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Distributed Ledger Technology Expert and Ex-Coinbase CTO on The Utility of Blockchain Databases

Recently, a poster on Hacker News seemingly took the position that blockchain: “is the world’s worst database, created entirely to maintain the reputation of venture capital firms.” A recent article on CoinDesk countered, arguing that: “blockchains are useful for storing shared state, particularly when that shared state represent valuable data that users want to export/import […] дальше »

2019-5-19 01:55


Trump: Tiger Woods Earned Medal of Freedom with Masters Triumph

By CCN: US President Donald Trump said that he would award Tiger Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition for his stunning victory at the 2019 Masters Tournament on Sunday. Donald Trump to Give Medal of Freedom to Tiger Woods Trump made the announcement on Twitter, arguing that Woods deserved the award because of his “incredible Success & Comeback in Sports (Golf) and, more importantly, LIFE. дальше »

2019-4-15 20:50


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Op Ed: With Bitcoin, Anarchy Is the Point, Not the Problem

Last week, there was a panel at SXSW that was effectively a debate on the merits of permissioned blockchains versus permissionless systems like Bitcoin. I listened to the entire audio of the panel discussion, after Programming Bitcoin author Jimmy Song tweeted it out the other day, and I thought he did an awesome job of pointing out the key value proposition of Bitcoin and why it is not worth comparing to permissioned systems. дальше »

2019-3-23 17:29


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The Daily: Arguing Over Augur, Regulated Stablecoins Attract Flak

Welcome to the final installment of The Daily for 2018. It seems fitting that the year’s ultimate edition should focus on one of 2018’s overarching themes within the cryptoconomy – stablecoins. We’ve also got space to squeeze in a critique of Augur’s crowdsourced prediction market and to consider yet another bitcoin-based Patreon alternative. дальше »

2018-12-31 15:25


Should the SEC have Federal Jurisdiction Over Cryptocurrencies? Congressman Aims to Sidestep Securities Law

There are those who are arguing that the federal government – particularly the Securities and Exchange Commission – should not have jurisdiction over the cryptocurrency and ICO industry. One specific individual heading the argument is Ohio Representative Warren Davidson, who is a republican and is opposed to federal oversight. In an effort to prompt the […] дальше »

2018-11-15 22:47


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Crypto Platform Coinbase Secures $300 Million in Series E Funding Round

Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has raised a fresh $300 million in a Series E financing round, bringing the company valuation to $8 billion. Coinbase plans to use the funding to "accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrencies," as it plans to remain the "entry-point into crypto" for millions of investors, according to a published blog post. дальше »

2018-10-31 20:51


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Treasury Committee Criticizes UK Regulators’ “Unsustainable” Crypto Stance

The parliamentary report published by the UK Treasury Committee has advocated for regulation of the “wild west” crypto-assets sector. The report criticizes the “ambiguity” of the current stance of UK regulators, arguing that with effective regulations, the United Kingdom could become a “global center” for the emerging cryptocurrency sector. дальше »

2018-9-21 18:55


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ASIC Vs. GPU Debate Ignites Ahead Of Devcon4 And Constantinople Hard Fork

As the impending Constantinople hard fork and Devcon4 draw nearer, the ongoing ASIC vs. GPU mining rig debate appears to have re-emerged. Some in the mining community are campaigning to block ASIC mining rigs, arguing that failing to do so will push GPU mining operations out of business, further plummet the value of Ether, and lead to network centralization. дальше »

2018-8-18 01:29


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Archaeologists Argue Micronesian Stone Money Comprises Bitcoin Predecessor

Archaeologists are arguing that a pre-modern stone money used by Micronesian islanders resembles a precursor to bitcoin and distributed ledger technology. Also Read: Largest Cannabis Community Market in Israel to Accept Bitcoin Payments Archaeologists Highlight Similarities Between Micronesian Stone Money and Bitcoin Scott Fitzpatrick, an archaeologist at the University of Oregon in Eugene, has argued that […] The post Archaeologists Argue Micronesian Stone Money Comprises Bitcoin Predecessor appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2018-7-31 23:45


Winklevoss ETF rejected by SEC leading to Bitcoin decline next day.

The news came as investors have been riding a wave of optimism with bitcoin rising almost 40% this month alone. However, the decision did offer a ray of hope with Commissioner Hester M. Peirce dissenting, arguing that the decision sends a signal that “innovation is unwelcome in our markets.” Read: Winklevoss bitcoin ETF rejected by дальше »

2018-7-27 20:45