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Poll shows Americans trust Bitcoin more than they trust Libra
According to a recent poll by CivicScience, the majority of Americans trust Bitcoin more than they trust Facebook’s Libra. With 86 percent of respondents saying that they weren’t interested in Libra at all, it seems that Facebook will have a tough year trying to win over the public. дальше »
2019-7-26 09:08 | |
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BitTorrent founder accuses Justin Sun of failed payment in TRON Foundation’s $140 million acquisition
BitTorrent founder Bram Cohen publicly accused Justin Sun of not making the final payment on the TRON Foundation’s $140 million acquisition of BitTorrent, Inc. Anybody know if Justin Sun is hard up for cash? He isn't letting the last payment for BitTorrent get out of escrow. дальше »
2019-7-26 04:08 | |
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Brave Browser users will soon be able to withdraw their Basic Attention Tokens
Brave Browser is introducing a new feature that will allow its users to withdraw BAT earned from ads. While the feature is currently only available on Brave’s developer browser preview, the community welcomed the news, calling it a step forward for BAT adoption. дальше »
2019-7-26 02:04 | |
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Bitcoin’s fading dream, a reasonable case for why BTC could fail
There are three narratives often used to describe Bitcoin—that it’s entering a new bull run, it’s a tulip mania, or that it’s comparable to the dotcom bubble. But there is a fourth more pessimistic scenario for BTC, according to Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox. дальше »
2019-7-26 22:03 | |
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Chainlink welcomes Stake.fish as Reviewed Node Operator growing the LINK oracle network
Stake. fish, a prominent validator for proof-of-stake blockchains, announced on Tuesday that it will serve as a Chainlink “Reviewed Node Operator,” growing the oracle network. Chainlink is decentralized oracle network that securely connects smart contracts to external data sources and various payment networks. дальше »
2019-7-26 19:16 | |
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Quasar hard fork: Bitcoin SV upgrades block size to 2GB
A planned hard fork has been executed on Bitcoin SV (BSV) despite deliberation over the timing of the scheduled upgrade, dubbed “Quasar”. The fork has upped the protocol’s block size limit from 128MB to 2GB—a development that according to the owners of the BSV project, Bitcoin Association, will help BSV scale to “1000+ transactions per […] The post Quasar hard fork: Bitcoin SV upgrades block size to 2GB appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-7-25 12:13 | |
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Zcash becomes the next crypto to have a “friendly” fork
The privacy-focused Zcash has become the next digital currency to have a “friendly” network split, with Bitcoin Gold being the first. Announced earlier this year, the fork saw the network split into two almost identical cryptocurrencies–Zcash and Ycash. дальше »
2019-7-25 11:32 | |
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Justin Sun’s “darkest moment”: apologizes for “over-marketing” TRON to Chinese authorities, then deletes apology
Drama around Justin Sun’s lunch with Warren Buffett continues. Hours ago he published a statement on Weibo apologizing to the TRON community and Chinese authorities for “over-marketing. ” He deleted the message shortly afterward—read the full translated message here. дальше »
2019-7-25 04:48 | |
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Shares of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Investment Trust cause investors to “drop gold,” and everything else
After its introduction in 2013, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) managed to become one of the largest Bitcoin investment products in the world. So far, GBTC has outperformed most traditional assets year to date, in line with BTC’s rising prices, and became one of the most actively traded securities on the OTC Markets Group. дальше »
2019-7-25 00:22 | |
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Major US banks hostile toward Bitcoin, accounts at risk of closure, cryptocurrency businesses prohibited
We went undercover to try and open accounts at four of the largest U. S. banks, telling them ahead of time that we would use the account to buy and sell Bitcoin on Coinbase. The verdict is in—personal accounts are at risk of being closed, and accounts for cryptocurrency-related businesses are outright prohibited. дальше »
2019-7-24 21:58 | |
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Pantera Capital CEO predicts $42,000 Bitcoin price by end of 2019
Dan Morehead, the founder and CEO at Pantera Capital, a cryptocurrency-focused investment fund, believes the Bitcoin price could hit $356,000 in the next three years. Morehead, who’s also the chairman at Bitstamp, a global digital currency marketplace, predicted during an episode of Laura Shin’s Unchained Podcast that Bitcoin’s price may reach $42,000 by the end […] The post Pantera Capital CEO predicts $42,000 Bitcoin price by end of 2019 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-7-24 18:18 | |
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Ethereum improvement proposal 2025 increases block reward, community opposed to maintain ETH as store-of-value
Several Ethereum developers voiced concerns about Ethereum improvement proposal (EIP) 2025, which recommends creating more Ether per block for the next 18 months. Authored by James Hancock, a Berlin-based developer, the proposal suggests adding an extra 0. дальше »
2019-7-24 15:33 | |
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Bitfinex fights back against NYAG, says it never served New York customers
iFinex, the company that owns and operates Tether and Bitfinex, said that the claims made by the New York Attorney General’s office that the companies served New York residents throughout last year were “misleading. дальше »
2019-7-24 12:56 | |
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Binance Coin, EOS and Stellar could resume their upward trend despite growing Bitcoin dominance
While altcoins continue dropping Bitcoin has increased its dominance over the market, reaching 68 percent for the first time since early 2017. Some prominent members of the industry even predict that BTC will capture 80 percent of the market. дальше »
2019-7-24 08:37 | |
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Cardano transitioning to a decentralized network [UPDATED]
Update, July 24, 0800 PST: IOHK contacted CryptoSlate indicating the information had not been leaked because the GitHub is “already and very deliberately in the public domain. ” IOHK reaffirms that the project is on schedule to be delivered by 2020 and that the information does not represent a leak. дальше »
2019-7-25 05:03 | |
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Leaked GitHub image show Cardano transitioning to a decentralized network in under three months
Leaked images from the Cardano GitHub show the protocol transitioning from centralized nodes to the more community-run decentralized network, with Ada staking, in under three months. From “federated” to decentralized nodes Cardano is a “third-generation” blockchain platform with an emphasis on research and peer review. дальше »
2019-7-24 05:03 | |
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Circle and Poloniex moving from the US to Bermuda due to regulatory uncertainty
Crypto conglomerate Circle announced that it will be moving the majority of its operations offshore, as regulatory uncertainty has made servicing U. S. customers increasingly difficult. The company received a full Digital Assets Business Act license in Bermuda for Poloniex, a cryptocurrency exchange it runs. дальше »
2019-7-24 23:59 | |
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The myth of cryptocurrency halving events: a deeper analysis
Strix Leviathan designs and operates algorithmic trading software for the cryptocurrency markets. The global nature and uncertainty surrounding the nascent cryptocurrency asset class leads to a market that is entirely defined by the behavioral patterns of market participants. дальше »
2019-7-24 22:10 | |
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Coinbase added 5 million new users in the last 10 months
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the U. S. , has on-boarded 5 million new users in the past 10 months and now claims to have over 30 million users. However, many users questioned the legitimacy of this data, alleging the exchange could be misleading the public. дальше »
2019-7-24 21:57 | |
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Justin Sun is allegedly being held by Chinese authorities [UPDATED]
According to a report by Caixin, a Chinese media outlet, the CEO and founder of TRON Justin Sun is under border control for accusations that have yet to be confirmed. Update @ 11:39 am Pacific time: Justin Sun has confirmed via Twitter he is now in San Francisco. дальше »
2019-7-24 21:03 | |
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Iran government legalizes Bitcoin and crypto mining
Cryptocurrency mining farms have been booming in Iran due to its low electricity costs. According to a research conducted by Elite Fixtures, it only costs $3,217 to mine Bitcoin in the Islamic nation using specialized mining hardware, such as the AntMiner S9, the AntMiner S7, and the Avalon 6. дальше »
2019-7-23 13:51 | |
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Crypto exchange exec says Bitcoin ban in India not final yet, is there any hope?
This week, the inter-ministerial committee (IMC) of India officially recommended the imposition of what has been considered a blanket ban on crypto assets like bitcoin. According to Reuters, the panel led by finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg has suggested a fine of $3. дальше »
2019-7-23 10:57 | |
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Bitcoin’s trading indicators look bullish following recent correction
Some of the most popular analysts in the crypto space have differing opinions about Bitcoin’s future price action. This technical analysis will examine whether BTC will drop again or if the bull rally will continue. дальше »
2019-7-23 08:21 | |
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TRON founder Justin Sun cancels lunch with Warren Buffett due to health complications
TRON and BitTorrent CEO Justin Sun just canceled his lunch with Warren Buffett due to sudden health complications just three days ahead of the meeting, according to a post on Weibo. Within the hour Dovey Wan, founding partner of Primitive Ventures and expert on the Chinese cryptocurrency markets, posted a screenshot of an announcement from […] The post TRON founder Justin Sun cancels lunch with Warren Buffett due to health complications appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-7-23 02:04 | |
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Physically-settled Bitcoin futures on the horizon, Bakkt begins user testing
Bakkt began user acceptance testing for its Bitcoin futures contracts today. Unlike other contracts, Bakkt’s will be redeemable in the underlying BTC providing greater opportunity for institutional price discovery while increasing real trading volumes for the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-23 01:29 | |
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Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin taken to court for $13 million for failed ConsenSys spinout Token Foundry
ConsenSys founder and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin was summoned to court in a $13 million lawsuit connected to failed ConsenSys spinout Token Foundry. Charges levied against Lubin by the startup’s former CEO, Harrison Hines, include fraud, unjust enrichment, and breach of contract. дальше »
2019-7-23 23:28 | |
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Bitcoin dominance makes new peak signaling ‘altseason’ could soon be underway
Bitcoin dominance over the market continues increasing while the interest for altcoins declines without any clear signs of a bullish breakout. But, if the cryptocurrency market behaves like it has in the past, altcoins could soon make a major come back that initiates their bull run. дальше »
2019-7-23 19:54 | |
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Research finds Bitcoin and Litecoin halvings do not impact price
Contrary to the popular media narrative, new research finds that Bitcoin and Litecoin prices are unimpacted by block reward halvings. Searching for cause and effect People crave cause and effect relationships. дальше »
2019-7-22 09:16 | |
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Craig Wright’s misinformed attempt at scaling Bitcoin, BSV frivolously increasing block size to 2GB
In Craig Wright’s latest marketing attempt, Bitcoin SV will increase its block size cap from 128MB to 2GB. The upgrade will make BSV less secure, more centralized, and more costly for infrastructure providers to maintain—adding additional fuel to the already raging dumpster fire of a project. дальше »
2019-7-22 03:19 | |
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Bakkt will begin user testing for Bitcoin futures on July 22
Bakkt, an Atlanta-based subsidiary of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), an American firm that owns the New York Stock Exchange, will begin user acceptance testing for its Bitcoin futures contracts on July 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-23 14:36 | |
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Bakkt will begin user testing for bitcoin futures on July 22
Bakkt, an Atlanta-based subsidiary of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), an American firm that owns the New York Stock Exchange, will begin user acceptance testing for its Bitcoin futures contracts on July 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-21 14:36 | |
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Binance Research: most large Bitcoin and Ethereum investors hold stablecoins, use cold wallets
The research arm of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has published a report that analyzes the results of a survey completed by institutional digital asset investors. дальше »
2019-7-21 00:33 | |
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Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis joins Duolingo, Patreon on Forbes’ next billion-dollar startups list
Crypto compliance and investigation provider Chainalysis has become the only blockchain company to make Forbes’ next billion-dollar startups list of 2019, joining the ranks of tech giants—Patreon and Duolingo. дальше »
2019-7-20 13:16 | |
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Interview: Ethereum development suite Truffle CEO on the future of dApps, regulation, and Libra
We interviewed Tim Coulter, the founder and CEO of Truffle, an Ethereum development environment, testing framework, and asset pipeline. On August 2nd, at the Microsoft Campus outside of Seattle, the company will host its second annual TruffleCon, an event dedicated to ETH developers. дальше »
2019-7-20 04:44 | |
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Congressman Brad Sherman calls for a complete ban on cryptocurrency, says Bitcoin only facilitates “nefarious transactions”
Congressman Brad Sherman, a vocal critic of the crypto industry, again called for a complete ban on cryptocurrencies. Sherman said Bitcoin had no real use other than to fund illicit activities and warned about the risks cryptocurrencies pose to the political and financial stability in the U. дальше »
2019-7-20 21:44 | |
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XRP not looking to replace Bitcoin; Ripple and XRP mostly unrelated, claims former Ripple employee
In a recent interview with online news portal, CryptoSlate, a former employee of Ripple has given a clearer picture of the relationship between Ripple and XRP, which is the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. дальше »
2019-7-20 20:00 | |
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What the CFTC investigating BitMEX could mean for the Bitcoin and crypto market
The Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has started an investigation into BitMEX, the largest margin trading platform in the crypto market, according to a Bloomberg report. BitMEX, along with other major margin trading platforms, have not allowed U. дальше »
2019-7-20 15:00 | |
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What the CFTC investigating BitMEX could mean for bitcoin and crypto market
The Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has started an investigation into BitMEX, the largest margin trading platform in the crypto market, according to a Bloomberg report. BitMEX, along with other major margin trading platforms, have not allowed U. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:00 | |
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Total amount of wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) in the Kyber Network triples after being added to Compound
The total amount of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) locked in the Kyber Network had almost tripled in a single day, DeFi Pulse reported. The sudden increase in WBTC reserves could have been a reaction to the news that the DeFi protocol Compound has added WBTC to its offerings. дальше »
2019-7-19 10:20 | |
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What trading traditional future markets in crypto means
The latest results released by the Futures Industry Association (FIA) show some extremely encouraging signs. Not only is the traditional futures industry growing exponentially, but 2018 saw a record number of contracts changing hands globally. дальше »
2019-7-19 09:47 | |
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Chinese court upholds legality of Bitcoin ownership, BTC protected by China’s property laws
A court in Hangzhou, China, upheld Bitcoin’s status as “virtual property. ” The ruling reaffirms that Bitcoin is legal to own in China and indicates to holders that they will be protected by the country’s legal system in disputes. дальше »
2019-7-19 06:26 | |
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Bitcoin’s allies in Congress, House Committee lauds cryptocurrency while denouncing Libra
In a historic moment in Congress, pro-cryptocurrency representatives warned the House of Representatives of the “unstoppable” power of Bitcoin, calling for the United States to clarify regulations and seize the lead in blockchain innovation. дальше »
2019-7-19 05:29 | |
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Nouriel Roubini accuses BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes of ‘systematic illegal activities’ in latest op-ed
Following a heated debate at the Asia Blockchain Summit, Dr. Nouriel Roubini ramped up his campaign against BitMEX and its CEO, Arthur Hayes. In a recent op-ed piece, Roubini accused Hayes of being involved in “systematic illegal activity” at BitMEX, saying the exchange’s 100-to-one leverage and liquidation profits should be banned. дальше »
2019-7-19 03:51 | |
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Ethereum whale accumulates another 20,000 ETH in massive buy wall
Following a massive sell order of more than 15,000 ETH that triggered a noticeable Bitcoin slump, another Ethereum whale set a buy order for almost 20,000 ETH on Binance. First thought to be a spoof, the order was quickly filled but prompted a widespread discussion on whether this was another whale’s attempt to manipulate the […] The post Ethereum whale accumulates another 20,000 ETH in massive buy wall appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-7-19 22:49 | |
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As the U.S. Senate learned about Facebook’s Libra, it realized that Bitcoin cannot be killed
Bitcoin has been in the spotlight lately after a tweet from U. S. President Donald Trump where he expressed his views on cryptocurrencies, stating that he was “not a fan” of Bitcoin and that its value was highly volatile and based on thin air. дальше »
2019-7-18 15:55 | |
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Binance to distribute 9.5 million Stellar Lumens earned from staking, will add XLM staking support
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, recently revealed that the platform had earned 9. 5 million Stellar Lumens (XLM) from staking the cryptocurrency. $775,000 of XLM Will Be Distributed to Binance Users In August 2018, the Stellar team advised Binance’s management regarding how to earn staking rewards by changing various parameters on the […] The post Binance to distribute 9. дальше »
2019-7-18 15:21 | |
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NEO and Ontology enter partnership to work on next-gen internet
China’s leading public blockchain projects, NEO and Ontology, will be working together on establishing the foundation for next-gen internet. In a press release shared with CryptoSlate, the companies said that the partnership will focus on building an open cross-chain platform. дальше »
2019-7-18 14:00 | |
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Former Ripple employee speaks out, XRP price doesn’t reflect xRapid use
Ripple and its associated cryptocurrency XRP are often conflated. Yet, partnerships announcements and updates from Ripple, even when unrelated to the token, impact the price. We interviewed a Ripple employee to better understand the relationship between the price of the token and the success of the company. дальше »
2019-7-18 09:24 | |
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Institutional demand for Bitcoin and Ethereum causes Grayscale AUM to nearly triple, reduces exposure to XRP
Grayscale Investments, a New York-based digital currency asset management firm, released its investment report for Q2 2019. The company’s assets under management (AUM), primarily held in its Bitcoin and Ethereum trusts, have almost tripled in the past few months. дальше »
2019-7-18 01:27 | |
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