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Sidechains vs Plasma vs Sharding
Special thanks to Jinglan Wang for review and feedback One question that often comes up is: how exactly is sharding different from sidechains or Plasma? All three architectures seem to involve a hub-and-spoke architecture with a central “main chain” that serves as the consensus backbone of the system, and a set of “child” chains containing actual user-level transactions. дальше »
2019-6-14 04:03 | |
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Azerbaijan Government Inks a Deal with IBM to Use Blockchain Technology for Customs Processes
Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee and IBM are set to sign a new agreement that will see blockchain technology being used in customs processes. The new deal signifies the developing cordial relationship between IBM and Azerbaijan government. дальше »
2019-6-13 22:46 | |
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Congressman Ted Budd Asks for Lower Taxes on Cryptocurrency Transactions
Speaking at the U. S. House Ways and Means Committee on June 4, 2019, U. S. Republican Congressman Ted Budd mentioned two crypto specific bills he hopes would witness unanimous support from the Congress. дальше »
2019-6-11 23:00 | |
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Russia Contemplates Ban on Mining Public Blockchain Tokens
In an interview with a Russian media outlet, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Financial Markets, Anatomy Aksakov, revealed that Russian lawmakers might potentially introduce a penalty for mining cryptocurrency on an open blockchain, as reported by Finance Feeds on June 10, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-11 19:00 | |
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Russia: Holding Bitcoin is Okay, But Using and Mining It Isn’t
The Duma (parliament) representative in Russia may finally have given some clarity on cryptocurrencies, albeit inadvertently. While announcing potential fines for miners, it stated that owning bitcoin was possible. дальше »
2019-6-10 12:00 | |
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North Carolina Congressman Talks About the Crypto Tax Fairness Act and Virtual Value Tax Fix Bills
Ted Budd, a congressman from the state of North Carolina, has recently spoken at the House Ways and Means Committee. There, he defended the blockchain technology and highlighted two bills which he is hoping that will be able to gather some bipartisan support in order to be approved. These bills are the Virtual Value Tax […] дальше »
2019-6-7 04:44 | |
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Indian Government’s Crypto “FUD” Is Unlikely to Cease
The newly formed Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is unlikely to change their stance on cryptocurrencies despite optimistic viewpoints from local industry leaders. The previous task force recommended a blanket ban, but the newly set up committee has started their research afresh, as reported by Quartz India, June 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-4 20:00 | |
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S&P 500 Stock Market Bear Mark Yusko Forecasts Massive 2019 Downturn
By CCN: Morgan Creek Capital CEO Mark Yusko doesn’t think we’re headed for a bear market. He says we’ve been in a bear market since last September. Furthermore, Yusko forecasts the stock market will be down double digits for 2019 by year’s end. дальше »
2019-6-1 11:06 | |
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Brazil Establishes Committee for Cryptocurrency Regulation
The President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil has ruled to create a commission to consider cryptocurrency regulation in the country
дальше »2019-6-1 00:31 | |
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Japan Skeptical of Bitcoin ETF Approval Despite Persuasion from Local Politician
Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) like the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed reservations on the approval of a crypto-based Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). the major reason cited by the FSA is the problem of volatility which characterizes the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2019-5-31 02:31 | |
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European Central Bank Executive Backs Central Bank Digital Currencies
In his speech published May 27, 2019, Vitas Vasiliauskas, a Governing Council member of the European Central Bank, highlighted the benefits of a central bank digital currencies (CBDC). The Council member referred to some of the major drawbacks that hinder its implementation. дальше »
2019-5-29 12:50 | |
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Bank of Russia Could Turn To A Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency
The head of the Bank of Russia told a Russian governmental committee that they would consider creating a gold backed cryptocurrency. Elvira Nabiullina spoke in front of the Duma and suggested that a gold-backed cryptocurrency could be a solution for cross border payment issues that arise for Russians. дальше »
2019-5-24 09:13 | |
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Russian Central Bank ‘Would Consider’ Creating Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency
Russia’s central bank would consider creating a new cryptocurrency backed by gold for international settlements. Gold-Backed Crypto Could Have Use In Settlements That was the latest information to come from Elvira Nabiullina, head of the Bank of Russia, speaking to the country’s parliament, the Duma, about current plans involving cross-border finance. дальше »
2019-5-23 20:00 | |
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Bitcoin Can Wreak Havoc by ‘Ruining’ Governments: Senior Russian Official
By CCN: A top official with Russia’s State Duma (the Russian Parliament) warned that bitcoin has the capacity to ruin governments because it could facilitate the offshoring of massive amounts of money. дальше »
2019-5-21 20:25 | |
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Why Would an Anti-Bitcoin US Congressman Want a Bill to “Outlaw” Cryptocurrencies?
Sherman says, “nip this (Crypto) in the bud” as it undermines the US Dollar He says Cryptos are mostly used by criminals The Democrat Congressman from California, Brad Sherman, a bitcoin basher recently at a meeting of the House Financial Services Committee on May 9 called out for a legislation that will make it illegal […] дальше »
2019-5-21 03:04 | |
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Bitcoin No Threat Yet but Crypto ‘Phenomenon’ Needs Monitoring: European Central Bank
By CCN: The European Central Bank (ECB) has found that crypto does not pose risks to financial stability in the Eurozone. The central bank does recommend, however, that European legislatures create a uniform approach to crypto-assets. дальше »
2019-5-19 15:40 | |
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Minnesota Representative to Reintroduce Hard Fork Tax Reform Bill
Minnesota Congressional Representative Tom Emmer has announced plans to reintroduce a bill meant to “provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance. дальше »
2019-5-17 18:34 | |
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“Node Committee Governance Charter” Baer Chain #01 Proposal Was Agreed by a Unanimous Vote
From May 11th to May 14th, all members of the Baer Chain node committee voted on the #01 proposal “Node Committee Governance Charter-Draft”, which was agreed by a unanimous vote. Voting result as below: From now on, “Node Committee Governance Charter” will be used as the basis for future governance on the chain. дальше »
2019-5-15 21:42 | |
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The Advancements Being Made When the US Senate Banking Committee Demands Facebook Crypto Transparency
For some weeks information about Facebook-based crypto has been flying around. The cryptosphere is not the only one asking questions about this coin as the U. S. Senate banking committee has also gotten interested. дальше »
2019-5-12 22:19 | |
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U.S. Congressman Proposes to Ban All Cryptocurrencies
U. S. Congressman Bradley Sherman, during a Financial Services Committee hearing, asked others in his party to join him to prepare a bill to ban all cryptocurrencies, reported The Block Crypto on May 09, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:00 | |
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The Senate Banking Committee Wants To Talk To Facebook About 'Project Libra'
The banking committee sent an open letter to Mark Zuckerberg earlier this week looking for details regarding Facebook's cryptocurrency project, Project Libra. The committee wants to know what kind of discussions the company has had with financial regulators and what kind of privacy protection will be offered to those holding Facebook's crypto. дальше »
2019-5-10 18:52 | |
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Bitcoin-Bashing Democrat Calls for Blanket Ban on Cryptocurrencies
By CCN: Bitcoin-bashing Democrat Congressman Brad Sherman is urging his colleagues to pass a law that would ban cryptocurrencies in the United States. “I look for colleagues to join with me in introducing a bill to outlaw cryptocurrency purchases by Americans, so that we nip this in the bud. дальше »
2019-5-10 06:58 | |
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Zebpay’s Ajeet Khurana dismisses talk of India banning cryptocurrencies
India has been making headlines recently after the world’s largest democracy announced the formation of a committee for pursuing the “Banning of Cryptocurrencies and Regulation of Official Digital Currencies Bill 2019. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:30 | |
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Has SEC Breached First Amendment by Greenlighting Mastercard Censorship Proposal?
The Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) has apparently given the green-light for Mastercard shareholders to vote on a proposal for the formation of a “human rights committee” that would monitor... дальше »
2019-5-5 16:49 | |
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Bitcoin Hero and CFTC Chair Giancarlo Expects ‘Explosive’ Spike in Crypto Interest
By CCN. com: J. Christopher Giancarlo, the retiring chairman of the CFTC, expects a massive spike in interest in cryptocurrencies with the launch of bitcoin futures products. Giancarlo made the remarks in a May 1 speech before a Congressional committee. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:39 | |
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Sweden’s Central Bank Asks Gov’t: What’s ‘Legal Tender’?
Sweden’s central bank has its parliament to form a committee to review what constitutes legal tender in the country. Originally reported by Bloomberg’s Amanda Billner, the new committee will give a definitive answer on the definition of legal tender as Sweden increasingly moves away from cash to credit and debit cards for paying for goods and services. дальше »
2019-5-3 12:00 | |
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CFTC Chairman Predicts Crypto Explosive Growth
J. Christopher Giancarlo, chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), spoke before the US House Agriculture Committee… The post CFTC Chairman Predicts Crypto Explosive Growth appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-3 23:58 | |
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CFTC Chair: Cryptocurrencies Bring New Applications for Clearinghouse Registration
In his testimony before the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit Washington, D. C. , May 1, 2019, CFTC chairman J. Cristopher Giancarlo asserted that the mounting interest in cryptocurrencies might bring new applications for clearinghouse registration. дальше »
2019-5-2 17:00 | |
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Coinbase Shifting Focus Due to Growing Institutional Investor Interest in Crypto
After shutting down its Political Action Committee and Chicago office, Coinbase says it is shifting focus to the big demand coming from institutional investors
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11 Crypto Initiatives Indian Government Has Taken
The Indian government has engaged in numerous crypto-related initiatives and projects while actively drafting the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Below are 11 crypto-specific initiatives that the government has been involved in. дальше »
2019-5-2 14:28 | |
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11 Cryptocurrency Initiatives Indian Government Has Taken
The Indian government has engaged in numerous crypto-related initiatives and projects while actively drafting the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Below are 11 crypto-specific initiatives that the government has been involved in. дальше »
2019-5-1 14:28 | |
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Bank of England Gov: Bitcoin Doesn’t Satisfy the Principles of Currency
By CCN: Dave Ramsden, deputy governor for markets and banking at the Bank of England, said in an interview with CNBC that crypto assets like bitcoin are too volatile to be a store of value and they do not meet the principles of currency. дальше »
2019-5-1 03:00 | |
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India Banning Bitcoin is Becoming Highly Likely, New Bill Introduced
The Indian inter-ministerial committee has drafted a bill to ban cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Subhash Chandra Garg, the Finance Secretary who led the committee, has previously gone on record to warn of the folly of investing in cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-4-26 19:36 | |
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India is reportedly looking to ban cryptocurrencies once and for all
India’s government is once again looking to ban cryptocurrencies and regulate official digital currencies. According to a report by India’s Economic Times, the government has kickstarted inter-ministerial consultations on a draft bill, which has reportedly been shared with relevant government departments. дальше »
2019-4-26 12:49 | |
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Coinbase Files with the FEC to Shutter its Political Action Committee
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world by reported trading volume has shuttered its political action committee (PAC). This was revealed in the exchange’s official filing with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on April 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-24 14:00 | |
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Mueller Report: Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund DNC Hacks
An intelligence branch of the Russian government used bitcoin to fund its cyberwarfare efforts to interfere with the 2016 U. S. presidential election, the Mueller Report claims. дальше »
2019-4-19 23:21 | |
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Goldman Sachs CEO Kills the Rumor: ‘We Never Had Plans to Open a Crypto Desk’
Goldman Sachs is not opening an institutional crypto trading desk, despite rampant rumors suggesting otherwise. That’s what Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon told the House Financial Services Committee this week. дальше »
2019-4-13 14:45 | |
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Bank CEOs Testified Before the US Congress Regarding Changes in the Banking Industry
CEOs of different recognized banks have testified before the US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee regarding how the banking industry has changed over the last 10 years. The meeting took place on April 10, and other topics such as digital currencies and blockchain technology have also been addressed. Since Bitcoin’s creation 10 years ago, […] дальше »
2019-4-11 20:13 | |
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QuadrigaCX Starts Bankruptcy Proceedings
It’s been a long and winding road with many twists and turns for the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX and its 115,000 former users who are owed roughly $190 million. дальше »
2019-4-10 17:39 | |
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EU proposal requires platforms to delete ‘terrorist content’ in 1 hour or face fines
Just 12 days after voting ‘yes’ on the controversial Copyright Reform, the EU is discussing new regulation that might further hurt smaller platforms. The EU Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs (LIBE) will vote today, April 8, on implementing a one-hour deadline for any platform to delete terrorist content. дальше »
2019-4-8 15:40 | |
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