the past, plans to set prices around the same tariffs that are used for exporting electricity. дальше »
2019-7-22 15:32 | |
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Money and Democracy: How the Elite Manipulated Ledgers and Created a Social Ranking System
Money is one of the most important but least understood manmade tools in existence. For more than 5,000 years humans have used a tool of exchange called money to facilitate trade. During this timespan, the evolution of money has evolved into a system of information, a social contract, and a ranking system. дальше »
2019-7-22 05:00 | |
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US Treasury Secy’s comments on Bitcoin being used for illicit activities refuted by Interchange co-founder
Bitcoin’s rise to the top has been peppered with several controversies and criticisms from different areas. This was again evidenced by comments from Steve Mnuchin, the Treasury Secretary of the United States and U. дальше »
2019-7-22 21:00 | |
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Anonymous chat apps fuels both free speech and cyberbullying
When the anonymous social media app YOLO was launched in May 2019, it topped the iTunes downloads chart after just one week, despite the lack of a major marketing campaign. Designed to be used with social network Snapchat, YOLO lets users invite people to send them anonymous messages. дальше »
2019-7-22 20:00 | |
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Anonymous chat apps fuel both free speech and cyberbullying
When the anonymous social media app YOLO was launched in May 2019, it topped the iTunes downloads chart after just one week, despite the lack of a major marketing campaign. Designed to be used with social network Snapchat, YOLO lets users invite people to send them anonymous messages. дальше »
2019-7-22 20:00 | |
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This Is How EMJAC Uses Blockchain to Manage Global Waste Tires
The massive production and usage of tires and the difficulties to dispose off the waste tires once used is one of the most severe environmental problems in recent years worldwide. To reduce these waste tires people use direct burning as a conventional method, which creates pollution due to emissions of harmful gases; and disposing the […] The post This Is How EMJAC Uses Blockchain to Manage Global Waste Tires appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-21 23:13 | |
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Token Foundry Head, Former Employee Of ConsenSys’ Joseph Lubin Could Sue For $13 Million
Joseph Lubin is well known as the co-founder of Ethereum, but his name is in the headlines for a different reason lately, linked with Harrison Hines. Hine used to be the head of Token Foundry with ConsenSys, which is Lubin’s venture studio. дальше »
2019-7-20 20:04 | |
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VanEck official points out Steve Mnuchin’s 180 on US Treasury’s report on fiat currency and frauds
The main argument used by many critics of cryptocurrencies is that digital assets are used for fraudulent and nefarious activities. This was recently cited by Steve Mnuchin, the United States’s Treasury Secretary, who said that Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency market would be subject to the same level of jurisdiction that fiat money […] The post VanEck official points out Steve Mnuchin’s 180 on US Treasury’s report on fiat currency and frauds appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-7-20 22:30 | |
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This Week in Cryptocurrency: July 19th, 2019
Cryptocurrency Market Update Ouch. But we’re used to it! This wasn’t the best week for cryptocurrency markets in recent weeks, but the volatility isn’t anything we haven’t seen before. If… The post This Week in Cryptocurrency: July 19th, 2019 appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-7-20 21:30 | |
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Google used 107,000 solar panels to create a portrait of Apollo 11 pioneer Margaret Hamilton
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of NASA’s historic moon landing mission, Google built a massive portrait of Apollo 11 software lead Margaret Hamilton using only solar panels and the reflection of the moon. дальше »
2019-7-19 17:56 | |
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Australian retirees lose their $900,000 pension fund in cryptocurrency scam
A retired couple in Australia have reportedly lost $900,000 to an elaborate cryptocurrency scam. Mike and Karen Taylor were traveling around Australia in a camper van when they fell for the online scam. дальше »
2019-7-19 16:46 | |
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Fired Microsoft Geek Allegedly Stole $10 Million With a Bitcoin Mixer
Ex Microsoft employee Volodymyr Kvashuk was arrested this week amid allegations of digital currency theft to the tune of $10 million. U. S. attorneys for the Western District of Washington suspect the Ukrainian-born resident used a Bitcoin mixer to cover up his tracks. дальше »
2019-7-20 16:33 | |
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Decentralized Crypto-Betting Platform Betmatch Raises the Bar
People have been making bets since the earliest of times. In Ancient Greece, spectators used to bet on the Olympics’ participants, while in Ancient Rome – Romans used to bet on gladiators and chariot racers. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:00 | |
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Министр финансов США сравнил Bitcoin с надежным швейцарским банком. Мнучин — против криптовалют
Стивен Мнучин, руководитель американского финансового ведомства, решил вновь выступить по вопросам криптовалют. Are you saying cash has never been used for illicit purposes, @joesquawk asks in response to Mnuchin's concerns about #btc "We are going to make sure that bitcoin doesn't become the equivalent to swiss numbered bank accounts" says @stevenmnuchin1 pic. дальше »
2019-7-20 14:14 | |
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Japan Seeks to Develop SWIFT Payment Equivalent for Cryptocurrencies
Japan’s government is working on the creation of a new international network for payments based on cryptocurrencies in order to fight money laundering inside the region, according to an article posted July 18, 2019 by Reuters. дальше »
2019-7-19 11:05 | |
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Fatuous Hypocrite: Mnuchin Says Cash Isn’t Used For Money-Laundering
Listening to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin talk about money-laundering, cash, and Bitcoin, you come to one of two possible conclusions: Mnuchin does not know what money-laundering is, or… Mnuchin is lying about the role of cash in money-laundering to make Bitcoin look bad. дальше »
2019-7-18 22:12 | |
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Blockstream’s Samson Mow: “Facebook Should Have Just Used Bitcoin” Regarding Libra Project
The combative hearing in the U.S Congress in the past two days left citizens and other onlookers with much doubt on the success of Facebook’s Libra. While Bitcoin (BTC) caught on a bullish vibe across the financial committee led by Maxine Waters, Libra’s CEO David Marcus was under fire on the privacy of data issues […] дальше »
2019-7-18 19:28 | |
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TikTok is testing a WhatsApp shortcut to let you share videos with your best friends
It appears social media sensation TikTok is taking a leaf out of the books of Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube. The platform is currently testing a Discover tab to make it easier for users to, well, discover new engaging content. дальше »
2019-7-18 16:28 | |
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Decentralization Taking Shape On a New Platform For Dapps and Services
Coinspeaker Decentralization Taking Shape On a New Platform For Dapps and ServicesIf any technology seeks to be adopted and widely used, it must have firm foundations to stand on. Credits may well be the solid ground the industry’s many participants have been seeking for turning their developments into reality. дальше »
2019-7-18 14:57 | |
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‘Trust’ was mentioned 69 times at Facebook’s Libra Senate hearing – nice
In the 220-minute-long Senate hearing where Facebook’s head of Calibra, David Marcus, was grilled on the company’s “cryptocurrency” plans, the word trust was mentioned every two minutes on average, working out to 69 times in total. дальше »
2019-7-18 14:28 | |
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Japan Bootstraps Regulated SWIFT-Like Global Crypto Payments Network
Japan is set to further its pioneering spirit when it comes to cryptocurrency. The Japanese government is currently developing an international cryptocurrency payments network similar to the SWIFT network currently used by banks, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-7-18 12:45 | |
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Study Finds Bitcoin’s Most Volatile from Midnight to 1 A.M. (UTC)
Data analysts at Longhash found that Bitcoin’s price action fluctuates most from midnight to 1 a. m. UTC. Could this present an opportunity for day traders? Does the Early Bird Get the Worm? A recently published report from Longhash found that Bitcoin’s most volatile trading hours occur between midnight and 1 a. дальше »
2019-7-18 00:00 | |
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Ethereum (ETH) in Free Fall, Down 34% Following Bitcoin Cash Idea
Ethereum (ETH) slides 34 percent as bears step up Bitcoin Cash may be used to temporarily solve Ethereum’s scalability problems Vitalik has an audacious plan of integrating Ethereum with Bitcoin Cash before ETH 2. дальше »
2019-7-18 22:00 | |
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Find out how long until John McAfee must eat his own dick (cos Bitcoin)
Two years have passed since cybersecurity wild-man John McAfee first told the world he would eat his own dick if his Bitcoin price prediction didn’t come true — and things still aren’t looking good. дальше »
2019-7-17 17:32 | |
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SWIFT to Wrestle with Cryptocurrency Platforms for Cross-Border Transaction Dominance
The continuous increase in the use of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology has largely been adversarial to the currently used traditional methods of payment and financial solutions in general. дальше »
2019-7-17 16:40 | |
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Why Cryptocurrency Trading Is Becoming A Big Thing
Cryptocurrency used to be something known only to niche tech fans. Now, it has piqued the general population’s interest as more and more become intrigued by the process involved with its production. дальше »
2019-7-17 10:38 | |
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Acumen Research and Consulting (ARC) Forecast: Blockchain Healthcare Use at $1.7 Billion by 2026
As you may know, blockchain technology is currently being used in several industries. While some of the most well-known use cases are in the financial and logistics industry, the truth is that the health industry is another one that really uses a lot of it. дальше »
2019-7-17 01:58 | |
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MyDashWallet Experiences 2-Month Hack
Dash-focused wallet MyDashWallet announced it experienced a data breach from May 13 to July 12, with the wallet provider stating that anyone who used MyDashWallet in that time frame should assume the hacker has their private keys. дальше »
2019-7-17 22:14 | |
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