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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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Astrophysicist says aliens could be hiding behind repositioned stars
Astrophysicist Dan Hooper thinks we’ll eventually have to wrangle the stars in our night sky, like wayward cattle straying from the herd, in order to keep the lights on. This is because the universe is constantly expanding and pulling stars with it. дальше »
2018-8-9 02:16 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC], Litecoin [LTC], Ethereum [ETH], Dash [DASH] to be accepted by Queensland government
On 4th August, the official Twitter handle of Dash posted that the government of Queensland, Australia is allegedly shaping a scheme to fit Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payments into the system. This program could help cryptocurrencies see a wider adoption in Queensland. дальше »
2018-8-5 06:05 | |
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Queensland Government To Support Payments In BTC, LTC, ETH, DASH And XEM
According to reports out today, local authorities in Queensland are alleged to be piloting a programme that could see the adoption of a number of cryptocurrencies within the state. The currencies in question include Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Dash and NEM. дальше »
2018-8-3 14:00 | |
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Legalization of Cryptos in Iran Imminent as Government Looks for Ways to Beat U.S. Sanctions
Iran could soon join the list of countries where cryptocurrencies are officially legal. This move should come as no surprise as the country has already revealed plans to introduce its own national cryptocurrency in a bid to beat US sanctions. дальше »
2018-8-1 15:59 | |
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Analysts: China’s Cryptocurrency Could Be Bigger Than Bitcoin
Experts believe China is far from uninterested in cryptocurrency despite its overt efforts at bans of one kind or another. In fact, it is widely believed the communist government is contemplating its own version of a state backed cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-31 10:30 | |
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Prepare yourself: Facebook could be the future of national census
Every ten years, governments around the world conduct their national census: a count of the resident population. This is no easy task. The 2011 Chinese census, for instance, was a vast operation relying on six million enumerators taking census questionnaires from door to door. дальше »
2018-7-29 15:00 | |
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Blockchain Could Prevent Next China Vaccine Scandal
A new scandal is sweeping China, after the discovery that thousands of schoolchildren may have been inoculated with faulty vaccines. As social media continues to erupt against the government and regulators, one investor has proposed a novel technological solution: blockchain-based verification of vaccine quality and standards. дальше »
2018-7-28 21:04 | |
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Gamblers in India Could Soon Place Their Bets in Crypto
As cryptocurrency exchanges eagerly await the RBI ban ruling, a government agency has proposed using virtual currencies as payment for legalized gambling services in India. What a great week for Bitcoin! It broke through the $8,000 barrier and is taking the lion’s share of market dominance. дальше »
2018-7-26 20:00 | |
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Authorities In India Admit They Recognise Bitcoin As A Legitimate Currency
As we should all know by now, cryptocurrency in India is taking a bit of a hit. With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ruling against it and the supreme court looking likely to do the same thing, by the end of September cryptocurrency could seriously hit a dead-end in the country. дальше »
2018-7-26 16:30 | |
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#FreeRoss Activities Are Gaining Steam
The trial and conviction of Ross Ulbricht for his administration of the Silk Road darknet market represented a landmark event in cryptocurrency. For many, the investigation and sentencing were a contradiction to the commonly held belief that cryptocurrency and activities involving cryptocurrency could not be regulated by the government. For others, the injustices and illegalities […] дальше »
2018-7-24 22:00 | |
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ConsenSys Could Help Build Chinese President’s Dream City in Xiongan
Till now the most prestigious and recognizable feat of converting barren lands into the world’s tallest buildings stays with Dubai. However, an ambitious plan by the Chinese government, which is being touted as President Xi Jinping’s dream project, could change that forever. дальше »
2018-7-24 13:59 | |
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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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MasterCard Apply Patent For Bitcoin Transactions
As the world of cryptocurrencies constantly evolves and changes, traditional institutions, such as banks, are trying to keep up with the crowd. Mastercard was able to receive a patent which allowed users to manage ‘fractional reserves of blockchain currency’. дальше »
2018-7-19 13:30 | |
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Op-Ed: Bitcoin’s Roots in the Great Law of Peace
Bitcoin, in its nine years of existence, has steadily gained traction, defining itself as a new digital gold. Early adopters of this technology have shown excitement for the potential of this inflation-proof sound money. дальше »
2018-7-14 00:48 | |
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Nick Spanos’s Zap Jolts Real Estate With Blockchain-Based Smart Contracts
New York realtors looking to avoid hiccups in their commission payouts can now turn to blockchain-based smart contracts. The first real estate commission split was brokered earlier this summer in Manhattan’s ritzy SoHo neighborhood by New York-based Bapple Realty. дальше »
2018-7-13 15:39 | |
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Iran Could Become First Country Forced to Use Bitcoin
The significance of Bitcoin as a borderless and neutral money is becoming increasingly apparent as the U. S. is attempting to block Iran from accessing its bank account. The Money in Your Bank Account is Not Yours On Tuesday, U. дальше »
2018-7-12 02:00 | |
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Deep-Sea Treasure Hunting on the Blockchain
With an estimated $100 billion value in sunken artifacts in the waters surrounding the Bahamas, deep-sea treasure hunters could soon satiate their thirst for a big bounty through blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-7-12 23:26 | |
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COO of Beyond Blocks on Korea Blockchain Week: “Korean Projects Are the Ones That Make People Go Nuts”
Korea Blockchain Week is setting up perfectly for organizers and attendees with excitement levels increasing on a stream of pro-blockchain news coming from the country recently. The most recent news report states that the Korean Government is working on a classification system which could legitimize the blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-7-10 16:34 | |
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Member of Parliament Urges UK to Embrace Blockchain After Highlighting Its Benefits
A British MP is urging the U. K. government to embrace blockchain after detailing its benefits and highlighting how it could “empower individuals. ” Walsall MP Eddie Hughes has gone all-out in his detailed and long report promoting blockchain in hopes that the U. дальше »
2018-7-5 18:04 | |
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Government of Bermuda Becomes a Crypto-friendly Nation With Their ICO Bill
The Bermuda Government, recently, passed a Digital Asset Business Act and an ICO Bill. The Government felt compelled to make changes to their Banking Act because they wanted to create a new class of banks that could work with emerging FinTech, cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. дальше »
2018-7-4 17:34 | |
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A Nuanced Look At Crypto Assets as Securities In Light of SEC Comments
On June 14, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) director of corporate finance made waves in the cryptocurrency space when he commented at Yahoo Finance’s All Market Summit: Crypto that ether is not a security. дальше »
2018-7-3 23:16 | |
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As Iceland Crash Out Of The World Cup, Cryptocurrency May Crash Their Economy Too
We are sorry to see Iceland go from the World Cup, but fact is fact and I think it ties into the headline quite well. The real story here is that the Icelandic Government have recently aired concerns regarding cryptocurrency mining and the damage it could potentially have on Iceland’s economy. дальше »
2018-6-27 13:30 | |
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Bitcoin as Lifeline Amid Crushing Devaluation, Extreme Poverty, Sectarian Violence in Nigeria
The scrappy citizens of Lagos, Nigeria are traders and can-do survivors almost by nature. Their government, however, has mismanaged the nation’s money to such a degree that it’s prone to wild devaluation swings. дальше »
2018-6-27 09:40 | |
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Indian Exchange ZebPay Stops Allowing Rupee Withdrawals; Broader Indian Crypto Ecosystem Under Pressure
One of the largest crypto exchanges in India, ZebPay, announced that as of June 22, it could be stopping all withdrawals to fiat in Indian Rupee from its platform. This comes on the back of an April 5 declaration by the Indian government that all banks must stop acting as intermediaries between exchanges and their […] Indian Exchange ZebPay Stops Allowing Rupee Withdrawals; Broader Indian Crypto Ecosystem Under Pressure was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-6-23 14:28 | |
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World Refugee Day: How Digital Identities Can Help a Population in Crisis
According to statistics from the United Nations Refugee Agency, there are 25. 4 million refugees in the world and some 3. 1 million asylum seekers. On this year’s World Refugee Day, we’re reminded of the perpetual crises that plague our international communities and the displaced individuals they create. дальше »
2018-6-21 02:28 | |
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Akon Is Entering The Cryptocurrency World
Renowned singer Akon, who’s songs include hits like, Lonely, Right Now and Sorry, Blame It On Me, is launching a new kind of cryptocurrency called ‘Akoin’ and it will be available for sale in two weeks in the hope that it will bring more help his Lighting Africa Project, which aims to bring solar power to the whole of Africa. дальше »
2018-6-20 15:30 | |
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Chain Accelerator Opens Its Doors to Blockchain, Crypto Startups in France
\Chain Accelerator has launched in France. It is the first startup acceleratordedicated to the blockchain that can call Europe its home. Among the organization’s chief operators are Hyperloop Transportation Technologies chairman Bibop G. дальше »
2018-6-20 00:34 | |
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South Indian State of Kerala Uses Blockchian Technology in Food Supply and Distribution
The government of the South Indian state of Kerala will use blockchain for food supply and distribution, local news outlet Business Standard reported June 17. Chairman of K-DISC, KM Abraham, told Business Standard that each component of the supply network would have a separate ID number, through which its source, production, quality, and distribution could дальше »
2018-6-19 23:19 | |
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Updated Edition of Blockchain Revolution Fills In Some Big Gaps
“When Blockchain Revolution came out, bitcoin was worth around $7 billion. Today, it’s more than twenty-two times that. Bitcoin is the workhorse of the cryptocurrency world and the cryptocurrency that launched a thousand ships. дальше »
2018-6-19 22:15 | |
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Promoting Blockchain high on Naple’s Mayor’s to-do list
The city, through a recent press release, announced the creation of a special “focus group,” whose purpose is to “develop and eventually implement objectives related to blockchain technology”. One could notice Felice’s competence in talking about ICOs, cryptocurrencies and blockchain as a tool to speed up government procedures. Will the focus group in Naples be дальше »
2018-6-16 18:46 | |
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The Genesis Files: If Bitcoin Had a First Draft, Wei Dai’s B-Money Was It
All Cypherpunks value privacy; it’s basically the founding principle of the collective of cryptographers, academics, developers and activists grouped around the 1990s mailing list by the same name. дальше »
2018-6-15 23:31 | |
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India's Central Bank Admits to Banning Crypto Accounts Without Research
]In a fresh new twist, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has admitted to issuing its ban on cryptocurrency-related accounts spontaneously, without taking time to study and understand how cryptocurrencies work. дальше »
2018-6-13 23:40 | |
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Proposed Regulations Could Cause Major Shifts in Canadian Crypto Businesses
Canada’s government has released draft regulations for “virtual currencies” with a consultation period of 90 days, saying that proposed regulatory changes could mean a loss of $60 million over 10 years for businesses that deal in cryptocurrencies but will improve Canada’s international reputation and make it easier for crypto businesses to deal overseas. дальше »
2018-6-13 20:24 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Looking to the Past and the Future
South Korea just ruled that bitcoin is a legally recognizable asset, which is good news for investors, but not such good news for convicted criminals that had managed to hold onto their cryptocurrency in the past. дальше »
2018-6-11 18:04 | |
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AmeriCoin: This Idea To Tokenize the US Dollar Is Compelling And Thorny
So, here’s an idea: If the U. S. Government got into the cryptocurrency game, there might be a way for everyone to get something they want. A government-distributed coin could create wealth for America, by leveraging America as a dominant player in the cryptocurrency game. дальше »
2018-7-12 00:22 | |
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On Radical Markets
Recently I had the fortune to have received an advance copy of Eric Posner and Glen Weyl’s new book, Radical Markets, which could be best described as an interesting new way of looking at the subject that is sometimes called “political economy” - tackling the big questions of how markets and politics and society intersect. дальше »
2018-7-21 04:03 | |
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