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Montana Senator: Closing Coal Plant Could Hurt Bitcoin Mining Industry
The crypto industry has scored another first, as a junior U. S. Senator from Montana, Steve Daines, has lobbied against the planned closure of a coal-fired power plant in Rosebud County, arguing that its closure could harm the growing cryptocurrency mining industry in the state. дальше »
2018-8-28 19:11 | |
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Nicehash Returns 60% of Coins Stolen in the Hack
Nicehash, the cloud mining service that got hacked in December, has returned 60 percent of the stolen bitcoins, according to local media. After the cyberattack last year, the Slovenian company promised to fully reimburse its customers and has been doing it on a monthly basis. дальше »
2018-8-28 06:15 | |
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North Korea will reportedly host its own cryptocurrency and blockchain conference
In an attempt to showcase their supposed technological prowess, North Korea will be holding a blockchain and cryptocurrency conference later this year. North Korea plans to host leading blockchain experts from around the globe during a two-day conference called, the “Korean International Blockchain Conference. дальше »
2018-8-27 15:25 | |
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ICOs Have Sold 12 million Eth So Far, $6 Billion Just This Year
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have sold 11.7 million eth since August last year, worth about $6 billion at the estimated sale price according to our analysis. Our calculation of data... The post ICOs Have Sold 12 million Eth So Far, $6 Billion Just This Year appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-8-25 18:15 | |
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Seven Stars Cloud Signs $24 Billion Deal with China’s Biggest Electric Bus Operator
In an August 20 recent press release, Seven Stars Cloud announced a ground-breaking, three-year, $24 billion deal with China’s largest electric buss full-service operator to provide two distinct financing campaigns. дальше »
2018-8-25 22:00 | |
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It took Facebook months to ban this shady app after Cambridge Analytica
Facebook announced this week it had made its first outright ban of an app in the company-wide audit it’s been working on since the Cambridge Analytica scandal earlier this year. The app in question had apparently been setting off red flags since April. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:42 | |
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World Famous Crypto DJ 3LAU Gives New Details About his Blockchain-Powered Music Festival and Experience in Crypto
CrytoGlobe has released a new exclusive interview with famous DJ turned crypto enthusiast Justin Blau, aka 3LAU. According to Forbes, Blau was contacted by a Black Rock recruiter during his junior year of college, who offered him an internship on Wall Street. дальше »
2018-8-24 23:38 | |
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Noise Complaints May Cause Norwegian Bitcoin Mining Center to Shut Down
Norwegian bitcoin miner Kryptovault is facing a shutdown of its operations due to extensive noise complaints from locals and a lack of proper paperwork. The company, which is headquartered in a former paper mill in Norway’s capital of Oslo, uses more than 40MW of power to drive an arsenal of nearly 10,000 computers. дальше »
2018-8-24 23:36 | |
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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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Bitcoin Selloff Could be Over, Says this Technical Indicator
The massive Bitcoin selloff that has characterized most of the market in 2018 might soon be at an end based on the data from a technical indicator. If correct, the top-ranked cryptocurrency may experience a substantial price rally in the last quarter of the year. дальше »
2018-8-24 19:10 | |
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An Update Venezuela’s Petro, It’s Looking Worse Than We Thought
The oil-backed Petro, Venezuela’s own sovereign cryptocurrency has hit headlines very recently after authorities in Venezuela announced they would be using the Petro as a tether to the Bolivar, the Venezuelan FIAT currency that is currently struggling under hyperinflation. дальше »
2018-8-22 16:30 | |
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Analyst: Crypto Mining Giant Bitmain Losing Its Edge As Demand Dwindles
Chinese tech conglomerate Bitmain has been the dominant force in crypto mining for the past year. However according to analysts at Sanford C Bernstein & Co. it may be losing its edge as rival firms enter the market and demand dwindles as markets continue to decline. дальше »
2018-8-23 13:23 | |
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Markets Are Down, But Most Exchanges Are Doing Just Fine
As the old maxim asserts: those who made the most money in the gold rush were those who sold shovels. With our own digital gold rush in a downturn, however, the shovels aren’t selling so well, as mining companies themselves are struggling to move hardware because miners are struggling to turn a profit. дальше »
2018-8-22 22:53 | |
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Research from Stripe shows Brits love Apple Pay; hate tipping
Research from hugely popular payment platform Stripe has shone a light on the payment preferences of British consumers, especially compared to their American cousins. It doesn’t paint a positive light on UK punters, who are reportedly too lazy to key in their payment information, and are loath to tip their Uber and Deliveroo drivers. дальше »
2018-8-20 16:59 | |
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Crypto Exchange Revenue May Double In 2018, Despite Market Downtrend
To be frank, the cryptocurrency market hasn’t been in an optimal position since the start of the year, with prices crashing by upwards of 70% after the monumental run-up of 2017. However, according to analysts from Sanford C. дальше »
2018-8-18 02:47 | |
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Librarian blew $89k in city money on free mobile game
I’m consistently amazed by the lengths people will go to for their free-to-play mobile games. In this case, a librarian in Utah managed to blow thousands of dollars on Game of War. According to the Herald Journal, the former librarian, Adam Winger, used city credit cards to fund his digital addiction. дальше »
2018-8-17 19:49 | |
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Apple says teen who hacked its network didn’t compromise customer data
Seeking to reassure customers after the news of repeated breaches of its network broke yesterday, Apple said that no user data was compromised in the attacks, reports Reuters. The statement follows the 16-year-old Melbourne-based student’s appearance in court: according to statements by his lawyer, he had broken into Apple’s mainframe multiple times over the course of a year, and downloaded 90GB of files. дальше »
2018-8-17 09:19 | |
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Nearly One Trillion Dollars Worth of Bitcoin Has Been Transferred in 2018, Close to Half a Trillion For Ethereum
An estimated $830 billion worth of bitcoin has moved so far this year according to our calculations of blockchain data as adjusted by Coinmetrics. In a statement introducing the new measure,. . . дальше »
2018-8-16 15:53 | |
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Report: Apple may launch a new MacBook Air in September or October
A report out of Taiwan indicates that Apple could be gearing up to ship a new MacBook Air in either September or October. According to TrendForce, a Taiwanese research firm: The second quarter was the transition period when Apple was preparing for the releases of the upcoming new MacBook devices for the year. дальше »
2018-8-16 00:02 | |
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Coinhive Mints Quarter Million Dollars in Monero a Month, Report Reveals
Тhe profitability of cryptocurrency mining is decreasing on the backdrop of this year’s persistently bearish markets but Coinhive seems to be doing pretty well. The browser-based miner has earned a quarter million dollars worth of monero in just one month, according to a new study conducted by German researchers. дальше »
2018-8-16 23:15 | |
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Vietnamese Government Bans Mining Hardware Imports
Following a high-level proposal in July to ban the importation of all cryptocurrency mining equipment into Vietnam, the Vietnamese Customs Department has announced a total ban on all mining rig imports, according to a local news outlet. дальше »
2018-8-16 21:58 | |
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An 11-year-old hacked a government website and changed election results at DEFCON
Last Friday, an 11-year-old apparently managed change election results within 10 minutes. While at this year’s DEFCON, he and many other children were offered the chance to hack into a mock-up of a Secretary of State website, and did so with alacrity. дальше »
2018-8-14 22:05 | |
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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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India: Clear-Cut Cryptocurrency Law Still Months Away, Says Gov’t Panel
Don’t expect any final cryptocurrency regulations in India at least until the end of the year, according to members of the government panel set up to examine the emerging virtual currency ecosystem in the country. дальше »
2018-8-13 18:00 | |
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USD Will Turn To Toilet Paper, Invest In Crypto Says Internet Magnate
Debt. That’s what internet superstar Kim Dotcom believes will bring down the US Dollar. With an alleged $1 trillion added to the US government’s deficit each year, he might not be far wrong either. дальше »
2018-8-13 15:00 | |
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ICO Funding in First Half of 2018 Was 10 Times Greater Than in 2017, Study Shows
ICOs were unaffected by the bear market and attracted significant interest from investors through the end of last quarter. 2017 was a big year for cryptos as they shot into the limelight, but 2018 has been ten times better. дальше »
2018-8-12 23:00 | |
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Here’s why you’re being kept in the dark about how your data is used
In 2017 alone, US companies spent upwards of $10 billion on third party audience data. And while generally speaking, people were once indifferent or oblivious to the way personal data was collected, the tide has certainly turned. дальше »
2018-8-12 21:30 | |
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It’s not too late to save your job from automation
Technology moves fast, and makes our life easier at work by making mundane tasks more efficient. Well, it’s not stopping anytime soon and technological advances like the use of AI and machine learning will have an immense impact on the future of jobs and careers. дальше »
2018-8-11 13:30 | |
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Coinbase’s Strategy for It’s Platform’s Scalability
The popularity and acceptance of cryptocurrencies grew tremendously last year. Reports have it that the total market capitalization of the crypto industry surged to $600 billion from the previous record of $20 billion. дальше »
2018-8-10 16:00 | |
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Blockchain Startups Have Raised US$1.8B In VC Funding So Far This Year
Blockchain companies raised US$1. 8 billion through 343 deals during the first half of 2018, a new record for venture capital (VC) investment in the sector that highlights soaring demand from VC firms, according to a new report by blockchain VC firm Outlier Ventures. дальше »
2018-8-9 21:35 | |
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With $417K, EOS accounts for two-thirds of all cryptocurrency bug bounties in 2018
As interest, adoption, and venture funding in blockchain tech continue to rise, so do attacks from hackers. In an effort to counteract potential threats, a growing list of startups in the cryptocurrency space have opted to launch programs to invite hackers to disclose vulnerabilities responsibly – instead of exploiting them for personal gains. дальше »
2018-8-8 18:30 | |
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Goldman Sachs May Start Offering Custodial Services for Cryptocurrency this Year
Investment banking giant, Goldman Sachs, is looking to launch custodial services for cryptocurrency soon, according to a Bloomberg report on August 6, 2018. Goldman Sachs Vault? According to sources close to the matter, Goldman Sachs Inc. дальше »
2018-8-8 02:00 | |
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No all time highs coming for Bitcoin in 2018 says economist
Economist, investor and cryptocurrency expert, Tuur Demeester doesn’t think Bitcoin will return to its 20,000 dollar peak again before the end of the year. According to Demeester, 2018 will not be known as a great year for cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-7 11:38 | |
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Hacked Accounts on Crypto Exchanges Rose 369% in 2017, Research Finds
New research has found that crypto hacks are increasing, with a majority of criminal activity originating from the U. S. , according to International cybersecurity firm Group-IB. Poor Security Measures According to Group-IB, hacked accounts rose 369 per cent in 2017 compared to the previous year, with 720 usernames and passwords stolen across 19 of the top exchanges,. дальше »
2018-8-6 19:00 | |
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Here’s how Fortnite hooked 125 million players
If you have kids, you’ve likely heard about Fortnite. The wildly popular online battle game has amassed over 125 million players and hosts more than 3 million concurrent players. The game “has brought in more revenue in a single month than any other game of its kind,” according to industry watchers, grossing over $1 billion so far this year. дальше »
2018-8-6 11:36 | |
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‘Biggest News of the Year for Bitcoin’: ICE Deal Helps ETF Chances, Says Brian Kelly
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) teaming up with Microsoft, Starbucks and others on digital asset platform Bakkt makes it “much easier” for a Bitcoin ETF to launch. Kelly: ICE Is ‘Huge News’ That’s according to Brian Kelly, CNBC’s regular cryptocurrency commentator and BK Capital Management founder, who called the plans the “biggest news of the year” for Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-5 20:00 | |
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US Government to Borrow Nearly $1 Trillion, Federal Deficit Skyrocketing
The United States government is on course to borrow $832 billion this year according to an estimate by the Treasury during the monthly income and spending statement for June. The... The post US Government to Borrow Nearly $1 Trillion, Federal Deficit Skyrocketing appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-8-6 16:44 | |
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Chinese Peer-to-Peer Economy to Exceed 20% GDP. Blockchain Community is to Follow
Sharing economy accounts for over 5. 5% of jobs in China. According to Xinhua citing the National Development and Reform Commission of PRC, this segment of economy yielded the country over $333 billion. дальше »
2018-8-4 18:24 | |
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Intercontinental Exchange to Introduce Bakkt, a Crypto Payment System for Retailers
This November, cryptocurrency users will be introduced to Bakkt, a new company designed to give millions of retail merchants the chance to buy, sell and trade digital currencies — and even buy a cup of coffee. дальше »
2018-8-4 00:38 | |
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Bitcoin No Longer a Popular Online Payment Option, Says Chainalysis
According to a new report from Chainalysis, Bitcoin isn’t as popular of an online payment method as it was a year ago. Since the late-2017 price rally that saw the top-ranked cryptocurrency come within touching distance of $20,000, fewer people seem incentivized to spend it on retail purchases. Such is the decline of BTC’s use […] дальше »
2018-8-3 06:29 | |
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Cardano [ADA] – Ouroboros protocol versions explained by IOHK’s Peter Gazi
On 26th July, IOHK published a video, in which Dr. Peter Gazi, a researcher of the foundation explains two specific versions of Ouroboros protocols and how they relate to each other. According to him, the first Ouroboros protocol was published in the year 2017, which is presently underlying the implementation of the Cardano network. However, soon other […] дальше »
2018-8-3 02:46 | |
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Bitcoin No Longer a Popular Online Payment Option, Says Chainalysis
According to a new report from Chainalysis, Bitcoin isn’t as popular of an online payment method as it was a year ago. Since the late-2017 price rally that saw the top-ranked cryptocurrency come within touching distance of $20,000, fewer people seem incentivized to spend it on retail purchases. дальше »
2018-8-3 00:45 | |
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KPMG Report: US Blockchain Spending Already Exceeds the Total for 2017
The blockchain industry is gaining momentum. And, according to KPMG report, the investments in this sphere has significantly grown this year. The post KPMG Report: US Blockchain Spending Already Exceeds the Total for 2017 appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-8-2 16:24 | |
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Iran Planning to Legalize Cryptocurrencies, Might Even Start Mining Them
Iran is about to make a u-turn after their central bank banned cryptos earlier this year and begun censoring crypto exchanges. According to local media citing Fars News, Iran’s parliament, called. дальше »
2018-8-2 16:17 | |
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