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Report Links 74% of Bitcoin Mining to China, Sees Threat to Network

Bitcoin, the world’s most sought-after cryptocurrency, could be at the wish and whim of Asia’s economic giant. A recent study titled “The Looming Threat of China: An Analysis of Chinese Influence on Bitcoin,” jointly researched by Princeton University and Florida International University researchers, suggests China’s mining scene has an overwhelming influence over Bitcoin, something that could invite network manipulation. дальше »

2018-10-11 00:29


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Research: China has the power to destroy Bitcoin

A damning new study has suggested China holds threatening influence over Bitcoin – and perhaps even the ability to attack and ultimately destroy the entire Bitcoin network. Academics from Princeton and Florida International Universities have explored how China “threatens the security, stability, and viability of Bitcoin” with its “political and economic control over domestic [cryptocurrency] activity […] [and] internet infrastructure. дальше »

2018-10-8 19:07


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Venezuela Officially Launches State-Backed Petro, Passport Fees Now via Crypto-Only

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro officially launched the Petro, a state, and oil-backed cryptocurrency. According to the RT article published on October 8, 2018, while the goal of the state-backed cryptocurrency is to consolidate Venezuela’s economic stability, experts and analysts, however, remain skeptical and question whether oils and minerals back the token. дальше »

2018-10-8 17:00


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Economic Crisis in Argentina Provides Opportunity for Bitcoin ATM Providers

According to cryptocurrency ATM providers Athena Bitcoin and the Odyssey Group, by the end of 2018, Argentina could have up to 30 Bitcoin ATMs. Reuters published an article on October 4, 2018, mentioning that these cryptocurrency ATM providers are keen to tap into the South American market and take advantage of the current Argentinian economic crisis and to expand their. дальше »

2018-10-8 04:00


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Institutional Investors Bullish About Cryptocurrency Prospects During Economic Recession

A recent survey by Fundstrat Global Advisors has revealed bullish sentiments among institutional investors in regards to the prospects of cryptocurrency performance during an economic recession. Investors Say a Recession Will Boost Cryptocurrency Prices According to the results from the survey, as reported by MarketWatch, more than 70 percent of institutional investors believe that prices of cryptocurrencies will increase during a recession. дальше »

2018-10-6 02:00


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Can Cryptocurrency Mining Drive Further Growth to the Clean Energy Sector?

Although cryptocurrency mining contributes significantly to the greenhouse effect, the crypto mining industry may be the answer to further investment and growth for the clean energy sector. According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) report published on September 16, 2018, while many cryptocurrency miners use non-renewable sources, the cryptocurrency mining industry could benefit significantly if […] Can Cryptocurrency Mining Drive Further Growth to the Clean Energy Sector? was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »

2018-9-19 16:59


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Mario Draghi: Europe ‘Has No Plans to Issue Central Bank Digital Currency’

The European Central Bank has no intentions of issuing a central bank digital currency. According to its president Mario Draghi, the current economic conditions fail to justify a need for it.   Cash Remains King Speaking in front of the European Parliament, the president of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi touched on the matter of cryptocurrencies and whether or not the European Union needs a central bank digital currency. дальше »

2018-9-18 04:00


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Report Shows 65 Ways Blockchain Technology Could Solve Existing Global Environmental Problems

Blockchain technology has the potential to solve many of the world’s most pressing environmental problems by disrupting the way the world manages their resources. According to a report published on September 14, 2018, by the World Economic Forum (WEF), PwC, and Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, blockchain applications that can help the environment range […] Report Shows 65 Ways Blockchain Technology Could Solve Existing Global Environmental Problems was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »

2018-9-17 18:59


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Venezuela Citizens See ‘No Sign’ of National Petro Cryptocurrency

Amidst a mounting economic crisis, Venezuela’s oil-backed cryptocurrency the Petro is nowhere to be found. Numerous reports indicate an almost non-existent usage within the country. ‘Hard to Spot Almost Anywhere’ According to a report from Reuters dated August 30th, the Venezuelan town of Atapirire has not yet reaped the fruits of Venezuela’s oil-backed cryptocurrency efforts. дальше »

2018-8-31 22:00


Emerging Markets Are the Biggest Determinant of Bitcoin’s Price Movement: Fundstrat’s Tom Lee

Mining and network effects affect the price of Bitcoin, but according to Tom Lee, the biggest determinant of Bitcoin’s price movement is the emerging markets. In a recent interview, the Bitcoin researcher from Fundstrat Global Advisors stated that the economic factors at play in emerging markets have had the biggest effect on the price of […] дальше »

2018-8-30 01:00


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WEF warns: AI could lead to collapse in the global financial system

There’s little doubt that artificial intelligence will reshape the world as we know it. It’ll revolutionize the way we do business, communicate, and even raise our kids. Presumably, the benefits of AI will outweigh the bad, but a new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) shows we might just have to weather a global crisis before we ever get the chance to find out. дальше »

2018-8-16 03:55


Cryptocurrency Billionaire Brock Pierce Believes Blockchain Can Save Puerto Rico

According to ABC, cryptocurrency billionaire Brock Pierce believes that he can help contribute to Puerto Rico’s economic development through investments in blockchain technology. Not only can blockchain technology help with immediate disaster relief for local Puerto Ricans, it can also contribute to their struggling economy and help the country to become an international hub of […] дальше »

2018-7-27 16:25


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Central City Rockdale Reinvents Itself from Mining Coal to Mining Bitcoin

Rockdale, a town in central Texas, has made headlines due to plans of converting their town from mining coal, into mining bitcoin according to local reports on July 20, 2018. Bitmain Invades, Again In a post-industrial society, many areas that relied on the extraction of raw resources such as coal are beginning to face an economic struggle. дальше »

2018-7-27 01:00