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Researcher: Stop Worrying About Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact
A common mainstream media trope is that Bitcoin mining will soon use so much electrical power it could lead to an environmental catastrophe. We’ve often provided examples of how this is a false narrative, and now an independent energy researcher is saying the same. дальше »
2018-8-22 02:03 | |
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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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Wendy McElroy: The Jiu-Jitsu of Crypto – Personal Freedom vs Social Change
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 9, Part 7 The Jiu-Jitsu of Crypto: Personal Freedom vs Social Change. It is often assumed that power derives from violence and can be controlled only by greater violence. дальше »
2018-8-18 18:00 | |
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[promoted] Equity Trust Forges a New Path for Crypto-Based IRA Investments
Asset diversification has long been touted as a critical strategy for wealth building. This method of portfolio management, which traditionally involves a mix of stocks, fixed assets and commodities allows for maximum return at the least amount of risk — an important element for retirement savings. дальше »
2018-8-18 22:30 | |
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Ripple’s CTO invented a distributed computer system 20 years before blockchain – ask him about it
The mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto is often credited with inventing blockchain – the tech behind the recent cryptocurrency and decentralization boom. But long before Nakamoto published his seminal paper that shaped Bitcoin as we know it, Ripple chief technology officer David Schwartz had already come up a similar concept. дальше »
2018-8-16 15:33 | |
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Venezuela Nationalizes Petro, Will Introduce Crypto-Based Salary System for Workers
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently revealed that the nation’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, will be used as a unit of account by the state oil company PDVSA. дальше »
2018-8-16 00:26 | |
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Ether Price Analysis: Historic Support Breaks, Leads to Signs of Capitulation
In two short weeks, ETHUSD has devalued by 50% of its market value. With little to no relief for the underwater bulls, ether seems to be accelerating downward as buyer confidence is lacking and showing signs of capitulation. дальше »
2018-8-15 01:10 | |
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[promoted] FlipNpik’s Social Media Model: Boosting Incentives for Local Promotions
Launched in 2009, the social networking app Foursquare was hailed as providing a cutting-edge approach for users to share their location with friends. Called a “check-in,” people would reveal their location through their mobile device by selecting the venue they were frequenting at that time. дальше »
2018-8-15 17:34 | |
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Dogecoin Creator Jackson Palmer Suspects Low Crypto Network Usage Responsible for Fragile Market
Crypto investors are often surprised by the inexplicable fragility of the entire market where seemingly inconsequential news is enough to dictate the buying or selling tendencies of the majority of traders. дальше »
2018-8-13 19:15 | |
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EOS, Litecoin, Stellar Lumens, Tron, IOTA Technical Analysis: It’s an Altcoin Black Friday
More often than not, asset prices tend to recover following periods of stretching as the last two weeks demonstrate. In our case, unless we see a recovery in Bitcoin, most coins as Litecoin or EOS for example might extend their losses. дальше »
2018-8-13 03:02 | |
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Students are Mining Bitcoin in University Dorms, Campuses are Alert
While Bitcoin mining — which is the backbone of many public blockchains — is often left to the operators of data centers, some university students have begun to try their hand at running their own, in-dorm mining efforts. дальше »
2018-8-13 23:00 | |
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US Government to “Aggressively Pursue” Unregulated Services Around the World
Two common complaints among crypto traders are that platforms which didn’t before are now demanding identification documents and that more venues close their doors to residents of some countries. дальше »
2018-8-13 21:20 | |
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This Crypto Scam Botnet Consists of Over 15,000 Separate Bots
Researchers at Duo Labs have discovered that Twitter is home to at least 15,000 scam bots and have published their findings in a new report. Between May and July of 2018, staff members observed, collected and analyzed nearly 90 million public Twitter accounts that had released over 500 million tweets. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:51 | |
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XRP Is Far Superior To BTC And ETH According To Tech Expert
When people speak up about XRP, their opinions are often seen to be quite controversial. The crypto-community is in two minds about XRP, it’s a little bit like marmite, you either love it or you hate it (I appreciate this is a niche reference but nevermind). дальше »
2018-8-8 16:00 | |
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5 Bitcoin Coin Mixer Facts to Remember in 2018
Bitcoin lacks native privacy and anonymity. Its transactions are public for everyone to see and are broadcasted in real time. To counter this problem, people often rely on mixing services to obtain at least a degree of privacy. дальше »
2018-8-7 19:00 | |
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New Partnership Designed to Securely Track Precious Metal Trades
Financial technology firm Paxos has formed a partnership with INTL FCStone Inc’s precious metals division. The department will now be using Paxos Confirmation Service — a tool built specifically for the precious metals arena — to instantly automate daily trade confirmations and reduce human error. дальше »
2018-8-9 18:15 | |
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Tom Lee: “Bitcoin Is The Best House In A Tough Neighborhood”
Tom Lee, often regarded as Wall Street’s foremost Bitcoin permabull, recently made an appearance on CNBC “Fast Money” to outline why Bitcoin could still see further upside. Market Dominance Reflects Bitcoin Bulls On Monday afternoon, Tom Lee, the Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, highlighted the importance of Bitcoin’s dominance figure for CNBC viewers. дальше »
2018-8-7 13:00 | |
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Blockchain States Lure Citizens with Political Nostalgia and Voting Rights
If you’ve ever thought of acquiring a digital, virtual citizenship, there are a couple of new options on the table – a ‘Satoshi Nakamoto Republic’ and a ‘Soviet Land’ on blockchain, among others. дальше »
2018-8-6 22:45 | |
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Bitcoin’s Use in Commerce Falls by a Worrying 85%
Bitcoin will replace cash and card payments in the near future. This is a statement you’ve heard often. From its ease of use to the elimination of third-party payment processors, Bitcoin could be the ultimate payment method for the future. дальше »
2018-8-5 01:00 | |
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Bitcoin Mining Firm Begins Building Its Own Power Substation
Cryptocurrency mining has gotten a bad reputation over the years. Experts and analysts often point to the vast electricity usage associated with this business. To counter those concerns, DMG Blockchain is now building its own electrical substation. дальше »
2018-8-4 18:00 | |
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“Not a Great Precedent”: Commissioner Discusses the SEC’s Latest ETF Decision
When the SEC announced its rejection of the Winklevosses’ latest bitcoin ETF filing, the industry found itself reckoning with a problem on repeat: striving toward the goal of approval, another Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) proposal faced the SEC’s death knell. дальше »
2018-8-4 22:49 | |
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Facebook’s Record-Setting Stock Market Wipeout Revives Crypto Comparisons
Security and volatility. They are the two aspects of cryptocurrencies that are attacked the most. While there are other challenges such as scalability, the energy consumption associated with mining, and privacy, cryptos’ volatility is often cited by skeptics as the reason they could never become a mainstream payment method. In 2017 alone, Bitcoin’s value rose […] дальше »
2018-7-31 23:00 | |
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More Than a Ledger: How Blockchains Will Democratize Wealth
To Mark Pascall, co-founder of BlockchainLabs New Zealand (NZ) and president of the Blockchain Association NZ, the blockchain space is more than just a new technology layer, it’s a “fundamentally different way for organizations and societies to operate. дальше »
2018-7-31 21:27 | |
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4 Things The Media Hasn’t Told You About Bitcoin
Popular and mainstream media is famous for misreporting, Bitcoin is sadly at the brunt a lot of this misreporting due to its inherent associations with crime and the underground. Moreover, Bitcoin is often expressed as a new and dangerous entity. дальше »
2018-7-31 18:30 | |
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Bitcoin Dominance 18% Off ATH Suggests A Surge Could See BTC To $20k
We love historical trends. Historical trends let us analyse how the markets may perform in the future. This sort of goes for everything really. Lessons can be learned from history in all walks of life, therefore using history to predict the future of crypto is not on wise, it’s often quite accurate too. дальше »
2018-7-31 23:00 | |
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$243 Billion In Fines: Crypto Will Never Keep Up With Bank Fraud
When discussing cryptocurrency with friends and associates, I often hear a familiar refrain. “Isn’t Bitcoin used by criminals?” The short answer is yes – everything with any value is used by criminals, whether it’s art, money, jewelry, or more. дальше »
2018-7-31 21:24 | |
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[promoted] WatermelonBlock Harnesses AI Brainpower to Fuel Crypto Market Analysis
The world of cryptocurrency is in a constant state of flux. As a result, the process of sorting through untold amounts of background information and data can be a laborious, time-consuming endeavor. дальше »
2018-7-30 16:47 | |
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There’s No Point In Cloud Mining Bitcoin Until BTC Hits $8,900.00
Cloud mining to me is quite ironic. I often see the cloud as the first generation of the blockchain, the younger sibling that the blockchain wants to compete with, yet, a large majority of blockchain activity takes place through cloud mining, interesting right? Or perhaps I’m over thinking it. What exactly is cloud mining? In … дальше »
2018-8-8 13:47 | |
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There’s No Point In Cloud Mining Bitcoin Until BTC Hits $8,900.00
Cloud mining to me is quite ironic. I often see the cloud as the first generation of the blockchain, the younger sibling that the blockchain wants to compete with, yet, a large majority of blockchain activity takes place through cloud mining, interesting right? Or perhaps I’m over thinking it. дальше »
2018-7-30 13:30 | |
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The largest wind farm in power is sold in North India – Bitcoinist
The latest move comes from Brookstone Partners, which involves building a 900-megawatt wind farm in Morocco dedicated to mining Bitcoin. Bitcoin Mining To Minimize Carbon Footprint Critics have always argued that Bitcoin mining is a threat to the environment. дальше »
2018-7-28 12:25 | |
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Power to Bitcoin Mining was built in North Africa
The latest move comes from Brookstone Partners, which involves building a 900-megawatt wind farm in Morocco dedicated to mining Bitcoin. Bitcoin Mining To Minimize Carbon Footprint Critics have always argued that Bitcoin mining is a threat to the environment. дальше »
2018-7-28 10:51 | |
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How To Buy Crypto’s Bitcoin (BTC) And Ethereum (ETH) Without KYC ID
How To Buy Bitcoin And Ethereum Without Identification While many people are interested in buying and trading bitcoin and ethereum, they are often hampered by the highly rigorous verification process used by many exchanges. дальше »
2018-7-26 22:03 | |
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[promoted] Fueling Decentralized Crypto Investments With Aenigma
For many, the complex nature of crypto investing is an unsolvable enigma. Despite the potential for great returns, many are hesitant to jump in and navigate the complexities and uncertainties inherent in this space. дальше »
2018-7-25 17:09 | |
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Cryptocurrency Prices on WEX Make No Sense Whatsoever
Cryptocurrency exchanges are often considered to be the backbone of this budding ecosystem. These platforms provide convenience when it comes to accessing Bitcoin and altcoins. Every now and then, certain cryptocurrency exchanges exhibit very odd behavior, and WEX is among them. дальше »
2018-7-24 21:00 | |
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A Bull Run Could Be On The Horizon, Here’s Why
After months of misery and a feeling of withdrawal, the markets are now starting to indicate that an actual bull run could be on the horizon. Of course, many ‘experts’ have called out numerous bullish opportunities over the past few months yet each ‘expert’ has been wrong. дальше »
2018-7-24 12:30 | |
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Could Bitcoin be the New Freedom of Speech?
The Debate About Whether Bitcoin is Money Gains Steam Although there is a lack of consensus, many argue that Bitcoin is money. 2016), stated: The court added that funds are generally thought of as money, or often money for a specific purpose. дальше »
2018-7-24 06:13 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Legal Regulations From Around The World [Guide]
Can I mine Bitcoin (BTC) Legally? Newcomers to the crypto world who are interested in becoming Bitcoin (BTC) miners often start out with the same question – Is it legal to mine Bitcoin? This is what we will try to answer and properly explain today, so let's get to it right away. Bitcoin Mining – […] дальше »
2018-7-23 08:30 | |
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Governance, Part 2: Plutocracy Is Still Bad
Coin holder voting, both for governance of technical features, and for more extensive use cases like deciding who runs validator nodes and who receives money from development bounty funds, is unfortunately continuing to be popular, and so it seems worthwhile for me to write another post explaining why I (and Vlad Zamfir and others) do not consider it wise for Ethereum (or really, any base-layer blockchain) to start adopting these kinds of mechanisms in a tightly coupled form in any significant way. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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Notes on Blockchain Governance
In which I argue that “tightly coupled” on-chain voting is overrated, the status quo of “informal governance” as practiced by Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Zcash and similar systems is much less bad than commonly thought, that people who think that the purpose of blockchains is to completely expunge soft mushy human intuitions and feelings in favor of completely algorithmic governance (emphasis on “completely”) are absolutely crazy, and loosely coupled voting as done by Carbonvotes and similar systems is underrated, as well as describe what framework should be used when thinking about blockchain governance in the first place. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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CoinMarketCap Commits To Transparency After Data Manipulation Worries
When you open up your browser what is the first thing you type? For many enthralled with cryptocurrencies, it is often CoinMarketCap. com (CMC), a premier crypto statistics and price tracking site. дальше »
2018-7-20 21:10 | |
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Fed Chair: Crypto Has No Intrinsic Value, Not a Store of Value, Great for Money Laundering
The Federal Reserve’s new chairman made his stance on cryptocurrency clear to the US House of Representatives on Wednesday. In his view, cryptocurrencies have no intrinsic value, are not used often as a means of payment, are not a store of value, but are great for money laundering. дальше »
2018-7-19 14:05 | |
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Blockchain Startup Launches Platform for Risk-Managed ICO Investments
CoinMirror, a Berlin-based startup, is launching the public beta of its platform for ICO investments on the Ethereum mainnet today, July 18, 2018. The platform seeks to provide investment opportunities to investors regardless of available capital. дальше »
2018-7-18 18:41 | |
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Charlie Lee’s ‘Own a Bitcoin Before Buying Altcoins’ Comment Sparks Crypto Tribalism
In a recent Tweet the founder of Litecoin made a statement about cryptocurrency acquisitions, quickly triggering discussion within the cryptocurrency community. Buy Bitcoin Before Altcoins? The cryptocurrency market is surprisingly tribal, with users often getting attached to their favorite cryptocurrency as if it was their hometown sports team. дальше »
2018-7-18 12:30 | |
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Head-and-Shoulders Reversal Pushes New Highs
In our previous discussion, a strong possibility for a retest of the low volume spring was noted as the market was beginning the early stages of an inverted head-and-shoulders (H/S) reversal (sometimes called a head-and-shoulders bottom). дальше »
2018-7-18 01:36 | |
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Op Ed: Addressing the Threat of Cryptomining Malware
One major class of attacks to hit the hacking landscape recently is cryptomining. While cryptomining on its own supports a good cause when being done consciously, it also allows nefarious actors to make a lot of money fast, and, with the sheer number of cryptocurrencies available to mine, it is becoming a popular choice for attackers. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:18 | |
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