Battle of the Privacycoins: What We Know About Grin and Beam’s Mimblewimble

Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger of transactions. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »

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Blockchain’s Report Examines Benefits (and Failures) of Today’s Stablecoins

Stablecoins have garnered serious investor attention over the past few weeks. Unlike bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies, they are digital assets built to lessen price volatility and are often paired against the U. дальше »

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Bitmain IPO Prospectus Reveals Offering May Be a Gamble for Investors

Bitmain, the biggest company in bitcoin mining, has filed for its IPO in Hong Kong. As part of the approval process, the company submitted a prospectus to the Hong Kong stock exchange at the end of August 2018. дальше »

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Galaxy Digital’s Novogratz: Bitcoin (BTC) Is Literally Digital Gold, Bull Run Likely

“Bitcoin Doesn’t Even Need A Use Case To Be Valuable” On Wednesday afternoon, Mike Novogratz, a well-recognized cryptocurrency proponent and former institutional investor, made a surprise appearance on CNNMoney’s “Markets Now” segment to discuss “The Future Of Money. дальше »

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Confusion Over Bitcoin Taxation Leads to Poor Reporting of Gains and Losses

With Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies making huge sums of money for those adept at timing the market, the U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is keen to make sure it receives its cut of the profits. дальше »

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Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Begins Trading

Boston-based cryptocurrency finance firm Circle has just joined the multitudes of other crypto exchange platforms now issuing and trading their own stablecoins. As of September 26, 2018, dollar-pegged USDC is now trading on Poloniex, the crypto-to-crypto exchange Circle acquired in February 2018, and on Circle Trade, the company’s over-the-counter (OTC) platform. дальше »

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Op Ed: The Adoption Fallacy of Decentralized Applications

It’s no secret that DApps have struggled to achieve adoption; in fact, according to stateofthedapps. com, the most popular DApp currently has just 1,811 daily active users (DAUs). дальше »

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Battle of the Privacycoins: Zcash Is Groundbreaking (If You Trust It)

Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger of transactions. While this is required for these system to work, it comes with a significant downside: privacy is often quite limited. дальше »

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Kraken: An Overview of One of Europe's Top Bitcoin Exchanges

In this overview, we explore Kraken and its journey from a Mt. Gox alternative to soften the blow of bitcoin’s dependence on just one exchange to becoming one of the most respected cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. дальше »

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Novogratz Discusses XRP Surge, Bitcoin (BTC) $10,000 Price Target

Galaxy Digital CEO Remains As Bullish As Ever Following the crypto market’s strong rebound on Friday, CNBC Fast Money, who has become near-infamous for its coverage of this early-stage market, called upon crypto proponent Mike Novogratz to make an appearance to discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Details of One of Bitcoin’s Nastiest Bugs Yet

For well over a year, versions of Bitcoin Core — Bitcoin’s leading software implementation — contained a severe software bug. The bug was fixed with Bitcoin Core 0. дальше »

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Op Ed: Why Your Financial Advisor Won't Talk to You About Bitcoin

Bitcoin is in the news, and we’ve all seen the stories about early investors who’ve made millions and driven away in new lambos. So it’s only natural that people who haven’t invested already are wondering if they should. дальше »

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Texas State Securities Board Hits Russian Hoaxers with Cease-and-Desist Orders

Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles has issued emergency ordinances against three separate fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes linked to Russian scammers. The orders were issued on September 18, 2018, against DGBK Ltd. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fall Short in Safeguarding Funds: Report

In April 2018, former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent off inquiries to more than a dozen cryptocurrencyexchanges to learn more about their internal operations. дальше »

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Is it Still worth Investing in Cryptocurrencies?

One of the ways to make money aside from the normal income that comes your way is either by investing or doing something aside from your regular job that generates more income. Talking about investing, many people have resolved in investing in different kinds of assets and ventures which in one way or the other […] The post Is it Still worth Investing in Cryptocurrencies? appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »

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Nigerian President Demands HSBC Bank Return $100M in Stolen Money

Decentralised cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are anathema to traditional banking. Bitcoin allows people to trade directly with each other, bypassing banks, the conventional middlemen. Banks make money by charging fees for the services they provide, including keeping one’s money in a bank. дальше »

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The Pros and Cons of Fundraising Using Blockchain for Startups

Most startup ventures find themselves struggling to get customers and make adequate money during the first two to five years. There are several reasons for this. A large number of startup ventures are copycats of successful businesses and lack any innovation. дальше »

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New Mining Manufacturer Linzhi Announces Ethereum ASIC Miner

Chen Min, the former chief chip maker at Bitcoin mining chip developer Canaan Creative, is turning her attention to Ethereum. Announcing her venture at the Ethereum Classic Summit in Seoul, South Korea, Chen’s new company, Linzhi, will focus on building cryptocurrency mining devices, and its first official products are a series of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miners designed specifically for Ethereum and Ethereum Classic. дальше »

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Paxful CEO Ray Youssef Shows How Bitcoin Can Be Used for Social Good

Can bitcoin be used for social good? If anyone thinks so, it’s Ray Youssef, the CEO of peer-to-peer bitcoin platform Paxful. A successful entrepreneur in the crypto and blockchain space, Youssef comes from humble beginnings and understands the importance of maintaining control over one’s finances. дальше »

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Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Monero Is Hard to Beat (and Hard to Scale)

Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »

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How New York Times Journalist Nathaniel Popper Monitors the Crypto Market

Nathaniel Popper is a New York Times journalist who covers fintech and cryptocurrencies. He is is the author of the bestseller, “Digital Gold: Bitcoin and the Inside Story of the Misfits and Millionaires Trying to Reinvent Money. дальше »

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RippleNet to Make it Easier for Thai Workers to Send Money Home

Remittance payments are part of many foreign workers’ daily lives; however, traditional systems can be slow and costly. In Japan, there are approximately 45,000 Thai employees working around the clock to send money home to their families–and Ripple’s solution RippleNet is aiming to make the process easier. дальше »

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Morgan Stanley Eyes Bitcoin Swap Contracts Tied to Futures Prices

Morgan Stanley is joining Wall Street’s race toward an institutional-friendly bitcoin derivative. According to anonymous sources reporting to Bloomberg, the financial institution is devising price return swaps tied to bitcoin. дальше »

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Does Jimmy Song Know What Fiat Money Is?

On Monday, while most of the cryptocurrency world nervously watched as markets sank, an even bigger disaster was unfurling in the Mediterranean: the debate between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, on the CoinsBank Blockchain Cruise. дальше »

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Biking Across America, Crypto Cyclists Look to Raise $1 Million for Charity

Crypto, charity and cycling. It’s an unlikely triad, but two fitness enthusiasts-turned-crypto philanthropists believe that, taken in combination, the three can drive positive change. дальше »

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SoftBank initiative aims to blockchainify mobile payments across the globe

A trio of corporations lead by Japanese based SoftBank have devised a working proof-of-concept (PoC) underpinned by blockchain that allows users to make peer-to-peer payments from their mobile phones. дальше »

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Stellar-Based Lightyear Acquires Chain, Forms New Entity

Lightyear Corporation, a universal payments network built around Stellar’s open financial protocol, has announced the acquisition of Chain, in a merger that sees both brands combine to form a new entity called Interstellar. дальше »

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What is Swarm Fund (SWM)?

In the famous words of Warren Buffett: If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep,…

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What is Swarm (SWM)?

In the famous words of Warren Buffett: If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep,…

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Research: For every ICO that raises over $1M, there’s one that doesn’t raise a dime

New research suggests that blockchain fundraising is often a hit or miss game. It appears that initial coin offerings (ICOs) either raise tons of money – or none at all. Research from intelligence firm GreySpark has uncovered that 46 percent of ICOs fail to raise any funds at all. дальше »

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California law would make political bots illegal – unless they admit they’re bots

A California Senate bill awaiting Governor approval would make it illegal to create and operate a social media “bot” for the purpose of influencing a political vote or obtaining money unless it was made explicit that it was a bot. дальше »

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Abra Supports SEPA Bank Transfers, Enabling Crypto Purchases With Fiat

Abra, the all-in-one digital wallet and cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its support for Single Euro Payment Area (SEPA) bank accounts. European users can now enable direct wire transfers from European banks to purchase any of Abra’s 28 available cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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IBM Introduces 'World Wire' Payment System on Stellar Network

IBM has launched a blockchain-based payment system called Blockchain World Wire. According to IBM, the new payment network uses digital currency on Stellar's blockchain to "clear and settle cross-border payments" in near real time. дальше »

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Canadian Ghost Town Gambles on Bitcoin for a New Chance at Life

With a population of fewer than 100 people, the small Canadian mill town of Ocean Falls sits dormant in British Colombia. Some think the Bitcoin mining boom could help reverse their economic fortunes. дальше »

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Top 4 Popular Bitcoin Trading Strategies You Should Know

In the world of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, trading strategies play an integral role in the process. Even though there are numerous ways to make or lose money in quick succession, some of the common strategies tend to yield the most positive results in the long run. The following strategies are ranked in terms of […] дальше »

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6 Cryptocurrency Coin Masternodes To Setup In 2018 For Potential Profits

There are numerous ways to make money with crypto. The more options you know, the more likely you are to make a profit. However, there is the likelihood of making significant losses in the world of crypto. дальше »

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Do politicians affect the price of currency?

Brought to you by DailyFX The value of currency matters to us all. Whether you are a holidaymaker looking to afford the vacation of your dreams, an investor cashing in on the chance to make money or a business engaged in importing or exporting goods, the fluctuating forex market attracts attention from all corners. The […] дальше »

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No one knows about your startup: 5 ways to fix that

You created a super cool startup. You got a little seed money from your 3rd cousin twice removed. Now what? Coming up with an idea for a startup is a great beginning. Building a minimum viable product (MVP) is a wonderful next step. дальше »

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Which Is Inspiring Institutional Investment First, BTC, ETH Or XRP?

Institutional investment, high level investment from corporations and organisations that have a lot of money to spend. The benefit of this? Huge sums of money flooding into the markets. The draw back? None that we can think of just yet. дальше »

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LevelApp ICO

LevelApp allows instant exchange of crypto assets to Apple Pay Cash and consequent payment with NFC at any sales point equipped with the payment terminal. When you decide to make a payment with LevelApp, we sell your crypto on the exchange and send you the corresponding amount of money via Apple Pay Cash. дальше »

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Crypt-ON ICO

Crypt-ON is a P2P platform built on blockchain technology to provide safe and secure trades in cryptocurrency. Crypt-ON is aimed at a wide range of users—from beginner crypto-enthusiasts and freelancers to investors and managers of blockchain projects. дальше »

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Colorado Investigating Three Cryptocurrency Firms

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies is investigating three cryptocurrency firms for promoting unregistered initial coin offerings in the state. The investigations are part of a growing trend of fraudulent companies looking to make quick money. дальше »

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A South African Township Is Becoming the New Gold Mine for Bitcoin

In several African nations, sending money to friends and family is difficult. Using bank accounts could be easy, but it takes days, sometimes even weeks, for transactions to clear. A new CNBC documentary is exploring the nuances of this emerging market and how exactly it is used to make the underbanked communities of the continent […] A South African Township Is Becoming the New Gold Mine for Bitcoin was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »

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Top 6 Most Valuable Masternodes in 2018

There are many interesting ways to make money with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Exploring all of these options can lead to major profits, but also steep losses. One of the safer options out there is to invest in masternodes. дальше »

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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 »

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Hawaii’s Latest Bitcoin Scam

Customers of energy providers in Hawaii are the latest victims of a scam that has been designed to extort Bitcoin from victims. It’s a typical example of how cryptocurrencies can be used to illicit money out of unsuspecting victims, by using a cloak of anonymity to make the scammer seem legitimate. дальше »

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Akoin Cryptocurrency Project From Akon Looks To Make Real Impact For Africa

Cryptocurrency has long been a source of contribution to stopping the world’s constant drama. For example, the Pineapple Fund donated some $55 million in BTC to several different charities. One of the foundations who received money was focused around providing water to those in poverty. дальше »

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Ex-PayPal CEO Calls Bitcoin a Useless Payment Mechanism

Bill Harris, former PayPal CEO and founder of Personal Capital Corporation, believes that Bitcoin is a large cult. In CNBC’s “Fast Money” Segment on Tuesday, August 14, Harris explained that Bitcoin supporters make many claims of its benefits, including free transactions, scalability, efficiency, greater security, global acceptance, and usefulness. дальше »

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Pantera Capital’s Third Venture Fund Raises $71M, Eyes $175M

Blockchain investment firm Pantera Capital recently launched its third cryptocurrency fund. Known as Venture Fund III, the company completed all necessary filings with the U. дальше »

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Distributed Dialogues: Weighing In on Privacy Implications

At the recent Distributed 2018 conference in San Francisco, Rick Lewis and Dave Hollerith from the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network interviewed a host of different personalities in the blockchain space about digital privacy. дальше »

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