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U.S. Department of Defense to Adopt Blockchain Technology
In a bid to establish hack-proof digital communication lines and advance its digital environment to afford it a competitive advantage in the modern battlespace, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has started experimenting with distributed ledger technology (DLT), according to a publication entitled “DoD Digital Modernization Strategy” DARPA Joins the Blockchain Bandwagon As statedRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-30 19:00
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Small Nations Attracting Crypto Startups with Amenable Regulations
While large nations like the United States, the United Kingdom, and others are still sitting on the fence in terms of cryptocurrency regulations, smaller nations such as Malta, Belarus, Bahrain, and others have implemented clear cut guidelines for bitcoin-linked businesses, making these regions a hotbed for startups, reports Reuters on July 29, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-30 23:00
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Listed Company that Changed name to ‘Long Blockchain’ Suspected of Insider Trading
Blockchain was probably the most overused buzzword in 2017 for economic and technology enthusiasts. Many companies like Long Island Iced Tea and Bioptix changed their names and their core business just to get in on the hype. дальше »
2019-7-26 21:00
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Game of Thrones? Bitcoin Bro John McAfee Schemes to Rule US & UK
Bitcoin millionaire John McAfee has a bold, ambitious vision: To rule over both the United States and the United Kingdom as their president and prime minister, respectively. McAfee outlined his audacious aspirations on Twitter, where he alleged that he qualifies to be both — simultaneously — because he’s a U. дальше »
2019-7-27 20:01
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Ripple CEO Fears Regulation Fallout from Facebook’s Libra
Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple Inc, is concerned about the U. S. government’s recent jump into action after the announcement of Libra. In an interview with Fortune, July 25, 2019, Garlinghouse speaks about his discontent with Trump’s bunching of cryptocurrencies, and the potential regulatory conundrum that Libra has awoken. дальше »
2019-7-26 14:51
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Senate Intelligence Committee: Russia targeted all 50 US states ahead of 2016 elections
In a heavily redacted report released by the Senate Intelligence Committee today says Russians targeted election systems in all 50 US states ahead of the 2016 elections. This shows a much larger impact than previous reports (which separately noted that 21 states, and then 39 states were affected) as targets of the Russian interference. дальше »
2019-7-26 09:50
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U.S. Man Indicted for Running Illegal Bitcoin Exchange
William Green, a Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury for operating a bitcoin trading business dubbed “Destination Bitcoin” without registering with the Secretary of the Treasury as required by the law, according to a press release on July 24, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-25 15:00
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U.S. Regulators Set to Examine Regulatory Frameworks for Cryptos and Blockchain
According to the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, July 24, 2019, the Senate will conduct a full committee hearing which will solely focus on “Examining Regulatory Frameworks for Digital Currencies and Blockchain. дальше »
2019-7-25 13:00
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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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US Treasury Secretary is Adamant That He Won’t Be Talking About Bitcoin in Ten Years
Hardly surprisingly, the United States Treasury Secretary has stated that he will neither be talking about or investing in Bitcoin in the future. Steven Mnuchin says that even during his stint in his current position, he will certainly have “other priorities” that do not involve crypto assets. дальше »
2019-7-25 00:00
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Binance’s Changpeng Zhao Believes Trump’s Anti-Crypto Rhetoric is Ultimately a “Good Thing”
Changpeng Zhao (CZ) doesn’t believe Trump’s recent anti-crypto rhetoric will have an adverse effect on the industry as a whole, reports CNBC, July 23, 2019. The Binance CEO says the industry has sufficient maturity and censorship resistance to survive any government-led crackdown. дальше »
2019-7-24 23:00
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Equifax to pay $700m for breach that exposed 147 million Americans’ data
Almost two years after a major data breach hit Equifax, the company has finally agreed to a global settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). As per the proposed terms of the deal, the consumer credit reporting agency will shell out as much as $700 million to settle with federal agencies and 50 US states and territories. дальше »
2019-7-23 09:37
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Bitcoin (BTC) Will Survive Even If Exchanges Are Shut Down
Even if the US pass prohibitive laws to "tame" cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) will survive. China and India are trying only publicizing the coin's ability. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Will Survive Even If Exchanges Are Shut Down appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-7-19 17:00
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US Congressman: You Can’t Kill Bitcoin, Libra And Others Trying to Mimic
All eyes are on Bitcoin, Facebook’s Libra, and the entire cryptocurrency market this week, following a tweet from the United States President Donald Trump, a Senate hearing on Libra, and an abundance of financial industry chatter as the crypto market takes its first steps towards serious regulation and legitimacy. дальше »
2019-7-18 23:00
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Expresses Libra and Digital Asset Concerns
Steve Mnuchin, the secretary for the United States Treasury, held a press briefing to address the sudden storm of cryptocurrencies led by the announcement of Libra. Mnuchin, along with other bureaucrats, expressed scepticism over the launch of Libra, going as far as drafting a bill to keep tech companies out of finance, as reported byRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-16 13:21
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The United States Seeks to Prohibit Big Tech from Banking and Finance
A copy of draft legislation barring big tech from entering the banking industry and providing financial services has been doing the rounds. It is believed that this draft has been circulated amongst the House Financial Services Committee’s Democratic majority. дальше »
2019-7-16 11:00
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“A National Security Issue”, US Secretary of Treasury Speaks On Libra and Bitcoin
Just days ago President Donald Trump called Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies “not money” when he Tweeted about the subject for the first time. Now his Secretary of Treasury, Steve Mnuchin has offered a warning about the industry. дальше »
2019-7-16 03:29
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US Treasury Increases Regulatory Pressure on Crypto, Warns of Its Unlawful Uses
Friday night, United States President Donald Trump tweeted about Facebook Libra, Bitcoin, and crypto as a whole, expressing his distaste in the emerging asset class and commenting on their “unlawful” uses. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:01
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Will David Marcus bring it home on July 17 as community waits with bated breath?
Facebook clearly knows how to hedge its bets. Be it conquering the social media ecosystem or riling the entire world about cryptocurrencies with one systematic announcement on its in-house digital asset, Libra. дальше »
2019-7-15 19:30
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Europe May not Need Bitcoin to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions
The Trump administration has been responsible for the recent wave of economic sanctions placed on several countries. The most notable on this list has been Iran. The two country’s tense history around the accumulation of resources needed for atomic weapons has also added an element of global concern. дальше »
2019-7-15 21:00
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John McAfee Addresses Donald Trump’s ‘Hate’ for Cryptocurrencies
“I am not a fan of bitcoin and cryptocurrency” due to their unregulated nature, those were the words of U. S President Donald Trump on July 11, 2019. It was simple enough, yet very powerful to get the attention of the crypto community and that of John McAfee. дальше »
2019-7-13 16:52
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We gave US police, ICE, and CBP AI without regulations in 2016: Now it’s 1984
This weekend’s ICE raids are essentially a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the government‘s surveillance state. The same AI-powered tools empowering those agents to identify, target, track, and spy on immigrants without a warrant are already in the hands of police officers, sherriff’s deputies, and border patrol agents across the country. дальше »
2019-7-13 23:37
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Pompliano: Trump’s Tweet Puts Spotlight on Lack of Trust Bitcoin Solves
Last night, the entire crypto Twitter became electrified with chatter when United States President Donald Trump tweeted about “magic internet money,” also known as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. According to Morgan Creek Digital partner and co-founder Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano, while Trump’s tweet was indeed significant, it also sheds a light on how Bitcoin is designed to. дальше »
2019-7-12 20:55
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US President Donald Trump: “I am not a fan of Bitcoin”
Facebook has their own digital currency. Bitcoin is trading above $11,000. Donald Trump is Tweeting about cryptocurrency. No, this isn’t a dream, it’s just another day in crypto in 20019. дальше »
2019-7-12 06:34
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Donald Trump Not a Fan of Bitcoin And Crypto? Too Volatile, He Says
Wow, just wow. Donald Trump, the president of the United States, has openly commented on Bitcoin and crypto assets. On Twitter no less. This is presumably the businessman-turned-most powerful man on Earth’s first public comment on the cryptocurrency space since he began his presidency. дальше »
2019-7-12 03:43
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Bitcoin Payments Platform Foldapp Adds Lightning Support
Foldapp, a platform that enables users to spend their bitcoin (BTC) at various retail stores in the United States, including Starbucks, has added support for the Lightning Network, Bitcoin’s Layer-two scaling solution. дальше »
2019-7-12 23:00
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Two Americans Fined $360,000 for Impersonating CFTC in Bitcoin Scam
Texas court has granted a motion against two American citizens that were soliciting Bitcoin impersonating the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The criminals were using Facebook and email tactics to persuade citizens into sending them bitcoin, claiming they were investing those funds into financial products. дальше »
2019-7-12 21:00
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Two Americans Fined $360,000 for Impersonating CFTF in Bitcoin Scam
Texas court has granted a motion against two American citizens that were soliciting Bitcoin impersonating the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The criminals were using Facebook and email tactics to persuade citizens into sending them bitcoin, claiming they were investing those funds into financial products. дальше »
2019-7-12 21:00
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Facebook Assures Senate Committee That They Will Play by the Rules
David Marcus, the head of Calibra, wrote a letter to the House Financial Services Committee solidifying Facebook’s stance that they will ensure customer privacy and are taking their time to roll out Libra, allowing it to be done correctly, as reported by The Hill. дальше »
2019-7-10 13:00
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John McAfee Offers His Crypto Expertise to the Cuban Government
Interesting developments in Cuba have led to John McAfee offering his expertise in cryptocurrency to the Cuban government. Earlier this week, Cuba said they would study the use of cryptocurrency to circumvent U. дальше »
2019-7-7 16:00
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Fireworks Expected as Bitcoin Breaks Below $11,000 Ahead of Holiday Weekend
After a strong rejection at $14,000, Bitcoin’s parabolic rally has been cut short, and the leading crypto asset by market cap is taking a much needed pause and correction after bringing investors over 300% gains since the start of 2019. дальше »
2019-7-6 23:21
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5 US Cities Fueling the Electric Vehicles Adoption Boom
Electric vehicles are slowly making their way into the mainstream. Some regions tend to prove far more popular than others, which is only to be expected during the early stages. In the United States, there is a genuine electric vehicle boom taking place across the following major cities. дальше »
2019-7-6 17:00
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Russia Wont Ban Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
Ever since the announcement of Libra, it has been the hottest topic of discussion amongst cryptocurrency enthusiasts, banks, tech companies, and regulators. As Europe and the USA struggle to come to terms with Libra, Russia is surprisingly calm on the issue, even confirming that the country doesn’t plan to ban Libra, as reported by Quartz,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-6 13:00
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US Congress Wants Facebook to Halt Libra Cryptocurrency Project
Members of the United States Congress have demanded in a letter that Facebook halts development of the Libra cryptocurrency as it poses a threat to the hegemony of the U. S. dollar. This call by the U. дальше »
2019-7-3 15:55
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U.S town in Ohio prepares to issue Bitcoin Cash SLP tokens
Ohio-based software company, Software Verde LLC, has been working with the local government of Dublin, Ohio for the last six months and will soon be releasing the first U. S government blockchain token using SLP, a protocol that uses the Bitcoin Cash blockchain. дальше »
2019-7-2 15:00
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Secret US Border Patrol hate group exposed on Facebook
Investigative journalist A. C. Thompson from ProPublica today exposed a secret Facebook group for US Border Patrol agents full of racist and misogynistic comments and memes, including calls for violent action against immigrants and Democrats. дальше »
2019-7-2 23:08
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Bitcoin’s mission to succeed gold holdings in countries no longer an utopian possibility
Bitcoin has stolen the scene in the cryptocurrency market again after massive surges propelled the world’s largest cryptocurrency past the $10,000 mark recently. The price boom resulted in many proponents of the cryptocurrency to make connections between the growth of the digital asset and its impact on mainstream finance in the future. дальше »
2019-6-28 12:00
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Ransomware: Another U.S. City Pays Hackers Over $500k in Bitcoin
The leaders of Lake City, a city of less than 70,000 people, located in central north Florida’s Columbia County, have paid the sum of 42 bitcoin (about $523k at press time ) to the hackers who orchestrated the catastrophic ransomware attack that totally crippled the area’s online processes two weeks ago, according to a ZDNetRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-27 05:00
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Bancor Restrics U.S.-Based Investors from Trading on Its DEX
In a blog post published on June 18, 2019, decentralized exchange (DEX) Bancor announced that from July 8, 2019, its U. S. -based users will no longer be able to use the exchange to trade digital currencies. дальше »
2019-6-20 01:00
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FINRA and SEC Frustrating U.S Crypto Startups
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a non-governmental and self-regulatory organization (SRO) in charge of regulating member brokerage firms, has been reluctant to approve the application of nearly 40 firms looking to offer crypto-related services in the region. дальше »
2019-6-19 21:00
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Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Upcoming Global Market Crash
Bitcoin (BTC) has thus far flourished in 2019, surging 188% from its December lows of $3,150 to a recent… The post Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Upcoming Global Market Crash appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-19 19:04
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Crypto Exchange Bittrex Delists 40+ Altcoins for US Clients: Regulatory Pressure
Crypto Assets Delisted En-Masse on US Exchanges As Bitcoin (BTC) has returned, regulatory pressure on crypto assets and their respective industries have begun to rapidly mount. We may be just six months from BTC’s $3,200. дальше »
2019-6-15 10:00
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Indian Call Center Scam Milks $1.7 Million in Bitcoin From US Citizens
By CCN Markets: A gang in India’s Madhya Pradesh state which scammed U. S. citizens hundreds of thousands of dollars through Bitcoin and other methods has been busted and its members arrested. The gang which ran its operations out of a call center is estimated to have made around $1. дальше »
2019-6-14 15:07
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US-China Trade War To Boost Bitcoin To $20,000
If the US-China trade war escalates to new levels, Bitcoin (BTC) could soon reach 2017’s highs of $20,000 according… The post US-China Trade War To Boost Bitcoin To $20,000 appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-11 17:00
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Number of reachable nodes almost unchanged from a year ago, reveals analysis
The concept of decentralization in the Bitcoin [BTC] ecosystem has been a thoroughly discussed topic and a majority still believe that it is the foundation on which the cryptocurrency can be propagated. дальше »
2019-6-7 15:30
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The frontline of the abortion battle isn’t in Alabama, it’s online
As the legislative noose draws tighter around women’s necks, it’s centuries-old technology, or modern adaptation of it anyway, that could provide some much-needed breathing room. After Louisiana and Georgia recently joined the ranks of states passing so-called “heartbeat bills” — legislative bans and restrictions on safe abortion for women housing an embryo after approximately six weeks — TelAbortion could provide the answer, albeit an answer shrouded in dubious legality. дальше »
2019-6-7 04:12
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Generation Debt: Shock Data Expose How Broke Millennials Really Are
By CCN: Piles of student debt, an underperforming job market, and a rising cost of living are pushing millennials’ average net worth down, and down fast. According to an eye-opening Deloitte study on consumer behavior: “Millennials are dramatically financially worse off than previous cohorts with a 34 percent decrease in their net worth since 1996. дальше »
2019-6-6 17:35
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Token KIN Faces Death As SEC Sues KIK For Selling Unregistered Securities
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4 filed a lawsuit against Kik Interactive, the company behind… The post Token KIN Faces Death As SEC Sues KIK For Selling Unregistered Securities appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-5 08:50
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This Stock Market Lifeline Could Come from a Surprising Place: Australia
By CCN: The U. S. stock market struggled for much of the past month, sending the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq lower amid a rapidly-intensifying U. S. -China trade conflict. However, a growing number of equity strategists expect the Federal Reserve to slash its benchmark interest rate, and the impetus for that policy shift could come from a surprising location: Australia. дальше »
2019-6-4 18:37
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Facebook Holding Talks with CFTC Over Project Libra
Facebook, a global social networking platform is reportedly meeting with one of the top U. S. financial watchdogs, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as part of plans to make the launch of its GlobalCoin stablecoin as frictionless as possible, according to a MarketWatch report on June 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-3 21:00
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