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Riot Blockchain Plans United States-Based Regulated Cryptocurrency Exchange in Q2 2019
The upcoming regulated cryptocurrency exchange called RiotX will offer three primary services namely banking, a trading engine and a digital wallet. RiotX will initially be available within the United States territory. дальше »
2019-3-18 16:00
Report: ICE database tracks nearly 60% of US population without a warrant
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) today revealed US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) allegedly circumvented state laws and federal privacy guidelines when it purchased access to a commercial database for the purpose of conducting mass surveillance. дальше »
2019-3-13 20:56
Voters Bombard 2020 Presidential Hopeful Andrew Yang with $1,000 Facebook Invoices
Andrew Yang, the New York non-profit entrepreneur and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate who’s a bull for bitcoin and ethereum – as well as Universal Basic Income (UBI) – owes 22 political activists $22,000 toward making UBI a reality – at least according to the activists themselves. дальше »
2019-3-13 17:20
Fact Check: Do US Travelers Need a Visa to Visit Europe?
In the onslaught of fake news allegedly stemming from U. S. media sources, readers can now add another mark to their expanding chalkboard. Late last week, it was reported that Americans would be required to apply for visas beginning in 2021 if they wanted to visit Europe. дальше »
2019-3-13 02:30
Howdy Arabia! U.S. to Overtake Saudi Arabia as World’s Biggest Oil Exporter by 2025
For much of the past 75 years or thereabouts, the status of Saudi Arabia as the world’s undisputed energy hegemon has been taken for granted, with the kingdom exporting roughly 7 million barrels of oil per day, making it by far the world’s largest oil producer and one of the wealthiest countries on the planet. дальше »
2019-3-12 16:04
France’s Millionaire Tax Failed – So Will AOC’s Green New Deal
It seems like New York and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could learn a thing or two from Europe. The “millionaire tax” that both the state and its most controversial representative are proposing was first attempted in France back in 2012. дальше »
2019-3-12 00:49
Crypto Regulation Passed: Colorado Exempts Cryptocurrencies From Securities Laws
Colorado’s Governor Jared Polis has signed a new law that exempts cryptocurrencies from securities laws. The bill was first… The post Crypto Regulation Passed: Colorado Exempts Cryptocurrencies From Securities Laws appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-11 09:39
Huawei CFO Sues Canada for December Arrest, Hints at US Scheme in Lawsuit
Lawyers for Meng Wanzhou, CFO of China tech superpower Huawei, are suing the Canadian government for breaching her constitutional rights. A new page was turned in the ongoing war between Huawei and the US and Canadian governments on Monday when lawyers for Meng Wanzhou announced that they are suing Canda. дальше »
2019-3-8 13:37
How Blockchain Technology Reshapes 21st Century Supply Chain Management
Increasing complexity in global supply chain management has forced businesses to reassess their transit strategies. Seemingly, blockchain technology that undergirds cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ether, and others, has emerged as a silver bullet for the cobweb of global supply chain channels. дальше »
2019-3-7 02:00
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
Study Forecasts $2.9 Billion Blockchain Expenditure for 2019
In a press release published March 4, 2019, the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast worldwide spending on blockchain solutions to be roughly around $2. 9 billion in 2019, an impressive surge of 88. дальше »
2019-3-6 20:00
The US Army wants us to pretend autonomous tanks aren’t killer robots
There’s been a recent hullabaloo over the US Army developing killer robots, but we’re here to set you straight. The Pentagon’s official stance: it’s all false. There’s no such thing as killer robots; you’re drunk. дальше »
2019-3-5 22:40
US Credit Card Debt Balloons Past Record at 2008 Stock Market Crash
US credit card debt has spiraled to a staggering $870 billion, a new record. The debt pile is going to be of significant concern to fiscal hawks who will be particularly concerned by the fact that the amount is continuing to push higher despite a booming stock market and positive growth in the US economy. дальше »
2019-3-5 22:07
Study: Nearly half of all Americans have a family member who’s been incarcerated
A team of researchers at the University of Cornell recently conducted a study on incarceration rates in the US. It was discovered that nearly half of all Americans have a family member who’s been incarcerated. дальше »
2019-3-5 20:10
Trump Promises to Kill India’s $5.6 Billion in Duty-Free Exports to US: Another Trade War?
President Donald Trump has indicated that the preferential trade status that India enjoys with the United States under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) tariffs system and which allows it to export some products to the U. дальше »
2019-3-5 14:28
Pending Cryptocurrency Legislation List Highlights High-Impact Areas
With the advent of blockchain and cryptocurrencies disrupting our financial systems, regulators are forced to investigate the utility of this technology and propose new rules to ensure that citizens are able to receive the maximum benefit from using decentralized digital assets while minimizing any of its potentially harmful effects. дальше »
2019-3-4 19:00
$46 Billion Flows into Chinese Stock Market, Should Launch Dow Higher
Following MSCI’s decision to increase the weight of Chinese onshore shares in its widely-cited emerging market index, over $46 billion is set to pour into the stock market of China, a move that could kick the ongoing Dow Jones recovery into an even higher gear. дальше »
2019-3-4 21:47
Millennials are Killing the US Beer Industry – Their Next Victim is Heineken
Heineken USA, the American division of Dutch global beverage manufacturer Heineken International – the world’s second-largest brewer – is gearing up for a business restructuring that will involve cutting 15 percent of its total workforce. дальше »
2019-3-2 22:10
Man Behind “My Big Coin” Scam Charged by DOJ
A New York Man has been charged with four counts of wire fraud and three counts of unlawful monetary transactions after peddling a false coin to investors, the Department of Justice revealed on February 27, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-2 20:00
California Trashes $300 Million With its Garbage Recycling System
A consumer watchdog in the Golden State has revealed that recycling conscious Californians being ripped off by an outdated collection system. A new report has outlined how environmentally friendly Californians are being short-changed by a flawed system and lack of basic recycling infrastructure. дальше »
2019-3-2 19:24
Why Donald Trump Was Forced to Walk Away from North Korea Summit
The highly anticipated meeting with the U. S. President Donald Trump and North Korea Chairman of the Workers’ Party Kim Jong Un came to an abrupt end with neither party willing to compromise on a denuclearization agreement. дальше »
2019-2-28 17:28
Watch Equifax’ CEO get schooled in a congressional hearing about his company’s massive data breach
In September 2017, US-based credit reporting firm Equifax revealed that its site had suffered a breach, and 143 million citizens’ records were stolen in the attack – names, addresses, social security numbers, and all. дальше »
2019-2-27 10:44
Trump to Be Accused of Racism, Lies and Criminal Acts by Former Lawyer Michael Cohen
Editor’s Note 14:59 EST: The headline has been amended for clarity. Trump’s former personal lawyer is set to give a bombshell testimony in front of Congress. Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former attorney and fixer for 12 years until May 2018, could be about to open a can of worms on Wednesday that even Teflon Don cannot walk away from clean. дальше »
2019-2-27 22:40
U.S. Authorities Recover Bitcoin from 2016 Bitfinex Hack
Bitfinex has announced that they will be compensating 5,000 victims of its 2016 hack as it was reported by Reuters on February 25, 2019, that US authorities have recovered some of the bitcoin that was stolen during the hack. дальше »
2019-2-26 14:00
US China Trade Deal Optimism Will Spark Massive Dow Jones Rally
The Dow Jones and the rest of the U. S. stock market are expected to initiate strong rallies in the upcoming weeks as the confidence of investors in the prospect of a comprehensive deal between the U. дальше »
2019-2-24 19:25
Dow Secures 9-Week Winning Streak, Roars Past 26,000 with Minutes to Spare
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied on Friday to rescue its nine-week winning streak, and the US stock market bellwether further crossed another milestone by edging across the 26,000 mark minutes prior to the closing bell. дальше »
2019-2-23 00:05
Official: U.S. SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Verdicts Will Determine South Korea’s Crypto Attitude
South Korea Waits On SEC Rulings The race for the launch of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been an onerous one. Since the first proposal was plopped on the desk of American regulators, hopefuls and. дальше »
2019-2-22 03:22
FBI Speaks On The Cryptocurrency Sector
It is rare that cryptocurrency investors and traders actually get insight into the way that law enforcement is watching and examining the cryptocurrency industry. In a recent interview with the FBI conducted by The Paypers, February 19, 2019 – the agency elaborated on how investors can protect themselves, and how it plans to prevent futureRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-20 18:00
Dow Jones Winning: Why China’s Stock Market Surging For First Time in 3 Months is Crucial
For the first time in 3 months, the Chinese stock market has recorded a 3 percent increase triggered by the optimistic prospect of a comprehensive trade deal. The Dow Jones is nearing the 26,000 point mark after initiating a strong rally in the past two weeks. дальше »
2019-2-18 18:03
CFTC Releases Examination Priorities for Cryptocurrency Control
On February 12, 2019, the US Commodity Features Trading Commission (CFTC) released a new set of examination priorities for several departments. One such arm, the Division of Market Oversight (DMO), will be monitoring as well as analysing cryptocurrencies and block trading via surveillance practices. дальше »
2019-2-15 18:00
U.S: Two SIM Swappers Indicted for Stealing Cryptocurrencies
The United States Department of Justice has detailed the indictment of Ahmad Wagaafe Hared and Matthew Gene Ditman on the grounds of identity theft and conspiring to commit computer fraud and abuse, according to public documents published on February 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-7 22:00
US Stock Market Has No Room Left to Grow, Raymand James Says Investors Should Watch Out
The 10-year Treasury note yield of the United States has continuously dropped in a three-month span since November of last year for the first time since 2015, which may be seen as an indicator of uncertainty in the U. дальше »
2019-2-5 01:11
US Stock Market Has No Room Left to Grow, Raymond James Says Investors Should Watch Out
The 10-year Treasury note yield of the United States has continuously dropped in a three-month span since November of last year for the first time since 2015, which may be seen as an indicator of uncertainty in the U. дальше »
2019-2-5 01:11
US State of Wyoming Passes New Bill Recognizing Cryptocurrency as Money
Is Bitcoin (BTC) money? According to the US state of Wyoming, yes. On January 31, 2019, the Cowboy State… The post US State of Wyoming Passes New Bill Recognizing Cryptocurrency as Money appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-2-5 22:38
Dow Jones Sess Stunning 10% Recovery, But This One Key Factor Could Fuel Even More Growth
Since January 3, within a one-month span, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has recovered from 22,682 points to 25,102 points, by more than 10 percent. It has been a stunning 30 days for the Dow Jones, which was at risk of entering a bear market after falling by 19 percent from its all-time high. дальше »
2019-2-2 21:48
Fed Chair Concerned About $22 Trillion US Debt, is Bitcoin a Viable Alternative?
The US national debt now stands at $21. 974 trillion, a 10% increase since President Donald Trump took over the oval office. And Bitcoin may be the needle people need to pop the debt bubble. Fed Chair Jerome Powell, talking about the $22 trillion US debt: "I'm very worried about it, but from the Fed's standpoint. дальше »
2019-2-1 17:09
Cryptocurrency a Safe Pathway for Iran? European Nations Joining-In
During an interview for the news agency Tasnim on Monday – the head of TPO or Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization highlighted how the country is taking interested and looking into using cryptocurrencies txs as a way to overcome the sanctions set by the U. дальше »
2019-1-30 01:53
Iran Launching a State-Backed Cryptocurrency to Avoid U.S. Sanctions
Iran could unveil its state-backed cryptocurrency by the end of the week, as the country keeps looking for ways to avoid the harsh sanctions imposed by the U. S. , Al Jazeera reported on January 27, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-29 16:00
Kik Looks to Challenge SEC over ICO Securities Debacle
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal published on January 27, 2019, Canadian social-media giant Kik Interactive Inc. is contemplating locking horns with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the latter’s diktat on the legal status of tokens issued throug initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2019-1-28 16:00
New Hampshire Bill Proposes that Bitcoin (BTC) is Legalized for Payment of State Taxes
Two U.S. lawmakers, Dennis Acton and Michael Yakubovich, proposed a new bill this month that would allow New Hampshire residents… The post New Hampshire Bill Proposes that Bitcoin (BTC) is Legalized for Payment of State Taxes appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-25 14:43
The FBI says its photo analysis is scientific evidence. Scientists disagree.
At the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, a team of about a half-dozen technicians analyzes pictures down to their pixels, trying to determine if the faces, hands, clothes or cars of suspects match images collected by investigators from cameras at crime scenes. дальше »
2019-1-22 03:35
Uber is now working on self-driving scooters and bicycles
Uber has had its fair share of troubles in its efforts to put self-driving cabs on the road, but before it tackles them all, it’s moving into new territory: building autonomous electric scooters and bicycles for its fleet of on-demand vehicles. дальше »
2019-1-21 09:51
US Agencies Top List of Law Enforcement Requests Sent to Crypto Exchanges
As the crypto industry grows, its increased use by both innocent cryptocurrency investors and malicious cyber criminals does as well. This has prompted government agencies and financial market regulators to take a deeper look at crypto transactions in order to track down potential criminal behavior in hopes of finding evidence that will lead to successful. дальше »
2019-1-19 23:00
New York-based Asset Management Firm Files for Bitcoin ETF
Wilshire Phoenix, a New York-based Asset management firm, has filed for an ETF which will store bitcoin, treasury bills and the US Dollar, January 15, 2019. Coveting the ETF The journey to finally getting a Cryptocurrency ETF has been a long and elusive one. дальше »
2019-1-17 02:00
Confusing U.S. Tax Laws Lead to $5 Billion In Unrealized Crypto Losses
Last year, the crypto community pointed fingers at tax payers liquidating assets in order to cover inflated tax bills due to the substantial gains realized during the 2017 Bitcoin bull run as among the chief reasons the bear market had begun. дальше »
2019-1-16 23:00
US police can’t force you to unlock your phone with fingerprints or face recognition
Last Friday, Judge Kandis Westmore ruled in a US federal court in California that police cannot compel suspects to unlock their phones using biometrics like face recognition, iris scans, or fingerprints, as that would be in violation of their Fifth Amendment protections against self-incrimination. дальше »
2019-1-15 08:48
US Army’s defense of killer robots sounds like the plot to War Games
The US Army wants to develop fully autonomous weapons systems, but its initiatives to take humans out of the loop have been met with push-back from lawmakers and the general public. The government’s solution? Treat it as a PR problem. дальше »
2019-1-15 01:28
NASA looks to secure flight data with blockchain tech
NASA is exploring potential use-cases for blockchain technology in a bid to safeguard the privacy and security of aircraft flight data. A research paper, published by aero-computer engineer Ronald Reisman this week, explored the viability of a blockchain network and smart contracts to overcome the aforementioned security issues. дальше »
2019-1-11 20:05
2018: The year Congress and social media collided
One of the biggest, and most unwelcome revelations of the past few years is just how much social media platforms can be — and have been — used for manipulation and distribution of falsehoods. And in 2018, several social media executives were called into the hot seat in front of elected officials to account for their company’s inability to foresee, prevent, or, in some cases, efficiently treat their multitudinous problems. дальше »
2018-12-28 12:00
China hacked the US Navy and stole personal info on at least 100K sailors
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) today unsealed indictments against a pair of Chinese agents charged with hacking US computer systems from a period spanning 2006 – 2018. Among those successfully targeted was the US Navy. дальше »