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Blockstream Releases First Enterprise-Grade Product on Liquid
Security tokens are coming to Bitcoin, courtesy of Blockstream. The Bitcoin and blockchain technology company announced on May 15, 2019, the final day of the Consensus 2019 conference, that Liquid Securities, a platform for issuing and managing security tokens on its Liquid sidechain, is ready to go live. дальше »
2019-5-16 19:14 | |
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Colombia Eyes Regulating Cryptocurrency Traders and Companies
The Congress of the Rebulic of Colombia has proposed a bill to regulate cryptocurrency transactions and prevent crypto users from falling victim to growing frauds, this according to a report from Competition Policy International May 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-15 05:00 | |
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Malta’s Registry of Companies to Run on a Blockchain System
The European island of Malta is looking to use blockchain technology to make its Registry of Companies agency more efficient, Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation, Silvio Schembri, said earlier this month. дальше »
2019-5-14 10:53 | |
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Nym Technologies Startup Performs Private Token Sale And Raises $2.5 Million
The privacy-focused startup Nym Technologies was able to raise $2. 5 million in a private token sale. Some of the companies that participated in the funding round include NEO Global Capital, Lemiscap, Edenblock and many others, including Binance Labs. дальше »
2019-5-14 02:04 | |
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Microsoft Is Building an ID Verification Platform on Bitcoin
Microsoft is leveraging blockchain technology to create a trustless digital identity scheme, but its not launching a token or building a private blockchain to do so. дальше »
2019-5-13 18:34 | |
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In Light of Tether’s Fractional Reserve, a Shadow of Fiatcoins’ Future
Tether has taken a lot of heat for admitting it is running a fractional reserve. There’s no doubt that Tether’s unregulated nature makes this approach risky and that its lack of transparency is unsettling, but the entire modern banking system is architected on fractioned assets. дальше »
2019-5-13 16:37 | |
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Bitfinex CTO says $1 billion fund raise complete, is it good for the crypto market?
According to Paolo Ardoino, the chief technology officer (CTO) of Bitfinex, the crypto exchange has completed fundraising of $1 billion in tether (USDT). Ardoino said: “Bitfinex is able to raise 1b USDt in 10 days, in a private sale. дальше »
2019-5-13 13:15 | |
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FinCen Reveals Regulatory Document, Crypto Community Shares Divided Feedback About It
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, also known as FinCen, has just decided o issue a new guide on the “Application of FinCEN’s Regulations to Certain Business Models Involving Convertible Virtual Currencies”. дальше »
2019-5-11 02:30 | |
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The SEC Has a New Exchange Traded Fund Application to Review
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted a new proposal from Crescent Crypto Index Services, a subsidiary of Crescent Asset Management, for the launch of a crypto-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2019-5-11 19:39 | |
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Hut 8 Mining on Sustainability, Expansion and Surviving Crypto Winter
Hut 8 Mining (named after Hut 8 in Bletchley Park, where Alan Turing broke the enigma code and accelerated the end of World War II) has just filed its audited financial statements for 2018, detailing a tight but still profitable bitcoin mining business. дальше »
2019-5-10 20:04 | |
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Hearsts’ Marscha Krouwel: Female-led companies get less funding but make more revenue
We’re coming to you live from day one of TNW 2019, our flagship conference in Amsterdam. Up next is Marsha Krouwel, Hearst Magazines’ publishing group director and Lead Scout and Advisory Board Member. дальше »
2019-5-9 16:34 | |
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Canadian Crypto Mining Company Hut 8 Posts $136 Million in Loses During 2018 After $49.4M
Canadian cryptocurrency mining giant Hut 8 recorded $136 million in losses in 2018, according to its annual earnings report published Monday. Hut 8 Mining Corp (TSXV:HUT) is one of the world’s largest publicly traded crypto mining companies by operating capacity and market capitalization. дальше »
2019-5-9 23:41 | |
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Top Bitcoin Merchant Processor BitPay Hires The Veteran Glen Braganza, Former Worldpay CFO
BitPay, known as one of the largest crypto payment processing platforms and one of the most popular solutions for companies which are focused on receiving Bitcoin payments, has decided to hire a new executive. дальше »
2019-5-8 04:23 | |
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New Research Finds Estonia Challenging Switzerland’s Crypto Valley Blockchain Leadership
The small Baltic state of Estonia is rapidly emerging as a leading blockchain hub, now hosting some 700 blockchain companies with foreign shareholders and challenging the Swiss city of Zug, also known as Crypto Valley, according to a new research by ORS CryptoHound, a blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) analytics startup. дальше »
2019-5-3 00:50 | |
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Is Bitmain Doomed? Notorious S7 And S9 Antminer Developer Could Depart for Rival Shenma
“Bitmain is doomed”. You have possibly read that last year. Bitmain was once the kind of crypto companies but it seems that its fame and success were actually pretty short-lived after all. Due to the pressure of the bear market (and, according to some, numerous internal issues), the company has been losing a lot of […] дальше »
2019-5-3 00:28 | |
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NYPD Enlists Bitcoin ATMs to Help Strangle Phone Scams
By CCN: Crypto-oriented phone scams are alive and well across the country. One sneaky tactic involves posing as law enforcement, a crime in and of itself, and then blackmailing victims into paying Bitcoin to avoid legal troubles. дальше »
2019-5-3 20:01 | |
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Indictments Issued for Two Individuals for Running “Shadow Banking” Operation
U. S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York has charged two individuals for providing “shadow banking” services to crypto exchanges. According to a statement by Geoffrey S. дальше »
2019-5-2 23:54 | |
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‘Shadow banking’ duo charged for laundering millions of dollars for cryptocurrency exchanges
The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York has charged two people in connection with running an unlicensed money transfer business used to make deposits for cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-5-1 13:13 | |
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Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means
The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »
2019-4-27 01:30 | |
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New Cryptojacking Campaign Infects Asia Using More Profitable Tactics
Cryptojacking — the process of infecting computers with malware to mine cryptocurrency — has declined alongside prices during cryptowinter. But like any dextrous organism facing extinction, the virus and its propagators are adapting. дальше »
2019-4-27 22:07 | |
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Coinme and Coinstar Plan Expansion of Bitcoin ATMs Across 19 U.S. States
Coinme has announced that its partnership with Coinstar is paying out major dividends, allowing them to continue expanding their goals to make bitcoin kiosks a commonplace sight in the United States. дальше »
2019-4-27 19:22 | |
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Nike Moves Towards Blockchain Technology Following Samsung, Telegram and Facebook
Blockchain is expanding all over the world and companies are starting to embrace this technology. Nike, one of the most popular footwear manufacturers around the world, seems to be ready to enter the crypto market with a new patent with the phrase “Cryptokicks. дальше »
2019-4-26 18:00 | |
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Final Frontier and Bitfury Launch Regulated Bitcoin Mining Fund
Following approval from European authorities, Swiss investment firm Final Frontier is partnering with Bitfury Group to launch a regulated bitcoin mining fund for personal and institutional investors. дальше »
2019-4-26 19:00 | |
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Blockchain Technology Being Used to Track Conflict Minerals in War-Torn Nations
According to a Bloomberg report published April 24, 2019, an increasing number of companies are using blockchain technology to track the supply chain of valuable minerals like gold, tin, tungsten, and tantalum, among others. дальше »
2019-4-25 19:00 | |
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New R/GA Blockchain Investment Studio to Open Office in Oregon for Local Companies
The investment arm of R/GA, R/GA Ventures, has decided to open up shop in Oregon. The company has started a partnership with local Oregon companies in order to open up a new office in the state. According to the official press release, the new studio will be called Oregon Enterprise Blockchain Venture Studio (OEBVS) and […] дальше »
2019-4-25 01:51 | |
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Ripple’s Q1 2019 Report Shows The Blockchain Company Sold $169.42 Million Of XRP
Ripple, one of the largest cryptocurrency companies in the market, has released its quarterly report. In a recent statement, Ripple informs that they have sold $169. 42 million of XRP during the first quarter of 2019. дальше »
2019-4-25 01:45 | |
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Following Expansions, Japanese Regulator Investigates Local Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is looking into two major cryptocurrency exchange platforms as part of an investigation. According to a report published by Reuters Japan on April 23, 2019, the investigation by the financial watchdog is connected to the legal compliance and customer protection standards of trading platforms Fisco Digital Asset Group (FDAG) and Huobi Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Huobi Global. дальше »
2019-4-24 22:55 | |
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JPMorgan Wants to Utilize Blockchain Technology to Revitalize Banking Payments System
According to a report published by PYMNTS on April 22, 2019, JPMorgan Chase is mulling utilizing blockchain technology to bolster the banking industry’s payment system. The multi-national company is also considering getting onboard a number of fintech companies to develop the desired platform. дальше »
2019-4-23 19:00 | |
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JP Morgan Expands Blockhain Payment Services to 220 Banks via Interbank Information Network
According to a recent report released by CoinDesk, the investment banking giant JP Morgan Chase aims at expanding its blockchain payment services to reach 220 banking members. The intention is to include settlement features and compete against companies such as Ripple. дальше »
2019-4-22 17:47 | |
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Belarus Could Get a Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining Center
Aleksandr Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, met with the country’s IT community to discuss the growth of its native tech industry, according to the state-owned national news agency, the Belarusian Telegraph Agency. дальше »
2019-4-19 16:59 | |
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PayPal Wins Patent for Ransomware Detection Solution
Global payment processing platform PayPal has been awarded a patent for a technique that can help with the timely detection and reduction of ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks are a form of malware that takes over the victim's computer, locks up the files therein and demands a ransom before the files can be accessed again — often to be paid in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-4-19 21:17 | |
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Wash Traders Charge Exchanges Thousands For Fake Volume
Commercial wash traders regularly approach cryptocurrency exchanges with offers to artificially inflate their trading volumes, according to one co-founder. Ed Woodford, who runs Seed CX, says that wash trading companies proposition his exchange on an almost weekly basis. дальше »
2019-4-18 20:20 | |
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Hyperledger: The Fabric of the Forbes 50 Blockchain Community
Hyperledger, a collaborative platform created to advance blockchain technology, was founded by The Linux Foundation at the end of 2015. But what makes it so popular among corporations? Why are twenty-four of the $1bn+ companies working with blockchain, according to Forbes, specifically working with Hyperledger – when only two are using Ripple, which is surely […] The post Hyperledger: The Fabric of the Forbes 50 Blockchain Community appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-4-18 18:58 | |
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Friend Requests: Leaked Documents Show Facebook Giving Away User Data To Partners
According to a report from NBC News, Facebook gave privileged access to certain user data, including photos and friend information, to companies spending ad money on the platform.
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F-Secure report highlights the woeful state of insecurity in the energy industry
It is the most important industry in the world. Energy. We need it. Without it, nothing works. Without the oil producers and refiners, there’s no petrol to fuel our cars. Without power plans and the supporting infrastructure, there’s no electricity to keep the lights on. дальше »
2019-4-16 22:50 | |
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Canadian Province Offers Low-Cost Energy Incentives to Bitcoin Miners
They’re doing it in British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta and Labrador — bitcoin miners in Canadian provinces are taking advantage of the country’s cool climate and abundant supplies of hydroelectric power. дальше »
2019-4-17 20:52 | |
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Will Telegram, Facebook and Twitter Effect the Cryptocurrency World in a Major Way?
If there's one word that we can use for social media companies like Facebook, it's ‘controversial. ' And with a significant degree of power, being the fifth largest company according to market capitalization, and has become the single biggest social media network by a monumental margin. дальше »
2019-4-16 14:19 | |
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Ethereum [ETH] co-founder’s Consensys seeks massive investment from external sources after significant layoffs
Companies and organizations in the field of cryptocurrencies have been trying hard to go mainstream, despite the significant losses incurred over the bear run that occurred over the past few months. дальше »
2019-4-16 10:15 | |
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Trading Bots Found On Decentralized Exchanges
Researchers from Cornell Tech published a report outlining the manipulation done by "Flash Boys," or automated trading bots, working on decentralized exchanges. According to professor Ari Juels, these trading bots are typically used by large firms and allow these companies to profit by placing their transactions at the front of the line. дальше »
2019-4-16 21:12 | |
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$1 Billion Crypto Hedge Fund Crashed 40% – But Still Beat Bitcoin
Crypto hedge fund traders were not immune to bitcoin’s downright frigid bear market. Just look at Polychain Capital, whose assets under management (AUM) fell to $591. 5 million at year-end 2018, according to a regulatory filing cited in the Wall Street Journal. дальше »
2019-4-15 02:30 | |
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Study: Women founders face challenges, but investor bias isn’t one
It’s recently been confirmed that female-led startup companies get just 10 percent of venture capital investment. And according to the report, it’s not just female leadership that puts investors off, it’s the mere presence of a woman — the report states that having a woman on the pitch team means you will get just a tenth of funding compared to those without. дальше »
2019-4-14 22:30 | |
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Lithuania to Adopt Crypto Regulations Even Stricter Than the EU’s
Lithuania, one of the Baltic tigers that has in past few years demonstrated it doesn’t shy away from new technologies and the digital economy, is preparing to introduce stricter rules for crypto companies. дальше »
2019-4-13 18:35 | |
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Over 60% of the World’s Top Corporations Are Investing in Blockchain, Study Finds
The world’s leading companies have already embarked on the “blockchain train” demonstrating that the technological revolution is already beginning to gain strength. According to a study published by Okta Inc more than half of the. дальше »
2019-4-13 02:46 | |
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San Francisco VC Turns $9 Million into Eye-Popping $6.9 Billion in Uber IPO Jackpot
According to WSJ tech editor Scott Austin, Benchmark, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm, invested $9 million in Uber’s Series A round in 2011. At the proposed IPO price of $55 a share, the $9 million investment would soon be valued at $6. дальше »
2019-4-13 17:27 | |
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Telegram’s Cryptocurrency Stealthily Entered Private Beta: Russian Report
According to local Russian news outlet Vedomosti. ru, Telegram’s Open Network is now live in private beta, with several programmers and beta testers having access to the highly-touted cryptocurrency project. дальше »
2019-4-12 21:23 | |
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Only 2% of companies accept Bitcoin payments, Stack Overflow finds
The vast majority of organizations across the globe are not using blockchain technology, according to Stack Overflow’s annual developer survey. Some 48,175 developers responded to questions about blockchain’s adoption within organizations. дальше »
2019-4-11 16:08 | |
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Collaboration Between BitGo and LGO Will Offer New Crypto Custody Solution
Collaboration between various companies in the crypto industry often results in brand new options for investors to cash in on in the industry. BitGo, a cryptocurrency custody provider, recently published a press release that announced a new collaboration for their own platform with LGO Markets, a crypto exchange, according to reports from The Block. LGO […] дальше »
2019-4-10 01:46 | |
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